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Joker

Lurcher · Male · Puppy · 18 months

Joker could live with children aged 10+. He could potentially live with other dogs, but no cats or other small animals Joker is a super friendly and confident young lad who loves being around people and getting all the attention he possibly can! His other favourite things are food and chasing his toys around – his favourite toy being his flirt pole! Joker walked into the shelter without a worry in the world, but does find being in a kennel a little stressful. Once out and about on his walks he is awesome and loves exploring his environment enjoying all the sniffs! Joker responds well to commands and, as he is so food motivated, training comes easily too him! Joker can jump high which will need to be considered by any potential rehomers – though management using a longline or similar when he first goes home should be a simple solution to keeping his paws on the floor! Joker is quite simply an all-round good lad who we have no doubt will bring so much love and so may laughs to his new home.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 18 months
Location
🇬🇧Newcastle
Shelter
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter
Living with Joker
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter · NewcastleLearn about Lurcher

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Joker home

What you'll need for Joker 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 Joker

What life with Joker looks like

Joker is a small puppy/kitten lurcher dog waiting at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Newcastle.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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.

Newcastle, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Joker, answered.

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