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Tin-Tin and Snowy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Meet Tin Tin & Snowy! Tin Tin is a handsome 6-year-old crossbreed boy who arrived in our care as a stray. We think he could be a Beagle, Jack Russell and Spaniel mix — a wonderful combination of brains, energy and personality! Tin Tin is a happy, fun-loving boy who adores people, fuss and treats. He enjoys his walks and is a great size, with just the right amount of energy. He loves to get his nose working and would really benefit from an active home that can keep his clever brain busy. Tin Tin can be a little barky around other dogs, but he is easily distracted and seems more unsure than anything else. With time, patience and the right guidance, we think he will continue to build his confidence. Snowy is a beautiful 6-year-old wire-haired girl who is a similar crossbreed to Tin Tin. She too arrived as a stray and is an absolute sweetheart. Snowy loves people, enjoys having her nose to the ground and is happiest when she’s busy exploring and sniffing. She’s an easy walker with lovely manners and isn’t particularly bothered by dogs passing her. Snowy will need regular coat maintenance to keep her beautiful wire coat looking its best. The important bit… these two are a package deal! Tin Tin and Snowy are a bonded pair and have a really lovely relationship. They can enjoy their walks together or separately, but once they’re home they love nothing more than snuggling up together. Although they are a pair, they are very much individuals and have slightly different needs. Their new family will need to be happy managing these differences and giving each dog the support they need. They would be best suited to a dog-free home — let’s be honest, this double act doesn’t really need a third wheel! They could potentially live with cats following successful introductions. If you’re looking for two wonderful personalities, twice the cuddles and a ready-made best-friend duo, Tin Tin and Snowy could be the perfect pair for you! Checking the walker is following us

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧
Shelter
Cardiff Dogs Home
Living with Tin-Tin and Snowy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Cardiff Dogs HomeLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Tin-Tin and Snowy home

What you'll need for Tin-Tin and Snowy in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Tin-Tin and Snowy

What life with Tin-Tin and Snowy looks like

Tin-Tin and Snowy is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cardiff Dogs Home.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tin-Tin and Snowy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tin-Tin and Snowy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Cardiff Dogs Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tin-Tin and Snowy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tin-Tin and Snowy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Cardiff Dogs Home will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Tin-Tin and Snowy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Tin-Tin and Snowy isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Cardiff Dogs Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tin-Tin and Snowy and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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