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Nyoka

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Everyone meet Nyoka — our beautiful 10-year-old Corn Snake. Nyoka was originally rehomed from us around six years ago as a young adult. Sadly, her beloved owner recently passed away, and she has now found herself back in our care. After experiencing such a loss, she needs a calm, confident new home where she can settle again and feel secure. Nyoka is feeding brilliantly and has just come through a shed — she’s grown noticeably since returning, looking stronger and healthier each day. She isn’t used to being handled at the moment; although her owner did handle her regularly at the beginning she hasn’t had consistent handling in quite some time. With a patient and experienced keeper, she absolutely has the potential to become comfortable with it again. She’s a sweet-natured girl who simply needs someone confident with snakes, someone who understands their sensitivity and can give her the calm, steady routine she deserves. Nyoka is ready for her new chapter — a safe, understanding home where she can continue to thrive. 🐍💛

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇪Belfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI · BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

About Nyoka

What life with Nyoka looks like

Nyoka is a senior mixed breed animal waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Nyoka far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇮🇪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 Nyoka, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nyoka?
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 Nyoka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nyoka 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 Nyoka already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals 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 Nyoka 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 Nyoka 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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