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Ureka

Cocker Spaniel · Female · Young · 1 year

18-07-26 Ureka has come to us from a breeder and is now looking for a very special forever home with adopters who can help her learn that the world isn't such a scary place. Ureka is a very worried little girl who has found the transition into rescue life incredibly overwhelming. She is struggling to settle into kennel life at the moment and can spin in her kennel when she is feeling anxious. To help her, she has spent time visiting one of our quieter offices with another dog for company. Although she didn't show any signs of spinning while she was there, she still found it difficult to settle. Although Ureka is finding things very overwhelming right now, we believe that in the right home she will thrive. She will need experienced adopters who understand the needs of very scared ex-breeding dogs and who are prepared to let her settle entirely at her own pace, without any expectations. She will be looking for a calm, quiet, adult-only home where she can begin to feel safe and secure. She will also need at least one other kind and confident resident dog who can show her the ropes and help her build confidence as she adjusts to her new life. As Ureka has never lived in a home before, everything will be completely new to her. She will need patient and understanding adopters who can gently guide her through all the things most dogs take for granted, including housetraining, household routines and learning that people can be trusted. She is beginning to learn to walk on a lead and harness and is doing well, but she will need plenty more time and practice to help her gain confidence. Ureka's journey won't be a quick one, but for someone willing to give her the time, understanding and TLC she needs, watching her slowly discover the joys of home life will be incredibly rewarding. She deserves the chance to leave her worries behind and finally experience the happy, secure life every dog should have. Ureka has a travel document. This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Llanelli
Shelter
Many Tears Animal Rescue
Living with Ureka
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Many Tears Animal Rescue · LlanelliLearn about Cocker Spaniel

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Ureka home

What you'll need for Ureka 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 Ureka

What life with Ureka looks like

Ureka is a young adult cocker spaniel dog waiting at Many Tears Animal Rescue in Llanelli.

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" — 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.

Llanelli, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ureka, answered.

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