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Shep Male. Neutered Black & White Collie X. 7 years. Friendly. Shep has been with us some time, but is a great little dog � he is obedient and affectionate and gets on with female dogs, not keen on males but not aggressive just steers clear. He has his own little quirks and anyone willing to offer Shep the home he needs should be willing to put a little time in getting to know him. Treats will get you anywhere with him. CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Peaches Peaches is a wonderful collie terrier cross. She is a year and a half old, house trained and great on the lead. Peaches is wonderful with children, dogs and cats. She has a great nature and will make a wonderful addition to any loving home. Peaches is being rehomed reluctantly due to a change in family circumstance. CONTACT:Don or Claire (087 1172039 or 086 3148647) email

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Molly Molly is an 11 month old typical lively fun-loving collie x. Her owners need to rehome her for her own safety 'Molly needs a new home as we are unable to keep her safe. She needs a completely enclosed garden and ours is not. We live on a busy main road. Molly is a very sweet tempered, loving dog, she's good with children having been around them since she was a puppy. She does jump up sometimes so mightn't suit a family with very young children. Molly is house trained, vaaccinated and wormed. She's a very clever dog and loves to learn new things and does so quickly. Molly needs a loving home with someone who has lots of time and leads an active life as she loves her exercise and company'. Please contact Nadia at 0868888116 CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (Nadia at 0868888116) email

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basil basil is 11 months old border collie.he is vacineted,neutered, microchiped.he is very playfull. CONTACT:karolina grehan (0830067581) email

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Rex Rex is a male Collie x approx 1 year old. He is a good natured dog although he is quite timid and will need owners who have the time to spend with him, helping him gain some confidence and trust in people. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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Toby Little Toby is a Jack Russell, Collie cross. He is JRT size, but with a huge collie tail, which he loves to wag. He is about 2yrs old, and was found hanging around holiday homes. He is a real dote, and absolutely loves being picked up and stroked, in fact his chin rises to the heavens in ecstasy.... We will not rehome where there is a child under 4. CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email

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Bertie My name is Bertie and I am about 18 months old and a lab/collie x male. I am great with other dogs and have made lots of good pals here in boarding. I am great on lead but also like to fool around and play. I do have good manners though and sit immediately when asked. I am a really sweet boy....well so the girls at A Dogs Life say! I am neutered, fully vax'd and microchipped. If you think you can give me the loving home I deserve 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

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Poppy Poppy is a female collie approx 2 years old who was found in a terrible state. We have spent 5 hours grooming her as she was completely matted and covered in her own and cattle dung. Even after 2 weeks of feeding her, she still only weighs 12kg. She is a very sweet natured dog who deserves a loving home after all her suffering. She would be best as an only dog as she will be totally devoted to her owner and would get jealous of another dog. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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VELVET Velvet is an 8 month old female collie x. Velvet is medium size. She is very gentle and eager to please. Velvet will be spayed, vaccinated, wormed & microchipped before being homed. See www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (086 0713619) email

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Missy Missy is a young Pointer/Collie cross, approx 2 years old, and has been fostered by one of our volunteers in Athlone since before Christmas. Missy can be very timid at times but will warm to anyone who takes the time to get to know her. She loves treats and going for walks and is the gentlest little soul you could ever meet. She would make the perfect companion for an older person as she is not demanding or boisterous in any way. CONTACT:Galway SPCA Foster (087 2203985) email

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Fudge Fudge is a 7 month old neutered male collie x lurcher. He has a lovely temperament and gets on well with other dogs. He is good with adults and children alike although as he is young he is quite boisterous and would be too lively for small children. He is house trained and sleeps indoors. We are looking for a loving home for Fudge. CONTACT:Mary (085 1272365) email

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Mattie Meet the very handsome Mattie. He is an adorable 1 year old collie x. He is the sweetest dog. A very affectionate little fella with a great temperment. He loves other dogs. He likes to have a good game of chase. He will make a great family pet. He would love another dog to play with. Poor Mattie has been with us a while now. We dont know why he hasnt been adopted as he is the most gentle natured dog you would ever meet. We really hope he can start this new year with a new loving home all of his own. He is vaccinated, neutered. A home check will be carried out. For more info call Pauline on 087-9172474 CONTACT:Paulines Rescue ((087) 917 2474) email

