How do I contact the shelter about Nicole?

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 Nicole on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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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Nicole

Shih Tzu · Female · Adult · 5 years

Nicole has come to us from a breeder and is now searching for her forever home. When she first arrived, she was understandably feeling very scared and overwhelmed. It was clear she hadn’t had much handling or socialisation before, so human hands were quite worrying for her. Nicole did move into a wonderful foster home for a short period, where she began learning all about home life. Unfortunately, she has now returned to our care following one moment where, while learning about wearing a lead and harness, she became tangled in the lead and panicked. In her fear, she nipped her fosterer. This was a single incident during a very frightening experience for her, but it is important that her future adopters understand that she may panic when she feels overwhelmed or trapped. Since coming back into our care, Nicole has settled back in well and is trying so hard to be brave. She has a wonderfully inquisitive nature and is beginning to show us more of her sweet personality. She is still very worried about being handled and can bark when she is unsure, but she is making progress and absolutely loves her food. Nicole will be looking for a calm and quiet adult-only home where she can settle in completely at her own pace. She will need adopters who have experience with nervous ex-breeding dogs and who understand the patience, time and reassurance she will need as she learns to trust. She loves other dogs and takes great comfort from their presence, so Nicole will need another kind and confident resident dog in her new home to take her under their wing and help her feel safe and secure. As Nicole had never lived in a home before moving to foster, she will need patient adopters who are ready to help her continue learning everything about home life. She will need to learn new skills such as house training and will also need to learn about walking on a lead and wearing a harness. Her adopters will need to take things very slowly and be mindful that she can panic if she feels frightened or restricted. With time, kindness and plenty of TLC, we hope Nicole will continue to grow in confidence and learn that she is safe. She is trying so hard to be brave, and we know that with the right home, she has the potential to blossom. Our vets have noted that Nicole has a slightly unusual heart rhythm, so she underwent a heart scan at our vets which showed some mild valve changes. At this stage she does not require any treatment and is expected to live a normal, happy life, although we would recommend routine heart checks and monitoring for any future symptoms. This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Llanelli

Shelter

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Living with Nicole

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

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About Nicole

What life with Nicole looks like

Nicole is a adult shih tzu dog waiting at Many Tears Animal Rescue in Llanelli.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Nicole, answered.

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