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Barney

A collie pup with enormous paws and an even bigger curiosity.

01 · Found

One of a litter of six found in a shed near Ahoghill.

02 · In our care

Puppy socialisation classes, crate training and first vaccinations complete.

03 · Looking for

An experienced home with time for training and plenty of outdoor space.

The adoption journey

[ 01 / 06 ]
You meet them
Visit by appointment and spend unhurried time together.
[ 02 / 06 ]
You apply
A short application. No judgement, just good questions.
[ 03 / 06 ]
Home check
A friendly volunteer visits to help you prepare.
[ 04 / 06 ]
Meet & greet
A second meeting with your household and any pets.
[ 05 / 06 ]
Bring them home
Collection day, with a starter pack and their records.
[ 06 / 06 ]
Lifetime support
We are a phone call away for the rest of their life.

[ Most adoptions complete in 2–3 weeks ]

A note from the foster carer

— The Hughes family, Antrim

MAR-2026-014

Found: Surrendered near Ballymena after her racing days ended, thin and wary of open doors.
In our care: Eleven weeks with our foster team. She now walks loose-lead and naps in sunbeams.
Looking for: A calm adult home with a secure garden. Fine with dogs; not suited to cats.

MAR-2026-022

Found: Found living in a hay barn outside Toome during the February frost.
In our care: Recovered from a respiratory infection. Now purrs on contact and loves feather toys.
Looking for: A quiet home without young children, where she can set the pace.

MAR-2025-089

Found: Left tied to a gate on the Crumlin road with a note that simply said 'sorry'.
In our care: Learned to trust men again with patience from our Saturday volunteers.
Looking for: An active home with walkers. Happiest as the only dog.

Bringing Barney home, step by step.