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Joe

Lurcher · Male · Adult · 4 years

Breed: LurcherReference: D2026110. Age: 4 years. Sex: Male. Size: LargeI'd prefer not to live with a catI’m a bit of a couch potatoI love food and treatsI love going for walksI'm quiet but full of love,I’d prefer a quiet home to live inI can be left alone for short periodsI may be able to live with another dogI walk nicely on a leadI could live with secondary school childrenApply to adopt Joe Dog application formHow to adopt a dogCaring for your dogBack to dogsHelp me find a homeApply to adopt Joe Dog application formHow to adopt a dogCaring for your dogBack to dogsHelp me find a homeMore about JoeMore information about Joe coming soon... Dogs looking for their forever homesDogs looking for their forever homesPeter2026-11-05T16:18:52+00:00DaisyPeter2026-11-08T17:01:05+00:00BearPeter2026-07-17T06:40:51+01:00CocoGary2026-07-06T06:58:32+01:00StormMore from RSPCA ChesterfieldA gift in your WillEverything you need to know about leaving a gift in your will or donating in memory of a loved one. Donate todayMaking a donation is quick and easy. Any amount you can give will help change the lives of animals. Volunteer for usDo something rewarding for animals and give the gift of time. Join our team and make a difference.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire

Living with Joe

✓Good with kids

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Listed 4 days ago

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About Joe

What life with Joe looks like

Joe is a large adult lurcher dog waiting at RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire in United Kingdom.

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 Joe, answered.

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