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Handsome Barnaby is an approx 5 year old lurcher who came to the centre having been found straying around West Cork
Barnaby is extremely mellow, he rarely goes mad for zoomies, just jogs along contentedly around the fields. He is a dream to walk onlead – very mannerly, no pulling or straining.
Barnaby is fine with other dogs but we have no history for him around cats so we will aim for a home with no cats (we presume he has been used for hunting in the past). He is becoming a huge fan of a cosy bed and also of toys, he would be fine to be left for several leaving hours a day.
Barnaby’s only issue is around food. In his past he probably needed to grab food from wherever possible and this has formed bad habits. We are working on it but unfortunately it will affect the age of children with whom he can be rehomed. Older sensible teenagers minimum for Barnaby – at least until we have him being more patient and gentle with treats and meals.
If you would like to offer Barnaby a loving home, please read the Adoption Process on our website and apply using the Adoption Questionnaire.
Fergie is a 15 month old male Collie mix
He is neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated.
Fergie is full of energy and will need plenty of exercise.
fergie currently lives in a rural home, so a similar setting would be ideal
to apply for fergie, pelase read the adoption process section on our website and apply using the adoptino questionnaire
Tango is a 5 year old saluki lurcher who we believe was used for hunting until his owners surrendered him. He is so beautiful and gentle, but he also gets a regular dose of the giddies which leads to vast, sprinting loops of our fields!
Tango, we believe, has never lived inside a home before. He loves bed and will settle easily into a house, however, house-training may be something to work on across his first couple of weeks in a home. He is very clean here in kennels since getting neutered, but it should be considered that living in a home will be new to him.
Tango does well with other dogs. He is terrific with the females but will try to be the boss if other males are being annoying around him! We would definitely rehome him with a female dog, but a male would have to be pending a meet and greet. Tango does not necessarily have to live with another dog, but if there is no dog in his home, we would hope there wouldn’t be too many leaving hours. Lurchers do not generally do well by themselves for any real length of time.
Tango has never lived with children before and can be a bit grabby with food (perhaps understandably) so we would prefer a home with children 12 plus for Tango. Meanwhile, a secure garden is preferrable given that he has probably been used for hunting in the past and may have a prey drive that does not stop at your boundary! This may be negotiable depending on the location of the home offered and the efforts owners put into oversight.
We really would love to see Tango find a loving home, he is so affectionate when happy. He is also deserves a home where he is very much part of the family rather than a hunting accessory. If you would like to apply for Tango please read the Adoption Process on our website and apply using the Adoption Questionnaire.
We are looking for a loving new home for our beautiful collie dog, a 4-year-old neutered female with a rich brown coat. She is incredibly friendly, gentle, and wonderful with families, making her a perfect companion.
She is full of energy and absolutely thrives in an active environment, so she will need plenty of space and regular exercise. At the same time, she has a calm and affectionate side, enjoying quiet moments and companionship.
We are hoping to find a home where she will be well cared for, loved, and given the space and activity she needs to truly flourish.
To apply for Lexie, please fill out our Adoption Questionnaire – West Cork Animals
Patch is a classic Jack Russell, he is 6 years old and in great nick having come from a very caring home. Unfortunately Patch developed a tendency towards controlling behaviours – growling, snapping – when he didn’t get his way. In his home he learned that he could get away with not going out, or staying on the sofa by giving a growl to make his owners back off!
In the weeks since he arrived to the rescue, we have had no issue with him. Handling him; clipping on leads; sending him out with volunteers for walks; walking and sharing a kennel with other dogs – all fine.
So Patch is not for everyone, we know he may try to employ previously-seen controlling behaviours once he settles in a new home. He needs an experienced, quieter home without people going in and out all the time. He also needs someone prepared to give firm correction if he tries to get away with anything!
Patch is a clever, loving, entertaining lad. He is very trustworthy on and off the lead and he is immaculately clean in his kennel. Yes, he needs an experienced owner, but also a home where he gets plenty of fun, encouragement and comfort.
Because of his history we will not rehome him to a household with young children.
Patch mixes really well with other dogs here. It could be a bonus having another dog in the home where Patch more easily understands that the world doesn’t revolve around him!
If you are interested in meeting Patch please read the Adoption Process on the website and apply using the Adoption Questionnaire.
Such a fun dog, Frost is a 7 year old male Husky. When his owner passed away Frost was left in the same outside run for over 2 years until we heard about him. We can’t wait for this lad to have the opportunity of a fun, playful home to make up for those years without exercise or interaction.
Frost is very petite for a male Husky. He LOVES toy play and is so affectionate with people, he is properly entertaining to be around! He has his moments of stubborness and is sometimes inclined to not listen, but that is only because he finds it hilarious to wind up his person! He settles really well in his kennel, no barking or pacing, he is immaculate to care for.
Frost has spent his entire life without the company of other dogs. At the rescue Frost meets and passes dogs nicely around the block, but when left to offlead with dogs he’s goofy, bouncy and strong. He takes onlead walks really nicely with others and he could be rehomed with another dog but it will need to be a dog who can tolerate this guy’s misguided attempts at play!
Alternatively Frost could be an only dog, he would certainly be a great family pet with children 7+. We will need a home where he isn’t left for long hours and secure garden or space within the garden is a must. He cannot be rehomed with cats.
Could you be the person who finally gives Frost the life, love and craic he has been missing for so long? To apply for him please read our Adoption Process on the website and apply using the Adoption Questionnaire.
Ali is a 1 year old female kelpie cross dog. She is very energetic and needs lots of exercise. She is very affectionate and loves being rubbed. She can be walked on a lead but is strong at the start of the walk. She loves running around the fields. She has very good recall even though she is not trained. She needs a home with lots of space to run around. She would be a very good working dog but needs training.
To apply for Ali, please fill out our Adoption Questionnaire – West Cork Animals