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Gracie

Lurcher · Female · Young · 3 years

Hello there, lovely humans, my name is Gracie, and I’m a beautiful lurcher girl with the softest eyes and the biggest heart you could imagine.Not so long ago, I found myself in the care of the dog warden. I was skinny, hungry, and a bit lost in the world, no one came to claim me. But then the kind people at NAWT took me in, gave me food, warmth, and love... and I’ve been blooming ever since. I’m told I have the sweetest soul (they're words, not mine!) and the kindest eyes. I love nothing more than curling up for cuddles, I make an excellent hot water bottle and will happily keep your bed warm if you let me. I adore snuggling close and watching the world go by... especially if there are squirrels involved! Right now I’m in a lovely foster home, where I’m being the very best girl. I’m quiet, gentle, and affectionate, a proper little shadow who loves to be near my humans.I could happily live with another dog (I’m pretty indifferent to them, to be honest!) and I’m currently sharing my space with a small dog without any fuss. But no cats, please, I find little furry things far too interesting! I could also live with calm, kind, older children who will treat me gently.I don’t ask for much - just love, company, and a soft spot to snooze. I’m low-maintenance, loyal, and full of affection. If you’re looking for a devoted companion with a heart of gold, I might just be your girl. NAWT Hertfordshire Tylers Way Watford-By-Pass Hertfordshire Watford WD25 8WT Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Watford
Shelter
National Animal Welfare Trust
Living with Gracie
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust · WatfordLearn about Lurcher

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Bringing Gracie home

What you'll need for Gracie 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 Gracie

What life with Gracie looks like

Gracie is a small young adult lurcher dog waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

An 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.

Watford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gracie, answered.

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