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Cooper

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Due to a change in family circumstances, Cooper – a beautiful 8 year old Golden Retriever – is looking for a new home. Cooper is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. His happy, affectionate nature makes him an ideal family pet or companion pet. He is a placid dog who is used to spending time around children and being part of the family. Cooper has always had a very sociable life around people and other dogs. He genuinely loves the company of dogs so could be homed with a companion dog or as a single pet. On the health front, Cooper has lifelong skin allergies which are well under control with the help of a daily tablet. His current owner is committed to funding these meds for life. He is also carrying more weight than he should. His future home would do well to be careful with his diet (although as many carrots and broccoli treats as he’d like!) and help him to keep limber with shorter walks more often, rather than one long daily walk. While Cooper is happy to be alone for short periods he really thrives on company, so a home where he has human or doggy company for most of the time is required. A home visit applies for all dogs on the website. If you would like to offer gorgeous, gentle Cooper a home please fill in the Adoption Questionnaire.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇪Cork
Shelter
West Cork Animals
Living with Cooper
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by West Cork Animals · CorkLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Cooper home

What you'll need for Cooper in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  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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    €20–35

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About Cooper

What life with Cooper looks like

Cooper is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at West Cork Animals in Cork.

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).

Cork, Ireland browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cooper, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Cooper?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. West Cork Animals handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Cooper on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Cooper if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — West Cork Animals 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 €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Cooper 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 Cooper 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 West Cork Animals early rather than rehoming privately; they know Cooper 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.
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