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Heather

Lurcher · Female · Young · 1 year

Heather is a beautiful lady with a sensitive soul and lots of personality once she opens up to you! She came into our care as a stray, covered in healing wounds and scars. We are not sure what happened to her before she arrived at Bristol ARC but she is a sweet girl that can be timid when meeting new people. Once she feels comfortable, she is excitable and will sometimes seek out affection and cuddles from her favourite people. There are times when she gets excited and can jump up a little bit with occasional gentle mouthing – but she is doing well with training and picking up toys when she’s feeling overly zealous! She is looking for a rural home that has a secure, private garden with tall boundary due to her prey drive. Heather is worried by busy traffic, loud noises and can be nervous of some dogs so a nice quiet walking route is required for her. A wooded area, fields or path away from the hustle and bustle is what this lovely girl needs in order to enjoy her walks. Due to her being a flight risk and prey drive she will need to remain on a lead or longline when out of the home. Heather can live with sensible children 16+ who will be able to respect when she needs space and wants to be independent – she isn’t the type of dog that enjoys being crowded or fussed unless she’s seeking affection. A lovely, playful lady that just needs some time and patience from a caring new family to flourish and build confidence. "*" indicates required fields Here’s where we ask more questions about you, your lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a dog. You'll hear from us only if you're a match for the pet you've applied for.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Bristol
Shelter
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
Living with Heather
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Heather home

What you'll need for Heather 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 Heather

What life with Heather looks like

Heather is a young adult lurcher dog waiting at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre in Bristol.

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.

Bristol, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Heather, answered.

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