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Click on the thumbnail for a larger image JASPER Jasper is a beautiful Lurcher male of 15 months. He is well behaved and is good with other dogs and also good with children. Jasper will need a home where someone is there during the daytime and where he will live as one of the family. Jasper has been neutered. CONTACT:Animal Rescue Dublin (01 2895284) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Molly Molly is currently in foster with 2 other lurchers whom she adores. This is what her fosterer reports: She has an amazing love for people even after everything she's been through. Molly has recently been diagnosed with a very mild case of epilepsy, this is easily controlled now and she gets two pills a day to keep her happy and healthy. It in no way interferes with her quality of life. She's great with kids and other dogs and a short run a day does her. She loves nothing more than to relax by your side and be at the ready for any attention that is put her way however small. Molly will be an extremely loyal companion to anyone who is lucky enough to adopt her and is willing to keep her company in her twilight years. I really cant recommend her enough! CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Oscar Oscar is a year male greyhound. Poor Oscar came from a bad situation and was totally terrified when he arrived first. He is getting better every day, he will now walk on the lead and wag his tail. He is a cheeky, clever boy . Oscar will need a special home that will give him lots of time and patience. In return he will make the most fabouous pet. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Charlie is a lovely male Greyhound who will be 2 years old in April and Charlie is a very laid back kind of fella who thinks he is cool dude .. LOL He also loves the company of other dogs but he will be better in a home where the dogs are of medium size but with training and proper introduction he can be trained to smaller dogs with love and patience. He is very good on the lead and loves his walks and he will be great with children. Like all Greyhounds he will only need normal exercise that any dog gets and will curl up in his bed or on the couch if allowed. He is Neutered, Vaccinated and Microchipped and he is waiting to meet you and he would love to join your family. CONTACT:Cottage Rescue (Hannah: 087 9853 666) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Wesley My name is Wesley and I am a fabulous hairy lurcher x male aged 1-2 years. I am a steady, calm, easy going boy and I am great with other dogs. I am crate trained and house and I settle very quickly and am very quiet when it is time for bed. I have lots of favourite things. I love my walks and I walk well on lead. I also LOVE all people (including children) and my foster mum says that I wag my tail so much now it lifts my whole back end off the floor! BUT my most favourite thing in the world is food .....and collecting the occasional slipper to stash in my crate for later. I can sit on command and learn new tricks easily....I will do anything for treats!I am a very adaptable guy and my foster mum things I would be a fantastic addition to any home. I am fully vaccinated and am being neutered and microchipped this week! If you think you can offer me my forever home please visit www.adogslife.ie, check out the rehoming conditions, download adoption form, fill it out and email it to enquiries@adogslife.ie CONTACT:A Dog's Life (086 3871498) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Julie Julie is a beautiful fawn lurcher, this quiet girl has had it hard on the streets for the last year or two, and now needs a loving forever home. Julie is shy but is learning with time to become more out going, she walks well on the lead but will need your guildance while out to know everything is ok. She is good with kids but I believe she would be better with a retired couple in a quieter home. Julie is neutered, vac'd and chipped. A home check is required. CONTACT:Grace (0894341745) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image HONEY Large, heavy, rough coated Lurcher cross. 2 yrs old. Female, with a lovely nature. Beautiful brindle coat when it's not coated in mud! She is obedient but also playful, so she really needs a companion and a large fenced garden. Spayed. We will not rehome where there are children under 4. CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Renzo Renzo is a 6-7 year old lurcher who is currently in foster and is looking for his forever home. He is a happy, friendly boy with a non-stop waggy tail who loves cuddles and charms everyone he meets. He settles well at night, sleeping downstairs on his own and is fully house trained. He is a laid back kind of guy. Renzo can be a little bit nervous and hesitant when meeting other dogs for the first time. We think he would make the perfect first lurcher for someone looking for a cuddly, friendly, laid back type of dog. Renzo would not be suited to living with cats. Renzo is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Home visit applies CONTACT:Jane (086 1628369) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Juno Juno is a 6 month old whippet pup. She is a lively, clever little pup who gets on well with other dogs, children and cats. She requires a home with someone who is around for most of the day, in order to continue her training. Juno is crate trained and her new owner would be expected to continue to use a crate for her. She is wormed, fully vaccinated and her new owner will enter into an agreement with us to get her spayed within the next few months. This will be arranged and followed up on by Sighthound Strolls.Like all pups, Juno would benefit from being taken to training classes. Home visit applies. Secure garden required. For further information