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Butterscotch

Male · Young · 1 year

Meet Butterscotch – A Young Lurcher Full of Love and Personality Butterscotch is a handsome young lurcher, aged 1 year and 9 months, who may be small for a lurcher but more than makes up for it with his big personality! This sweet, gentle-natured boy loves spending time with people and is always happy to soak up affection and attention. He enjoys going out for walks and walks nicely on the lead, making him a lovely companion to explore the world with. Like any young dog, Butterscotch also has a playful side and enjoys the occasional zoomie, so a home with a secure garden where he can stretch his legs and have some fun would be ideal. He would thrive in an active home where he can enjoy plenty of exercise, adventures and quality time with his family. Despite his playful nature, Butterscotch is a well-mannered and affectionate lad who enjoys relaxing with his favourite people after a busy day. He has so much love to give and is sure to bring lots of joy and laughter to his forever home. Butterscotch could potentially live with a friendly, well-mannered dog of a similar temperament following a successful introduction. He may also be suitable to live with children who can give him the time and space he needs to settle into his new home, subject to successful introductions. If you’re looking for a loving, fun and loyal companion to join you on life’s adventures, Butterscotch could be the perfect match.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Durham Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Butterscotch
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Durham Dogs & Cats Home · United Kingdom

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Bringing Butterscotch home

What you'll need for Butterscotch in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Butterscotch

What life with Butterscotch looks like

Butterscotch is a large young adult dog waiting at Durham Dogs & Cats Home in United Kingdom.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Butterscotch, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Butterscotch?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Durham Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Butterscotch on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Butterscotch if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Durham Dogs & Cats 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch 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 Durham Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Butterscotch 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 (the shelter's own language). 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.
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