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Harbin

Male · Adult · 4 years

Unfortunately, Harbin was returned to us in December 2025. It did take him a couple of weeks to settle back into routine at the kennels, he is flying now again.Harbin is a very friendly and affectionate dog with all people. He is really clever, he can sit and stay, and he loves to learn. Harbin's favourite thing is a new tennis ball, which he gets hours of enjoyment from. Harbin has allergies and requires daily medication to keep everything at bay. He also gets a medicated wash every second week to help with his skin. Harbin is not high energy in kennels at all. He’s very relaxed and independent, however his previous owners and foster home have said he is high energy in a house and would need regular exercise or a garden to play in regularly throughout the day. I have found him great with all dogs he has been with here but he could easily live on his own. Harbin would not be suited to live with young children or a home with cats. As he very confident he could live in rural or city environment. Harbin is a really lovely boy who has had such a terrible start in life, he arrived to us originally emaciated and with parvo, he was lucky to survive but survive he did. Harbin deserves a family of his own that he can live out the rest of his life with. He is housetrained, walks well on a lead a small boy that is pretty easy to care for. Harbin is fully vaccinated inc Kennel Cough, chipped and Neutered. Home visit and adoption fee apply, a secure garden is required. Please note we are in North Cork and adopters must be willing to travel to our kennels to meet the dog.Favourite ThingsPlaying with ToysLead Walks

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇪Cork
Shelter
HART Animal Rescue Ireland
Living with Harbin
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by HART Animal Rescue Ireland · Cork

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Bringing Harbin home

What you'll need for Harbin 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 Harbin

What life with Harbin looks like

Harbin is a small adult dog waiting at HART Animal Rescue Ireland 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 Harbin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Harbin?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. HART Animal Rescue Ireland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Harbin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Harbin if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — HART Animal Rescue Ireland 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 Harbin 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 Harbin 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 HART Animal Rescue Ireland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Harbin 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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