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Kai

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 11 years

About: Kai is the most beautiful, friendly girl. She is like a big teddy bear & loves her cuddles. She was surrendered through no fault of her own. She is good on lead & would need some regular, sniffy walks throughout the day. She gets on well with the other dogs at the sanctuary so can be homed with another male dog (pending a meet & greet) or on her own. Kai would benefit from having someone home during the day as she loves and needs company. Suitable to live with: Older Children / Teens + Compatible With Other Animals: Dogs: Can live with another male dog (pending a meet & greet) Cats: Not suitable to live with cats Microchip no: 941000014886888

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇮🇪Dublin
Shelter
Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary
Living with Kai
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with cats
Cared for by Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary · DublinLearn about Labrador Retriever →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Kai home

What you'll need for Kai 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
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    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 Kai

What life with Kai looks like

Kai is a large senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary in Dublin.

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 Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are often vaccinated, chipped, and registered, but confirm with the shelter. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

Dublin, Ireland — browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kai, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kai?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kai on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kai if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary whether they will for Kai, what they require (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 Kai already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary lists Kai as microchipped. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Kai isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kai 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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