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Adopt Zara

Mixed Breed · Female

Zara came into our care recently, needing emergency and serious medical care. Thankfully, she is now fully recovered and ready for her new life! She is a small JRT and is about 8 years of age. Zara has had a hard-knocks life, and has lived largely outside without a whole lot of experience of family life. She doesn’t really want us to crack that tough exterior too much and tell you that she has discovered sofas, and hasn’t looked back since… ssshhh! This little lady is as tough as old boots and is FULL of character. She might be a more mature lady but that doesn’t stop Zara…not one bit! She is full of beans and loves to get out and about, to explore, sniff and run around. Zara is an independent soul and spent much of her life patrolling her patch, watching for anything and everything. But patrolling is just one of Zara’s favourite past-times so a home that allows for this safely, and understands that she will sometimes like to shout about it all, will be important for her. We have been helping her learn to love other hobbies too (Sniffing Courses are just about her favourite) so she has other outlets for her behaviour; all that will need to continue in her new home too and has been pretty successful in her foster home. Zara is very cute, and petite, but she is a rough n tough terrier and will need plenty of entertainment. However, she has maturity on her side so isn’t bouncing off the walls and is happy to chill in a sunny spot and curl up beside you on the sofa. She is very sweet and affectionate and LOVES her people, with whom she falls in love hard. She is in foster with other dogs but isn’t terribly interested in interacting or playing with them. She’s very polite and friendly with them but would prefer to live as an only dog, or with another oldie that’s not so interested in her either. Zara won’t be happy in a very built-up area but can walk comfortably around traffic and passers-by. Her bark isn’t loud or too big as she’s only a wee-thing but will bark from behind the gate to alert everyone! Zara is friendly with people but a lot of passers-by to her home might be just too much for her. She will need a couple of walks each day, on a long line, so she can run about and explore as she pleases and her new humans must be prepared, and have the resources, to drive her, or otherwise, to quiet, open parkland or similar. This allows her lots of space for important terrier-business without the pressure of other dogs bothering her. Zara would love some space to potter about and patrol, so she will need a secure garden to call her own. She is currently in foster with kids, but not small children. A home with adults or teenage kids would be best. She probably doesn’t want to live with cats or other small pets and is happiest when she gets to follow her human about and be part of the business. Zara is vaccinated, spayed and microchipped (972274200164363). will live in a quiet enough area that is not too built up will have no resident small children may have adult only and/or teenagers (and up) must have a secure garden, of a good size, at the house must have the means to drive her to quiet places for walkies, or access to quiet spots close to home doesn’t have other dogs or pets, or maybe has an older dog who isn’t interested in other dogs (we will prioritise dog-free homes) works part-time, at most, even after lockdown and even if working from home, but is home and available much of the time initially committed to giving Zara a few weeks to settle, helping her become comfortable. Please read Zara's profile carefully and apply only if you feel you match the criteria. We will only be able to process applications that match Zara's needs. Dept of Ag. Registration No: JPT20000

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇮🇪Glenmore
Shelter
A Dog
Living with Zara
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Zara home

What you'll need for Zara 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 Zara

What life with Zara looks like

Zara is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at A Dog in Glenmore.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zara, answered.

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