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Banjo

Lurcher · Male · Young · 3 years

Banjo is looking for a kind, patient adopter with experience of rescue dogs, particularly those who need a little extra time to build confidence. While he can be worried by people at first, Banjo is already showing that, with a gentle and understanding approach, he is capable of forming trusting relationships and growing in confidence. Banjo will thrive in a calm home where he can settle at his own pace, with a secure house and private garden to enjoy while he adjusts to his new surroundings. In the early weeks, he’ll benefit from keeping life simple, allowing him to build trust before introducing walks, visitors or new experiences. Once he is comfortable, he enjoys exploring, but due to his sensitive nature, prey drive and history as a stray, he will need to remain on lead when out and about. Banjo is still learning his house training, so his adopter will need to be happy to continue this with patience and consistency. One of Banjo’s greatest strengths is how much another dog boosts his confidence. A confident, playful female Lurcher helps him feel happier, more secure and provides valuable social learning, so he would love a home with a canine companion of this type. To give Banjo the very best chance of success, we are also happy to offer home visits, behavioural support and would consider a foster-to-adopt arrangement while he settles into his new home.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧Braintree

Shelter

RSPCA Danaher Animal Home

Living with Banjo

✓Neutered

Cared for by RSPCA Danaher Animal Home · Braintree Learn about Lurcher →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Banjo home

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About Banjo

What life with Banjo looks like

Banjo is a medium-sized young adult lurcher dog waiting at RSPCA Danaher Animal Home in Braintree.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Banjo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Banjo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA Danaher Animal Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Banjo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Banjo if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA Danaher Animal Home will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Banjo already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Banjo isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with RSPCA Danaher Animal Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Banjo and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.