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Ethel

Mixed Breed ยท Female

Meet Ethel ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿพ Ethel is quite possibly the biggest, softest Doberman you could ever meet. ๐Ÿฅนโค๏ธ When Ethel arrived with us, she was in pretty poor condition, but just look at her now. She is looking more beautiful every single day and is finally beginning to flourish. She has a few little lumps and bumps, some likely from spending far too much time lying on hard concrete, but nothing that stops her being the gorgeous, gentle girl she is. Around four years old, Ethel is our big doopy girl. She absolutely adores people and gets on brilliantly with everyone she meets. She is sweet, affectionate and just wants to enjoy life. Sheโ€™s only just beginning her lead-walking journey and is doing amazingly well. She loves getting out, having a good sniff around the garden and discovering all the things sheโ€™s missed out on. Ethel will need a patient, calm and settled home where she can continue to learn and build her confidence at her own pace. We feel she would be perfectly happy as an only dog, but she may also be able to share her home with another suitable dog following a successful meet and greet. ๐Ÿก We are looking for: โ€ข Children aged 12+ โ€ข Experience with large-breed dogs โ€ข A calm and settled household โ€ข Someone patient who will give Ethel time to flourish โ€ข Someone who understands that this big girl is still learning about the world Ethel has so much love to give, and watching her come out of her shell has been absolutely beautiful. โค๏ธ Could you be the patient, loving home where our big, beautiful Ethel can finally thrive? ๐Ÿพ

Size
Large
Age
โ€”
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Ethel
  • โœ•Good with dogs
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NIย ยท BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’
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Bringing Ethel home

What you'll need for Ethel 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
  4. 04

    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
  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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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About Ethel

What life with Ethel looks like

Ethel is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible โ€” a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Ethel, answered.

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