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SCOUT Scout is a german shepherd/golden retriever mix and is about 4 to 5 months old. Her brother Bear and sister Chena whom are also on this site are also looking for homes. Scout is the shyiest of the three and is a very gentle type dog. She will grow into a medium to large size dog. Scout will require a nice fenced in garden and possibly another dog as a companion. (a home check will be carried out before rehoming). CONTACT:BREDA (087)9623166 Cork area) email

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Ralph Ralph is a fabulous 8 month old black labrador. He is bright, clever and great with other dogs. He is lively guy though and because of his breed he will need to go to a home where he will get lots of exercise and stimulation. He is just a baby really and needs basic training and lead work so would really benefit from a home where his new owner would be prepared to take him to training classes. if you think you can offer Ralph his ideal forever home please visit www.adogslife.ie fill out an adoption form and email it to enquiries@adogslife.ie CONTACT:A Dog's Life (086 3871498) email

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Emma Emma is a gorgeous golden Lab girl, she is 9 weeks old but is a big sturdy girl. She is a friendly happy puppy who will be large when fully grown. Emma is wormed, vaccinated, microchipped and de-flead. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (085 8158201) email

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CHENA Chena is a german shepherd/golden retriever mix and is about 4 to 6 months old. Her sister Scout and brother Bear are also on this site looking for homes. These three have not got much attention in their previous home so are now looking for their forever homes. Chena is a little shy at first but has a very sweet nature. She will grow into a medium to large size dog. She will require a spacious fenced in garden and possibly another dog for a companion. (A home check will be carried out before rehoming). CONTACT:BREDA (087)9623166 Cork area) email

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Jack Jack is a stunning black Labrador x who has a shy undemanding nature. He has a magnificent glossy coat and is very friendly but will need an active life with plenty of cuddles. He is only about 8 months old and although he is a Labrador x, he is lean and elegant as if there may be a Hound of some sort in his pedigree. He is not boisterous either and will be a great companion for anyone who likes a well behaved large dog. He will be neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. www.madra.ie CONTACT:MADRA, Galway (091 572 165 or 086 814 9026) email

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Sooty Sooty is a young adult male labrador. He was found straying between Julianstown and Stamullen on 25th February 2010. He is a lovely friendly, gentle dog. Very good with people. Good with children. He is Black in colour. CONTACT:Meath Dog Pound - Peter & Susan Whelan 087-9419866 (087-9419866) email

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Murphy Murphy is a seven year old, collie cross, he is a lovely boy and will need a home with alot of space, he is friendly and obedient, Neutered, Vaccinated,Wormed and Microchipped. CONTACT:Glansillagh Animal Rescue (021 4821635) email

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Luca Luca is a beautiful Labrador-type male dog in need of a new home. He is young and energetic but well behaved and gets on well with other dogs and children. He also seems to be OK with cats (but this would need some supervision). He is house and toilet trained and walks well on a lead. Luca will need a home where someone is 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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Max For information, phone 09096 76397. lab x Very sweet and friendly. Good with females. Very energetic and playful. Suit active family / person. www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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

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Emily Emily is a stunning 9 week old Lab x puppy, she came into our care in an awful state but is now getting plenty of tlc in foster care. Emily will be a big girl when fully grown, she is wormed, vaccinated and microchipped. www.dogsindistress.org CONTACT:Dogs In Distress (085 8158201) email

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Ingrid For information, phone 09096 76397. Female. 3years. Good with other dogs, A bit shy at first but very friendly. Suits a family with older kids. www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Dori Dori is a sweet black Labrador cross who is about 1 year old. She is a lively young dog who loves to play and have plenty of attention. She has had all her vaccinations and was wormed last October. Doris is house trained and understands basic commands like sit, stay and lay down etc. She walks well on the lead and is excellent with other animals. Dori would be best suited to a family with older children and would make a loving addition to a family who would be willing to invest some time in her and give her the love and affection that she deserves. If you could give Dori a home then please call us on (+44) 07935 339533 CONTACT:North West Pet Rescue ((+44) 07935 339533) email

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Lydia Lydia is a young female adult Labrador X. She was found straying in Athboy on 24th February 2010. She seems like a nice friendly dog. Would need plenty of exercise. Was wearing a dark brown collar. She is Black in colour. CONTACT:Meath Dog Pound - Peter & Susan Whelan 087-9419866 (087-9419866) email

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Pettels For information, phone 09096 76397. Very friendly and easy going. Fine with male dogs. Suit older children due to her size. www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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Dippy Dippy is a lovely 3 month old lab collie cross. Dippy is great with children, dogs and cats, she is really affectionate, loving with a great sense of humor. Dippy will make a great pet for any family. CONTACT:Claire (086 3148647) email

