Adoptable Dogs
Please fill out the application located here on our website to begin the adoption process. If a particular dog interests you, please indicate so at the designated application question. If you have any issues or questions, please contact us at office@irishrescuetx.org.
FLYNN
MEET FLYNN!
Flynn is a 6 year-old cuddle king. Of course, he’s happy in any situation that involves his people, but he absolutely loves to run, chase balls, and is especially fond of riding in the car. If he had the choice, he’d be sitting up front with his foster dad, but when he’s in the back seat, his favourite spot is with his chin on his foster dad’s shoulder, watching the world go by!
Flynn is not only a show stopper, but also a love bug. At home, he can most often be found having a snooze, hanging out with his two foster brothers, or shadowing his foster dad. He gets along really well with people and big dogs, and doesn’t have any aggressive tendencies towards them.
Being that he’s a spunky boy, he still had lots of energy to run and play, but he also knows when to be quiet and relaxed. Flynn would prefer a home with big dogs (little dogs are a bit much for him), but he’d also do just fine as an only dog, and the only apple of his person’s eye! He’s a very low-maintenance kind of guy, but he does have daily medication for low thyroid levels. Flynn has so much love to give, and he will be an amazing addition to the right family.
Does Flynn sound like a good fit for your pack? Submit an application today if you are interested in adopting Flynn.
COCO
MEET COCO!
Coco is a 5 year old Golden Doodle. She came into our care along with her buddy Ollie, an Irish Red and White (see his profile below). They had been loved well by their owner but after a move to assisted living, she was not longer able to provide the wonderful home she had for so many years and reached out to us for help. We would love to see Ollie and Coco placed together but also feel they could still thrive placed separately with families that can love and adore them as they are accustomed.
Coco is a very sweet companion dog who thrives on spending time with her people. She absolutely loves toys and especially enjoys a good game of tug with her human. Most of the time, you’ll find her curled up at your feet. She is also true to her Golden nature and LOVES to play fetch with a tennis ball.
She is incredibly affectionate, though she can become possessive around food. Outside of her food-related issues, she gets along well with the other dogs. She can also be a little possessive of her humans, occasionally giving small growls if another dog approaches while she’s receiving attention.
Coco doesn’t care to be on the bed or couch as often as some of her housemates but a leaner Coco might be more agile. Coco loves treats and chews (apparent by the extra weight she ideally needs to shed).
Coco is fully house-trained, knows basic commands, walks beautifully on leash without pulling, and absolutely loves rolling in mud puddles! She’s lightly active and will occasionally wrestle and play with other dogs.
Does Coco sound like a good fit for your pack? Submit an application today if you are interested in adopting Coco or Coco and Ollie together.
CHARLIE
MEET CHARLIE!
Charlie is an 18-month-old, sweet, affectionate, and energetic boy who is making wonderful progress in foster care. When he first arrived, he had lived exclusively as an outdoor dog. Since then, he has embraced life indoors and continues to learn excellent house manners.
Charlie is fully house-trained and is doing very well with crate training. He has adjusted nicely to living with other dogs and enjoys rough-and-tumble play with his foster setter siblings. He reads other dogs’ signals well—when they let him know playtime is over, he respectfully backs off.
Charlie has no food aggression. He allows people to handle his food bowl or remove items from his mouth without issue. He is highly food-motivated and loves treats of all kinds—including ice cubes, which he’ll happily “help himself” to if given the opportunity!
Like many young setters, Charlie is playful and full of enthusiasm. He loves toys, stuffed animals, and balls, and he’s a determined chewer. Because he’s still very much in his adolescent stage, he’ll need appropriate chew toys and a home where shoes and other tempting items are kept out of reach.
Charlie enjoys splashing on the pool steps, although he hasn’t ventured into swimming yet. He’s an excellent traveler and settles quietly in the car. He has a strong prey drive and loves to chase squirrels and birds, so a securely fenced yard is recommended. His recall is reliable in the yard but has not yet been tested in large, open areas.
Charlie does well with other dogs and older children. He has not yet been evaluated with cats.
After he’s had plenty of exercise and playtime, Charlie’s favorite place is right next to his people on the couch. He’s a wonderful snuggler who loves affection as much as adventure.
Charlie would thrive with an active family or individual familiar with sporting breeds who can provide the exercise, training, and companionship this young setter needs. In return, he’ll reward you with loyalty, laughter, and endless affection.
OLLIE
MEET OLLIE!
Ollie is a 9 year old Irish Red and White setter that came into our care along with his friend, Coco, a Golden Doodle. They had been loved well by their owner but after a move to assisted living, she was not longer able to provide the wonderful home she had for so many years and reached out to us for help. We would love to see Ollie and Coco placed together but feel they can still thrive placed separately with families that can love and adore them as they are accustomed.
Ollie is a very easygoing boy with an exceptionally mild temperament. He is tolerant of the other dogs and is just as happy lounging on the couch as he is snuggled up in your lap. He’s somewhat active—he enjoys loping around the yard with the other dogs and chasing squirrels, but he’s not much for roughhousing. He’s never interested in wrestling with his housemates, no matter how much they try to convince him. Instead, Ollie will simply bark at to signal he’s had enough.
Ollie is very food-motivated and loves treats and chews. Toys don’t interest him at all. He sleeps with on the bed and has wonderful bed manners (unlike other Irish, who think sleeping on their person is perfectly acceptable! 😂).
Ollie is fully house-trained, and has earned full house privileges. He knows basic commands like “sit” and “down.” Ollie can be quite vocal when he wants something—he’ll happily bark to let you know it’s time for food or treats!
Does Ollie sound like he, or he and Coco, would be a good addition for your family? Submit an application today for Ollie or for Ollie and Coco.