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Tarka

Chihuahua Β· Male Β· Young Β· 1 year

This cute little boy came into Ferne through no fault of his own and is now looking for a loving home where he can settle and flourish. πŸ’™ Tarka is friendly with other dogs when off lead, although he can be nervous around bigger dogs. He is friendly with cats, travels well, walks nicely on a loose lead and is used to being left for 3–4 hours. He has been socialised with children aged 6 and over and absolutely loves being groomed! Tarka can be a little nervous when meeting new people, but he doesn’t take long to warm up once he gets to know you. He will need some continued help with his recall when off lead, as well as some support with his house training. If you can offer this sweet little boy the patience, love and understanding he deserves, please apply online. We can’t wait for Tarka to meet you and hopefully find his forever home. 🐾❀️

Size
β€”
Age
Young Β· 1 year
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Chard
Shelter
Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Living with Tarka
  • βœ“Good with dogs
  • βœ“Good with cats
Cared for by Ferne Animal SanctuaryΒ Β· ChardLearn about Chihuahua β†’
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Tarka home

What you'll need for Tarka in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Tarka

What life with Tarka looks like

Tarka is a young adult chihuahua dog waiting at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard.

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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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 Tarka, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tarka?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Ferne Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tarka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tarka if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Ferne Animal Sanctuary 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 Tarka 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Tarka isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Ferne Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tarka 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 β€” 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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