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Kirk

Collie · Male · Adult · 6 years

Meet Kirk, Kirk was surrendered back into our care after his owner sadly passed away, he is now ready to find himself his new home. Kirk is a very handsome, sweet-natured collie who is ready to find himself his new home. Kirk is a friendly boy who loves spending time with people. He has a curious and adventurous nature and loves when he can spend time out on his daily walks using his nose to explore the world around him. Kirk is a sensitive boy, he is hoping for a quiet, peaceful home away from busy town life. Traffic close by can worry him, and he may try to follow moving vehicles, he will need on-going training within this area and calm walking routes to help him feel safe. Kirk is a true collie, he is a smart, energetic boy who loves to learn and will need a home that will be able to provide him with both physical and mental enrichment to help him thrive. He would love a home with a large secure outdoor space where he can spend his days running and playing with his toys or hanging out with his favourite people in the sun. Kirk isn't suited to living with other dogs or cats, he would prefer to be the only pet in the home. He would be best suited in a home with children who are used to dogs.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇮🇪
Shelter
USPCA
Living with Kirk
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by USPCALearn about Collie

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Kirk home

What you'll need for Kirk 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 Kirk

What life with Kirk looks like

Kirk is a large adult collie dog waiting at USPCA.

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 — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Kirk, answered.

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