contact sighthoundstrolls@gmail.com CONTACT:Jane (086 1628369) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Jude My name is Jude and I am a 9 month old lurcher male. My foster mum says I am a very affectionate, gentle soul....I do like to please. I am great with other dogs, but not good with small animals as they are fun to chase when they run! I LOVE people, including children and am at my happiest when I have the company of humans or other dogs. I like to play, hound style, and will chase and catch his soft toys when you throw them so I can shake them - I haven't quite figured out the whole ball thing yet though!I am still only a puppy really, so am hugely inquisitive but I am learning some basic manners....once there is a treat involved - hey you can't expect me to work for nothing! So far I have learned sit and stay, and have almost clinched giving the paw!. I am house trained and grand when left alone - not destructive in the house. I am so looking forward to having a family of my own, ideally with another dog to play with. I am neutered, fully vaccinated and will be microchipped before going to a new home. If you think you can offer me the loving home I deserve please visit www.adogslife.ie check out the rehoming conditions, download adoption form, fill it out and email it back to enquiries@adogslife.ie CONTACT:A Dog's Life (086 3871498) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Leo Message from Leo the lurcher's foster home: Attached are pictures of Leo (its very hard to get a pic of him awake as he sleeps so much!) He is around 3 yrs old and has a very placid nature. One walk and sleeps for the day! He is fully house-trained and is great to eat. He was a bit strange with the other dogs in the house the start with, but has really come round. He is great on the lead and would make a fantastic companion dog. Like all lurchers he loves the couch and will rest he's head on you lap for rubs. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Debbie Debbie is a 4 year female greyhound, She is a happy outgoing girl who loves her food. She gets on well with a dogs. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Fifi Fifi is a 3 year female greyhound. Poor Fifi came to us severely underweight, she is a small sized greyhound, she is a happy go-lucky girl who loves t be made a fuss off. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Amber Amber is a beautiful 12-18month old lurcher.She is a gentle girl who gets on well with other dogs and is currently in foster with children who she is very gentle with. She is only a bit bigger than whippet sized.She has some basic training,walks well on the lead, is house trained.She is a very easy dog to train as she is very willing to learn.She loves to play.Amber also loves to laze around the house and stretch out on the floor and sometimes you would forget shes there as she lies so quietly!Amber is very affectionate and enjoys a good cuddle.She would make a wonderful addition to any family.Amber is spayed,microchipped+vaccinated.Home visit applies and any garden must be fully secure. CONTACT:Jane (086 1628369) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Millie When Millie the lurcher made it to our shelter she was quite a sick girl. She had a shattered femur and had surgery. She recovered well and over the weeks her personality shone through. Millie is now in foster with another lurcher pal and is beginning to love her home comforts. Especially the couch!! She is good with other dogs, housetrained and loves her walks. As you can see she is now a very happy girl. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Holly Holly is a 4 months old female lurcher. She is full of love and looking for a nice person or family to give it to. Holly is very responsive to cuddles and will be easy to train. She is nearly housetrained and has had her first set of vaccinations done. We ask that she will be spayed at 6 months of age. For further information about cute Holly, please call Claire. Holly currently lives in a foster home and has been well socialised with other dogs, children and people. She is good in the car and stays near you when in the park. CONTACT:Claire (086 3148647) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Hazel Hazel is a 3 year female greyhound. Hazel is an extremely pretty girl, who think she is still a puppy, she loves to run and play and is always wagging her tail. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Sonas Sonas is a beautiful 3 year old whippet x who came into rescue in terrible condition. She was thin, with dreadful mange and feet so sore she could barely walk on them.Sonas has spent many months recovering and now our gorgeous little princess is finally ready to find a 5 star home!She is a confident, playful girl now who gets on well with other dogs and is cat friendly, a little too friendly in that she wants to chase and play with them but could certainly live with cats once ground rules are laid down!She would be fine to live with older children but might be too excitable for younger children.She would do best in a home with someone who can spend time with her continuing her training. CONTACT:Jane (086 1628369) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Ebony Ebony is only 9 months old and is very gentle and obedient. We think that she is a labrador / hound cross and she has a very distinct long tail.She loves to play and is great on and off the lead. Her favourite game is fetch and she adores people and dogs. She suffered slightly from separation anxiety when first rescued from the pound but her time in foster care has thought her that being alone = treats so she is gradually getting over it. She is beautiful inside and out and shows no signs of aggression/ dominance / fear so she will fit in to any family. If you would like to see more pictures of this girl and/or would like to see her in person please get in touch today by phone/email/facebook CONTACT:Jennifer / Marianna (0876831619 (Jennifer) / 0857060546 (Marianna)) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Nina Nina is a 4 year fenale greyhound. Nina's favourite thing in the world is tennis balls, she even brings her ball to bed with her. Nina is a very friendly. loving dog who will fit into any home. