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Mitzi

Chihuahua · Female · Young · 2 years

2 year old, spayed female Chihuahua.Mitzi is a pocket-sized bundle of absolute joy; bursting with playful energy and will make the most loving companion. She adores other dogs. If there is already an existing dog in the new home, it would need to be a settled one. Mitzi still lacks in confidence in new situations but is ready to bring her charm and fun into your life.‍

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare
Living with Mitzi
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare · United KingdomLearn about Chihuahua →
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Bringing Mitzi home

What you'll need for Mitzi 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 Mitzi

What life with Mitzi looks like

Mitzi is a young adult chihuahua dog waiting at Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare in United Kingdom.

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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mitzi, answered.

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