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Drake Drake is a stunning 4 month old collie x puppy. He will be a big lad but loves other doggies, he is a very gentle fella and full of fun. Drake is vaccinated, wormed and microchipped. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (085 8158201) email

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Jill Jill is a female adult Border Collie. She is about 4 years. She was found straying in Kilmessan on 22nd February 2010. She is a very good natured, friendly dog. Could have been a working dog. Responds to some basic commands. She is Tri-Coloured. CONTACT:Meath Dog Pound - Peter & Susan Whelan 087-9419866 (087-9419866) email

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Patch Patch is a 4 year old male collie. He was surrendered in by his owner. He is a very quiet, friendly dog. Was an outdoors dog. He is Tri-Coloured. CONTACT:Meath Dog Pound - Peter & Susan Whelan 087-9419866 (087-9419866) email

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Howie This guy is very handsome and also very smart. He's waiting for a new home with lots of attention and love on tap. www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Bonnie Bonnie is a 12 and a half year old female Collie who needs rehomed due to her owners recent death. She was hit by a car 8 years ago and walks with a limp, so doesn't need very much walking. Bonnie is house trained, neutered, fully vaccinated, kennel cough, wormed, flead and she has a good temperament. She gets on well with other dogs. She eats dry Senior food (Clinivet Senior), and likes her treats. Contact Karen at Strone Farm Kennels and Cattery. Stronefarm@hotmail.co.uk 07725 750 694 or 028 703 43458. CONTACT:Strone Farm Kennels ((+44 from Republic) 07725 750 694 or 028 703 43458) email

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Brian Brian is approx 7 years young and he is a small Collie x, he is the nicest dog you could meet. he is great with other dogs and loves kids, very obedient and quiet. He will make a fantastic addition to any household. Brian is neutered, wormed, vaccinated and microchipped. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (086 3570580) email

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Shirley Shirley is a fabulous looking Collie she is approx 2 years of age, she is very quiet and a little nervous she is Vaccinated, Wormed, and Microchipped. CONTACT:Glansillagh Animal Rescue (021 4821635) email

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Mia Mia named after the film Mama Mia. Our lady is a lovely girl , a looker and knows it. But best of all she sings better than Meryl Streep. www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Biddy Biddy is a stunning 10 month old Bearded terrier x. She gets on great with other dogs and very clever and obedient. She would be the ideal pet for someone who wants an active yet gentle dog. Biddy is spayed, wormed, vaccinated and microchipped. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (085 8158201) email

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Evie Meet the ever so gorgeous Evie. She is a 12 week old Collie x and someone cruelly docked her tail! She is a lovely puppy. Evie is wormed, vaccinated and microchipped. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (085 8158201) email

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Sisko Sisko is a male collie almost 12 months old. He's a very loveable playful dog who is good with children. He is looking for a new home as his owners work full time and they feel it's unfair for him to spend so many hours alone in a small back garden. He will make an excellent family pet for owners who have the time to give him the attention and walks that a dog requires. He is fully vaccinated. CONTACT:Catherine (087 4122875) email

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Banjo Hi, my name is Banjo and I am a very affectionate 3yr old border collie. I would love to be a working dog on the farm but because no one trained me, my previous owner said I couldn�t stay because I was herding the cattle when it wasn�t necessary � Sorry! So I think I would best suit a retired farmer with no Cattle - Thank you. MSPCA dogs are/will be spayed or neutered. They are vaccinated, microchipped and treated for fleas/worms. Adopter must provide a safe or secure garden/yard. The Monaghan SPCA Shelter is located between Emyvale and Aughnacloy (off the N2 � 1 mile from the border). Open Monday � Saturday 1.00pm � 4.00pm or by appointment. CONTACT:Lori - Monaghan SPCA (Lori (MSPCA) 086 8262956, Sinead (MSPCA) 086 8262885) email

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Quincy My name is Quincy . I am a 6 month old Collie boy and will probably grow to be medium size as an adult dog . Lots of time and patience needed for my training and socialising / little shy initially / good with all ages inc children . Spacious and secure garden / yard required with 2 x 30 minutes daily walks once I am lead trained . Flea`d and wormed / vaccinated / microchipped /neutered Carrick Dog Shelter , Lisdoonan , Carrickmacross , Co Monaghan . Open Mon to Sat 11am to 4pm . 042 9664236 / 087 9634121 . For all shelter adoption requirements please visit www.carrickboardingkennels.ie CONTACT:Carrick Dog Shelter (042 9664236 / 087 9634121) email

