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Rufus

Mixed Breed ยท Male ยท Adult ยท 8 years

๐Ÿ’™ MEET RUFUS โ€” THE ALL-ROUND GOOD BOY ๐Ÿ’™ Sometimes a dog comes along who just makes everything easy. Rufus is one of those dogs. โค๏ธ At around 8 years old and 22kg, Rufus is a handsome Collie cross โ€” a lovely medium-sized boy with an equally lovely nature. He is well-mannered, affectionate and beautifully behaved. He walks like a dream on the lead, keeps his bedroom spotless, gets on brilliantly with everyone he meets and is just a pleasure to have around. Rufus is currently on heart medication, although our vet will be reassessing him as weโ€™re hopeful he may not actually need to remain on it. Heโ€™s at that wonderful age where the crazy youngster days are behind him. Heโ€™s calm and settled when itโ€™s time to relax, but mention a walk, an adventure or a bit of craic and heโ€™s absolutely up for it. ๐Ÿฅฐ Rufus isnโ€™t asking for much โ€” just someone to notice what a genuinely lovely boy he is and give him the chance to be part of a family again. If youโ€™re looking for a dog who can enjoy an adventure with you and then happily settle down beside you afterwardsโ€ฆ Rufus is your man. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿก๐Ÿพ

Size
Medium
Age
Adult ยท 8 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NIย ยท BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’
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Bringing Rufus home

What you'll need for Rufus 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
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
  3. 03
    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
  4. 04

    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
  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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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About Rufus

What life with Rufus looks like

Rufus is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

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).

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Rufus, answered.

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