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Eli

Mixed Breed · Male

Eli is a wonderful dog. He is a young, mixed breed (probably some lurcher in him) and he is only medium sized. He is a really soft, gentle, willing-to-please boy who we absolutely love having at our centre. Eli is approx 18 months of age and was found as a stray in West Cork. He plays and interacts beautifully with all dogs and could be rehomed alone or with a suitable companion. Eli is still learning about lead walking, he needs a bit of encouragement and cajoling but he is coming along nicely with it. Off the lead he is very reliable and never moves too far from his handler. Eli would do really well as a family pet, small children may be slightly too much for hom but his gentleness and good manners will make him absolutely fine for children 8+ We know already that Eli cannot be rehomed with cats, he wants to chase and play too much with them. It is the only element of his character that is not straightford and relaxed! A secure garden is preferrable but depending on whether the location is very rural it may not be essential. Eli loves toys, he loves bed, he thinks you are the loveliest person ever when you give him treats!! We are hugely hopeful that Eli will find a loving home who will gently bring on the very best in this fantastic boy.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇮🇪Cork

Shelter

West Cork Animals

Living with Eli

✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Eli home

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About Eli

What life with Eli looks like

Eli is a small 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).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Eli, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Eli?: 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 Eli on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Eli 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Eli 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 Eli 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 Eli 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.