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Rex Rex is a gorgeous 4 year old Collie x Boxer, although he acts like an 8 week old puppy and is the size of a Collie. He is affectionate, loves cuddling, and will curl up on the couch with you. He is very energetic so loves long walks and plenty of playtime, he adores toys of all kinds. He is great with other dogs and just wants to play, so will need a home with another energetic dog!He would be the ideal dog for someone who is willing to work with him and he would be fantastic at agility. He can sit, lie down, roll over and play dead! Rex is neutered, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped.www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (085 8158201) email

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Spike For information, phone 09096 76397. www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Lea Lea is a lovely Collie she is approx four months old, she is such a sweet pup and needs a lovely new home with space,she is Vaccinated,Wormed and Microchipped CONTACT:Glansillagh Animal Rescue (021 4821635) email

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Dean Dean is a collie/terrier mix approx one year old. Only recently brought into care (22.2.2010) he is nervous & shy, but good natured, and improves by the hour, steadily gaining confidence and will make a really nice dog. He will be neutered before being rehomed. CONTACT:Mayo SPCA (09496 31888/ 086 803 2592) email

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Tayto My name is Tayto .I am a 1 year old Collie / Lab mix boy . Friendly / affectionate / good with other dogs / initial basic training / eager to please / nice even temperament .No children under 10 years . Spacious and secure garden /yard / radio fence area required with 2 x 30 minutes daily walks . Neutered / flea`d and wormed / vaccinated / microchipped . Carrick Dog Shelter , Lisdoonan , Carrickmacross , Co Monaghan .Open Mon to Sat 11am to 4pm . 042 9664236 / 087 9634121 . For all shelter adoption requirements please visit www.carrickboardingkennels.ie CONTACT:Carrick Dog Shelter (042 9664236 / 087 9634121) email

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Jess Jess is a 3 year old spaniel/collie x, a really beautiful dog who needs a new home through no fault of her own. She's spayed,fully vaccinated, worm treated on a regular basis, house & lead trained, good with older children (not used to toddlers), highly intelligent, loyal and very affectionate. She's been in a loving home and we are looking for the same for her. She loves walking/playing and a 'one dog' home would suit her best as she likes lots of fuss and attention. CONTACT:Mayo SPCA (09496 31888/ 086 803 2592) email

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Barney My name is Barney . Large male collie 10 months . Well socialised / used to children . Needs time with basic training / friendly and willing to learn . Country location required with spacious and secure garden . Exercise needs average . Neutered / vaccinated / flea`d and wormed / microchipped . Carrick Dog Shelter , Lisdoonan , Carrickmacross , Co Monaghan . Open Mon to Sat 11am to 4pm . 042 9664236 / 0879634121 CONTACT:Carrick Dog Shelter (042 9664236 / 087 9634121) email

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Lady Lady is a spayed female collie approx 2 years old. She is in the process of being lead trained but prefers to walk off lead beside you. She is very obedient and we are looking for a loving home where she might be a companion for someone who works outside during the day and would allow her inside by night to lie by the fire.� CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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Spike My name is Spike . Large 4 year old Collie boy . Little wary at first but loving and affectionate when settled / prefers older household / no children under 12 years / good basic training. Country location required with spacious and secure garden / yard / radio fence area . Exercise 2 x 30 min daily walks . Neutered / flea`d and wormed / vaccinated and microchipped . Carrick Dog Shelter , Lisdoonan , Carrickmacross , Co Monaghan . Open Mon to Sat 11am to 4pm . 042 9664236 / 0879634121 For all shelter adoption requirements please visit www.carrickboardingkennels.ie CONTACT:Carrick Dog Shelter (042 9664236 / 087 9634121) email

