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Alice

Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 5 years

12-10-26 Alice originally came to us from a breeder a few months ago, she was adopted but sadly she struggled to settle into the home and would chose to stay in her crate and wouldn't move freely around the home and so her adopters made the decision to return her to our care after a short adoption. She went straight into a foster home and has now spent two months there settling in. Alice's foster family have worked patiently to help her build confidence at her own pace. A comfortable dog bed was gradually moved into the busier areas of the house, allowing Alice to become accustomed to everyday family life while still having a safe space of her own. Initially, Alice found it difficult to remain in a room if her fosterer moved or walked past her. This has improved enormously, and she will now often stay in the room, even when people move around her. In the evenings, she is relaxed enough to settle with the family while they watch television. Within the home she continues to be “hand shy” unless initiated by herself which is usually a quick lick of your hand. Out on walks, Alice is an absolute superstar! The moment she sees her lead, she transforms into an excited, happy girl, wagging her tail in anticipation. She is a pleasure to walk alongside her three canine companions, and this is where her confidence and loving nature really shine. When outside on her lead she allows gentle cuddles, takes treats from your hand and is increasingly able to relax and enjoy the world around her. She needs two walks a day to allow for this interaction time. Alice would love a calm, patient home with one friendly dog of a similar size to help her feel secure and with adopters who have experience with scared ex-breeding dogs. She has shown a particular preference for the Labrador in her foster home, whose companionship she clearly enjoys. Alice sometimes chooses to sleep away from her fosterers upstairs, but she has a charming way of persuading another dog to settle nearby in the hallway on their beds. Her need for canine companionship is clear, and having a trusted dog friend appears to bring her comfort. Alice is not looking for a home where everything has to happen at once. She needs a family willing to give her time, reassurance and the freedom to grow in confidence without pressure. She also needs the companionship of another suitable dog and a home where her family are available for regular, gentle interaction throughout the day. Alice has a continuing journey of discovering trust and the joy that comes with it . Alice arrived with a cyst on her last mammary gland, which was drained during her spay surgery. Alice has a travel document. This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Llanelli

Shelter

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Living with Alice

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs

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About Alice

What life with Alice looks like

Alice is an adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Many Tears Animal Rescue in Llanelli.

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 Alice, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alice?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Many Tears Animal Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alice on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alice if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Many Tears Animal 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Alice 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 Alice 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 Many Tears Animal Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alice 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.