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Hugo 18 month old whippet x who is looking for his forever home.Hugo is a lovely friendly boy who gets on well with other dogs but does not like cats. Hugo is very energetic at the moment and would suit an experienced home where someone can channel his youthful energy and take the time to continue his training. He would do best in a home as an only dog or with a calm older dog and would not b suitable to live with children under 12 due to his excitable nature. Hugo will make a great, loyal, happy companion for someone. Hugo is wormed, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Home visit applies. Contact sighthoundstrolls@gmail.com for further information CONTACT:Jane (086 1628369) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Nobby is a lovely male Greyhound who will 2 years old in April and Nobby is a very laid back kind of fella who just loves life. He has met other breeds of dogs but he can be a bit dominant so another quiet dog would suit him perfectly. He is very good on the lead and loves his walks and he will be great with children. Like all Greyhounds he will only need normal exercise that any dog gets and will curl up in his bed or on the couch if allowed and sleep the day away dreaming dreams that only dogs do. Please be aware that most Greyhounds are not good as guard dogs as they think everybody is their friend and they welcome all into their homes with tail wags and nose snuggles. He is Neutered, Vaxed CONTACT:Cottage Rescue (087 970 1919) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Nero My name is Nero and I am about 1 year old lurcher male. When I came into the pound I was in terrible condition: very thin with lots of cuts and open wounds on my face and legs. The girls at A Dogs Life took me out of the pound when my time was up and I am fully recovered now - looking great if I do say so myself! I am good with other dogs and am very playful with people and dogs. I am really starting to enjoy life now and can't wait for a home of my own. I am good on lead. I am fully vaccinated and will be neutered and microchipped before I go to new home. If you think you can offer me a forever home please visit www.adogslife.ie, check out rehoming conditions, download adoption form, fill it out and email it to enquiries@adogslife.ie. CONTACT:A Dog's Life (086 3871498) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Pearl Pearl is an older lady of 7 years, she has a great personality and is always wagging the tail. Dont let her age fool you as she still loves to go for a good sprint around the fields and the of course a nice snooze in bed. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Renzo Renzo is a 6 - 7 year old lurcher who is currently in foster and is looking for his forever home. He is a happy, friendly boy with a non-stop waggy tail who loves cuddles and charms everyone he meets. He settles well at night, sleeping downstairs on his fosterer's sofa and is fully house trained. He is a laid back kind of guy and has been a perfect gentleman around any children he has met. Renzo can be a little bit nervous and hesitant when meeting other dogs for the first time. We think he would make the perfect first lurcher for someone looking for a cuddly, friendly, laid back type of dog. Renzo would not be suited to living with cats. Renzo is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped CONTACT:Jane (086 1628369) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Hayley Hayley is a 4 year female greyhound. She is very easy to manage and a small walk a day does her, she is very friendly and great with all dogs. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image ROSE 5yr old Greyhound, who was bought from her owners by a kind person who was concerned for her welfare. She has damaged toes and we don't know how well they will mend, but she still enjoys her walks. She is a gentle soul, with scars on her face, and she smiles when she greets, even after maltreatment. Best suited to a home without cats. We will not rehome where there is a child under 4. CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Frankie Frankie is a 5 year male greyhound. Frankie has a great personality, he is a very tall boy. Frankie loves to go in the car and will stay there all day if allowed. He is good with other dogs. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Annie is a lovely female Greyhound and she will be 2 years old in April. Annie is a very good natured dog who loves her walks on the lead and a gallop around the field and she is very clean in her kennel and will be easy to train in the house but BEWARE that some Greyhounds can be great counter surfers. She loves the company of other dogs and with training and proper introduction she can be trained to smaller dogs with love and patience. Like all Greyhounds she will only need normal exercise that any dog gets and will curl up in her bed or on the couch if allowed. She is Spayed, Vaccinated and Microchipped and is waiting to meet you and she would love to join your family. CONTACT:Cottage Rescue (Hannah: 087 9853 666) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Alex Alex is 3 year male greyhound, Alex is a gentle giant. He loves to lie in his bed and watch the world go by. He is a very quiet dog who gets on great with all dogs. Alex has the most magnificent colouring and will turn heads where ever he goes. