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Kosta

Lurcher · Male · Adult · 6 years

Kosta is the biggest sweetheart and loves people! He is a gentle, calm boy who loves to go out on adventures. Kosta would like a home that can take him on fun adventures and sniffy walks – these are his favourite. He is partial to naps and can usually be found curled up on his bed, snoozing for most of the day or leaning in for fuss from all his favourite people. Kosta will make a lovely new addition to a family. If you are looking for a sweet, calm and gentle dog, Kosta could be your pawfect match! Lovely Kosta, a 6-year-old Lurcher, is looking for a quiet and calm home. Kosta could live with older secondary-aged children and have younger visitors who are older primary-aged children and above, if they are confident with large breed dogs. His ideal home would be a family that understands Kosta can feel overwhelmed about new environments and new situations, and this can lead to some humping behaviours. They should understand that, in time and with our support through the transition period, these behaviours should subside; however, the transition could be quite upsetting for Kosta. Kosta should be the only dog in the home, but could have calm walking buddies.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧Harefield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Harefield
Living with Kosta
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Dogs Trust Harefield · HarefieldLearn about Lurcher →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Kosta home

What you'll need for Kosta 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 Kosta

What life with Kosta looks like

Kosta is a large adult lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Harefield in Harefield.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs gradual buildup of alone time (2-4 hours), requires secure garden access

🇬🇧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.

Harefield, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kosta, answered.

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