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Albie

Mixed Breed ยท Male ยท Adult ยท 7 years

๐Ÿพ Meet Albie ๐Ÿพ Albie is a little Poodle cross, around 6โ€“7 years old, and this wee man has really stolen our hearts. โค๏ธ Albie is a quiet little soul. Once he gets to know you, he is loving and affectionate, but he needs time, patience and someone who understands that trust doesnโ€™t happen overnight. Albie was used on a commercial breeding farm, and sadly he never had the life he should have had. He missed out on so much of what every dog deserves. But over the last couple of weeks, we have watched this little man begin to flourish. ๐Ÿฅฐ His coat has been shaved, he has been neutered, had a much-needed dental, and he also arrived with entropion, a painful condition affecting the eyelids. We have had this surgically treated, and he is now feeling so much more comfortable. And slowly, we are seeing Albie emerge. He is looking for a quiet, settled home with someone who will give him the time and space he needs to find his feet. ๐Ÿก A really secure garden is essential. ๐Ÿถ Another friendly dog in the home is vital for Albie. ๐Ÿ‘ง Children must be 14+ and able to understand that Albie needs patience and space. He may take a little while to come around, but once he does, we know there is so much love waiting to come out of this little dog. Albie has missed out on so much in his life. Now we want to find him the home where he can finally learn just how wonderful life can be. โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ If you think you could offer Albie the quiet, patient and loving home he deserves, please get in touch with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI.

Size
Small
Age
Adult ยท 7 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Albie
  • โœ“Neutered
  • โœ•Good with dogs
  • โœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NIย ยท BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Albie home

What you'll need for Albie in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier โ€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ35โ€“45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
  3. 03
    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade โ€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“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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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About Albie

What life with Albie looks like

Albie is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

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" โ€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures โ€” to let them settle.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชAdopting from Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

Belfast, Ireland โ€” browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Albie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Albie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Almost Home Animal Rescue NI handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Albie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Albie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” Almost Home Animal Rescue NI 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. Plan for an extra โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Albie 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Albie isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Albie 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 โ€” 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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