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Kaia AVAILABLE

Female · Adult · 4 years

Meet Kaia – A Gentle Giant Looking for Her Forever Home Kaia is a beautiful 4-year-old Caucasian Shepherd weighing an impressive 43.4kg. Despite having had a difficult start in life, she remains a loving, affectionate girl who deserves a second chance at happiness. Due to her size and breed, Kaia needs plenty of space and would not be suitable for a flat or small home. Ideally, she would thrive in a larger property with a substantial garden, or even a smallholding or farm. She could happily spend time outdoors, provided she has access to appropriate shelter such as a barn or large outbuilding. It is currently unknown whether Kaia has previously lived in a home environment or if she is house-trained. Kaia is a true gentle giant. She is excellent with other dogs and could happily live alongside one or more canine companions. However, she has shown some food-related guarding behaviour around other dogs, so she should be fed separately. She has a playful and affectionate nature, loves attention and cuddles, and enjoys meeting new people. Because of her large size and the possibility of accidentally knocking over younger children, we recommend a home with children aged 12 years and over.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Cumnock (Ayrshire)
Shelter
Islay Dog Rescue
Living with Kaia AVAILABLE
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Islay Dog Rescue · Cumnock (Ayrshire)

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Kaia AVAILABLE home

What you'll need for Kaia AVAILABLE 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 Kaia AVAILABLE

What life with Kaia AVAILABLE looks like

Kaia AVAILABLE is a extra-large adult dog waiting at Islay Dog Rescue in Cumnock (Ayrshire).

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Cumnock (Ayrshire), United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kaia AVAILABLE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kaia AVAILABLE?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Islay Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kaia AVAILABLE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kaia AVAILABLE if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Islay Dog 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 Kaia AVAILABLE 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 Kaia AVAILABLE 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 Islay Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kaia AVAILABLE 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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