Dogs in Co. Down

Marshall

Introducing Marshall Marshall is a small hound with the most gentle and affectionate nature. He’s a truly lovable boy, but beneath that sweetness is a shy, vulnerable soul that has clearly not had the easiest start in life – and it’s that softness that makes him all the more special. Marshall adores the company of other dogs and would very much benefit from sharing his home with a confident, friendly dog who can help him settle, show him the ropes and give him reassurance as he finds his feet. He’s looking for a calm, understanding home with: • A secure garden • Someone with the time, patience and kindness to help him feel safe and loved • Another dog would be a big bonus for his confidence • Children 6+ who are confident around bouncy dogs With reassurance and routine, Marshall will blossom into a deeply loyal and loving companion. He’s the kind of dog who will form a strong bond with his people and repay their patience with endless affection and trust.

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Zeus

Everyone meet Zeus Our very own baby hippopotamus! With his little legs and cropped ears, Zeus is an absolute character and guaranteed to make you smile. Looks can be deceiving though — this boy is all softness and love. He adores cuddles, happily climbs onto your knee, and is never far from his favourite people. Zeus loves his toys, playtime, food (very much!), and snuggles. He’s also great around other dogs and enjoys their company.

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Mercedes

Meet Mercedes. Mercedes is an absolutely brilliant girl — a Bulldog cross, around three years old, with a heart as big as her smile. She has the most wonderful, gentle nature and is simply a joy to be around. Waggy, happy, and full of life, Mercedes loves everyone she meets and greets the world with enthusiasm and warmth. She gets on beautifully with other dogs and shows no issues in their company, though we feel she would truly shine as the only dog in the home, where she can soak up all the love and attention for herself. She’s a strong, springy, lively girl who enjoys her walks and is excellent on the lead. Mercedes can live with children aged 12+, and would thrive in a home that enjoys her fun, affectionate personality. There’s honestly nothing bad to say about her — she’s one of those dogs who just leaves an impression on your heart. All Mercedes needs now is a family to call her own.

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Stan

Stan is an affectionate 8-month-old Lurcher looking for his forever home. He’s a playful, gentle boy who loves his walks and snuggles. Stan could live with another friendly dog but can’t live with cats or small animals. He’s still young and learning, so he’d love a patient home to help him grow in confidence. Could you be the one to give Stan the happy ending he deserves?

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Kylie

Kylie is a beautiful crossbreed with a truly loving heart. She was once adopted but, through no fault of her own, found herself back with us. While we’re heartbroken that her first chapter didn’t last, we know the right family is out there waiting to give her the forever home she deserves. This sweet girl adores people – she loves nothing more than being by your side, soaking up attention, affection, and playtime. Kylie is playful, loyal, and has so much love to give. She would thrive as the only dog in the home, where she can be the center of someone’s world. Kylie has already shown us her resilience, her joy, and her gentle soul. Now she’s ready to share all of that with a family who will never let her go. Could that be you? ‘”,

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

CP

£150adoption fee

CP is a lovely boy who needs an extra special home.

Listed byPaws and People

4.7127 Google reviews

Ben

£200adoption fee

♡EXPERIENCED PERMANENT FOSTER HOME NEEDED♡ Ben is a male Jack Russell who is coming 12 years old. Ben is a typical cheeky chappy! In the rescue, he loves to get out on long walks and tummy rubs and doesnt give us any hassle. However, in a home environment he does have severe guarding issues and will snap! He can also be reactive to other dogs at times. He is generally well behaved, good in the car and on the lead! We are looking for an adult-only foster home that has the patience and experience to work with Ben's issues. He is a very sweet boy and we do feel/hope that there is someone out there that could give him the comfy sofa he deserves. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR BEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THESE ISSUES. With fostering, we cover any vet bills that may come along for that added peace of mind.

Listed byThe Barn Animal Rescue

4.8158 Google reviews

Cody

£200adoption fee

Meet Cody: Your Gentle Senior Companion! Cody is a charming 11-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who is now looking for his forever foster home. This senior boy deserves a loving family to share his golden years with. Cody is neutered, health-checked, vaccinated, and microchipped. As part of our permanent foster scheme, the rescue will continue to support his ongoing needs, ensuring any veterinary work is covered for him to live comfortably. Cody would thrive as the only pet in the home, as he loves being the centre of attention and soaking up all the love his foster family has to give. As an older dog, Cody would be best suited to a quiet, calm home filled with patience, care, and love. He may take a little time to settle, but once he feels safe, his gentle and affectionate nature shines through. Cody enjoys life’s simple pleasures — snoozing in a sunny spot, gentle potters in the garden, and leisurely strolls. He would be a wonderful match for someone looking for a loyal, steady companion who appreciates the quieter side of life.

Listed byThe Barn Animal Rescue

4.8158 Google reviews

Jamison

A sweet beagle hound. Jamison has found himself in rescue and he’s struggling Around 5 years old he’s a very sweet natured boy who’s lovable and affectionate. sadly his owner’s circumstances changed massively. Great on lead, he’s very clean. we are still getting to know each other we are keen to help find a home quickly for this handsome boy.

