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Tiny Tim

Chihuahua · Male · Young · 3 years

Tiny Tim is house-trained, but can scent mark so would need patient owners that will be gentle with him over this. He is happy to be left in the home for up to 4 hours on his own once settled, but would like this to be built up slowly. Tiny Tim isn't looking to go on long, long hikes, but loves his walks so would like to get out for a good potter. Tiny Tim loves his tasty snacks and enjoys chasing after a tennis ball. He is a real people dog, who loves spending time on his favourite person's lap for a cuddle. We can't wait to see him thriving in his forever home! Meet gorgeous boy, Tiny Tim! Tiny Tim is a 3.5-year old Chihuahua looking for his forever home! Tiny Tim is able to live with another confident dog in the home, pending a successful meet in the centre - though, can be a bit vocal at first! He is incredibly sweet, and would prefer for all children in the home to be primary school age and over. Tiny Tim is a gorgeous boy, who loves people and having a bum scratch! He can be a bit vocal initially, in true Chihuahua style, but warms up quickly. Tiny Tim loves to get out and explore new places on his adventures, and walks well on the lead. He enjoys travelling in the car, but does have a yap if you stop at a traffic light or two. Tiny Tim is a sweetie pie with lots of love to give, and will bring lots of joy to his new family!

Size
Tiny
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Tiny Tim
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about Chihuahua

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Bringing Tiny Tim home

What you'll need for Tiny Tim 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 Tiny Tim

What life with Tiny Tim looks like

Tiny Tim is a very small young adult chihuahua dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

An young 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.

Cardiff, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tiny Tim, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tiny Tim?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Cardiff handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tiny Tim on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tiny Tim if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Cardiff 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 Tiny Tim 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 Tiny Tim 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 Dogs Trust Cardiff early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tiny Tim 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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