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CHUCKY Chucky is a middle size dog, he is very beautiful, has a beautiful shiny coat and is has a lovely build. He is neutered and vax. He is good with older children (10+). He is very loyal to his family, loves going for long walks, likes running and also loves his food! He is full of cuddles and very adorable. Very good at home (he is also house trained). Does not bite shoes etc. Chucky is good with other dogs. Overall he is a very gentle and loving dog and needs a home where he can live as one of the family. CONTACT:Agnes (0857138690) email

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Tanner This handsome gent is getting on in years but no one has the heart to tell him. He loves running around the fields and going for walks around the road then being fussed and getting hugs from anyone. He is looking for a home to retire to where he can be the only dog and get all the attention he wants. For information, phone 09096 76397 or email gspca@eircom.net www.galway-spca.com CONTACT:Galway SPCA (09096 76397) email

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

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Bump My name is Bump . Chunky and large Labrador boy approx 5 years old .Friendly and affectionate / good with all ages but probably better without very young children / good basic training but further input required . Calm and settled after daily exercise . Needs country location 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. For all shelter adoption requirements please visit www.carrickboardingkennels.ie CONTACT:Carrick Dog Shelter (042 9664236 / 087 9634121) email

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Saoirshe Saoirshe is a female x bred labrador, approx 3 years old, spayed, fully vaccinated, house/lead trained, a large dog who is a pure pet. She needs a new home through no fault of her own and has been used to living as an indoor pet, much loved. She is so obedient & well trained & no trouble whatsoever to care for. We are looking for a kind home where she could be an 'only dog' as she just loves all the attention & fuss. CONTACT:Mayo SPCA (09496 31888/ 086 803 2592) email

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Con Con is a handsome 3 year old Lab x, who is neutered and microchipped. He loves the company of other dogs and would be happiest in a home with a second playful dog. He is house trained and is used to sleeping inside the house at night so we are looking for a home with a secure garden where he will be allowed in the house with his new family. Con has grown up in a home with a family and would best suit experienced dog owners as he is quite is a strong dog. He has a good temperament and is a dog who has been well cared for by his owners since he was a puppy, sadly he is looking for a new home as his heart broken owners have to emigrate and are not able to take him with them. CONTACT:Christine (086 1777506 & 021 4776030) email

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Bailey Bailey is a 2 year old Retriever Cross, Very affectionate, lead trained and very obedient, Vaccinated, Wormed. CONTACT:Glansillagh Animal Rescue (021 4821635) email

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levi Levi is a beautiful 3 year old Lab, she is lead trained, housetrained, Microchipped,Neutered,Vaccinated, Wormed,would make a great family pet, Quiet and very obedient. CONTACT:Glansillagh Animal Rescue (021 4821635) email

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Daisy Daisy is a 4 year old spayed Labrador x. Sadly her owner has moved away and couldn't take her. She is very good with children as she has lived with a family with children since she was a pup. She is a very good natured friendly dog who is used to living indoors and is housetrained. CONTACT:West Cork Animal Welfare Group (086 8500131 / 086 3862714) email

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Phoebe 5 month old Lab mix Phoebe is a loving girl with bundles of typical Lab energy. She's leadtrained, wormed & flead, and vaccinated. She would require an owner who will commit to socialising her well and continuing housetraining and obedience training with her...she's quite smart and housetraining is nearly sorted. She adores children, greets all people like longtime friends, and gets on very well with other dogs. Playtime is boisterous and energetic, so she would be suited to over 6 year old kids. CONTACT:Homeward Bound (086 1013065) email

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

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BEAR Bear is a german shepherd/golden retriever mix and is about 4 to 5 months old. For a guy that never got much human attention Bear is very friendly and confident. Himself and his two sisters, Scout and Chena (also on this site) are looking for their forever homes. Bear will be a biggish dog so will require a spacious garden and possibly another dog for companionship. (A home check will be carried out before rehoming). CONTACT:BREDA (087)9623166 Cork area) email

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

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RUSTY Rusty is a german/shorthaired mix and is three years old. He is a bright playful fellow and loves everyone, ie. cats, dogs, people, etc. He loves playing 'fetch' and loves playing with other dogs. He has been neutered and is also house-trained. Rusty had been rehomed but came back due to no fault of his own. So this time hopefully for Rusty it will be his forever home. Rusty is a beautiful, intelligent dog and would fit well in with any family. (a home check will be carried out before rehoming). CONTACT:BREDA (087)9623166 (Cork area)) email