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Adopt Orla

Poodle · Female · Adult · 6 years

Orla is a truly lovely girl who, with patience, kindness, and a calm, supportive home environment will flourish into a wonderful companion. Orla is a beautiful little lady who currently finds the world a bit overwhelming. She can be shy at first, but truly blossoms in the company of other dogs. Since being in our care, she has gained so much confidence and continues to learn from her canine companions. For this reason, Orla is looking for a home with another friendly, confident dog (or dogs), as this will help guide her, build her confidence, and support her as she settles in. She will need a patient and understanding family who are happy to go at her pace, giving her the time and space she needs to feel safe. A secure private garden is essential for Orla, providing her with a safe environment to explore when walks may feel too overwhelming. Orla could live with older children of 14 years and over who are calm, respectful, and able to give her the space she needs while she builds her confidence.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Orla
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · KenilworthLearn about Poodle

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Orla home

What you'll need for Orla 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 Orla

What life with Orla looks like

Orla is a adult poodle dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

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.

Kenilworth, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Orla, answered.

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