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When you adopt you are giving a dog a second chance at a permanent home. This is an amazing gift to the dog and you want to ensure the adoption is successful. It may take a few weeks or months for you both to settle into this new life together. 

You adopted a dog and now regret it or at the very least you are having serious doubts about your decision. The good news is that it is a normal reaction for many when they adopt a dog. 

Thinking of adding a Greyhound or Lurcher to the family?  Here's everything you need to know about these great dogs.

The first step in avoiding a puppy farm is to understand what it is, you then need to know how and where they sell their pups. Getting as much information before buying a pup can save you a lot of expense and heartache in the future. 

My reason for setting up the page and for getting involved in animal rescue is simple, I love animals and want to help them as much as I can. I was also the owner of a dog that was bought by my parents from a puppy farm. I want to use his story to educate others and hopefully prevent them from making the same mistake. 

Ireland has a serious cat problem. The ISPCA estimates there to be more than 200,000 feral cats living in colonies all over Ireland. It is also estimated that one unspayed female cat can have roughly 18 kittens in just one year. Within five years, that female cat can be responsible for 20,000 descendants.

If you have never adopted a pet before some of the requirements can be a little confusing and can often put people off. In this post we will break down the adoption contract and the reasons why you should always have one, even if you are rehoming a pet privately. 

If you are looking to adopt a pet or need to rehome one, we have animal rescues listed for every county in Ireland. 

Dogs are amazing animals and adopting a dog is an exciting time for any family. The bond you can develop with them is definitely one to look forward to. It is usually a great experience for the new owners and gives the dog a second chance at a happy home. But often there are bumps along the way. It can take months or even a year for you and your dog to fully adjust to one another and to the new life routine you have to put in place. Here are the 8 most common issues new owners encounter when adopting a dog and how to avoid them.

For most people when they get a pet they think they will be able to care for it for the rest of the animal's life. Sadly life can take unexpected turns and there will be situations where it is in the pet’s or your best interest to rehome the animal. To safeguard them there are a number of steps you should take to help with the rehoming process.

If you are adopting a rabbit you will need to have your rabbit enclosure setup prior to completing the rescues application form as they will ask for pictures of the enclosure during the application process. To set up a good rabbit enclosure it can be costly initially but as a rabbit can live for 10 years it is worth it to invest in a good set up in the beginning.  

While we mainly see dog and cat rescues being promoted it is also possible to adopt a rabbit in Ireland.  As of writing there is no dedicated rabbit rescue here but if you are looking to adopt a rabbit contact your local rescue. Some rescues take in all types of animals while others may be rabbit specific. But I have previously adopted a rabbit from a dog rescue so I would contact all rescues in your area if you were looking to get a rabbit.

If you are looking to get a cat there are a few different options available to you. You can contact a local cat rescue to see if they have a cat that would be suitable. We would also recommend contacting your local vets to see if they know of a cat or kitten looking for a home. We will break down the process of adopting from a rescue in further detail below.

There are a number of different ways to adopt a dog. Knowing what to expect before you begin the process will help greatly. Requirements can differ greatly between pound and rescues, and even between the different rescues themselves.