Animal Status: Available for Rehoming
Date of Incident: N/A (available as of October 2025)
Location: Downpatrick, County Down – 40 Tobercorran Road, BT30 8HU
Animal Description Type: Dog
Breed (if known): Dachshund
Pet Name (if known): Bonnie
Size & Weight: Small breed (1 year old, petite build)
Color(s): Brown (typical dachshund coloring)
Distinctive features: Friendly, smooth coat, recently turned 1 year old
Microchipped: Will be microchipped upon rehoming
Wearing a Collar or Tag: No (kennel dog)
Contact Info: Downpatrick Council Dog Kennels
Address: 40 Tobercorran Road, Downpatrick BT30 8HU
Opening hours:
- Weekdays: 10am–1pm
- Saturdays: 10am–12pm
- Closed Sundays
- Bank Holidays: 10am–12pm
Additional Notes:
Bonnie is a 1-year-old female Dachshund looking for her forever home. She is house, lead, car, and crate trained, and is good with children and other dogs.
She is vaccinated (certificate provided) and due for a booster next month.
Rehoming Information:
- No reservations: Rehoming is on a first-come basis by order of arrival (with valid photo ID).
- Fees: £80 for adults / £120 for puppies.
- Dog licence: £12.50 (or free for over 65s, £5 for those on benefits).
- Spay agreement required: Spay must be completed by 31/12/2025. Voucher provided to cover the full cost and aftercare at participating vets.
- Breed experience essential.
Important:
- Home checks are only done if necessary.
- The kennel reserves the right to refuse adoption if the adopter is not suitable.
- Derogatory comments on social media about kennel policies will not be tolerated.
Photo(s): (Upload 1–3 clear photos of Bonnie if available)
