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Stewie

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Meet Stewie. Breed: Jack Russell Terrier / Chihuahua Mix Age: 3–4 years old Personality: Sweet, cozy, and full of playful terrier charm About Stewie Stewie is a pint-sized adventurer looking for his forever home. At 3 to 4 years old, he has a wonderful balance of playful energy and professional-level cuddling skills. Whether he is cuddled up on his favourite armchair or going for walks, Stewie is ready to be your loyal best friend. His Ideal Home Feline Friends: Stewie is good with cats, so feline family members will fit right in with him! Canine Companions: He gets along with other dogs, but he would shine brightest as an only dog or in a home with a female dog companion. Stewie is 🐾Fully vaccinated 🐾Neutered 🐾Microchipped 🐾Good with cats 🐾Good on the lead 🐾Crate trained Apply using the application form on our website if you can offer Stewie the loving forever home he deserves. DAFM No. KPT 20001C

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇪Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Shelter
Laois SPCA
Living with Stewie
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Laois SPCA · Portlaoise, Co. LaoisLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Portlaoise, Co. Laois →More dogs in Ireland →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Stewie home

What you'll need for Stewie 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 Stewie

What life with Stewie looks like

Stewie is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Laois SPCA in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

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).

Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland — browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Stewie, answered.

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