Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Sparky

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Microchip 981020002591370 Sparky was surrendered to the shelter through no fault of his own, sadly his owner can no longer care for him. Sparky is good with other dogs, can be homed with another female pending a meet in the sanctuary. 🐾He will thrive if someone at home most of the time to help Sparky settle into a new home environment 🐾He will need his training kept positive and with daily exercise will become a fantastic companion 🐾 suitable to live with older children 🐾No cats or small pets in the home. Ring Maggie (no texts) any day after 12pm if you need any further information

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇮🇪Dublin
Shelter
Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary
Living with Sparky
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary · DublinLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Dublin →More dogs in Ireland →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Sparky home

What you'll need for Sparky 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Sparky

What life with Sparky looks like

Sparky is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary in Dublin.

An young 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 Sparky, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Flaco, puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid, Madrid
🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

Flaco

Mixed Breed

4 monthsUnknown
Thor, Mixed Breed for adoption at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid, Madrid
🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

Thor

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Zoo, Mixed Breed for adoption at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid, Madrid
🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

Zoo

Mixed Breed

Unknown

More from Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary

Buddy, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Dublin
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland

Buddy

Mixed Breed · small

Male
Koda, young Mixed Breed for adoption at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Dublin
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland

Koda

Mixed Breed

2 yearsUnknown
Rudy, 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Dublin
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland

Rudy

Mixed Breed

5 yearsUnknown
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Buddy, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Dublin
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland

Buddy

Mixed Breed · small

Male
Koda, young Mixed Breed for adoption at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Dublin
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland

Koda

Mixed Breed

2 yearsUnknown
Rudy, 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Dublin
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland

Rudy

Mixed Breed

5 yearsUnknown
Max, 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Dublin
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland

Max

Mixed Breed

5 yearsUnknown
Chico, puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Dublin
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland

Chico

Mixed Breed

9 monthsUnknown
Daisy, young Mixed Breed for adoption at Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Dublin
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland

Daisy

Mixed Breed

1 yearUnknown

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →