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Archie

Dachshund · Male · Adult · 5 years

Archie is such a sweet little man who came into our care from a breeder. He was adopted but has sadly been returned after his adopters felt they were not the right match for him. Archie formed a very strong bond with his female owner, but found it much harder to build a relationship with her husband, who was frequently away from home and therefore had very little opportunity to gain Archie's trust. When Archie becomes closely bonded to his favourite person, he can become protective of them. In his previous home, he nipped when he was sitting with his owner and her husband approached, so his new adopters will need to understand this behaviour and be prepared to continue building his confidence in a positive and patient way. He is a cuddly and affectionate little dog once he feels comfortable, although he isn't quite brave enough to take treats from our hands just yet. Although Archie gets on well with other dogs, he can become protective of his favourite person around them, so we think he would be happiest as the only dog in the home, where he can relax and build a close bond with his new family. As Archie has lived in a home before, he will already be familiar with the sights and sounds of home life. However, he may need a little reminding of his house training in a new environment. He walks well on a lead and enjoys his walks with volunteers. Archie is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with adopters who have experience of the breed and of rescue dogs. He will need people who are happy to give him the time and space he needs to settle and understand that he is safe. Archie is doing really well since returning to us and his confidence is growing all the time. He is such a loving little dog, and in the right home, we hope he will continue to thrive and become a devoted companion.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Llanelli

Shelter

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Living with Archie

✓Neutered
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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About Archie

What life with Archie looks like

Archie is an adult dachshund 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 Archie, answered.

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