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Molly

Border Collie · Female · Adult · 7 years

Molly is a sweet girl who can be a little reserved when meeting new people, she prefers to take things at her own pace and is looking to find herself a quiet, settled home environment. Once she gets to know you, Molly's fun personality starts to shine through, she enjoys time off lead, playing with her toys and loves enrichment based puzzles and games, which help her form bonds and build her confidence with people. Molly enjoys her walks and would suit an active home who can offer her regular exercise and enrichment opportunities to use her clever collie brain. Due to her quiet personality, Molly would be best suited living in a peaceful home away from busy town life. Traffic, mainly lorries, close by can worry her, and she sometimes can try to follow moving vehicles, so quiet, calm walking routes would be best to help her feel safe. Once Molly has burnt off some energy by either playing off lead or going for a long walk, she is happy to take herself off to settle down for a quiet well deserved snooze! Molly is best suited to being the only pet in the home. She can be calm around dogs when out and about on walks, if they are polite and give her space, but can be unsure if they get too close and approach her. Due to her sensitive nature, an adult-only home would suit her best. Molly can be a little nervous with noise, new owners will need to go slow when introducing her to new environments and give her time to settle in before gradually building up her time alone, providing her with a safe space to retreat to. Molly will make a lovely companion for patient and understanding adopters who can offer her time and space to settle into their home. After some time, we know that this clever girl is sure to become a much loved member of the family!

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
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Shelter
USPCA
Living with Molly
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by USPCALearn about Border Collie

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Molly home

What you'll need for Molly 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 Molly

What life with Molly looks like

Molly is a adult border collie dog waiting at USPCA.

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).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Molly, answered.

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