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Thomas

Chihuahua · Male · Senior · 10 years

Hello everyone I am Thomas.I may be small in size but I have the biggest personality and heart!I walk beautifully on the lead and love getting out on my walks so I will need a new owner who is happy to take me out for lots of sniffy adventures. I am a really clever little chap and know sit, down, paw and have just mastered roll over!I do have selective hearing though, so will need to stay on lead when outside of the home. I am very nosey and will hunt out all sorts of things to eat (most of which I probably shouldn't) and will not enjoy you trying to take them off me. The same goes for toys, which I love by the way - but I will need to always do a swap for something else otherwise I may snap! Therefore I am looking for a home with adults only or at least older teenage children of 14 years plus.I may be able to live with the right cat, but I am a little reactive to other dogs that I meet and think since I have been the only dog in the home for the last 10 years that we should keep it that way.I really don't like my nails being clipped, but hey who does!!! and I can be a little scared of loud music, big lorries and fireworks - but I am only very small remember!!If you think you have space in your heart for a happy little guy like me, please do apply xx NAWT Cornwall Wheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 5JT Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇧Watford

Shelter

National Animal Welfare Trust

Living with Thomas

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

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About Thomas

What life with Thomas looks like

Thomas is a large senior chihuahua dog waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Thomas, answered.

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