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Orla AVAILABLE

Shih Tzu · Female · Adult · 4 years

Orla is a beautiful 4-year-old Shih Tzu weighing approximately 8.5kg. She came into the care of Islay Dog Rescue due to a change in her family's circumstances, through no fault of her own. Having previously lived in a family home, we have been advised that Orla is house-trained. She is a delight to walk and travels beautifully on the lead, taking in her surroundings with curiosity and enthusiasm. Whether exploring indoors or discovering new places outdoors, Orla enjoys investigating the world around her. A gentle and quiet little girl, Orla has settled remarkably well into kennel life despite the recent changes she has experienced. Typical of her breed, she is affectionate, playful and loving, and she has charmed everyone she has met since arriving in our care. She enjoys fuss, cuddles and human companionship and is happiest when spending time with her people. Orla is particularly fond of chicken and ham, making these excellent rewards for building a bond and reinforcing any ongoing training. She has previously lived with other dogs, cats and small animals with no issues is comfortable around dogs she has just met and we believe she could happily live with a resident canine companion, subject to careful introductions. She has travelled in cars with no known issues.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧Cumnock (Ayrshire)

Shelter

Islay Dog Rescue

Living with Orla AVAILABLE

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Orla AVAILABLE

What life with Orla AVAILABLE looks like

Orla AVAILABLE is a small adult shih tzu 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. 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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Adopting Orla AVAILABLE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Orla 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 Orla AVAILABLE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Orla 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Orla 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 Orla 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 Orla 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.