How do I contact the shelter about What we do?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hope Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw What we do on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt What we do if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope Rescue 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 What we do 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 What we do 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 Hope Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know What we do 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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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 12 years

Hope Rescue is the leading dog welfare charity that saves the lives of strays, abandoned and unwanted dogs in South Wales. Since 2005, our team has given a second chance to thousands of dogs that need a new start, from our dedicated facilities in Rhondda Cynon Taf. We commit to take all the stray dogs from six Local Authorities in South Wales - Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and the western half of the Vale of Glamorgan - irrespective of their age, breed, or medical condition. We help the most vulnerable dogs in our local communities, working closely with Local Authorities across South Wales to support them with their stray dogs and dogs seized from low welfare or illegal breeders. We prepare dogs for their second chance at a happy life, taking time to assess their needs and find the perfect home. We also provide valuable support to pet owners in crisis who need to rehome their pets. Hope Rescue actively campaigns for improvements to animal welfare legislation and enforcement, and provides support and advice to the public on responsible dog ownership. After operating from commercial boarding kennels and foster homes for 12 years we finally purchased and moved into our own rescue centre in Llanharan, South Wales in April 2017. Since moving to our Llanharan site, we have helped more than 5,700 dogs. Our centre has 62 rescue kennels, exercise paddocks, an indoor training centre, and 18 acres of private woodland. We currently help around 800 dogs a year and, as well as rehoming from our rescue centre, we also work with other rescues, including Blue Cross, Dogs Trust and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, to take our dogs. We hold the RSPCA Platinum Pawprints award for kennelling. Our amazing volunteer foster homes also help with additional capacity when we are under pressure. This enables us to significantly increase the number of dogs we can help. We recently launched a new community programme, Hope in the community. This will focus on providing support to dog owners across South Wales including community outreach days, one-to-one support for dog owners struggling with their pet’s welfare and own wellbeing and supporting professionals and members of community organisations to respond to the needs of dog owners and develop good practice on dog related issues affecting communities. We have charity shops in Blackwood, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontyclun, and Pontypridd, raising funds for the dogs in our care. We hold events throughout the year, including dog shows in local communities, and our flagship Barking Mad events in August. You can support our work by donating, volunteering, shopping or by following us and sharing our updates on social media. Published: 17th March, 2016 Updated: 23rd January, 2026 Location: Cyllan Lodge, Old Llanharry Road, Llanharan, CF72 9NH Treat the dogs at Hope Rescue this Father's Day Tennis is a Mastiff Cross looking for his forever home. Toast is a Shepherd Cross looking for his forever home. Leaving a gift for Hope Rescue dogs in your Will is an incredibly special way to ensure your love for animals continues as your lasting legacy. You can write your Will for free with Hope Rescue Discover the Hope Rescue dogs waiting for their forever homes. Find out more about adopting a dog with Hope. We have a number of dogs that would benefit from a foster home rather a kennel environment. If you live in the South Wales area and would like to find out more, please get in touch. To check if we have your dog at our centre, please contact us directly on , 8am to 8pm, or email . You can also check on our Facebook page. Since 2005 Hope Rescue has been saving the lives of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs that, through no fault of their own, need a second chance. We're always looking for donated items like blankets, treats and toys. Our charity shops are in Merthyr Tydfil, Pontyclun and Pontypridd, for shopping and donations. Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Tetris is a Dutch Herder Cross looking for his forever home. View the businesses that partner with us at Hope Rescue. Helping us be there for the dogs who need us most. Read more Published: 27th January, 2024 Updated: 23rd January, 2026 Author: Stuart McCarthy-Thompson Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Read more Published: 1st March, 2024 Updated: 4th February, 2026 We take dogs irrespective of their breed, age or condition and with your help, we can continue to help more dogs in need. Read more Published: 28th January, 2025 Updated: 28th October, 2025 Author: Mike Walmsley We are returning the The Greyhound Inn Usk for our Barking Mad 2026 Dog Show and can't wait to see you. Read more Start: 22nd August, 2026 at 11:00am End: 22nd August, 2026 at 3:00pm Published: 4th May, 2026 Author: Olivia Copner Location: The Greyhound Inn and Hotel, Llantrissant Near Usk , Monmouthshire, NP15 1LE © 2019-2024 Hope Rescue | All rights reserved

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇬🇧Pontyclun

Shelter

Hope Rescue

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About What we do

What life with What we do looks like

What we do is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hope Rescue in Pontyclun.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 What we do, answered.

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