Adopting a dog?

Cyrus

Our lab died a year ago, and im on the look out for a dog for my parents, around the 1yr old mark. i dont think a puppy would suit as there wont be someone in the house all the time but we have a big garden and they are wonderful owners.

Ideally id like a lab or a cocker spaniel where are the best sites to keep an eye for abandoned/resuced dogs as id prefer to give one of these a home if i could

cowzerp

www.dogindistress.org save a dog and get a great pet..become a member to see all the dogs listed in urgent action needed.. best of luck, let us know..

Glowing

If your parents have a secure garden, I'd thoroughly recommend a retired greyhound! They make great, loyal, quiet pets who only need about 30 mins walking a day. they're clean, affectionate and intelligent .... and make great family pets!

There are loads of them in shelters around the country - have a look at the greyhound section on www.paws.ie ! (there is a 'Greyhounds looking for homes' link at the bottom!)

kerrysgold

congratulations for considering a rescue dog!
some goods sites are.....
www.irishanimals.com
http://petsireland.invisionzone.com
www.cottagerescue.ie
www.egar.org
www.puppyrescue.ie
www.ash.ie
http://www.ashanimalrescue.com/

also, if you are getting a dog such as a young lab type, make sure you have at least an hour a day spare for exersize as they are very energetic, working dogs and need as much exersize as possible. good luck!

clofty

Did you see Sam the Lab in the "good homes wanted" thread. He looks like a dote and his owners are urgently trying to re-home him.

Maybe??