Benefits of adopting from Dogs Trust

We believe all dogs deserve a loving home. By adopting from us you’re offering a dog a second chance at a life and home to call their own. But that’s not the only reason to rescue a four-legged friend; keep reading for our top reasons to adopt a dog from us. 

Reasons to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust

1. The chance to welcome a furry friend into your life 

We might be a little biased, but we think dogs are the best. They’re fantastic companions and can make your life more fun and fulfilling. 

But owning a dog isn’t always a walk in the park; it takes time, money and patience. Adopting a dog is a big commitment and will hopefully be a long-term relationship. Read our advice on what to consider before getting a dog. 

2. We’ll help you find the perfect match 

We get to know every dog in our care, and all their little quirks, so we can determine exactly what they need in a home. When you apply to adopt from us, we’ll ask all about you, your home and your lifestyle, so we can help find you the perfect pooch match. We’ll take your preferences and the dog’s needs into account, and we’ll support you every step of the way. 

Some dogs will need to meet potential owners several times to build a bond before going home. So, you can be confident about welcoming a dog to your family and get on with living your best lives together. 

3. Adoption is cheaper than buying a dog and you’ll know your new pet has a full health check 

Our rehoming fee is significantly cheaper than buying a dog. Even better, the fee also covers a full vet check, vaccinations, up to date worming and flea treatments, neutering (or a voucher towards the cost of neutering) and microchipping. This saves you having to organise and pay for all these essentials yourself. 

4. We supply their collar, lead and first week of food 

There’s a lot to think about when you get a new dog. Check out our handy shopping list for everything you’ll need. To get you started, we send your new dog home with with a Dogs Trust collar, lead and their first week of food. 

5. We’ll give you heaps of training support and advice 

When you take a dog home from us, we’ll tell you all about them and help you to understand each other. If you adopt a puppy from us, our online Dog School classes are included in their rehoming fee, so you can get off to a great start with their training. For older dogs, we offer a discount on Dog School, so you can still get set up for success together.

6. We provide support

Our support doesn't end the day you take your dog home. We’re here for you and your new best friend every step of the way in your life together. 

We have plenty of training and behaviour advice available for the duration of your dog’s life. Find out more about our post-adoption support. 

9. You’re offering a dog a second chance, and improving the life of even more dogs 

Dogs come into our care for many reasons; what they all have in common is the need for a loving home. When you adopt from us, you’re transforming a dog's for the better, and you’re helping the next dog too. Every time one of our residents goes to a new home, we have space to take in another dog in need, so we can be there for even more of our furry friends.

10. You’ll join a community of adopters

Dogs adopted from us are always part of the Dogs Trust family, and so are adopters. We love to hear from adopters and see their dogs thriving in their forever home. You can send us updates and connect with us on social media. The Dogs Trust community spans across Ireland, and you’ll be part of it. Keep an eye out for other yellow collars in the park.