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Sassy

Female · Senior · 9 years

Sassy. She is 9 years old, 10.5kg (overweight), She is house-trained, kennel-trained, chipped and vaccinated. She is a bit nervous/timid around new people, but will settle quickly and is very loving toward her people/family. She does fine with other dogs, not at all aggressive, but she will mostly keep to herself – she doesn’t really play with other dogs, so would be better in a single dog household. She is extremely well-traveled, mellow and easy-going – does well in cars, on trains. She comes when called and knows the command ‘sit’, but because she’s bow-legged she curtsies and sits on her hip. She walks well on a lead and enjoys going on walks, but at a very leisurely pace (i.e., she’s very slow for no particular reason). She would be happiest as an only dog in a low-key household, probably with an older person or couple, where they’re home a lot and simply want a lovely companion who likes to do one or two brief, leisurely walks a day.. She has never lived with a cat, but she is a very submissive dog, so I imagine she’d do quite well in a house with cats. Her owner dosen’t have any children or young relatives, but she does well with children in the park. She’s shy, but does growl or go strange when children overly aggressive with petting or try to hug her. If there is a dog on the website you are interested in or you would like to know about our other available dogs, please email for a questionnaire: or download from the link above

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇪Cork
Shelter
PAWS Animal Rescue
Living with Sassy
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by PAWS Animal Rescue · Cork

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Bringing Sassy home

What you'll need for Sassy in week one.

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  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 Sassy

What life with Sassy looks like

Sassy is a senior dog waiting at PAWS Animal Rescue in Cork.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇮🇪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).

Cork, Ireland browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sassy, answered.

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