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Jack Lovely,nice,loyal.quiet,affectionate,caring & clever Jack Rusell called Jack looks for a place to live.We found him abandoned in a terrible state in Wexford.We took him home & since then he has been one more in the family.He's small & takes up bit room.He's able to stay in bed without saying a word as long as you ask him for. Unfortunatelly we have to leave Ireland.Saying bye to the esmerald Island due to this global recesion.We won't have our own place so we have to rent.No pets are allowed after begging for that.That's why we are looking for a house for Jack.Otherwise we would keep him with us.So now is the time for you to do something nice..Have a friend forever !!..Give Jack a Home ! TX CONTACT:Juan (0857522404) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Roxy Roxy is a stunning whippet x girl who is looking for her forever home. Typical of her breed, she loves open spaces and adores to run. As you can see she even loves the water. She equally loves to curl up on the couch or by the fire after her busy day. She is a very lovable and affectionate girl. Roxy chases cats so a cat free home is a must. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Jenny Jenny is a 3year female greyhound. She has a beautiful white and grey coat. Jenny is a laid back girl who will happily snooze all day. CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (086-3457488) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Kristi Meet Kristi! Kristi is a gorgeous Saluki X. She is approximately 1.5 years old. Kristi is a wonderful dog, unfortunately though, she has had a difficult start in life and can be rather nervous around men. For this reason, we are seeking a home where a lady would be her primary carer and where any men in the household are willing to devote some time to earning her trust. With patience and TLC we are certain that Kristi could adapt to become the perfect pet in any home. Kristi is vaccinated, microchipped, neutered and has been treated against parasites. CONTACT:Mo Chara Animal Rescue (087-9701919 / 087-6310140) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Mr. Neeson Mr Neeson was found in East Clare. He had spent a number of days sleeping at the side of a busy country road. Mr. Neeson is a very tall saluki hound. The Saluki are gentle, friendly, even-tempered and extremely devoted and thats exactly what Mr. Neeson is. He will be an ideal companion for someone who loves long walks and lives a calm lifestyle. He really is a very gentle and extremely sensitive dog so wouldn't suit a home with younger children. 2 yrs old. He gets on well with other dogs. Indoors he is quiet and calm. He will need to go to a home where he will get lovely long walks every day. He is looking for a good home in Co. Clare as a homevisit will be carried out. CONTACT:Paw Pourri Animal Rescue (087 9460061) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Tilly My name is Tilly and I am a lurcher female aged 1-2 years. I am a very sweet and gentle girl. I am great with other dogs and obedient. I am good on lead too. I love to play with people and other dogs. The people looking after me say that I am an easy girl who should fit in anywhere. I am fully vaccinated and will be neutered and microchipped before going to a new home. If you think you can offer me the loving home I deserve please visit www.adogslife.ie, check out rehoming conditions, download adoption form, fill it out and email it back to enquiries@adogslife.ie CONTACT:A Dog's Life (086 3871498) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Tasha Tasha is a spayed female lurcher approx 1 year old. She is camera shy so collapses as soon as one is aimed at her! She is a lively dog who would be suited to a child free country home where she has space to run around. She cannot be trusted around cats. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Mouse Mouse is a beautiful male lurcher. He is a young dog and still quite puppyish. He loves to run aound with anyone that can keep up with him. He will make a lovely pet but is a bit too lively for young children. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Rhianna and Jackson Meet Rhia and Jackson. They are both adorable lurchers with really great personalities. Rhia is very outgoing, lively and loves to play and have fun. Jackson is very sweet and gentle and loves affection. He does love to do a gallop around in the grass but loves nothing more than human company. Although shy at first he is such a sweetheart and will make an amazing pet for someone. Rhia too is an extremely friendly and happy dog and make an ideal pet. Both are vaccinated and neutered. They dont need to be rehomed together. For more info call Pauline on 087-9172474 CONTACT:Paulines Rescue ((087) 917 2474) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image Mini Mini was found straying on a main road near Doneraile, four weeks ago. She was starving, covered with mange, fleas and cuts and was generally in a very poor state. Despite this, she was very friendly and approached us no problem. She jumped straight into the jeep and off home. Since then, she has come on in leaps and bounds. She now has a shine on her coat and has put on loads of weight. She is very clever and learned her name in just one day! She gets on great with all the other dogs and is perfect with children too. She loves the couch like any other greyhound type dog and is totally toilet trained. She would love to find a forever home. God knows she truly deserves it. For more info call Pauline on087-9172474 CONTACT:Paulines Rescue ((087) 917 2474) email Click on the thumbnail for a larger image COLA Beatiful Lurcher/Lab Cross Black Female Neutered Perfect with other dogs, animals Loves children House/Car/Lead trained 2 years old CONTACT:Chris (087 9985009) email