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Lydia Longlegs

Female · Young · 3 years

Lydia recently spent a week with a foster carer and she had the best time! Lydia enjoyed life as an early-riser, she found that this way, she can make the most of her day! She would start by having her breakfast around 7:30am before going on her morning walk. She would do lots of sniffing and exploring on her walks and and would get very wiggly when other dogs would stop to talk to her! When they all got home, Lydia would be sure to find time in her busy schedule to enjoy some snuggles with her foster pawrents! Lydia would even take it upon herself to play games with her foster family to keep them (or more likely, herself!) entertained. Lydia is very happy to be given something long-lasting to chew on if her foster family were a little busy, or she can just keep herself occupied by doing zoomies around the garden! After a fun and stimulating day, Lydia would settle down to dinner before getting to go on another walk! Lydia would cosy up to bed at the same time as her foster family, just in time to start her fun-filled day all over again! Lydia Longlegs is the sweetest 2-year-old lurcher who is looking for the perfect family that will match her energy! She is a fun-loving, wriggly girl who loves to play ball and do zoomies around the place. Lydia is a very clever girl and likes to play games that get her brain thinking. Don't think you'll win at hide-and-seek with her ball as Lydia is a seasoned professional! She is looking for a home with children 16 and above and would like to be the only pet in the home. Lydia is happy to jump in the car and would love a garden of her own to run around in with her favourite toys. Lydia is an absolute sweetheart and would make an excellent new companion to a family looking for an active and friendly girl. AWE licence number 13090 by West Lothian Council.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧West Calder
Shelter
Dogs Trust West Calder
Living with Lydia Longlegs
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust West Calder · West Calder

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lydia Longlegs home

What you'll need for Lydia Longlegs 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 Lydia Longlegs

What life with Lydia Longlegs looks like

Lydia Longlegs is a large young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust West Calder in West Calder.

An young 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 Lydia Longlegs, answered.

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