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Ocean This is Ocean. The most beautiful looking collie I have seen in a long time. Needs a serious owner who knows how to handle issue dogs. She is adorable, but afraid due to her past, so would need someone who is experienced in dealing with dogs like this. But I do believe there is someone out there that Ocean will eventually learn to trust. I hope there is. CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Milo Brother to Coffee. 9 months old rough haired terrier collie cross. Friendly but more shy than Coffee. Lovely markings CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email

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Lassie If there is anyone who wants an older, loving, quiet and obedient small collie, this is the one for them. She is 7 yrs old and nearly all that time was kept chained. She is now blossoming into a happy soul, but if she is locked in alone for long periods, she will get distressed and will bark. We will not rehome where there is a child under 4. CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email

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Jess Due to her owners ill health Jess is looking for a new home. She is 5 years of age and she would fit into a family who are willing to give her plenty of love and attention, she greets people by jumping up so a home with older children would suit her best. Jess is very friendly and likes to be rubbed and petted. She is housetrained, is good with children, other dogs and cats and is excellent on the lead. A 5 star home is sought for this dog so no timewasters please Phone after 6pm Mary 0879127082 CONTACT:Mary Ward (0879127082) email

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ROLO Rolo is 6 year old male collie. Rolo was living on the streets last winter when a kind family took him in. Unfortunately their circumstances have changed and Rolo is looking for a new home with somebody who is familiar with his breed and where he will live as part of a family in an active family environment. Rolo will be neutered, vaccinated, wormed & Microchipped before being homed. see www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (086 0713619) email

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Coffee Brother to Milo. 9 months old rough haired terrier collie cross. Was very shy, but now very friendly. In fact he is a bit of a softy, always up for a cuddle, very calm an gentle. Handsome markings.We do not rehome where there is a child under 4. CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email

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basil basil is 11 months old border collie.he is vacineted,neutered, microchiped.he is very playfull. CONTACT:karolina grehan (0830067581) email

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Mundy 1 Year old small breed Collie, Labarador cross with maybe something like Elkhound, hence the curly tail. Mundy came from Agrigole as an unwanted pet. He is fond of people, very obedient, and gets on with other dogs and cats. We will not rehome where there is a child under 4. CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email

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Sam Sam is an 8 year old Collie x male. Due to a change in his families circumstances he is looking for a new home. Sam is housetrained and loves his walks! At present Sam lives with another male and is fine with him. Sam would be perfect for someone who works from home or someone who is retired or semi-retired. We feel Sam would prefer a home without young children please. Sam is neutered, full vaccinated and will be microchipped before going to a new home. f you think you can offer Sam the loving forever home he so deserves then please fill in an adoption form in the Adopt a dog section on www.adogslife.ie CONTACT:A Dog's Life (086 3871498) email

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Mia Mia is the gentlest wee soul when out playing and running in the fields, loves her hugs and kisses and will play with children all day long and be as gentle as anything with them. Sadly when she returns to her kennel she can become quite agitated. Called kennel or food aggression whoever adopts her will have to understand this. Mia had been adopted by a wonderful man who worked through her problem and trained her to not be afraid around enclosed spaces and food. Very sadly her owner took ill and has since passed away. CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Todd This is the adorable Todd, he is a 12 week old mixed breed. We don't know his parentage but he's shaping up to be a big, beautiful boy! Todds wonderful foster family sing his praises very highly, they say he is great with kids and other animals and he is almost fully house-trained. As with all pups, he will require further training. His adopters will also have to sign a contract agreeing to have him neutered at 6 months of age. If you are interested in adopting Rocko, please call 087-9701919 or visit our website to fill in an adoption application! CONTACT:Mo Chara Animal Rescue (087-9701919 / 087-6310140) email

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Dusty She was apparently dumped after having pups and was rescued in very poor condition. She is a Husky cross, and is filling out now and you can see more of the Husky look about her. Dusty is a jewel of a dog, so quiet, gentle and obedient. The rescue environment is a bit bewildering for her. She would love her own person. We will not rehome where there is a child under 4. CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email

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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 withus.So now is the time for you to do something nice..Have a friend forever !!..Give Jack a Home !! TX CONTACT:Juan (0857522404) email

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RHONDA This gentle collie is about 3 years old and is just a sweetheart. She is very affectionate and playful and good with children people and other dogs. Rhonda is housetrained, has been spayed and will be vaccinated before she goes to her new home. She is a little timid and anxious to please. She is a super dog and will make some lucky owner a fabulous pet. (A home check will be carried out before rehoming) CONTACT:BREDA (087)9623166) email

