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Maiden

Lurcher · Female · Young · 3 years

Maiden is a very affectionate lurcher who only wants cuddles, she came into our care as a stray and sadly was never claimed so is now looking for a new home. Due to how much she loves people and insists on being the centre of attention we has assessed her to have mild separation anxiety and therefore will need to live in a home where someone will be living with her most of the time to help her really flourish and settle in her new environment. This super playful dog really enjoys playing with toys, especially tennis balls and will zoom around after them. She walks nicely on her lead with no pulling but as she is a typical lurcher she has a high and active prey drive and an alert keenness to chase, so her adopters will need to keep her on lead at all time unless she is is a secure and private dog field. We are currently muzzle training her so if her adopters would like to use a muzzle they must continue this training. Maiden LOVES a treat and will get very overexcited when given them so ‘boring’ treats are good for her so she doesn’t get too pushy. She is very intelligent and knows ‘sit’ and ‘touch’ and we have been teaching her ‘middle’ and other tricks to keep her mind engaged other than just cuddling all the time. She does have a slightly longer coat in some areas so would need brushing every so often to smooth out any areas that are getting a bit knotty. When meeting new people she can get quite worried but with calm introductions she will grow to love spending time with her adopters as Maiden really is a sweet affectionate dog. "*" 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
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Bristol
Shelter
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
Living with Maiden
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Bristol Animal Rescue Centre · BristolLearn about Lurcher

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Maiden home

What you'll need for Maiden in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Maiden

What life with Maiden looks like

Maiden is a young adult lurcher dog waiting at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre in Bristol.

An young 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.

🇬🇧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.

Bristol, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maiden, answered.

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