Kerry Blue Terriers Available for Adoption

If you are interested in adopting one of the Kerries listed below, or perhaps another Kerry in the future, please:

Each year, the Kerry Foundation handles dozens of Kerries that need new homes, and not all of them are listed here. Sometimes we assist breeders and owners with rehoming their Kerries, and those dogs may or may not appear on these pages. Please fill out the Adoption Questionnaire so that we are aware of your interest in owning our breed.

Because expenses on rescuing even a young, healthy dog can exceed $500 in veterinary tests and treatment, donations to our Rescue program are always needed and gratefully received.

Mister Neo, a 6 year old male

Neo came into Kerry Rescue after he was surrendered to the Montreal SPCA. Nadia Bourassa, Rescue Coordinator for Quebec, assessed him and found him to be friendly, responsive, and intelligent although somewhat out of shape. Since September, Neo has been learning what is expected of a Kerry as a member of a family in his foster home. He is becoming quite the gentleman and deserving of his new title, Mister Neo or perhaps Monsieur Neo keeping in mind his French Canadian heritage.

Mister Neo arrived not understanding anything except his name and when he heard it, his tail and whole rear end wagged feverishly. His tail still wags at the sound of “Neo” and anytime when he is happy which is most of the time. It appears that Neo had no training and was left to his own devices for the 8 to 10 hours his owners were at work each day. Today, Mister Neo has learned the basic etiquette required of a good house pet. He plays in the yard, loves his walks and is in better physical condition than when he arrived in foster care.

Neo will follow his foster mom and dad from room to room, just sitting, waiting and wanting to be near his people. He is excited to greet people but never jumps on them. Neo is reliably house trained and has never chewed anything except his own toys. Removing squeakers is his prime objective with a new toy! He has two favorite toys and entertains himself playing with them, even tossing them and running to catch them. He loves to place a toy in your lap sometimes allowing you to toss it and sometimes teasing by holding it with his front paws then taking it before you can grasp it. Like most Kerries, Neo has endless energy. He is a small Kerry, standing about 17 inches and weighing 30 pounds. To see him play, you would think he is a puppy, but Mister Neo is a gentleman of 6 years. The foster family’s veterinarian assessed Neo as being a very healthy dog. He had been previously neutered and since living in foster care a benign cyst was removed from his side and his teeth were cleaned.

When Neo was surrendered to the Montreal SPCA, it was noted that he was dog aggressive. He is living in foster care with two resident Kerries and his foster family has worked to teach him how to be a part of the pack. Neo has made great strides in getting along with the resident Kerries.

An adult home providing consistency and dedication to continued training would be best for Mister Neo. He does best in a calm predictable environment and would love to be an only dog. Of course, companionship for at least part of the day and a fenced yard would be a must for him. A daily dose of love by snuggling with his people, gentle words, and a treat or two is all Neo wants. He has spent too much of his life alone and he deserves better than that.

The sweet, loving Kerry that was always the heart and soul of Neo is now visible as a result of unconditional love and appropriate training. He has moved beyond the loneliness, inattention, and lack of training of his former life. Adopting Neo will not be a labor of love, it will be a joy because he will return your kindness with years of devotion.

Belle, 7-year old female

Belle is a 7 yr. old spayed female Kerry Blue. She is a healthy, loving girl with only one problem – she is prey driven by smaller dogs. Belle needs more structure and control than she was able to receive in her home with too many people arriving and leaving. She escaped out the door and bit the neighbour’s dog. Her new home will need to be dog-savvy and organized so that there is no opportunity for small dog aggression, and it will be necessary for the new adopter to do obedience training to secure a bond with her.

Belle needs exercise and to live in an adult home with a large fenced yard and no cats or small dogs. She has a clear health record, is intelligent and well trained. Belle is loving and sweet with her owners – are you the right person to receive her affection forever?

Belle is of champion pedigree and CKC registered. Ownership can be transferred to the adopter.

She is fostered in Ontario, Canada

If you are interested in adopting Belle, please submit a completed adoption questionnaire to Linda Grisley, Canadian Rescue Director at lgrisley@shaw.ca

Duncan, 2-year old male

Hi! My name’s Duncan. I am a two year old healthy, neutered, male Kerry. I weigh about 35 lbs. And I live with two cats – not every Kerry can say that! I will play with other dogs out in the yard and I have a female friend who is a Wheaten terrier.

