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Niamh

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Microchip 972274200682478 Adorable Niamh💕 Niamh has been through a lot of different environments, from being unwanted, to the pound from the pound then to the shelter with Maggie and has not yet felt what it is like to have a safe secure home of her own ., Niamh unfortunately suffers from separation anxiety (this can be worked on given time and patience) .🐾 Niamh will need someone at home with her all the time especially in the early days to help her settle 🐾Would benefit if another male dog (of similar size) in the home🐾 Has not been cat tested 🐾would suit if children in the home were a little older 🐾Niamh does NOT suit living in an apartment(will come with noise). 🐾She is a delightful little girl, full of love and sass., We have no doubt given time she will become an amazing companion. Ring (no texts) Maggie, for more information about lovely Niamh ., Make an appointment to come meet her

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇮🇪Dublin
Shelter
Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary
Living with Niamh
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Niamh home

What you'll need for Niamh 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 Niamh

What life with Niamh looks like

Niamh is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary in Dublin.

An young 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 Niamh, answered.

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