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Sam For information, phone 09096 76397 or email gspca@eircom.net www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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AUTUMN A female mixed breed pup of approx 4-5mnths. She is a lovely dog who is looking for a home with older children as she is a bit nervous around young ones only due to lack of experience with them. She is obedient and is starting to walk well on the lead. We are looking for a home where she will live indoors as part of the family. With a bit more time she will be completely housetrained. She will make a medium size dog when fully grown CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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Ocean 1 year old Collie, quite timid at first but has a really nice nature once she gets to know you. Is fine on lead and with other dogs. Fine with older kids. With time and patience from the right owner this dog will really shine as its clear she has so much potential. www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Sonny Jim Sonny Jim is a neutered 6 year old male Kerry Blue x. He is a very loving dog who would suit a home with older children and no other livestock as he tends to herd them. He loves attention and going for long walks. He will be groomed before rehoming. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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Beau Beau is a sweet little male Collie Puppy of 9 weeks. Like all puppies he is friendly, enthusiastic and lovable. He will need a home where someone will be there during the daytime and where he will live as one of the family. CONTACT:Animal Rescue Dublin (01 2895284) email

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Bethanie Bethanie is a small 5 year old Collie girl. She loves her food and treats, and adores playing fetch and would love to do agility or flyball. She is very affectionate and would be a great candidate for a 1st time dog owner. Bethanie is spayed, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (086 3570580) email

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BUDDY A really cute bubbly male collie x approx 1 yrs old. He is shorter in the leg than a pure collie so is nice easy size. A friendly sociable�lad that gets on with other dogs. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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Izzy & Jess Izzy and Jess are two collie crosses, both are extremely good natured and are also excellent with children. Izzy (on the left) is four years old and Jess is five years old. This pair has been together for four years and it is hoped that they could stay together, but we would consider re-homing separately. They both have been spayed, microchipped and have full vaccination history. Jess is the more lively of the two, but both have fantastic lovable personalities. If you think that you could offer one or both of these ideal family dogs a loving home then please contact us on (+44) 07935 339533 CONTACT:North West Pet Rescue ((+44) 07935 339533) email

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Dexter My name is Dexter . I am a Collie / Setter mix boy 18 months old . Very friendly / great with all ages inc children / outgoing and lively . Spacious and secure garden / yard / radio fence area required with 2 x 30 minutes daily walks . Neutered / flea`d and wormed / vaccinated / microchipped . Carrick Dog Shelter , Lisdoonan , Carrickmacross , Co Monaghan . Open Mon to Sat 11am to 4pm . 042 9664236 / 087 9634121 . For all shelter adoption requirements please visit www.carrickboardingkennels.ie CONTACT:Carrick Dog Shelter (042 9664236 / 087 9634121) email

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Taggart My name is Taggart . I am a 6 month old Collie boy and will probably grow to be medium size as an adult dog . Lots of time and patience needed for my training and socialising / little shy initially / good with all ages inc children . Spacious and secure garden / yard required with 2 x 30 minutes daily walks once I am lead trained . Flea`d and wormed / vaccinated / microchipped /neutered . Carrick Dog Shelter , Lisdoonan , Carrickmacross , Co Monaghan . Open Mon to Sat 11am to 4pm . 042 9664236 / 087 9634121 . For all shelter adoption requirements please visit www.carrickboardingkennels.ie CONTACT:Carrick Dog Shelter (042 9664236 / 087 9634121) email

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Shep Male. Neutered Black & White Collie X. 5 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. www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Dougie Dougie is a lovely 12 week old Spaniel x puppy. He is full of energy and great with other dogs. Dougie is vaccinated, wormed and microchipped. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (085 8158201) email

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Palmer Palmer is a very handsome devil with a twinkle in his eye. He is active and playful and wants so badly to have his own home. Do you have time and energy for such a lovable guy? www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Shaggy If you want a faithful, sensitive dog who will adore you and listen to you with enraptured attention, then this is the guy for you! Shaggy is a real sweetie who walks wonderfully on lead, always by your side and is ready for any command or anything you might have to say. He is such an easy dog in the kennels, delighted to go for his walks and happy to go for a snooze inbetween. Shaggy is looking for a caring, loving home preferably with adults or older children. We feel he may find younger children too noisy but will be a faithful and easy dog for the right family. He is clean, well-mannered and quiet and loves nothing better than to cuddle up on the couch after a walk. www.madra.ie CONTACT:MADRA, Galway (091 572 165 or 086 814 9026) email

