Meet Chip & Tia! These lovely little pups came into us through our inspectors and were suffering with a bad case of mange, their poor skin was red and irritated. They received the veterinary care needed and spent some time in a loving foster home where they got plenty of TLC and socialisation. These guys will be returning from foster soon and are ready to find their forever homes. If you are interested in adopting one of these pups the first step in the process would be to visit us here in the shelter and chat with the adoptions team, if your application is successful a meet will be arranged when the pups return from foster. We are open Tuesday-Sunday between 12pm-4pm and you do not need an appointment to visit.
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Breed Cross, Chihuahua, Jack Russell Terrier
Location Dublin
Age Under 6 Months
Gender Female, Male
Size Small
Microchip 972274001798445
Country of Origin Ireland
Can Live With Dogs, Children
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How adoption works
Step 1 Meet the animals 
Take some time to get to know the animals looking for homes and read their stories to see who might be a good fit for you. If you’d like to move forward, you can complete an application online by registering your interest.
Please note: submitting an application does not guarantee a specific animal — we carefully match each animal with the right home.
Step 2 Visit the shelter
Come in and speak with our rehoming team about the animal you’re interested in. If they’ve already been reserved, we’ll be happy to introduce you to another animal who may be a good match for your home and lifestyle.
Opening hours:
- NSPCA Dublin: Tuesday – Sunday, 12–4pm (no appointment needed)
- NSPCA Longford: Monday – Sunday, 12–4pm (no appointment needed)
- NSPCA Wicklow: Monday – Sunday, 12–4pm (no appointment needed)
- NSPCA Cork: By appointment only
Step 3 Spend time together
All members of the household should meet the animal before adoption.
- If you have an existing dog, a dog-to-dog meet will be arranged
- For dogs, a home check will be carried out before adoption – either in person or virtually
- For cats, we may ask for details or photos of your home set-up
Our team will guide you through what’s needed to ensure the right match.
Step 4 Bring them home
Once your application is approved, we’ll arrange an adoption appointment. On the day, you’ll bring your new companion home and begin your life together.
You will need to:
- Be over 18
- Provide photo ID and proof of address
- Provide landlord permission if renting (where applicable)
- Agree to our adoption terms
Adoption fees vary depending on the animal and contribute towards essential care such as neutering, microchipping, vaccinations, and parasite treatments.
Important:
Please bring a suitable, secure carrier (for cats and small animals) or lead and collar/harness (for dogs) to take your pet home safely.
If you don’t have these, they are available to purchase in our on-site shop.
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