Dogs Trust Ireland
Dublin, Ireland · 76 animals available
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How to adopt from Dogs Trust Ireland
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Dogs Trust Ireland directly for specifics.
About
About Dogs Trust Ireland
Dogs Trust Ireland is a rescue based in Dublin, Ireland.
Adoption process
Adopting from Dublin
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).
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Dogs Trust Ireland directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Ireland, see our Ireland import guide.
Nearby
Other shelters in Ireland
Dogs Trust Ireland is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Ireland. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- A Dog — Glenmore (22 animals)
- Almost Home Animal Rescue NI — Belfast (92 animals)
- Animal Haven Ireland (2 animals)
- Animals In Need Donegal
- ASH Animal Rescue — Ash Animal Rescue (1 animal)
- Burren Animal Rescue — Tubber (2 animals)
- Cats Aid — Dublin (19 animals)
- CDPA Ireland (1 animal)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dogs Trust Ireland located?
Dogs Trust Ireland is in Dublin, Ireland.
How many animals does Dogs Trust Ireland have available for adoption?
Dogs Trust Ireland currently has 76 animals listed on TailHarbor. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Dogs Trust Ireland?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Dogs Trust Ireland directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Dogs Trust Ireland handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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).
Can I adopt from Dogs Trust Ireland if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Dogs Trust Ireland typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Dogs Trust Ireland a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Dogs Trust Ireland is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Dogs Trust Ireland?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Dogs Trust Ireland directly. Typical fees in Ireland cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Dogs Trust Ireland via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.