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Antigua

Cavapoo · Male · Young · 1 year

22-10-26 Antigua is a very pretty lad who has come into our care from a breeder in search of a new start. He gets so excited when we enter his kennel and will happily come over to give us little kisses on our hands. He is easy to handle and is clearly interested in us, although he is not quite brave enough to become our friend just yet. It is lovely to see his curiosity shining through, and with a little time and patience, we hope he will continue to grow in confidence. Antigua gets on wonderfully with his kennel friends and relies on their company for comfort, so he will need a kind resident dog in his new home to help guide him and give him the reassurance he needs as he settles in and finds his paws. He can live with older, dog-savvy teens, aged 13+ who are sensible and will allow him time to settle in. He will need his adopters to have experience with ex-breeders to better understand his needs. As Antigua has never lived in a home before, he will need to learn all about house training, lead training and the other basics of home life. His new family will need to be patient and understanding, giving him the time and encouragement he needs to adjust to his new surroundings. With a loving home and a friendly canine companion by his side, Antigua has every chance to grow into a happy and confident little companion. This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Llanelli

Shelter

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Living with Antigua

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Antigua

What life with Antigua looks like

Antigua is a young adult cavapoo dog waiting at Many Tears Animal Rescue in Llanelli.

A 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 Antigua, answered.

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