Dustin

Meet Dustin, our 21-month-old neutered Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. He’s a registered purebred with papers, stands about 60cm tall, and has a soft, golden, non-shedding coat.

I always thought Dustin and I would grow old together, so writing this breaks my heart. We’re rehoming him because our home is surrounded by horses, and he’s become determined to get into the fields to round them up, which puts both him and the horses at risk. We spent six months trying and considering everything: fencing, GPS collars and additional training, but nothing can match his herding instinct. The space is too big to fence in, and building a pen and keeping him penned up while his dog friends play freely would be no life for such a sociable boy. He deserves somewhere he can run safely.

Dustin is joyful, affectionate and full of character. He’s wonderful with children, loves everyone he meets, and is happiest playing with other dogs. He adores woodland walks, beach runs, car trips and the postman (who brings him biscuits!). He’s housetrained, knows lots of tricks, and is a champion cuddler.

What we’re hoping for:

1. A doggy companion to play with. He’d make a wonderful younger brother.
2. A large, secure garden away from livestock and with no access to traffic.

Dustin is fully vaccinated, and his March booster is already paid for. His vet records are available and show he’s prone to itchy paws, which is very manageable.

Dustin is my shadow and the centre of our world. We love him beyond measure, and the hardest part is knowing we won’t see him grow into the wonderful adult dog we know he’ll be.

If you think you could give him the home he deserves, please fill out the West Cork Animals Adoption Questionnaire.