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Sapphire

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Meet Beautiful Sapphire a 4-Year-Old yellow Labrador ❤️ This lovely girl is looking for the forever home she's always deserved. After spending the first part of her life as a breeding dog, she's finally discovering what it means to be loved. Since coming to Almost Home, she has come out of her shell beautifully and has blossomed into a loyal, affectionate companion who forms an incredibly special bond with her people. She is wonderful on the lead, travels well in the car, and is both crate and toilet trained. She's happy with a few quiet short walks or just running around the garden sniffing out her favourite treats, leaving plenty of time for cuddles and companionship. She's a clever girl who learns quickly and thrives with kind, positive guidance. She is looking for a quiet adult-only home, as she can resource guard around visitors, so she'll need adopters who are willing to continue her training. In return, you'll be rewarded with the most devoted, loving companion who simply wants to belong. After everything she's been through, this beautiful girl deserves a family who will see just how special she is and give her the happy ending she's been waiting for.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇪Belfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Sapphire
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI · BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Sapphire home

What you'll need for Sapphire 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 Sapphire

What life with Sapphire looks like

Sapphire is a 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" — 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).

Belfast, Ireland — browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sapphire, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sapphire?
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 — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sapphire on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sapphire if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 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 €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sapphire 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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