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Lexi

Female · Adult · 4 years

Lexi is a bright, fun-loving Lurcher with a huge heart and has a playful and affectionate nature. She is the perfect house guest as she is housetrained and absolutely thrives in the company of people, loves being involved in daily life and welcomes and settles well with visitors. She's happiest when surrounded by her humans, so she’s looking for company, either a single person or a family who are at home most of the time. Currently in her foster home her foster carers have built up the time left alone to two hours at any one time. 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. Could you be her perfect match? Four-year-old Lexi is looking for her forever 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”, and she’s already mastered the art of the cuddle (you won’t find a better snuggler). She’s also a champion of the zoomies in true Lurcher style! —so get ready for some joyful, silly sprints around the garden or a secure field. Lexi enjoys a good mix of exercise and relaxation. While she does love a cosy nap on the sofa, she also enjoys getting out and about for adventurous walks. 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 pub gardens. She travels well in the car so a home that enjoys daily walks and a bit of outdoor time would be a lovely fit for her. When out and about, Lexi prefers walking in quieter areas so she can choose whether she would like to interact and make friends with other dogs or pass on by at a respectful distance. She is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and enjoy all the attention to herself.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Ilfracombe
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe
Living with Lexi
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Ilfracombe · Ilfracombe

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lexi home

What you'll need for Lexi 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 Lexi

What life with Lexi looks like

Lexi is a extra-large adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

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 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.

Ilfracombe, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lexi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about 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 Lexi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is 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 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 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.
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