Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Kelyn

Female · Adult · 8 years

Kelyn is a little lady who loves her routine and enjoys the simple things in life. She may take a little time to make new friends. However, once she gets to know you and feels comfortable, her lovely personality begins to shine through. She absolutely LOVES food, so tasty treats are definitely the way to her heart! She walks nicely on her lead. She enjoys her daily strolls around the block and likes saying hello to some dogs along the way. At home, Kelyn enjoys her home comforts. Being a little Dachshund, she appreciates some help getting on and off the sofa and currently uses a small pouffe to give her a helping paw! Once you've earned her trust, Kelyn will make a wonderful little companion, bringing plenty of personality, playfulness and love into her new home! Kelyn is a lovely eight-year-old Dachshund who is looking for a quiet, loving home where she can enjoy her favourite things in life – a cosy sofa, gentle walks, tasty treats and, most importantly, playing with her toys! Kelyn is looking for patient, understanding adult adopters who will allow her to build confidence at her own pace. She can be quite nervous when meeting new people and may initially bark, particularly when visitors enter the home. She is looking to be the only dog and a home without cats, small furries, or livestock. Kelyn is housetrained and happy to travel in the car. Once settled, she is happy to be left alone at home for a few hours at a time.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇬🇧Ilfracombe

Shelter

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe

Living with Kelyn

✓House-trained
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Dogs Trust Ilfracombe · Ilfracombe

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Bringing Kelyn home

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About Kelyn

What life with Kelyn looks like

Kelyn is a small adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

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 Kelyn, answered.

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