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Daphne

Female · Senior · 8 years

Meet Daphne Daphne is a beautiful 8½-year-old Dachshund who is now looking for her forever home. This lovely girl is an absolute sweetheart. Affectionate, gentle and loving, Daphne enjoys nothing more than spending time with her favourite people and soaking up all the attention and fuss she can get. Daphne is a girl who appreciates the quieter things in life. She enjoys her walks at a leisurely pace, taking her time to explore before heading home to enjoy a little relaxation. We feel Daphne would love a home where she can enjoy a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle, surrounded by people who will cherish her and give her all the love and companionship she deserves. Following successful introductions, Daphne could potentially live with another dog with a similar temperament. She could also potentially live with older children who understand how to give a dog the space and respect they need. Daphne is a truly lovely girl who has so much affection to give. She isn’t looking for a hectic life or endless adventures — she’s simply looking for her people, a cosy home and someone to love them as much as she will love them. Could Daphne be the sweet little companion you’ve been waiting for?

Size
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Age
Senior · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Durham Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Daphne
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Durham Dogs & Cats Home · United Kingdom

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Daphne home

What you'll need for Daphne in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Daphne

What life with Daphne looks like

Daphne is a senior dog waiting at Durham Dogs & Cats Home in United Kingdom.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Daphne, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Daphne?
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 Daphne on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Daphne 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 Daphne 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 Daphne 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 Daphne 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.
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