Meet Penny! This beautiful girl came into us originally from our Longford centre, along with her siblings, as a young puppy. They were all adopted out to loving homes shortly after, but unfortunately Penny now finds herself looking for a new home. Penny is a typical playful, energetic puppy, who loves being around people getting lots of attention, and getting up to some puppy mischief! We are looking for a family who have experience of large and restricted breeds, who will be committed to continuing training with Penny, to help her become the best adult dog she can be. Penny is now 8 months old and in her prime teenage stage, which can be very challenging for a dog in a shelter environment. Penny is a really intelligent girl, and loves learning new things and will work hard for some tasty treats! Her family have said she is a brilliant dog in the house and is toilet trained and sleeps well in her crate at night. Penny is a mix of Rottweiler, Labrador and Bull Breed, we are unsure of the exact cross however she is going to be large in size when fully grown, and will be a restricted breed cross, which means she will be required to be muzzled and kept on lead in any public areas. Penny is suited to a home with teenagers or adults only, and is best suited as the only dog in the home so she can lap up all the attention. Please do not apply if you do not have large to giant breed experience or if this will be your first time owning a dog.
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How adoption works


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.


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


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.


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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