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Dasher

Lurcher · Male · Adult · 5 years

Dasher loves a fuss, he’ll nudge into you to demand more strokes, he’d love a bed of his own, or a sofa to stretch out on. He’d love a cozy blanket to burrow under and his own family to fuss and treasure him. We have not had the opportunity to mix him with another dog, however he has passed dogs without any concerns, so potentially could live with another playful neutered dog of similar size. Dasher is ready to go home, apply today and add him to your favourites. If you are shortlisted as a PAWfect match for Dasher, your adoption is the day you meet him at the centre near Penrith! We expect to be making shortlists quickly and advise that he will go home within a few days of your receiving our call. Are you ready to give Dasher his Happy Place? Dasher is a large loving leggy lurcher who is just full to the brim of affection! This super stunning boy has spent time in the stray pound after being abandoned, he is now looking for his forever home where he can feel safe, loved and cared for. Dasher is strong on the lead, so potential adopters will need to support him with loose lead walking training to ensure your adventures are enjoyable. Dasher is 5 years old. He is currently living in a foster home with a child of secondary school age.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Cumbria

Shelter

Dogs Trust Cumbria

Living with Dasher

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Dasher

What life with Dasher looks like

Dasher is a large adult lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cumbria in Cumbria.

An 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 Dasher, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dasher?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Cumbria handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Dasher on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dasher if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Cumbria 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 Dasher 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 Dasher 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 Dogs Trust Cumbria early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dasher 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.