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Guinness

Male · Senior · 15 years

Reason For Surrender – owner going into care. Unfortunately since arriving at the sanctuary Guinness has been diagnosed with kidney disease and therefore is on prescription renal diet. Guiness also has a head tilt which our vets think is from a previous inner ear infection. We understand it is a big ask to take this little guy on but we hope and pray someone will open up their home and heart to him. Guinness doesn’t ask for much, he just likes to potter around and keep an eye on all the comings and goings in our reception area.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇬🇧Belfast
Shelter
Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary
Living with Guinness
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary · Belfast
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Bringing Guinness home

What you'll need for Guinness in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Guinness

What life with Guinness looks like

Guinness is a large senior dog waiting at Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary in Belfast.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Belfast, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Guinness, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Guinness?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Guinness on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Guinness if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Guinness 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 Guinness 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 Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Guinness 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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