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Bruce

Lurcher · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Meet Bruce! He is approx 8yrs young. Bruce is a lurcer boy who is a typical Sighthound through and through! Here’s what makes him so special: ☆He is ridiculously Cute & handsome.. Champion on a leash Loves a good nap and sleeps like a baby for the whole night. No accidents (house trained) Managed to conquer up & down a stairs Loves his food and treats. Easy grooming - doesn't mind a bath or getting his teeth brushed! Style icon - has a great fashion sense and loves wearing his pyjamas! If there are kids in the home, preferably 6yrs+ Bruce could live happily as an only dog Or with a dog of similar size and laid back temperament. Bruce is vaccinated, microchipped & neutered. 972274200685181 Contact Or complete the application below PS. If you are awaiting reply always check spam/junk folders. Dogs Available Size Medium Dogs

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇮🇪Co. Laois

Shelter

Cara Rescue Dogs

Living with Bruce

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

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About Bruce

What life with Bruce looks like

Bruce is a medium-sized adult lurcher dog waiting at Cara Rescue Dogs in Co. Laois.

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" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇪Adopting 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 Bruce, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bruce?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Cara Rescue Dogs handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bruce on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bruce if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Cara Rescue Dogs 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bruce 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 — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bruce isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Cara Rescue Dogs early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bruce 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 — 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.