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Matcha

Lurcher · Female · Young · 3 years

If you're looking for a fun-loving companion with a zest for life, Matcha could be your perfect match! This lovely young Lurcher is always ready to greet her favourite people with a waggy tail and wiggly body. She's more than happy to relax in her bed or entertain herself with a toy, and has a lovely balance of playful energy and an ability to just watch the world go by. Toys are the way to Matcha's heart; she absolutely adores them and will happily bounce around with a soft toy in her mouth, inviting you to join in the fun. She's also very affectionate, enjoying plenty of fuss and cuddles once playtime is over. Matcha is a friendly, confident girl who enjoys meeting new people. Full of character, affection and enthusiasm, Matcha is sure to bring lots of fun and laughter to her new home! Meet Matcha, a 3-year-old Lurcher! Matcha is a friendly and social girl who enjoys meeting new people, so she's likely to cope well with regular visitors once settled. She could potentially live with sensible secondary school-aged children and above. She would thrive with adopters who are keen to continue her positive reinforcement training, particularly around basic life skills, muzzle training and confidence building. Matcha is looking to be the only dog in the home, as she has shown that she can sometimes find close interactions overwhelming and will benefit from having her own space at home. Her leaving hours should be introduced gradually, allowing her to build confidence as she settles into her new routine.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Harefield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Harefield
Living with Matcha
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Harefield · HarefieldLearn about Lurcher

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Bringing Matcha home

What you'll need for Matcha 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 Matcha

What life with Matcha looks like

Matcha is a young adult lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Harefield in Harefield.

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.

Harefield, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Matcha, answered.

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