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Bourbon

Mixed Breed ยท Male

๐Ÿพ Meet This Wonderful Boy ๐Ÿพ Wellโ€ฆ what can we tell you about this fella? โค๏ธ He is full of fun, full of craic and absolutely full of life! He loves food, cuddles, walks, playing, balls โ€” basically, he loves everything! ๐Ÿ˜‚ He has so much excitement and enthusiasm packed into him, but underneath all that fun is a super well-behaved and settled boy. Watching him run is honestly one of the best things. He is all legs, ears and pure happiness, and he makes every single one of us smile every day. ๐Ÿฅฐ This gorgeous boy is an American Bulldog cross with the most wonderful personality. He loves to play ball, enjoys having fun and is just delighted to be alive. And despite his playful, slightly goofy side, he really is such a lovely boy. ๐Ÿพ Full of fun and character ๐ŸŽพ Loves ball and playing ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Loves his walks ๐Ÿ– Loves his food โค๏ธ Loves cuddles ๐Ÿถ Gets on well with other dogs ๐Ÿก Could happily live as an only dog too When heโ€™s playing, heโ€™s a bit of a donut โ€” in the absolute best possible way! ๐Ÿ˜‚ He just throws himself into life and brings so much joy wherever he goes. Weโ€™re completely smitten with him, and we know whoever gets to call this boy theirs is going to have one very special companion. He doesnโ€™t just enjoy lifeโ€ฆ He absolutely LOVES it. โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Bourbon
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Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NIย ยท BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’
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Bringing Bourbon home

What you'll need for Bourbon 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
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    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
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    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 Bourbon

What life with Bourbon looks like

Bourbon is a 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 Bourbon, answered.

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