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Rigby

Male · Adult · 4 years

💖 Meet Rigby: A Tiny Boy Ready to Fill Your Heart They call me a "pocket rocket" because I’m only 17 inches tall but packed with endless love and a huge spirit💖 Meet Rigby: A Tiny Boy Ready to Fill Your Heart They call me a "pocket rocket" because I’m only 17 inches tall but packed with endless love and a huge spirit. At 4 years old, I am a handsome Terrier crossbreed who just wants to be part of your world. I am a social, affectionate boy who loves everyone I meet, and my biggest dream is to find a family to call my own. 🏡 What My Perfect Future Looks Like * A Secure Garden: I don't need miles of walking, just a safe, securely enclosed yard where I can wander and sniff the grass whenever I want. * A Patient Heart: I am trying so hard to learn how to be the perfect companion. I need a patient family who will give me time to learn boundaries. * Friends to Guide Me: I love other dogs, though I’m still learning how to respect their personal space. I view cats as playmates, so I will need a family willing to guide me through slow, gentle introductions. My Progress & Health * Fully Ready: I am already neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and fully treated for parasites. * Endless Affection: I have never met a stranger and will greet you with total devotion every single day. * A Willing Learner: I am already doing wonderful with my crate training, which helps my busy mind learn how to switch off and rest. * A Manageable Companion: I get excited and "busy" on my leash, but I am small, gentle, and eager to please. * New Companions: I do not understand personal space and can often annoy other dogs resulting in getting myself into trouble. Adoption Requirements * Meet Me in North Cork: Potential adopters must be willing to travel to our kennels in North Cork to meet me in person. * Bring Your Dog: If you already have a family pet, they must come along to the meet-and-greet so we can make sure we get along. * Adoption Fee: An adoption fee applies to help support the rescue and save more dogs like me. I am a good boy who is just waiting for the right person to see my potential and give me the time I need to grow. If you have room in your heart for a loyal little shadow, I promise to fill your life with joy.

Size
Tiny
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇪Cork
Shelter
HART Animal Rescue Ireland
Living with Rigby
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by HART Animal Rescue Ireland · Cork

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Bringing Rigby home

What you'll need for Rigby in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Rigby

What life with Rigby looks like

Rigby is a very small adult dog waiting at HART Animal Rescue Ireland in Cork.

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 Rigby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rigby?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. HART Animal Rescue Ireland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rigby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rigby if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — HART Animal Rescue 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Rigby 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 Rigby 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 HART Animal Rescue Ireland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rigby 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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