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Miss Lexi

Lurcher · Female · Adult · 5 years

Lexi is an affectionate girl who adores a fuss and a snuggle with her favourite people. At home she is a couch potato who loves a cosy nap on the sofa. Out and about she is playful and fun, she enjoys getting out and about for adventurous walks. Some of her favourite spots include out on Exmoor where she can take a dip in some water along the way. She’s been having a great time with her foster carers visiting new places and taking in the sights and smells of the countryside and a few quiet pub gardens. Lexi can pass by other dogs at a respectful distance, and she also has a few calm doggy pals that join her on a walk. She’s a champion of the zoomies in true Lurcher style! —so get ready for some joyful, silly sprints around the garden or a secure field. She enjoys playing with soft squeaky toys, a game of tug, sprinting around with a toy in her mouth, or curling up in her bed with a toy, she’s sure to make you smile! If you’re looking for a loyal, loving companion who’ll fill your life with laughter and cuddles Lexi might just be the one for you. Miss Lexi is a majestic five-year-old Lurcher looking for a loving home. She is currently in a foster home, and is doing brilliantly, a perfect work from home companion! Her foster carers describe her as “sweet and loving.” If built up gradually, Lexi is happy to be left alone for three to four hours, although she’d preferably be in your company! She loves being involved in daily life and welcomes and settles well with visitors. Lexi is housetrained and she travels well in the car. She does well in rural country locations. She is looking to be the only dog in the home and will need a home without cats or small furries. Care may be needed when passing by livestock.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Ilfracombe

Shelter

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe

Living with Miss Lexi

✓House-trained
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Miss Lexi

What life with Miss Lexi looks like

Miss Lexi is a small adult lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Needs to be the only pet, prefers company most of the time, can only be left alone for 2 hours maximum

🇬🇧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 Miss Lexi, answered.

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