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Adopt Kingston

Poodle · Male · Senior · 9 years

18-04-26 Kingston is a worried boy who has come to us from a breeder and currently finds people quite overwhelming, often running away when approached. He relies heavily on his kennel friends for reassurance, but his playful side begins to show when he’s out in the yard and thinks no one is watching. Kingston may take a little time to build confidence, but in a calm, accepting adult-only home, he has great potential to come out of his shell. He will need at least one other kind and confident resident dog in his new home to help guide him and give him the reassurance he needs as he learns about home life. Having never lived in a home before, Kingston will need patient and understanding adopters to support him as he learns the basics, including house training and, in time, walking on a lead. The outside world may feel overwhelming at first, so starting with gentle garden exploration will help him gradually adjust. With time, patience, and a supportive environment, Kingston is sure to grow in confidence and thrive. Kingston has come to us with dry and flaky skin as well as some alopecia on his back, which may grow back with TLC. He has also had 17 teeth removed at the time of castration, and the vets have noted a few were missing on arrival. Kingston has a travel document. This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧Llanelli
Shelter
Many Tears Animal Rescue
Living with Kingston
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Many Tears Animal Rescue · LlanelliLearn about Poodle

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Kingston home

What you'll need for Kingston 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 Kingston

What life with Kingston looks like

Kingston is a senior poodle dog waiting at Many Tears Animal Rescue in Llanelli.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Kingston, answered.

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