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Every dog deserves a
forever home

Dublin Dog Hub provides shelter and rehoming services across Dublin and the surrounding areas. We work with Dublin City Council and run a private rescue in parallel.

About Us

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Dublin City Council Dogs

We are under contract to Dublin City Council's Animal Welfare Unit to provide safe, secure and comfortable accommodation to stray, seized or unwanted dogs. We strive to reunite lost dogs with their owners and to find new homes for dogs who need them.

Need to surrender a dog? Contact DCC Animal Welfare directly on 01 222 3368 / 01 222 5441 or 01 222 6060 (out of hours).

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Linda's Private Rescue

Founded by Linda Martin in February 2024, our private rescue works alongside the DCC contract. Every dog receives the same care and attention, and we work hard to rehabilitate where needed and find these dogs their forever home.

All visits are strictly by appointment only so we can keep the environment quiet, safe and restful for our dogs.

Dogs looking for homes

All adoptions are subject to a meet and a home check. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DCC Dogs
Ace

Ace

Bully x · Male · Blue

✨ Introducing this rather smart fellow… 𝑨𝒄𝒆 🩵 🐾 He is approx 10 month old bully x , who was found injured after being struck by a car & has sadly not been re-claimed 💔

Poor Ace came into our care in a little bit of a state & full of fear … but after some quick vet care he has come on leaps & bounds … gradually settling into Hub life & deciding we are all friends now 🐾

Ace can be a little nervous of men, however usually after plying him with treats he soon changes his tune & becomes your best friend 🥰 When Ace gets to know you , he melts right infront of your eyes & is the friendliest , most loving boy … he’s a softie underneath it all 🥹

Ace is great to walk on the lead, will happily trot by your side taking in the scenery & getting all the sniffs ! He is not dog reactive , more inquisitive of fluffy friends & could re-home as an only dog (where he’ll be king 👑) or with a sibling pending successful meet & greet 🐶 Ace is not child or cat tested, but has shown to be great around teens.

Ace is super playful & loves nothing more than playing fetch 🎾 He’s rather good at catching the ball too ! He will drop his ball on command & has basic training , but he’s a clever chappo & food driven so has the scope to learn more tricks 🤓 He is gentle & mannerly, literally licks treats from your fingers 🦴 He’s an all round great boy 🥰

Ace really is a special man, as mentioned he can be shy & nervous initially when he meets someone new … but it doesn’t take him long to bring out his slobbery kisses & waggy bum - He’s just the cutest 🫶🏽 Ace is far to young to be already searching for his forever home , he has so much love to give. And we just know he is going to make the most loving , loyal , cuddly best friend to someone soon 🤞🏽 🩵 🐾

Atlas

Atlas

Staffy/Pitbull · Male · Blue/grey

✨ Introducing Mr Smiley himself .. 𝑨𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒔 💙 🐾 He is a 3 year old, neutered staffy x, who was surrendered into our care through no fault of his own 🫶🏽

Atlas is the smiliest boy with the waggiest tail … he doesn’t understand why his life has been turned upside down, but we’re doing our best to make him feel right at home 👌🏽 He’s a friendly chap who is great with people , he just loves being told what a good boy he is 😇

Atlas loves to play & adores his walks … sniffing the grass & seeing the world go by ! We’ve been told he’s also rather fond of little drives in the car too ☺️ He can be a little strong to walk , but soon settles down , which you would expect for his kind of size. He’s got a gentle demeanour to him, has basic manners & doesn’t snap treats from your hand… however he can be a little excitable & jumpy at times. His previous owners suggest owing to this, he is best re-homed as an only dog & with children > the age of 12. We have no information of his exposure to cats.

Atlas really is a beautiful boy who had done no wrong & he has been a joy to have in our care. Like the rest of our dogs, he deserves a fresh start .. and a loving, playful forever home who will fall in love with him & treat him like the king he is 👑 💙 🐾

Baloo

Baloo

Bullbreed · Male · White and brown

🐾 MEET BALOO 🐾

This gorgeous 2-year-old American Staffy is looking for his forever home! Baloo was surrendered through no fault of his own — his family found he'd simply grown bigger than they expected. He's a big, bouncy, affectionate boy who just wants to make friends with everyone he meets.

