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West Cork Animals

Cork, Ireland · 44 animals available

Animals at this shelter

Cleo

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Dusty

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

3 Female Outdoor Cats

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Jones and Limpet

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Zina

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Ambrose

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Mousy

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Felix

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin

3 months

Mixed Breed · medium

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Tiggs

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Tip

2 years

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Kali

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Zena

8 years

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Alfie

7 years

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Milo

4 years

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Paddy

Jack Russell Terrier · large

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Buddy

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Fiadh

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Lexie

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Nell Whippet

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Zelda Collie

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Diego

5 years

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Xena

Mixed Breed

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

Loki

3 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇮🇪Cork, Ireland

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How to adopt from West Cork Animals

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Meet & greet

    Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    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 West Cork Animals directly for specifics.

About

About West Cork Animals

West Cork Animals is a dog and cat shelter based in Cork, Ireland. There are currently 14 dogs and 10 cats listed for adoption.

The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed, and Jack Russell Terrier.

The animals currently listed at West Cork Animals range in age from about 0 to 8 years old. Most are large.

Adoption process

Adopting from Cork

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 West Cork Animals directly using the contact details 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.

At a glance

Breeds currently at West Cork Animals

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is West Cork Animals located?

West Cork Animals is in Cork, Ireland.

How many animals does West Cork Animals have available for adoption?

West Cork Animals currently has 44 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 14 dogs. Plus 10 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.

How do I adopt an animal from West Cork Animals?

Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact West Cork Animals directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — West Cork Animals 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 West Cork Animals 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. West Cork Animals 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 West Cork Animals a verified shelter on TailHarbor?

West Cork Animals 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 West Cork Animals?

TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by West Cork Animals directly. Typical fees in Ireland cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact West Cork Animals via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.