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Lady Wallace

Lurcher · Female · Adult · 5 years

Lady Wallace is a sweet girl who came into us as a stray from the Bristol area. She adores cuddles and strokes, and when meeting people she greets them well and goes straight over to say hello. She enjoys cuddles from people almost instantly but does appreciates breaks so she can take time out if she wants to. Once Lady Wallace gets to know you she will show her more playful side. She likes toys and zooming around, being a crazy lurcher! She enjoys sunbathing and having a cuddle on the sofa but as she came into us as a stray, we are not sure what her past life was like. Lady Wallace is good putting her harness on, and walks nicely on the lead. She can be anxious when passing big vehicles so prefers to walk away from main roads. We have seen Lady Wallace display some excited behaviours towards other dogs that seem friendly to her – it seems that she would like to play with them. However, due to the sores on her body and potential pain related to them, we feel it is best for her to be housed without any other dogs. (She came into us with sores on both sides of her hips, which she had been worrying at. They have healed up well and are looking a lot better). On her medical history it says she is prone to fits, however we have not seen any in the centre, but is still something to keep in mind. Lady Wallace is very sweet once she gets to know you and her ears perk up when you call her name – she’ll come running over to you for attention. She enjoys treat games but doesn’t know basic obedience (sit/down). We are teaching her easy games to develop some commands and keep her engaged. "*" 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
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Bristol
Shelter
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
Living with Lady Wallace
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Bristol Animal Rescue Centre · BristolLearn about Lurcher

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Lady Wallace home

What you'll need for Lady Wallace 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 Lady Wallace

What life with Lady Wallace looks like

Lady Wallace is a large adult lurcher dog waiting at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre in Bristol.

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 Lady Wallace, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lady Wallace?
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 Lady Wallace on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lady Wallace 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 Lady Wallace 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 Lady Wallace 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 Lady Wallace 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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