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Alfie

Labrador Retriever ยท Male ยท Young ยท 2 years

๐Ÿก Meet Alfie โ€” 2 Years Old, Looking for a New Home ๐Ÿพ Alfie is a loving 2-year-old dog who enjoys cuddles, playing fetch, and spending time with his people. He is fully house-trained, has good recall, and enjoys being off-lead in suitable areas. In recent months, Alfie has become more sensitive in certain situations and has shown some reactive behaviours. He has also had a small number of incidents where he has reacted by snapping when feeling uncomfortable or overwhelmed. As a result, his family feels that a different home environment would better meet his needs. What Alfie is looking for: A calm, adult-only home An experienced owner who can recognise and manage his triggers A predictable routine with patience and understanding Plenty of affection, enrichment, and ongoing support Alfie is a bright, affectionate dog who forms strong bonds with his people. He will need a home committed to helping him feel secure and setting him up for success, while understanding that he may need careful management in certain situations. If you feel you could offer Alfie the right home and would like to learn more about him, please get in touch.

Size
Small
Age
Young ยท 2 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland
Shelter
PetMatch Ireland
Living with Alfie
  • โœ“House-trained
  • โœ•Good with kids
Cared for by PetMatch Irelandย ยท IrelandLearn about Labrador Retriever โ†’
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Bringing Alfie home

What you'll need for Alfie 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 Alfie

What life with Alfie looks like

Alfie is a small young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at PetMatch Ireland in Ireland.

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" 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).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alfie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alfie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. PetMatch Ireland handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alfie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alfie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” PetMatch Ireland 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 Alfie 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 Alfie 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 PetMatch Ireland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alfie 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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