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Bear

Mixed Breed ยท Male ยท Puppy ยท 18 months

Say Hello to Bear ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’™ Bear is another one of our big, beautiful soft boys and he is an absolute sweetheart. ๐Ÿฅฐ At just 18 months old, this big Lab cross has a lovely, lovely nature. Heโ€™s a strong boy on the lead to begin with, but once heโ€™s had a good gallop around the garden and gets that initial excitement out of his system, off he goes and walks beautifully. Bear is doing brilliantly in his kennel routine too โ€” he keeps his bed and his potty area clean, and heโ€™s been getting on really well with all the other dogs. And the volunteers? He absolutely loves them! โค๏ธ Heโ€™s a friendly, good-natured boy who would make an absolutely fantastic pet for a family or someone looking for a bigger breed to join them on all their adventures. If youโ€™re looking for a big, fun-loving, affectionate boy with plenty of personality, Bear could be your guy. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™

Size
Large
Age
Puppy ยท 18 months
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Bear
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Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NIย ยท BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’
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Bringing Bear home

What you'll need for Bear in week one.

Hand-picked ยท prices indicative

  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 Bear

What life with Bear looks like

Bear is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window โ€” house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

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 Bear, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bear?
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 Bear on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear 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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