Skip to content
TailHarbor
โ† Back to results
Available

Ronnie

Mixed Breed ยท Male

๐Ÿพ Meet Ronnie. Ronnie is a gorgeous 3-year-old Collie/Terrier cross who came into our care a few months ago. He is now ready to find the loving forever home he truly deserves. โค๏ธ Ronnie is a lively, friendly and affectionate boy with plenty of energy and personality! He would love an ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ž where he can be part of all the fun. He would make an amazing companion for someone who enjoys walking, running, hiking and outdoor adventures. He has good recall and is an extremely clever boy. Ronnie would benefit from an owner who will continue working with him and help him channel his enthusiasm. Ronnie would love a ๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐š๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐  to keep him company, and he has previously lived with teenagers. ๐‡๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฌ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐›๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐œ๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐, so we are unable to say how he would get along with cats. One of Ronnieโ€™s best qualities is that he absolutely loves being involved in everything youโ€™re doing โ€” whether itโ€™s around the house, out in the garden or heading off on an adventure, Ronnie will be right there beside you, ready to lend a paw! ๐Ÿพ Ronnie is a wonderful, fun-loving boy who would be a super addition to the right active family. Could you be the forever home this lovely boy has been waiting for? Please apply using the link below if you can offer our stunning Ronnie a home ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ Dog Adoption Application

Size
โ€”
Age
โ€”
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Shelter
Laois SPCA
Living with Ronnie
  • โœ“Good with cats
Cared for by Laois SPCAย ยท Portlaoise, Co. LaoisLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’
More dogs in Portlaoise, Co. Laois โ†’More dogs in Ireland โ†’

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Ronnie home

What you'll need for Ronnie in week one.

Hand-picked ยท prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

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

    View on Amazonโ†’
    โ‚ฌ35โ€“45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazonโ†’
    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
  3. 03
    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazonโ†’
    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazonโ†’
    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

    View on Amazonโ†’
    โ‚ฌ30โ€“60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

    View on Amazonโ†’
    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

ยง Affiliate links ยท TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Ronnie

What life with Ronnie looks like

Ronnie is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Laois SPCA in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

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).

Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland โ€” browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ronnie, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Dala, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at La Madriguera
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธSpain

Dala

Mixed Breed

11 monthsFemale
Bambรบ, male 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at La Madriguera
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธSpain

Bambรบ

Mixed Breed

3 yearsMale
Oliva, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at La Madriguera
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธSpain

Oliva

Mixed Breed

11 monthsFemale

More from Laois SPCA

Tom, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Laois SPCA, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชPortlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland

Tom

Mixed Breed ยท tiny

4 monthsMale
Tom, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Laois SPCA, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชPortlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland

Tom

Mixed Breed ยท tiny

4 monthsMale
Tigger, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Laois SPCA, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชPortlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland

Tigger

Mixed Breed

Female
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Tilly, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast, Ireland

Tilly

Mixed Breed ยท large

8 yearsFemale
Paddy, 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast, Ireland

Paddy

Mixed Breed

3 yearsUnknown
Mowgli, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast, Ireland

Mowgli

Mixed Breed ยท small

6 monthsMale
Hope, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast, Ireland

Hope

Mixed Breed

Female
Delores, female 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast, Ireland

Delores

Mixed Breed

4 yearsFemale
Monty, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast, Ireland

Monty

Mixed Breed

6 monthsMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change โ†’