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Adopting from Ireland

Browse dogs, cats and more from 42 local shelters in Ireland โ€” every adoption saves a life.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช755 animals waiting
755
animals available
42
shelters
336
dogs
210
cats
Dogs in Ireland (336)Cats in Ireland (210)

Dogs available in Ireland

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Woody, female 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at A Dog, Glenmore
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชGlenmore, Ireland

Woody

Mixed Breed ยท small

7 yearsFemale
Vito, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at A Dog, Glenmore
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชGlenmore, Ireland

Vito

Mixed Breed

5 yearsMale
Tara, female Mixed Breed for adoption at A Dog, Glenmore
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชGlenmore, Ireland

Tara

Mixed Breed ยท small

Female
Rex, male Mixed Breed for adoption at A Dog, Glenmore
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชGlenmore, Ireland

Rex

Mixed Breed ยท large

Male
Paddy, male Mixed Breed for adoption at A Dog, Glenmore
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชGlenmore, Ireland

Paddy

Mixed Breed ยท small

Male
Kelly, female Mixed Breed for adoption at A Dog, Glenmore
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชGlenmore, Ireland

Kelly

Mixed Breed ยท large

Female
Miley, female Mixed Breed for adoption at A Dog, Glenmore
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชGlenmore, Ireland

Miley

Mixed Breed

Female
Edie, female Mixed Breed for adoption at A Dog, Glenmore
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชGlenmore, Ireland

Edie

Mixed Breed

Female

Cats available in Ireland

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Benito, male puppy Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at USPCA
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland

Benito

Mixed Breed Cat

4 monthsMale
Aurora, female puppy Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at USPCA
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland

Aurora

Mixed Breed Cat

4 monthsFemale
Tairn, Andarna & Sgaeyl, female puppy Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at USPCA
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland

Tairn, Andarna & Sgaeyl

Mixed Breed Cat

3 monthsFemale
Arona, female puppy Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at USPCA
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland

Arona

Mixed Breed Cat

4 monthsFemale
Guy-AM-I, male puppy Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at USPCA
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland

Guy-AM-I

Mixed Breed Cat

5 monthsMale
Horton, male 4yo Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at USPCA
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland

Horton

Mixed Breed Cat

4 yearsMale
Tucker Pillsbury, male young Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at USPCA
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland

Tucker Pillsbury

Mixed Breed Cat

1 yearMale
Sugar, male puppy Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at USPCA
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland

Sugar

Mixed Breed Cat

8 monthsMale

How to Adopt a Pet in Ireland

Ireland is home to 42 rescue shelters listed on TailHarbor, with 755 animals currently available for adoption. Whether you live in Ireland or are looking to adopt from abroad, the process is straightforward with the right preparation.

The adoption process

Shelters in Ireland typically require an application form, a meeting with the animal, and sometimes a home visit. Adoption contracts specify your responsibilities as an owner, including providing adequate shelter, nutrition, and veterinary care. Most shelters also follow up after adoption to ensure the animal is settling in well.

What's included with adoption

Animals adopted from shelters in Irelandare generally vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered or spayed before rehoming. Adoption fees cover these veterinary costs and help the shelter continue its work. Fees vary by shelter and animal but are a fraction of what you'd pay at a breeder.

Adopting from Ireland to another country

If you're adopting a pet from Irelandand bringing it to another European country, you'll need an EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), and a microchip. Some destination countries have additional requirements such as tapeworm treatment or breed-specific legislation. Check our import guides for country-specific requirements and timelines.

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