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Rocky

Mixed Breed ยท Male

Microchip 981020000945052 Rocky came to the shelter as a stray and he has stolen our hearts ๐Ÿ’• He is completely blind ., He came in with both eyes in a very bad way, he must have felt very uncomfortable, with the vets advise and Maggies decision, both eyes were removed and Rocky is now doing so well, no more signs of pain and he is so handsome. Rocky will need a home where he can adjust to using his other senses, his smell senses and hearing to help map out his new surroundings. He is very affectionate, gentle and extremely loving despite what he has experienced. ๐ŸพHe can be homed with a female pending a meet up at the sanctuary ๐ŸพHas not been cat tested but should be ok๐ŸพCan live with older children, understanding Rocky needs a little extra care & guidance ๐ŸพRocky would love someone around, should not be left by himself, he will need your time and patience to adjust. ๐ŸพRocky will thrive with light walks, feeling and smelling new adventures with his forever person. Rocky will make an amazing companion. Ring Maggie(no texts) to arrange meeting Rocky, he truly is a special boy ๐Ÿ’™

Size
Small
Age
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Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชDublin
Shelter
Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary
Living with Rocky
  • โœ“Microchipped
  • โœ“Good with kids
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Bringing Rocky home

What you'll need for Rocky in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier โ€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ35โ€“45
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
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    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade โ€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary in Dublin.

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" โ€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures โ€” to let them settle.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชAdopting 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).

Dublin, Ireland โ€” browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rocky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rocky?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rocky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rocky if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Rocky 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rocky isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rocky 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 โ€” 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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