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Magic

Mixed Breed · Female

✨ Meet Magic ✨ Magic is a young, small doodle-type girl who arrived at Almost Home in absolutely heartbreaking condition. She was incredibly thin, smelly, covered in a horrible sticky, tar-like substance, crawling with lice and covered in maggots. Her condition was so severe that the vets initially felt euthanasia was the kindest option. 💔 But Magic had other ideas. ❤️ Fast forward six weeks, and just look at her now! 🥰 She is fully vaccinated, her lice and maggots are gone, and every single day she is leaving the trauma of her past behind. With us, Magic is happy, affectionate and confident. Take her outside of her safe environment, though, and her shy side comes back — but she’s learning more and more every day. Magic is good with other dogs and we feel she could happily share her home with another friendly dog who could help show her the ropes. 🐾 We are looking for a home with children aged 12+ who understand that Magic needs time, patience and plenty of reassurance while she continues to discover just how wonderful life can be. After everything she has been through, Magic deserves a family who will love her, believe in her and give her the time she needs to blossom. Could Magic be the little bit of magic you’ve been missing? ✨❤️ 📩 If you think you could offer Magic the loving, patient home she deserves, please get in touch with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI.

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇮🇪Belfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Magic
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI · BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Magic home

What you'll need for Magic in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Magic

What life with Magic looks like

Magic is a small 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" — 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).

Belfast, Ireland — browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Magic, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Magic?
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 Magic on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Magic 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 Magic 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 Magic 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 Magic 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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