Baloo is still young and full of energy, and with the right guidance he's going to blossom into an amazing companion. He'd do best with an adopter who has experience with the breed and can help him with his manners — a bit of consistent lead training and general obedience work will go a long way for this fella.

He's got a heart of gold and so much love to give — he just needs someone patient enough to bring out the best in him. Could that be you?

📩 DM us to find out more about Baloo and how to meet him!

#AdoptDontShop #AmericanStaffy #DublinDogHub #RescueDog

Bowie

Bowie

Piocket Bully · Female · Red Merlie

✨ Introducing the ultimate couch potato … 𝑩𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒆 🩷 🐾 She is a 3 year old pocket bully , who was found as a stray & sadly not re-claimed 🥺

Bowie is exactly what she says on the tin … a gentle ball of love & cuddles 🥰 All this girl wants is to be close to you & told what a good girl she is… she would melt your heart ! You couldn’t find a more loving girl who thinks she’s a Jack Russell & wants to sit on your lap 🤣

Bowie has been so easy whilst in our care , she’s happy snoozing in her bed or being brought on a little toddle down the lane. She’s low energy, so not impressed with major long walks but she does like to get out for a good wander & sniff 🍃

Bowie is non reactive with other dogs on her walks , she literally has zero interest… but not overly happy if a boisterous, bouncy dog gets in her face - With this in mind, she would be best re-homed as an only dog 👑

Bowie really is a lovely little girl, what you see is what you get … a smiley , loving , cuddly potato 🩷 Sadly Bowie is starting to stress in kennels, she’s decided we are not her forever home after all 🤣 It’s heartbreaking to see her starting to fret as she’s been very chill & laid back so far 😢 She deserves a fresh start in her life … a forever family who will shower her with cuddles & hugs … and make sure she has the comfiest of sofas for her snoozes 😴 Bowie deserves her fairytale ending too 🩷 🐾

Molly

Molly

Pocket Bully · Female · Fawn

✨ Introducing this little bite sized diva … 𝑴𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒚 🩷 🐾 She is approx 4-5 years old, pocket bully who was found as a stray & sadly not re-claimed 😔

Molly is the ultimate Miss Sassy pants but we love her ! She has so much personality, you can’t help but smile when she is around 🫶🏽 She adores attention & being close to you for those all important belly rubs … they = LIFE to Molly 🥰

Molly is a great girl to walk on the lead … when she gets going 🤣 We told ya, she’s a diva & sometimes a walk just isn’t on her agenda that day … she just wants a roll about & some playtime. She’s a low energy girl so won’t mind a duvet day if it’s a little rainy outside ☔️ She is happy to pass dogs on her walks, but definitely prefers her own space & for this reason she would be best re-homed as any only dog … Queen of her castle 👑 She is not child or cat tested.

Molly really is a gorgeous , smiley girl … the gal knows what she wants & you can’t tell her otherwise 🤣 She is super cuddly & loving .. and I mean look at the happy head on her .. she is just 😍 Molly deserves a fresh chapter in her story … a fun , belly rubbing family who will treat her like the queen she is. We just know that special family is out there .. waiting to take her home 🩷 🐾 👑

Coco

Coco

Bull Breed · Female · Choclate

🤝 Meet & Greet in progress

✨ Introducing the most darling girl .. 𝑪𝒐𝒄𝒐 🩷 🐾 She is approx 6-7yr old, bull x who came into our care as a “ surrender”.

