A warm welcome to the Dublin Dog Hub. We provide dog shelter services for Dublin and the surrounding areas.

The shelter was founded by Linda Martin in February 2024 and we split our services between two focus areas.  We are currently 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.

In conjunction with our work with Dublin City Council Linda also runs a private rescue and re-homing service where dogs get the same care and attention and we work hard to rehabilitate where needed and get these dogs their forever home.

Freddie

We'd love you to meet Freddie.  Freddie was found straying and we think he's 5+ but are not fully sure of age.   Freddie is a bull breed and his just the most gentle fellow.

When he came into us he was suffering badly with seizures but now we have him on the right meds he's been really good since.   But its a reality any new owner needs to face that he would need to remain on meds to control the seizures.

He may be best as an only dog home and he won't ask you for a lot.  Just a warm bed and some company and he will be such a loyal boy to anyone who can take him into their heart.

George

George is a 3 yr old Bully X.  He was found as a stray and had a few medical issues to resolve like a broken toe on one paw and a few other bits but we've had the vet sort him out and now he's ready to wow someone to get himself a new home.

George doesn't seem to have had a lot of training and will definitely need work.   We would recommend someone with experience and time to get this guy into shape - whoever does this will get a very loyal and friendly pal who loves to run.

Archie ** ADOPTED **

Do you want to get yourself a new training partner.  Look no further than Archie.  He's an 18mth old Belgian Malnois and is an absolute stunner.

Like all his breed he is really active and will need someone with breed experience to take him under their wing.

He will be brilliant in an environment where he is challenged and has always got something to do.   He will then repay you as such a loyal/clever and affectionate dog.

Duke

Just like his pal Archie this is Duke and we could really say exactly the same thing about him.  Duke is a 2 yr old male Belgian Malinois.

Like all his breed he is really active and will need someone with breed experience to take him under their wing.

He will be brilliant in an environment where he is challenged and has always got something to do.   He will then repay you as such a loyal/clever and affectionate dog.

Gloria ** ADOPTED **

Meet our lovely pocket bully Gloria.   Gloria is about 3 years old and was brought to the shelter as a stray.   The poor girl was in fact found tied to a pole near Northside!  Gloria loves going for her walks and is good on the lead and loves interactions with humans in the shelter.   She does not, however, have time for other dogs so definitely needs to be the only dog in the house.   She wants the belly rubs and bum scratches all for herself.

Todd ** BOOKED **

Would you look at the face on this beauty.  This is Todd.  He's an approximately 3 year old Lurcher and was found straying.   He was in some discomfort with very irritated skin around his hind quarters and was quite shut down at the start.  But once he realised he was surrounded by good food, a warm bed and lots of love, he has quickly warmed up.  He is very friendly.   Seems really interested in everything around him.   Seems interested in other dogs so might rehome with another large sensible dog.   We don't know about cats.

Please come and meet him for yourselves.  He's a gem.   

Pongo

Meet the gorgeous Mr Pongo.  He's approx 1.5 year old staffie X who came into our care as a stray.

He is a really happy go luck boy and loves to meet people and gives you the biggest grin and tail wag as he does.

He has a goofy, clumsy nature and wants to always be under your feet getting belly rubs.

We think he would be best suited as the only dog in the home as he seems never to have been socialised with other dogs, but with patience this could be improved.

What is a guarantee is that he will love his peeps with every bone in his body.   Come and meet him for yourself.

Lucky

Without doubt one of the most in need dogs we have come across at the hub.  When she came in she was skin and bone.  Her ears have been hacked off at some stage and she has been bred to within an inch of her life, but Lucky is a pure survivor.  Its unreal to see how she has blossomed with some simply TLC an good food.  She is fitter, stronger and just so loving to both humans and other dogs.  We think she's approx 5 and we think she's just so beautiful.   Can someone give her the forever home she truly deserves

Nibbler  ** ADOPTED **

Would you look at this magnificent fellow.  This is Nibbler.  Nibbler is a neutered 3 year old Mastiff/Rottweiler cross.

He was surrendered through no fault of his own and was a much loved pet. 

He has lived with other dogs and in fact seems to have a reputation of being afraid of the smaller ones if you can believe it from such a big fellow.

But he's really just a big softie.  Wants all the cuddles and bum scratches.  He's gentle and has great manners but is very strong on the lead so will need someone with big breed experience to help him manage this.

Could you be the person fo rNibbler?

Axel

This magnificant young GSD is Axel.   He's aprrox 1 year old and is just a superb example of the breed.   He will make a great dog for any family who has breed experience and will know how to handle him as he is a big fellow.  He is beautifully trained though and loves being out with you and working one his tricks and manners.  Come meet him.  You won't regret it.

Cillian

Cillian is about 2 years old and came into us through no fault of his own.  He's a GSD cross and will be a great family dog if someone can come and get him out of the shelter.

He's a lovely dog and great to take out and walk.

We would love you to come and meet him

Dani and Stella

This absolute pair of diamonds are Dani and Stella.  Dani (lurcher) is about 5 and her pal Stella (beagle) is about 10.   They are just great friends and happily share their kennel here in the hub.

They came into us as their owner seemed to just give up on them but we can't understand why as they are so easy and gentle and fun to be around.

We would love to rehome them together but understand we may have to separate them but hopefully not x.

Max  ** ADOPTED **

This little rascal is Max.   He's 9 years old but he's a bundle of fun and energy.   He is good with dogs, kids and is an all round cracking little dog.  Yorkie's have a long life span so there is plenty of life and love left in Max for the right family.

Could that be you and yours?