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Larry

Meet Larry Larry is one of those dogs who really makes you appreciate just how far patience, love and understanding can take a dog. Larry arrived at Almost Home 18 months ago after being found as a stray in Armagh with his two siblings, who have long since found their forever homes. Larry, however, needed a little more time. When he first arrived, Larry was terrified. He had never really been handled or given the chance to understand that people could be trusted, and he certainly wasn’t the easiest boy at the beginning. But over the past 18 months, he has come such a long way. Today, Larry is a completely different dog. Once he knows you and feels safe in his environment, he is full of life, fun and personality. He loves being out and about and is now walking fantastically on the lead. Watching him grow in confidence has been amazing. We’re now looking for a very special home for Larry — one that understands that he may need a little time to settle and build a relationship, but will be rewarded with a wonderful, fun-loving boy once he does. Larry would ideally like to live with another dog, male or female. We feel having a confident canine companion will really help him, as Larry takes his cues from other dogs and learns from them. Larry isn’t looking for a home that expects everything to happen overnight. He’s looking for someone willing to give him the time, patience and consistency he deserves. After 18 months with us, we would absolutely love to see Larry finally get his chance at a forever home. If you think you could be the person to give Larry that chance, please get in touch with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI.

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Harry

Harry is our lovely big hound. A older gent around 6 years old. A gentle soul who has not had the best start in life, Harry is a nervous boy who will need lots of love and cuddles. We think Harry will thrive in a home where he can get all the love and attention he deserves. Harry will need a home with another dog, a very secure outdoor space and preferably breed experience. children 14+ Can you be the one to give Harry his forever home?

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Monty

Everyone meet Monty! Monty is a two year old Jack Russel x Dachshound with a story to tell. As a pup Monty lived outside with minimal human contact until he found himself at Almost home. When he arrived Monty had no idea how to interact with humans and had never been handled. With time, love and his fury friend Mowgli, Monty has come on leaps and bounds. Full of character, Monty is never done wagging his tail and playing with his toys. Despite being a cheeky chap with people he knows, Monty can still be a shy boy with new people. Monty settles well in a crate and is doing well with his lead training. Monty is on the road to becoming the best companion for someone who can fulfil he specific needs including: A house with an established and confident dog. A secure garden. Someone with time and patience to allow Monty to flourish. No children under the age of 16. No cats.

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Delores

Everyone Meet Delores, Delores is a 4 year old Labrador. She is a gentle and loving girl in need of a patient and understanding family. This sweet girl came from a rough start in life and is now learning to trust humans and how fun it can be to be a free dog. Because of her background, Delores has some specific needs: • Another established dog in the home to help her feel secure and gain confidence. • A calm, patient forever friend who can take things slow and allow her to blossom at her own pace. • A quiet, loving environment where she can thrive. • A home with children 12+ Though she may be shy at first, Delores is incredibly sweet and responds well to kindness and consistency. Whilst at Almost Home Delores has begun to trust people and will enjoy a chin scratch. She enjoys lying stretched out in her own bed and happily plays with her Almost Home neighbours. She will require consistency with her lead training in her new home. With the right family, Delores will make an affectionate and loyal companion for any family willing to give her the time to shine. Do you think you could offer this special girl the home she has always deserved? Please apply below.

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Bella

£100adoption fee

Bella is a special girl who needs a suitable home.

Listed byPaws and People

4.7127 Google reviews

Hope

Hope Our Hope – her name means to have “confidence and trust” and that we have in this girl Life hasn’t been easy for Hope but it can only get better from here, from a life with very little interaction to rescue where she is surrounded by love daily. We can see this girl for the first time start to have Hope in herself and have watched with great pride as her amazing personality starts to shine through. Hope can still be nervous around new people but we’ve learnt another confident dog soon starts to bring out her confidence She is adored by all volunteers and we trust that Hope will make the perfect family member. If you have a friendly confident dog and space in your heart, Hope would be the perfect match for you

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Lola

£100adoption fee

Lola is a beautiful big teddy bear who just needs a suitable forever home.

Listed byPaws and People

4.7127 Google reviews

Mowgli

Mowgli’s story. Dumped as a very young pup Mowgli was literally reared with the foxes, he spent his early puppy life up in the carnmoney hills, lots of people were looking out for him and every fly he was trapped and came his way to join our family. He was and still is very nervous and shy, but with the love and dedication that the volunteers give him, we can see his beautiful wee soul and character shine. He still has his foxy ways. He’ll slinky up to you for belly rubs, which he can’t get enough of. But he’s also happy just in your company, until he wants your attention and he’ll do his foxy bounces. He’s getting more and more confident on the lead and loves to sniff all the blades of grass, but again, he just loves being out and about with you. Mowgli’s gentle soul and good looks has won the hearts of the volunteers and the female pooches . Could he win yours . Mowglie will blossom into the perfect furry friend with someone who will give him a chance and also a female furry companion. children. 16+ and a super secure outdoor space.

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews

Tyler

£150adoption fee

Tyler is the best boy, he has been an absolute delight since coming back into our care.

Listed byPaws and People

4.7127 Google reviews

Pippa

£150adoption fee

Pippa requires a very specific forever home.

Listed byPaws and People

4.7127 Google reviews

Paddy

By Our paddy is a beautiful natured shy Lurcher x At 2/3 years old he will need a settled and quiet home with another dog to share with. (Currently lives with ciara) Hes the softest boy of 2/3 years old. Well mannered and gentle. A secure garden is a must and children 12+!

Listed byAlmost Home

4.292 Google reviews