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Cyble For information, phone 09096 76397 or email gspca@eircom.net www.galway-spca.com. Collie, female. This lady is very shy and needs a person who will put in the effort to help her learn to trust people again. CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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BRIGHEEN Look at this one! You would think she was the most confident one in town! Brigheen is very sweet and very shy but has come on in leaps and bounds since she has been with us. She cowers a lot at first as if she had been abused. But once she has got a bit of attention and cuddling she will be all over you. She is very frightened of the lead still but is improving. Brigheen has been spayed and is after her first vaccine. She loves other male dogs and will lick them to bits once she has gained their trust. Brigheen will require a loving owner that will give her the TLC that she needs and a secure garden for exercise and fun. (A home check will be carried out before being rehomed). CONTACT:BREDA (087)9623166 Cork area) email

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Ivy Ivy is a young female collie x approx 3-4 months old. She is a very sweet pup who is a little timid. She is looking for a loving home where she will get lots of attention and cuddles. She will grow into a medium sized dog and will need plenty of stimulation and exercise. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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Denzel Denzel is an adorable 8 week old sprollie puppy. He is an energetic, happy, mischievous little man with oodles of personality. Denzel is vaccinated, wormed and microchipped. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (085 8158201) email

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SOCKS Socks is a sweet little girl, who is young, very friendly, good with other dogs and is even OK with cats. She will be spayed before going to her new home. Socks will need a home where someone is there during the daytime and where she will live as one of the family. CONTACT:Animal Rescue Dublin (01 2895284) email

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Pancake For information, phone 09096 76397. 4 month old mix. Shy at first but when she finds her feet very sweet. fine with most other dogs but Can be a bit bossy! Fine with older or experienced children. www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Moses Moses is a 6 year old male collie/spaniel X, he is neutered, fully vaccinated, flea/worm treated & in great physical condition. Moses is house & lead trained, loves walking, swimming and is a great companion, gentle and affectionate he will make a really good family pet. CONTACT:Mayo SPCA (09496 31888/ 086 803 2592) email

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Brandon Brandon is a sweet young Bearded Terrier x. He is good with other dogs and loves a good game of fetch. He is a clever lad, and very energetic so needs a home who can give him plenty of exersize and no young kids. Brandon is neutered, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (086 3570580) email

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Freddy My name is Freddy . I am a Collie / Labrador mix boy 15 months old . V friendly / V good with all ages inc children / full of life and V active . Some basic training but need further ongoing guidance. Country location required with spacious and secure garden / yard / radio fence area and 2 x 30 minutes daily walks . Neutered / Flea`d and wormed / vaccinated / microchipped . Carrick Dog Shelter , Lisdoonan , Carrickmacross , Co Monaghan . Open Mon to Sat 11am to 4pm . 042 9664236 / 087 9634121 . For all shelter adoption requirements please visit www.carrickboardingkennels.ie CONTACT:Carrick Dog Shelter (042 9664236 / 087 9634121) email

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Woody Woody was abandoned when he was a small puppy and taken in by his current owner who lives in a small house with a small garden which isn't ideal for a Collie. Woody is a quick learner, very intelligent, friendly and loves people and children. He is full of energy and needs lots of exercise so is looking for a home with owners that have plenty of space for him to run around and time to take him for long walks. He would be best suited to a home with people around during the day. CONTACT:Ella (086 2470073 (after 5pm)) email

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Lucky Lucky and her litter mate Casey are both looking for new homes. They are lively dogs with magnificent silky coats and will need active new families to keep them busy and out of mischief. They have both already completed their dog obedience classes and are very clean friendly dogs but as they are a mix of two working breeds (Border Collie & Spaniel) their training will need to be kept up if they are to reach their potential. They are only 8 months old now and will bring a lot of joy and happiness to the right owner. They will be neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. www.madra.ie CONTACT:MADRA, Galway (091 572 165 or 086 814 9026) email

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Molly Molly is a young adult female border collie. She was found straying in Rathcairn on 23rd February 2010. She is a very friendly, good natured dog. Would be a lovely pet. She is Black/White in colour. CONTACT:Meath Dog Pound - Peter & Susan Whelan 087-9419866 (087-9419866) email

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Charlie Charlie is a male collie x approx 1 year old. He's a lovely natured, friendly dog who is looking for a home where his new owners will have time to take him on walks and play with him. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email