This poor baby arrived at the Hub in an extremely poor state, literally torn to shreds after an obvious dog attack… we’ve never seen a dog come into our care so battered, torn & bruised 😭 From the moment she arrived, all she ever wanted was to be loved … she was terrified & rightly so! With lots of kennel time & cuddles from our volunteer Sam (her bestie) to boost her spirits… this little star started to shine 🌟

Coco is an absolute sweetheart, we all adore her for her beauty & her strength ♥️ She loves all the attention, all the pets & will do anything for a slice of 🧀 🤣 She is such an affectionate girl , she just wants to be close to you. She has a playful side too & loves playing with her teddies 🧸

Coco is great to walk on the lead, she loves getting out for her little sniffs & a toddle down the lane. Whilst she does not appear reactive with other dogs (more fearful if anything), she deserves a home where she will be the only dog & be treated like the queen she is 👑 She is not cat or child tested !

Coco has obviously had a rough start in life & despite everything, this hasn’t changed what a gorgeous girl she is … both inside & out 🫶🏽 She has the most lovable, playful, loyal personality… she just wants to be loved 🥹 Coco deserves the best of homes, where she can play until her heart is content & curl up on the sofa at the end of the day … in a safe & loving home .. it’s not too much to ask is it ? 🩷 🐾

Duke

Duke

Mali · Male · Bk & Fawn

🤝 Meet & Greet in progress

✨ We are believers … that 𝑫𝒖𝒌𝒆’𝒔 forever family are out there somewhere - They just haven’t found him yet 💔 🐾

Duke is a 2 year old Mali who has been in our care for 8 months now & he is constantly overlooked 😔 He’s watched all his pals leave the Hub gates, trotting off to their forever home & wonders when it’s his turn …. Our hearts are broken for him 💔 Duke needs a home with people who are experienced with the breed or bigger dogs in general .. no daydreamers!! Duke’s ideal home & pointers to be aware of;

✅ Dog only home

✅ No young children - Teenagers / dog savvy only

✅ Family who will be patient & continue training

✅ Active House - Walks , runs or hikes

✅ High energy - Needs lots of walks

✅ Intelligent - Needs mental stimulation

✅ Dog breed experience beneficial

Kennel life doesn’t suit many dogs, particularly not a Mali. Duke is a highly intelligent but loving dog , whilst always switched on he will roll over for some much loved belly rubs 🫶🏽 Once you get to know Duke, he will become your best friend … your most loyal companion. This boy deserves a chance, to re-start his life & show his new family what an amazing, loving , loyal boy he can be 💙 🐾

Dani & Stella

Dani & Stella

🔗 Must be adopted together

Lucher · Female · Bk & Wh

📋 Booked — pending home check

✨ Introducing the cutest besties you’ve ever seen in your life … 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒊 & 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 🩷🐾🩷 These gorgeous girls came into our care as strays & were sadly never re-claimed 🥺 Stella, is an older beagle approx 9/10yr old & Dani approx 5 year old lurcher. These girls have been an absolute joy to have in our care … we are obsessed with them 🥰 Dani has come on leap & bounds , initially a timid girl she is now learning to love cuddles & Stella , the mamma of the duo is queen of attention & belly rubs 👑 Both girls have super temperaments, very placid & so gentle - They just want attention 🫶🏽 The girls are great to walk on the lead, house trained & love nothing more than a tag team cuddle up in bed to rest their little heads 🥹 Dani (lurcher) - Is such an elegant, beautiful girl with manners to burn. Her confidence is growing every day & she’s learning what cuddles are 🥰 She is a gentle girl who loves her treats … and tripping up on her sisters ears 🤣 Stella (beagle) - Is the 𝒟𝐸𝐹𝐼𝒩𝐼𝒯𝐼𝒪𝒩 of a cuddle queen , there is nothing she wants more than to be held & cuddled until she melts away in your arms. She’s a gentle baby too who just yearns for affection 🥰 Dani & Stella are the dream team , they are so easy breezy they make our job easy ! These girls are full of love , affection & just want a safe / cosy home to call their own 🥹 They are a bonded pair & at Stella’s older age we would hate to take her bestie / security blanket away - These girls really need to go as a pair … the easiest pair you could imagine 🥰 There is a fantastic forever home out there for these girls .. we just know it ! They will be the most cuddly , loving , loyal new best friends you’ve ever had .. we just know it 🐾🩷 🐾 #dublindoghub #dogoftheday #adoptme #lurcher #beagle