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Solo Solo is a male mixed breed dog approx 6-8 months old. He is a lovely dog who is very good natured and will make a great family pet. He's very young and is still very puppyish and eager to learn. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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Hollly and Sully Sully is a white male & Holly black & white female they are siblings and were 2 years old on December 8 last. They are stunning collies they knows the command of sit, stay, lie down and roll-over any will come when called Holly always walks behind and sully out in front both are also training on the lead . Both are very placid and gentle temperament, love children, are house trained and very clean in the house and sleep indoors. We would love if they could be homed together but they can be homed separately. They are the most loving dogs and are being re homed due to personal circumstances. If you would like to meet them please contact Margaret at 0851251929 CONTACT:Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (Margaret at 0851251929) email

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Coco Coco is a cracking little one year old collie, who despite a bad start to her short life manages to be 100% full of the joys of life, 100% of the time. She is a beautifully animated little lady, happy and interactive and a dog that will keep you smiling with her funny little ways. We are looking for a loving home for Coco, where she will be appreciated for the little treasure that she is. Coco is spayed, micro-chipped and vaccinated. Contact Brian: 086 736 0861 CONTACT:Brian (086 736 0861) email

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Mossie Mossie is an elderly man, quite long in the tooth, actually he has no teeth. He is approx 12 years old, has been through the wars. He will always be a quieter dog and slightly timid but he has come on so so well in the last year since being rescued. We would love to see him spend his latter years in a warm loving home, and know that there are happy years ahead. CONTACT:Galway SPCA www.galway-spca.com (09096 76397) email

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PRINCE This handsome guy is called Prince and is just about a year old. He is an affectionate, playful fellow and gets on well with people and dogs. He loves his walks and play time and is quite happy to rest afterwards. Prince will be neutered before he goes to his forever home. He has been vaccinated. Prince has a super nature and will make a fabulous pet for some lucky person/family. (A home check will be carried out before rehoming) CONTACT:BREDA (087)9623166 Co Cork) email

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Palmer Palmer is a male sheepdog cross. He is a bundle of energy and loves his walks. CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Barney My name is Barney. I was surrendered to the pound just before Christmas with my pal Freddie when our owner got very ill and had to go into hospital. We were so sad and confused in there and missing our master. But A Dogs Life took us out and sent us to kennels and we are doing great there. We are both 5 years old and great with other dogs. We are also both very good on lead, well trained and obedient. The girls at A Dogs Life think we are probably house trained too. We are both very nice, intelligent, well behaved boys. Our most favourite thing to do is play ball. Our ideal forever home would be one together but we can go separately either....the main thing would be that we would have a nice loving home for the rest of our days. We are both, fully vax'd, neutered and microchipped. If you think you can offer either of us or both of us a loving home 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

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Lester Terrier Mix Hi, my name is Lester. I'm approx 8 months old and am a leggy Terrier Mix with a long tail with a curl in it. I am a bundle of energy and fun and all I want to do is learn new things and play. I'm good with other dogs, people and even horses (in fact they chase me!) & I am house trained. I love food so I learn new things really quickly. Even though I love kids, I can be very excited so I might be better in a home with bigger kids. I've good recall and I can sit when asked. I need a home with a doggy friend or lots of human company & who are really active. A homecheck will be carried out and there is a rehoming fee. Only Cork & surrounds please. CONTACT:Isabelle (0876927147) email

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Ben Ben is handsome year old collie/sheepdog x who has a lovely temperament but will need secure space CONTACT:Munster Lost & Found Pet Helpline (086 2112850) email

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Minnie This wee lady was rescued in a poor state. Starved and very very thin, her coat dry and ragged and riddled with lice. However she is on the road to recovery now but gets so excited when she sees someone coming over to her. As she obviously had been denied love and attention, she doesn't really know what to do when she sees us coming. She is young and giddy but in the right home she will blossom. Adorable little pet. CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Freddie My name is Freddie. I was surrendered to the pound just before Christmas with my pal Barney when our owner got very ill and had to go into hospital. We were so sad and confused in there and missing our master. But A Dogs Life took us out and sent us to kennels and we are doing great there. We are both 5 years old and great with other dogs. We are also both very good on lead, well trained and obedient. The girls at A Dogs Life think we are probably house trained too. We are both very nice, intelligent, well behaved boys. Our most favourite thing to do is play ball. Our ideal forever home would be one together but we can go separately either....the main thing would be that we would have a nice loving home for the rest of our days.We are both, fully vax'd, neutered and microchipped. If you think you can offer either of us or both of us a loving home 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

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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

