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Sika

Lurcher · Female · Adult · 5 years

Gentle and friendly, Sika is ready to find a home where she can have plenty of zoomie time. Sika is a lovely female Lurcher with a gentle nature and a growing confidence that is wonderful to see. She was rescued by NSPCA inspectors from a sad situation, underweight and in poor conditions, but is now slowly gaining weight and learning to enjoy life again. Sika absolutely loves her zoomies and nothing makes her happier than having the chance to stretch her legs and run around enjoying herself. Watching her playful side come out as she continues to recover has been incredibly rewarding. Although she can still be a little unsure at times, Sika is becoming more confident every day and is starting to show her affectionate and loving personality. She enjoys attention from people and is learning what it means to feel safe and cared for.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇪Dublin
Shelter
ISPCA
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Sika home

What you'll need for Sika 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 Sika

What life with Sika looks like

Sika is a adult lurcher dog waiting at ISPCA 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" — 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).

Dublin, Ireland — browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sika, answered.

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