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Ralph

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Will a pretty back drop help Ralph find a home? 🤞 Arrow now named Ralph is back to look for a home due to no fault of his own but a family matter. On a good note all the hard work is done so someone is in for a treat adopting him 🐾 Ralph is housetrained and lived with a young family. Now 4 yrs old. How stunning is he 😍 He loves dogs just no cats. He would only torment them to play. He is super confident and very brave. A City home or busy town would be no problem to him. Crate trained and great to travel. Ralph is very playful and would love a family of teenagers to play with. He loves cuddles and affection. Thrives on being told he is a good boy and loyal beyond words 💞

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇮🇪Ireland

Shelter

Animal Haven Ireland

Living with Ralph

✓House-trained
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats

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About Ralph

What life with Ralph looks like

Ralph is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Haven Ireland in Ireland.

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 Ralph, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ralph?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Animal Haven Ireland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ralph on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ralph if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animal Haven Ireland 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ralph 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 Ralph 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 Animal Haven Ireland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ralph 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.