Kildare and West Wicklow SPCA
19 animals for adoption
4.813 Google reviewsRegional branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), working to prevent animal cruelty and promote welfare through rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming services.
Charity no. 20011048
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Oldtown, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare, W12 EV60
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+353 87 688 7136Animals from Kildare and West Wicklow SPCA
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Bessie
€250adoption fee
Collie Cross · 10 years · Female · Medium
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Bessie is a friendly 10 year old Collie Cross described by her foster mum as ‘the gentlest and kindest dog’. She loves company and will happily sit by her favourite human all day long. Bessie is an independent girl who is happy to do her own thing, is clean and house-trained, barks to be let out and is clever and walks well on the lead. A secure, enclosed garden is essential to prevent her exploring. Bessie is best suited to an adult home – perhaps a retired person/couple or somebody who works from home. Although happy to meet other dogs, Bessie would be happiest to be the only dog in the home.
Pablo
€250adoption fee
Podenco · 3 years · Male · Small
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Pablo is a 3 year old, male Podengo cross. He is a little smaller than whippet size and quite easy to handle. Pablo is very friendly if a little shy, good with any children he has met, currently shares his home with 2 small female dogs without any issue but can feel a bit intimidated by larger dogs. He guards his food which is a throwback to his early living conditions when food was scarce. He needs an active home where he’ll be taken on daily walks and needs access to an average-sized, secure garden. An apartment will not be suitable. He seems to be afraid of cats as he will initially give chase but then run away if approached by the cat. Pablo loves to settle down on the couch in the evening in front of a fire and snuggled into his favourite humans. He is very much loved in his current home which was only ever intended to be temporary until the right home came along. He will make a gorgeous pet but will not initially be happy if he is continuously meeting dogs on his walks so a little training will be needed or else a quieter home location.
Argus
€250adoption fee
Lurcher · 1 year · Male · Medium
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Argus is a one year old, timid lurcher who is still learning how to trust humans. He is slow to approach and very wary of sudden movements so we can only imagine what kind of an early life he has experienced. He relaxes once contact is made with him, happily accepts petting, is very happy to head off for his walks and indeed walks very well on his lead. He is comfortable in his brother Odie’s company (also listed on our website http://kwwspca.ie/adopt-a-dog/Odie) but of course it will be challenging to find a home looking for a pair of lurchers! However, the pair would keep each other happy in a home where they had to be left alone daily for a period of time. An experienced dog owner with the patience and time to help Argus adjust to this world is needed, in a home free of cats and very young children who might unintentionally frighten him. The garden must be fully secure with high fencing. A confident resident dog would be an advantage but this of course would be subject to a successful meeting.
Odie
€250adoption fee
Lurcher · 1 year · Male · Small
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Odie is a one year old, timid small lurcher who is still learning how to trust humans. He is slow to approach and very wary of sudden movements so we can only imagine what kind of an early life he has experienced. He relaxes once contact is made with him, happily accepts petting, is very happy to head off for his walks and indeed walks very well on his lead. He is comfortable in his brother Argus’s company (also listed on our website http://kwwspca.ie/adopt-a-dog/Argus) but of course it will be challenging to find a home looking for a pair of lurchers! However, the pair would keep each other happy in a home where they had to be left alone daily for a period of time. An experienced dog owner with the patience and time to help Odie adjust to this world is needed, in a home free of cats and very young children who might unintentionally frighten him. The garden must be fully secure with high fencing. A confident resident dog would be an advantage but this of course would be subject to a successful meeting.
Bobby
€250adoption fee
Spaniel · 12 years · Male · Medium
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Bobby is a friendly 12 year old spaniel who needs a loving retirement home. He is happiest when in company so would make an ideal companion pet for a person living alone. Bobby is gentle and loves his daily walks. Apart from growling at the Vet when having his teeth inspected, it seems Bobby is really non-agressive. He just wants a safe and comfortable place to lay his head with someone to provide him with some loving company. Bobby has just been neutered which hopefully will reduce the swelling of a couple of peri-anal adenomas (benign growths) which had been fueled by his testosterone. They are not interfering with his quality of life so they have not been removed.
Jess
€250adoption fee
Boxer Cross · 6 years · Female · Large
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Jess is a stunning, 6 year old Boxer Cross with a sunny disposition who loves human company. In the large dog category, Jess needs an adult handler and is definitely not suited to being walked by under 16’s. She is a real sweetheart who loves her cuddles. We don’t know if she could live with cats and any future canine companion in her new home is subject to a successful meet and greet. A real beauty, Jess is bound to be popular.
Izzy
€250adoption fee
Terrier · 10 years · Female · Small
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Izzy is a pretty, 10 year old Terrier who loves her home comforts, doesn’t like car travel and prefers not to have to meet too many dogs, especially larger ones. In other words, Izzy would like a quiet home without too many distractions. She very much bonds with an owner, likes a cuddle on a lap and this amount of human contact is actually sufficient for her. She will make a lovely companion pet for someone at home most of the day. We are looking for a home without children and other pets as Izzy is not 100% predictable in her behaviour around other dogs and strangers. Not a fan of long walks, Izzy will be happy just to amble around a garden. She will do very well in the correct home with an experienced dog owner who will receive all her love.
