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Irene

English Bulldog · Female · Young · 2 years

11-08-26 Irene is a nervous little lady who has come to us from a breeder. Although she is still unsure, she shows lovely glimpses of wanting to be confident. If you are patient with her and crouch down to her level, she'll quietly come over to give you little kisses, showing just how much love she has to give once she feels safe. Irene will need at least one kind and confident resident dog in her new home that she can lean on as she learns about trust and settles into home life. As she has never lived in a home before, her adopters will need to be patient while she learns all about house training and the routines of family life. She can live with older, dog-savvy teens aged 13+ who are sensible and will allow her time to settle in. She will need a home that has experience with ex-breeders that can provide her with the assurance she deserves. Irene is new to lead walking and will need continued gentle encouragements as she continues to learn in her new home. Irene is a truly lovely girl who just needs time, patience and plenty of TLC. With an understanding home and a canine friend by her side, we're sure she will continue to grow in confidence and become a wonderful companion. Irene has been assessed by our vets who have noted that she has Grade 3 bilateral luxating patellas. These aren't causing her any issues at the moment and may improve with gentle exercise as she builds muscle. They will need to be monitored by her adopters and their vet and her adopters should be aware that any future treatment relating to her luxating patellas will not be covered by insurance. Irene has a travel document. This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Llanelli
Shelter
Many Tears Animal Rescue
Living with Irene
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Many Tears Animal Rescue · LlanelliLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Irene home

What you'll need for Irene in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Irene

What life with Irene looks like

Irene is a young adult english bulldog dog waiting at Many Tears Animal Rescue in Llanelli.

An 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.

Llanelli, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Irene, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Irene?
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 Irene on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Irene 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Irene 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 Irene 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 Irene 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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