How do I contact the shelter about Prince?

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 Prince on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Prince 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 Prince 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 Prince 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 Prince 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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Bernese Mountain Dog · Male · Young · 3 years

Prince is a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog who was admitted into our care after being found as a stray, in a heartbreaking condition. Prince was found severely malnourished, emaciated and his coat was so heavily matted that he needed to be sedated to allow it to be safely shaved. Since coming into our care back in March, Prince has come an incredibly long way and has been slowly learning how to enjoy life! He has gained weight, his coat is growing back beautifully, and his wonderful personality has started to shine through! Despite his difficult start to life, Prince is one of the happiest dogs you could meet! He has quickly become a favourite within our animal care team, as he is an incredibly loving and affectionate boy who absolutely adores people. He thrives on human companionship and is happiest when he is by your side, whether that’s following you around or enjoying plenty of cuddles. He is a true people-dog who we know will make a wonderful, loyal companion for the right family. Prince is always so happy to meet new people and greets everyone with a lot of enthusiasm! Due to his size and excitement, he can sometimes jump up when saying hello, so we feel he would be best suited to a home with children over the age of 12 years old who are confident and have experience with large breed dogs. He would also be best suited to a home that have experience of large breed dogs. Prince would not be suited to living with cats but he may be able to share his home with another calm, large breed dog, following successful introductions at our centre. Unfortunately, Prince’s difficult start in life has left him with some ongoing health challenges, as he has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. His condition is currently manageable and he remains a happy boy, but he does have limitations. He enjoys getting out and about, but is best suited to short walks of around 15 minutes at a time. Several shorter walks throughout the day are ideal for him rather than longer outings. Prince will need a family who understand his needs and are committed to supporting him long term. This will include ongoing joint supplements and pain relief to help keep him comfortable and maintain his quality of life.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

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Shelter

USPCA

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Prince is a large young adult bernese mountain dog dog waiting at USPCA.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Prince, answered.

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