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Elvis

Elvis

Pointer · Male · Bk & Wh

📋 Booked — pending home check

✨ Introducing the coolest dude … Mr 𝑬𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒔 💙 🐾 He is approx 2 year old pointer x, who came in as a stray & has sadly not been re-claimed 🥺

Elvis is such a lovely chap, from the minute he arrived he had the sweetest, most friendly personality 🫶🏽 He seemed a little weary of us at first , but now he’s fully settled in we’re getting to know the real him & he’s a gem 💎

Elvis is a mannerly , gentle boy … he loves jumping up for cuddles & treats… he just wants to snuggle into you 🥰He has learnt to walk on the lead ( it was a struggle at first 🫣 ) & is still learning basic training, picking up bits & pieces .. clever boy 🤓 He can be barky at dogs passing by on his walks & easily distractible with treats, but it is more of an inquisitive reaction. He has been trialled meeting dogs in the Hub & settles down once he gets comfortable with them 🐶 Elvis would suit an only dog home initially, until he learns how to socialise with other doggos 🐾

Elvis is a medium level energy dog & he would make the most amazing running partner 🏃🏽‍♀️ This boy clearly hasn’t had much work put into him in his younger life , but he’s slowly getting to grips with it & with further patience & training … he will make the ultimate best boy 💙 He has not been kid or cat tested.

Elvis really is an absolute stunner of a dog with the most gentle , loving soul. He needs an active family who will continue his training & introduce him to the ways of the world at his pace. He will be a little project at the start, but he will make the most fabulous best friend once he has been shown the ropes 🫶🏽 Elvis has been abandoned before … he deserves to know how a loved dog lives .. he too deserves to find his forever family 💙 🐾

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Red

Red

Bully x · Male · Red

📋 Booked — pending home check

✨ Introducing the biggest softie you’ll ever meet .. 𝑹𝒆𝒅 🩵 🐾 He is approx 3 year old, bully x who came into our care as a stray & was sadly not re-claimed 😔

Red has been the perfect gentleman since joining us & as we are gradually getting to know him more … we are all slightly falling in love with the bruiser 🫶🏽 Red is a total people dog, he loves attention & being close to you .. he sticks to you like a magnet for cuddles 🧲

Red is a great lad to walk on the lead, yes he can be strong at times due to his size, but he soon settles at a nice pace, making sure to get every single sniff in possible 🍂 He’s most content toddling down the lane with his waggy tail, exploring the world & having a good old roll in the grass ... he really is a happy chappy 🫶🏽 Red is great with other dogs, more than great … he’ll make sure to cover a furry pal in as many kisses (& slobber) as possible .. he’s the ultimate softie 🥹 He could re-home with sibling pal pending successful meet & greet 🐶 He is not child or cat tested.

Red really is a beautiful boy, he has the biggest heart & so much love to give .. we just adore him 🥰 He deserves a fresh start in life , a new beginning … where he can show his new owner what a good boy he can be 🫶🏽 We just know that his perfect forever home is out there somewhere … with a big cosy couch he can cuddle up on in the evenings .. this boy deserves it all 🩵 🐾

Applications closed
Akela

Akela

Hound x Terrier · Male · Black/Thin White Strip

🏠 Now rehomed!
🏠 Now rehomed
Bagheera

Bagheera

Hound Terrier · Female · Brownish/Black/White Toes

🏠 Now rehomed!
🏠 Now rehomed
Baloo

Baloo

Hound x Terrier · Male · Black / White Stripe down chest

🏠 Now rehomed!
🏠 Now rehomed
King Louis

King Louis

Hound x Terrier · Male · Black and Tan

🏠 Now rehomed!
🏠 Now rehomed
Shere Khan

Shere Khan

Hound x Terrier · Female · Black and Tan

🏠 Now rehomed!
🏠 Now rehomed
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Buddy

