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Shih Tzu · Female · Adult · 7 years

Rivenook has come to us from a breeder and is now looking for her forever home. When she first arrived she was understandably very worried, but since moving into foster she has already started to make lovely progress and is slowly beginning to show her sweet personality. Rivenook is still a shy and sensitive girl who can be easily spooked by new things, so she will need a calm and quiet adult-only home with patient adopters who can help her continue building confidence at her own pace. Although she can still be unsure at times, she is also discovering that people can be kind and comforting, and she absolutely loves a gentle tummy tickle. Her foster carer says she is constantly wagging her tail whenever she is spoken to, which is incredibly endearing. She takes huge comfort from the other dogs in her foster home and is very reliant on canine companionship for reassurance, so Rivenook will need another kind and confident resident dog in her new home to help guide and support her as she settles in. As Rivenook had never lived in a home before moving into foster, everything is still very new to her. She will need gentle guidance as she continues learning about home life, including house training, household routines and building confidence with a harness and lead. With time, patience and reassurance, we are sure she will continue to blossom. Rivenook arrived with an inguinal hernia, which has been successfully repaired at the time of her spay. She is simply waiting for someone to take a chance on her and offer the love, patience and comfort she truly deserves. This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Llanelli
Shelter
Many Tears Animal Rescue
Living with Rivenook
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Many Tears Animal Rescue · LlanelliLearn about Shih Tzu

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rivenook home

What you'll need for Rivenook 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 Rivenook

What life with Rivenook looks like

Rivenook is a extra-large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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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Frequently asked

Adopting Rivenook, answered.

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