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Maddie

Mixed Breed ยท Female ยท Adult ยท 5 years

Meet Maddie ๐Ÿ’› Meet Maddie, our beautiful 4โ€“5-year-old Golden Retriever, who is looking for a loving forever home. Maddie is an absolute gem. Every day sheโ€™s learning a little more about life, and sheโ€™s coming on brilliantly. With a little patience, time, and encouragement, sheโ€™s blossoming into a wonderful companion. We feel Maddie would benefit from a home with another friendly, confident dog, as having a canine companion really helps her build confidence and settle into new surroundings. Once Maddie finds her feet, sheโ€™s happy, content, and will reward you with unwavering loyalty and love. ๐Ÿพ Around 4โ€“5 years old ๐Ÿพ Beautiful Golden Retriever ๐Ÿพ A gentle, sweet-natured girl ๐Ÿพ Would thrive with another friendly dog in the home ๐Ÿพ Looking for a patient family who will give her time to adjust ๐Ÿพ A loyal companion just waiting to shine Maddie doesnโ€™t ask for muchโ€”just a family willing to let her settle at her own pace and show her what life as a cherished pet is all about. In return, youโ€™ll gain a devoted friend for life. If you think you could offer Maddie the forever home she deserves, weโ€™d love to hear from you. Please share to help this beautiful girl find her happy ever after. ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿพ

Size
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Age
Adult ยท 5 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Maddie
  • โœ•Good with dogs
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NIย ยท BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’
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Bringing Maddie home

What you'll need for Maddie in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier โ€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ35โ€“45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
  3. 03
    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade โ€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“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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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About Maddie

What life with Maddie looks like

Maddie is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

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" โ€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures โ€” to let them settle.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชAdopting 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).

Belfast, Ireland โ€” browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maddie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Maddie?
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 โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Maddie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Maddie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Maddie 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Maddie isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Maddie 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 โ€” 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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