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Adopt Tipsy

Border Collie · Male · Young · 2 years

Tipsy will need some help walking nicely on a lead as he is worried on a lead currently and doesn't quite understand how to behave on lead yet. Tipsy loves a cuddle once he knows you and we are sure to see his cheekier side very soon! He will also need some reminding with housetraining and also car travel due to him lacking confidence. Tipsy will be a great addition to understanding owners willing to give him the time and patience he deserves. Here is our handsome man Tipsy, a nervous boy looking to build his world up slowly, in a patient, calm home. Due to his nervous nature, he can not currently live with another dog as he hasn't had many interactions with new dogs outside the home so would benefit from careful introductions as he can become worried and a bit vocal seeing other dogs that he is unfamiliar with. Tipsy enjoys playing with toys and balls but a little too much, so be ready to replace these frequently! Tipsy is a staffy cross collie so has the energy and an excitable nature just waiting to flourish, we have definitely seen these moments here at the centre so someone able to manage his bouncy nature would be the best match but, currently he needs a quiet home to help build this up.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Tipsy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about Border Collie

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Tipsy home

What you'll need for Tipsy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Tipsy

What life with Tipsy looks like

Tipsy is a young adult border collie 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tipsy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tipsy?
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 Tipsy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tipsy 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 Tipsy 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 Tipsy 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 Tipsy 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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