But I do have a problem I need help with. I can be very protective of my food and toys – especially my toys! My owner and I did some work with a trainer, so I learned the commands “drop it” and “leave it.” I respond really well to training, especially when I get praise and treats. But sometimes I forget to be good when people come into the house and try to take things away from me.

I need to find a special home where my new family will have the time, patience, and skill to work with me, care for me . . . and love me too! I need a home without small children (adults only please) and no other dogs.

If you have had experience living with and training a terrier – preferably a Kerry Blue – you might be my forever home. Please fill out a Adoption Request Form, or contact Salma Usman, sju59@yahoo.com. She can tell you more about me.

Molly, 2 1/2 year old female in Minnesota

Jim and Judy rescued Molly from their local shelter in November of 2008 as a Poodle Mix. It wasn’t until February 2009 that they realized they had a Kerry Blue Terrier. Initially Molly had some dog aggression with their 7 year old beagle, Eddie, but within time, they were able to minimize this and Eddie became very instrumental in helping Molly learn the finer points of being a dog. While Molly was always very good with people, it became very apparent from that start that Molly had very few social skills in the dog world and had some dog aggression.

Molly is now about 2 1⁄2 years old. She has been to basic obedience class and moved on to advanced agility classes. Molly was making great progress until something still unknown changed for her. While she and Eddie were known to have their little spats in the past, they were few and far between, usually with a reason. While upsetting and something that was constantly being worked on to minimize, the bark was always worse than the bite and they were generally very social with each other. But within 5 days in the first week in March 2010, something changed for Molly. Her aggression appeared to be unprovoked, frequently happening throughout the day - she was going for Eddie’s throat. Eddie was starting to show injury. Due to the severity of the aggression and the ongoing escalation, it was decided to re-home Molly to keep both dogs safe and happy.

Molly has had a thorough checkup at the vet and is in good health. She is spayed, up-to-date with her vaccinations, and micro-chipped. Except for targeting Eddie, Molly has not changed. She loves people and also loves her cats. She will chase the cats if they run, so initial supervision to see how they are interacting is recommended. Molly has also been good in the company of children who have visited her home. Her groomer and vet both comment on her good behaviors when they are handling her. She knows many of her basic obedience commands and has been having lots of fun in the agility classes! Molly responds well to positive training methods.

While she will interact well with some dogs, Molly needs to be watched carefully as she will show aggression with certain dogs, especially if challenged. However, with the exception of Eddie, she gives warning signs, so the issue is manageable. While she is also a resource guarder of her toys - and sometimes of her humans – it is only with other dogs. Molly has never shown any of these behaviors toward people. She may play a game of keep away with you, but all in fun! So, given her issues with other canines, it is essential that Molly be the only dog in a household where she can bond with her own humans.

While Molly is a ‘work in progress,’ she has made great strides within a structured and loving environment. Her family will miss her greatly, but they know that being the only dog in a household is best for Molly.

If you are a knowledgeable and terrier experienced home, who will continue Molly’s training with patience and love, please consider being Molly’s forever family. Please contact Rescue Coordinator Linda Lee at linda@proactive.mb.ca or call (204) 389-4489.

If you don't find a Kerry for you on this page, don't despair. Fill out the Fill out the Adoption Questionnaire and mail it to your local Rescue Coordinator. You will be contacted if a suitable match for your home becomes available.

You may also want to check the available puppies and the Kerry breeders in your area. A good article on adopting an older Kerry Blue is required reading. Whatever you do, don't get a puppy from a pet store.

This page is available for ALL Kerry rescue organizations. If your rescue organization wishes to posts a rescue Kerry on these pages, please click here.

Other Adult Dogs being placed by breeders directly.

Previously placed Kerries: 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Kerry Blue Terriers Available for Adoption

Available Kerries

Kerries Placed

Mister Neo, a 6 year old male

Belle, 7-year old female

Duncan, 2-year old male

Molly, 2 1/2 year old female in Minnesota

Other Adult Dogs being placed by breeders directly.

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