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Adopt Goliath

Lurcher · Male

If you have a large, long legged shaped hole in your hearts and home then Goliath just may be the perfect addition! Goliath as named due to his mighty size! Is a sweet boy who is looking for a home to call his own, being found as a stray we have no history for him, but we believe he may never have lived in a home before. He loves being with people and will rest his head on your lap for some fuss, he may be a little aloof initially but soon comes up to new people and warms up to you quickly. He is a handsome gentle giant who will need a family willing to teach him how to live in a home and don’t mind teaching him how to be house trained. It may be easier to help him with his house training if her were to have his own garden, however this is not a must. Goliath shows lots of very social and friendly behaviour to dogs on walks but becomes a little nervous when off lead, he may still be able to live with another dog, but we think he would suit a calm dog to teach him the ropes and will allow him to build confidence but he can also live as a solo dog who will be able to socialise on walks. He has been showing his personality increasingly in the time he spends with us and one of his favourite things is soft toys, which he will chase and throw around in the air. Because of his nature we believe he would be best to live with children of Secondary school age (12+), who are used to big dogs as although he is gentle, when he does build confidence or when he is running around with his toys it wouldn’t take much for him to accidentally knock smaller children over. He is very food orientated and is still putting on some much-needed weight after being quite malnourished when he was found, therefore he has shown that he may counter surf to find anything tasty someone may have left for him to find – so a family willing to manage and work on this will be needed. Romeo is an absolute sweet heart and frankly a bit of a goofball ..dog walkers fave

Size
Extra large
Age
Location
🇬🇧Stretton-on-Dunsmore
Shelter
Pawprints Dog Rescue
Living with Goliath
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Pawprints Dog Rescue · Stretton-on-DunsmoreLearn about Lurcher

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Goliath home

What you'll need for Goliath 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 Goliath

What life with Goliath looks like

Goliath is a extra-large adult lurcher dog waiting at Pawprints Dog Rescue in Stretton-on-Dunsmore.

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 Goliath, answered.

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