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Kira

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

🐾 Meet Kira 🐾 Kira may be tiny in size, but she has a very big heart. At around 11 years old, this sweet little Staffie has sadly found herself in rescue through no fault of her own. She has clearly been a much-loved girl, but life's circumstances changed and she now finds herself looking for a new family to spend her golden years with. Despite the upheaval, Kira has settled into rescue life incredibly well and has been an absolute pleasure to care for. She is gentle, affectionate, and has a lovely calm nature that makes her a joy to be around. Kira walks beautifully on the lead and enjoys her outings at a relaxed pace. She gets on well with other dogs and has shown very little interest in the cats she has passed, taking everything in her stride. We feel Kira could happily share her home with another calm and friendly dog, but she would be just as content as the only pet, soaking up all the love and attention for herself. ✅ Around 11 years old ✅ Gentle and affectionate nature ✅ Walks beautifully on the lead ✅ Good with other dogs ✅ Little interest shown in cats ✅ Happy as an only dog or with a canine companion ✅ Looking for a peaceful, loving retirement home Kira has given her love and loyalty throughout her life and now deserves a family who will give her the comfort, security, and care she deserves for the rest of her days. Could you offer this lovely little lady the forever home she's waiting for? ❤️🐾

Size
Tiny
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇮🇪Belfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
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Bringing Kira home

What you'll need for Kira 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 Kira

What life with Kira looks like

Kira is a very small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI 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 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 Kira, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kira?
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 — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kira on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kira if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 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 €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Kira 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 Kira 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 Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kira 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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