Lucy
€250adoption fee
French Bulldog · 4 years · Female · Small
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Lucy is a sweet, 4 year old, fawn French Bulldog. A lover of belly rubs, Lucy will lap up all the attention given. She likes humans but is not so keen on dogs so we are looking for her to be the only pet in her new home. It must be an adult home too and preferably someone experienced with her breed. She enjoys her daily walks and is good on the lead. She is not yet fully toilet-trained. She will make a wonderful pet for the right person.
Benny
€250adoption fee
Lurcher · 1 year · Male · Large
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Benny is a brindle-coloured, 1 year old lurcher who is just a large, happy and active puppy. He loves his walks and will often nuzzle your hand, push in to your leg and look for a gentle pet as he is walking along. Unlike some lurchers that come to our shelter, Benny is not in the least bit nervous of humans. He is a good dog and will make a lovely pet. We cannot home him where there is a resident cat. He will need a successful meet and greet at our Shelter if he is to share a home with an already resident dog. Benny will be happier in a home with daytime company owing to his young age.
Banjo
€250adoption fee
Lurcher/Collie Cross · 3 years · Male · Large
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Banjo is a 3 year old, male Lurcher/Collie Cross who is a friendly guy with very striking good looks. He loves a bit of one to one attention and delights in heading off for his daily walks. Not too strong on the lead, he walks well taking in all the sights and smells. He will need a cat-free home and most certainly an active home as the collie in him is surely going to need mental stimulation to ensure a happy dog. A home with older children/teens to entertain him would be ideal. He is in good condition and would be considered a large dog.
In foster homePercy
€250adoption fee
Greyhound · 18 months · Male · Large
Co. Kildare, Ireland
This gorgeous guy is a white greyhound who is 18 months old with a wonderful personality. Despite having had most of his tail amputated owing to injury, he is a happy and exceptionally friendly boy who holds no grudge for altering his handsome look. He is currently in a foster home where his affectionate companionship knows no bounds, is clean and causing no trouble. The bonus with Percy is that he is fully toilet-trained and is very obedient. Percy is playful and loves his long walks, beach-life or running behind a ball during his games of catch. He unwinds by resting his head on your lap and listening to a lullaby as he drifts off to sleep. Percy’s Fosterer feels deeply loved, valued and wanted every time she comes home to be greeted by Percy and thinks those gorgeous, innocent eyes will warm any heart. Percy is unsuited to living with cats and will need a nice-sized garden to exercise in.
In foster homeChief
€250adoption fee
Lurcher · 2 years · Male · Medium
Co. Kildare, Ireland
2 year old Chief is a gentle, sweetheart of a lurcher who is currently enjoying the comforts of a great foster home. Still a bit nervous of the outside world, Chief is steadily gaining in confidence and coming out of his shell. His favourite thing to do is chill on the couch, preferably snuggled up close to his human where he can enjoy being cuddled. Chief has recovered from a broken leg injury and is not yet venturing out on walks owing to his recovery and his timidness. Sudden noises startle him but he is gradually getting used to normal household sounds. Chief can be left alone without issue either in a crate or without, is very food motivated and is so quiet you can forget he is even there. He needs a home with a nice big couch and a patient owner who will allow him to build trust and confidence. Chief is not suited to sharing his home with another dog or cat as he tends to resource-guard owing to his fearfulness. He needs a very special owner who is sympathetic to his fear-based behaviours and who is experienced enough with dogs to allow him feel relaxed and help him reach his full potential.
In foster homeRico
€250adoption fee
Bulldog · 5 years · Male · Large
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Rico is a very friendly bulldog who’s 5 years of age. Currently in one of our foster homes, Rico is very well behaved and gets on well with other dogs. He is good with any children he has met and has not bothered the resident cat. Rico is considered a brilliant dog who, apart from being strong on the lead, has received a great report card from his fosterer. He requires a home with a strong adult handler.
In foster homeJasper
€250adoption fee
Lurcher · 5 years · Male · Medium
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Jasper is a gorgeous five-year-old lurcher who is incredibly loving and affectionate and forms strong bonds with the people he trusts. He much prefers humans over dogs! Having recently benefitted from some wonderful time in a foster home, Jasper can now cope with an urban setting and indeed sharing a home with another resident dog is also possible. Of course a successful meet and greet is essential if he’s to share this home with another dog. We will not consider a home with cats for Jasper. A quieter living environment suits him best with walks in peaceful areas where Jasper is much more relaxed. He really enjoys his walks and is excellent on the lead. A village or small town would be suitable but not a very built-up residential/urban area. Jasper will make a wonderful and devoted companion as he has so much love to give and is just waiting for the right person or family to give him the chance he deserves.