Buddy

Hound/Pointer X · Male · Brown/Black/White

✨ “ You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog …. “ - You are 𝐸𝒱𝐸𝑅𝒴𝒯𝐻𝐼𝒩𝒢 to us 𝑩𝒖𝒅𝒅𝒚 💙 🐾

Clyde

Clyde

PatterJack · Male · Black and White patch on chest

✨ Introducing the most distinguished little chap … 𝑪𝒍𝒚𝒅𝒆 💙 🐾 He is an 8 year old Patterjack who was surrendered into our care through no fault of his own. Clyde is the coolest guy, very easy going & just loves being by your side. Since arriving at the Hub he has been such a joy to take care of. He’s friendly with everyone he meets , loves getting out for his walkies & having a good roll in the grass 🥰

Clyde is a dream to walk on the lead, doesn’t pull at all & does the cutest little jump when he gets excited 😍 He is good with other dogs & happy to say hi, but he prefers his own space & only dog home would be the goal 👑 He is not cat tested.

Clyde is a slightly older boy but you wouldn’t know it, he has a lovely bounce of energy & is starting to show his playful side too 🫶🏽 He’s a firm favourite amongst the volunteers, we just adore him ! Clyde’s world recently turned upside down & he doesn’t understand why he is with us , but he too deserves a fresh chapter in his story .. a loving new forever family to call his own 💙 🐾

Nala

Nala

German Shepherd X · Female · Beige

✨ This girl is now in the care of the Hub, and we're working hard to find her forever home 🫶🏽 𝑵𝒂𝒍𝒂 🩷 🐾 ✔️ 19 month old German Shepherd cross ✔️ Basic training, good re-call & following commands ✔️ Goofy, fun personality ✔️ Can be reactive with some dogs ✔️ Preferably dog only home ❌ No young kids - Teenagers, dog savvy only as she's a big strong girl ❌ Not cat tested Nala is a sweet, affectionate girl who just wants to be by your side. She's happiest with a job to do and a bit of room to stretch her legs, and in return she gives back total loyalty & an unbreakable bond 🩷 She's eager to please and loves nothing more than spending time with her favourite humans. A few things to keep in mind: 🐾 Enjoys an active routine — a bit of exercise and mental stimulation keeps her happy & settled 📚 Training is important — Nala is intelligent & eager, but she needs structure and consistency 🐕 Breed experience is strongly recommended If you're looking for a devoted companion to share your days with, Nala is the girl for you 🩷🐾
Scrappy

Scrappy

Jrt/Dash X · Male · White & Grey

🤝 Meet & Greet in progress

✨ Introducing this lovely distinguished little gentleman … 𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 💙 🐾 He is approx 6 years young, a dachie x who sadly came into our care as a stray & has not been re-claimed.

Scrappy has been a delight to have in our care, when he first arrived he was very scared & confused … he didn’t really want to know us at all … but finally after some perseverance & tasty treats - He’s decided he likes us now 😅 Since then, we’ve discovered what a tennis ball chasing, belly rub lover, cuddle bug he was hiding inside this whole time 🫶🏽

Scrappy can be a bit shy with new people, but once he realises you are there for playtime & rubs he is all over you. He is thriving now he is getting all the attention & is such an easy going boy. He loves being close for cuddles, rolling over for good ole belly scratch & chasing after balls 🎾 He’s a playful, loving chap underneath it all !

Scrappy is great to walk on the lead & loves his little nosies down the road. He can be a little barky with other dogs & may be more suitable to any only dog home where he can be the king of the castle 👑 He is toilet trained & not child or cat tested. Due to his cautious, older nature, we would not re-home with children.

Scrappy is an absolutely stunning little boy, I mean just look at him 😍 He has such an easy going, pleasant nature .. he wouldn’t require endless walks , a little toddle down the road & a roam in the garden to lie in the sun & chase his tennis ball would do him. This little gent deserves a second chance, a new chapter to his story … and we know the perfect forever home is out there waiting for him 💙 🐾

Whiskey

Whiskey

Lurcher · Male

📋 Booked — pending home check
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