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Bandit

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Bandit is an 18 month old Springer Spaniel who recently arrived to the rescue. He is a daft boy – full of energy, silliness and a tendency to act first-think later! A home with a sense of humour and tolerence for some of his more ridiculous moments would be an advantage! Bandit is neutered and fully house-trained. He is always friendly and affectionate, but he is also strong. He could knock small children over and he can often jump up unexpectedly (in pure joy and enthusiasm) so we would prefer a home with children 12+. Training will be needed with Bandit. He is all-over-the-place onlead and will need continued guidance in this aspect of training. Recall off the lead is good and he is very treat-motivated, so working with long-lines initially might be very helpful in cementing offlead training. Ideally there would be a secure area in his new home. He loves being outside, dashing around, playing, sniffing and it will make an owner’s life much easier if they can safely let him hare around! Within a home Bandit can be intense. He is interested in everything – countertops, sofas, tables – major investigations! He also likes to dig in his waterbowl!! These are all behaviours that need to be handled firmly with refocusing techniques. Again, if there is a useful outside space for energy to be burned off while you work on house-manners, it will make life much easier. Bandit is really well-natured with the other dogs and could live with or without a (playful) companion in his future home.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇮🇪Cork
Shelter
West Cork Animals
Living with Bandit
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by West Cork Animals · CorkLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Bandit home

What you'll need for Bandit 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 Bandit

What life with Bandit looks like

Bandit is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at West Cork Animals in Cork.

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).

Cork, Ireland browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bandit, answered.

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