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Tyke

Chihuahua · Male · Adult · 7 years

Tyke could live with children 5+, he could possibly live with another dog and maybe cats or other small animals, though we have no history of him around such animals Tyke is a super friendly and truly adorable little lad, though he can be a little timid in his kennel at times, once out and about he adores meeting people and getting some attention Tyke hasn’t shown any real interest in toys whilst with us, but does love his daily walks almost as much as he loves curling up on your knee for some love and a snooze He is a little lad with a lot of character and we suspect he will be like a shadow in the home, will want to be wherever his humans are Tyke is a gentle and pleasant soul who is looking for a home with lots of love and most importantly, lots of places to curl up and nap!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Newcastle
Shelter
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter
Living with Tyke
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter · NewcastleLearn about Chihuahua →
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Tyke home

What you'll need for Tyke 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 Tyke

What life with Tyke looks like

Tyke is a small adult chihuahua dog waiting at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Newcastle.

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.

Newcastle, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tyke, answered.

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