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Adopt Delores

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Everyone Meet Delores, Delores is a 4 year old Labrador. She is a gentle and loving girl in need of a patient and understanding family. This sweet girl came from a rough start in life and is now learning to trust humans and how fun it can be to be a free dog. Because of her background, Delores has some specific needs: • Another established dog in the home to help her feel secure and gain confidence. • A calm, patient forever friend who can take things slow and allow her to blossom at her own pace. • A quiet, loving environment where she can thrive. • A home with children 12+ Though she may be shy at first, Delores is incredibly sweet and responds well to kindness and consistency. Whilst at Almost Home Delores has begun to trust people and will enjoy a chin scratch. She enjoys lying stretched out in her own bed and happily plays with her Almost Home neighbours. She will require consistency with her lead training in her new home. With the right family, Delores will make an affectionate and loyal companion for any family willing to give her the time to shine. Do you think you could offer this special girl the home she has always deserved? Please apply below.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇪Belfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Delores
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI · BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Delores home

What you'll need for Delores 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 Delores

What life with Delores looks like

Delores 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" — 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 Delores, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Delores?
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 — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Delores on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Delores if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 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 €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Delores 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 Delores 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 Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Delores 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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