Meet Rocco! This gorgeous boy came in to us through the inspectors after coming from a not so nice situation. Rocco was thankfully adopted out shortly after, and has spent the last few months as a beloved family pet. His family unfortunately had to make the heart breaking decision to return Rocco to the shelter, due to a change in circumstances. Rocco had been doing so well in his home environment, and had taken to all of the home comforts! Poor Rocco is now finding shelter life a little overwhelming and stressful. He is being a brave boy and is very playful and full of energy once he is out and about. Rocco loves his walks and getting the zoomies, so would suit an active home that can meet his energy, and then enjoy some well deserved couch cuddles! As he is currently in his teenage phase he will need a family who is willing to commit to training and will have the patience to help guide him through this tricky phase. He is a very bouncy boy so would be better suited to a home with teenagers or adults only. Rocco is a Staffordshire bull terrier, so would benefit from someone who has experience with this breed, and all of their amazing personality traits. If you think you might be the right fit for this lovely boy, please speak to a member of staff.
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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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