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Rex Rex was left at an elderly woman's house by an unknown person. She is unable to care for the dog. Rex is between 5-7 years old, a collie and is very good with children. Rex is an outdoor dog. CONTACT:Bill O'Sullivan (087 6475190) email

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bobby Good home needed for Bobby. Bobby is actually a female, aprox 6 years old. She has been neutered and vaccinated, including kennel cough vaccine.She is extremely friendly,so good natured,shy,loving&is such easy company.No aggression whatsoever, loves her walk,is easy maintenance and is house trained.Would be ideal pet for home with adults &/or with children CONTACT:kevin/mandy (0871344235) email

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Daphne Another delightful wee collie who fell on hard times.She is quiet timid,but has improved dramatically,and loves to be snuggled.She will eventually come round and let go of her fears, but she will need someone with oodles of love,time and patience to give her. CONTACT:Galway SPCA www.galway-spca.com (09096 76397) email

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Cleo Cleo is a beautiful small labrador cross. She is about 1.5 years old. She is great with children and other dogs, but she can be excitable and would benefit from some training! Cleo is fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. If you are interested in adopting Cleo, please contact 087-9701919 or visit our website to fill out an adoption application! CONTACT:Mo Chara Animal Rescue (087-9701919 / 087-6310140) email

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Solar What a stunning man. Big and beautiful collie, handsome and so good on the lead. A face to die for. He would suit an active outdoor family as he loves to explore and romp through the fields. He is a right gentleman and very eager to learn and very eager to please. CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Clyde Loveable & Friendly dog. 8mths old, neutered and vaccinations up to date. Great with kids and loves to play. Health reasons is why we cant keep the dog. CONTACT:Bernie (0863523831) email

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Lucky Lucky is a male collie mix approx 12 months old. He was originally abandoned and taken in by a kind member of the public who cannot really continue to care for him. A timid, quite nervous dog who has obviously not had a good time, he walks well on a lead is obedient and good natured. Lucky has been neutered & had his first vaccination, is healthy & would make a lovely companion pet to a person living alone or a family with older children. CONTACT:Mayo SPCA (09496 31888/ 086 803 2592) email

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Collie Pups Three Collie pups, 12 weeks old looking for good homes. They are very playful pups who like to be walked and behave very well. They are wormed and eating solid foods. They will need owners who have time to train them. CONTACT:Leanne (086 3977966) email

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ROMY 1 year old English Pointer Collie Cross. Very attractively marked,sleek and small framed. Owners returned to Latvia so handed Romy in.. He is very friendly and obedient - swiftly learning English! Loves children. Lead trained, house trained. Not a barky dog, in fact he is so quiet he could be overlooked, which would be a shame. We will not rehome where there is a child under 4. CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email

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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

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Luther Luther is a male collie approx 6 years old. Sadly he was found with a broken leg as a result of a broken leg. He has been in a cast for several weeks but the break was complicated and although it has healed, he walks with a slight limp. It doesn�t bother him and he can move at quite a pace! He will not tolerate anything around his neck so we are looking for a home where he would live as a domestic pet on a farm or in the country and wouldn�t need to be walked with a collar & lead. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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Fred Fred is our resident romeo - when the 1.5 year old collie x isn't fawning over the ladies who come to visit, he can be found happily playing with his toys or the other dogs. Fred can be a little boisterous when he is excited but he is eager to learn and his manners are improving all the time. Fred would make a smashing family pet. Fred is vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. As with all of our dogs, he will only be rehomed to a home with a secure garden or yard. If you are interested in adopting Fred or for more information, please contact us on: 087-9701919 or 087-631014 or please visit our website to fill in an adoption application CONTACT:Mo Chara Animal Rescue (087-9701919 / 087-6310140) email

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Prince 6 yrs old Collie cross, well behaved and quiet family pet. Unfortunately an accident at 4 yrs old means he holds his head slightly to one side. We do not rehome where there is a child under 4. CONTACT:Skibbereen Animal Rescue (086 8795950) email

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MOLLY Meet Molly, the bright, intelligent and entertaining german shepherd collie mix. She is a super dog, lively, affectionate and playful. She is over 4 years old, has been fully vaccinated, wormed and spayed. Molly is house trained and loves her home comforts. She would make an ideal pet for an active person as she loves her walks, loves going for spins in the car and is really a very versatile dog. Molly will need a secure spacious garden and a lovely cosy indoor bed in her new home. (A home check will be carried out before being rehomed). So if you think Molly is the dog for you or would like to know more about her please CONTACT:BREDA (087)9623166) email