●Name – Alex●Breed – Collie/Corgi cross●Age – 3.5 years●Dogs – Yes (with successful meet)●Cats – Unknown●Children – 10+ Meet Alex! Alex is a super friendly little dog. He can be nervous around new people but it doesn’t take him long to come around. He enjoys playing with his toys (especially ones that squeak!) and loves going for walks. He will […]
Simba – ginger male – aged 3 Tiny – tabby and white male aged 2 both fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered These 2 boys are just lovely. Both very affectionate and love being fussed over. Both had been living indoors but may like some safe access outside when they are settled. We do not know how they are with dogs […]
Name – Prince Breed – Lab/Springer crossAge – 3.5 years Dogs – Yes, of similar size (with successful meet)Cats – NoChildren – 12+ years Meet Prince! Prince’s favourite thing in the world is to play fetch, he would play all day if you let him! He will need an active home that can give him lots of exercise. Prince can […]
age 3/4 neutered, vaccinated and microchipped King Edward is a very large, very affectionate boy always ready for a chat. He had been straying for a while before coming into our care but he must have belonged to someone at some stage. We don’t know how he is with other cats or dogs. He would be fine with children over […]
I started at the BARN two years ago hoping to get over my fear of dogs. Being undiagnosed autistic with severe anxiety I was so nervous having no idea what to expect. I now have my own rescue dog and always look forward to my shifts at the BARN! No two days are the same, its like having a big […]
I haven’t been at the barn very long but it’s become one of my favourite places over the last little while, the highlight of my week! I’m the biggest dog lover ever so coming here every week just makes life so much better. Everyone is just so lovely and caring. I am so grateful to be apart of the BARN […]
Last week we welcomed Cooper, Maze, Misty, Precious and Alex to the shelter. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY! They are not ready yet but will be up for rehoming in the next couple of weeks.
A massive Thank you to Danielle for welcoming us to Stranmillis University College today for a “Puppy Petting” session. £143 was raised by staff and students who came in to meet our fantastic volunteers and dogs! Thank you to our volunteers for giving us their time.We all had a great time exploring the beautiful grounds and the dogs just loved […]
I’ve been volunteering at The Barn now for just over two years. I remember my first day very well, I was shown what needed to be done and how to clean out the kennels. Everyone made me feel very welcome. After the kennels were done, there was still plenty to do….dishes and there certainly wasn’t a shortage of them!! I […]
Our lovely lad Chase was out for a walk with Charlie today. Such a sweet lad who has had no applications for rehoming yet. We can only assume that because he is deaf people think he is different from other dogs. Not the case, deaf dogs can learn signing very well and Chase knows to sit just by showing him […]
The BARN Animal Rescue is a haven for animals in need. We promote animal welfare within Northern Ireland, we rescue & re-home; we tend and we care. At our rescue based in Carrowdore, County Down; we care for rescued cats and dogs. We also have dogs that have permanent residency and found their forever home here at the BARN.