Dog adoption guides for Cardiff
Where to find a rescue dog in and around Cardiff, what adopting costs, and what to know before you apply. Every guide links its sources.
Rescues in and around Cardiff
Breed guides for Cardiff adopters
Adopting a Border Collie in Cardiff: rescues, costs and care →The Cardiff-area rescues with collies, the collie charities and the homes each accepts, fees against puppy prices, real exercise needs and eye tests.Adopting a greyhound or lurcher in Cardiff →Greyhound Rescue Wales and the Cardiff rescues with lurchers, fees from £250, rules on cats, children and working hours, and the teeth questions to ask.Adopting a Staffy in Cardiff: rescues, costs and the law →Where Cardiff's Staffies are, the UK-wide Staffy rescues, fees from £250 against puppy prices, health checks, renting, and Staffies against XL Bullies in Wales.
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