Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Michael

Lurcher · Male · Young · 1 year

Michael is a fun Lurcher with a big personality and an even bigger appetite. Full of enthusiasm, he thrives on attention and is always ready to make new friends. Whether he's heading out on a walk or showing off commands he has learnt in exchange for a tasty treat, Michael brings plenty of energy wherever he goes. Michael is a sociable dog who enjoys spending time with both people and other dogs. He can become excited when he sees another dog and may bounce around in anticipation. With a little guidance he settles quickly and is able to be polite. He is learning that not every walk needs to include saying hello. Continuing this training will help him remain relaxed and confident when out and about. His excitement isn't limited to other dogs, Michael can also get bouncy when greeting people. He will benefit from a family who can encourage calm greetings and continue rewarding polite behaviour. Due to his size and enthusiasm, he is best suited to a home with teenagers who are comfortable around larger, lively dogs. Michael enjoys exploring and is a confident walker who takes the world in his stride. He loves long walks with plenty of opportunities to sniff and he would happily join a family who enjoy getting outdoors and discovering new places together. He has shown an interest in chasing birds, so his adopters will need to be mindful in areas with lots of wildlife, choosing quieter walking locations while continuing his training. Michael is not yet housetrained and will need a private garden to develop this training without becoming overexcited by passing dogs. He will need guidance as he settles into his new routine, along with management around food, as he has the potential to investigate kitchen worktops if tasty treats have been left within reach. Michael is an entertaining and intelligent young dog who has so much to offer. He is looking for a family who can provide ongoing training and consistent boundaries. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Michael you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here;

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Michael

✕House-trained
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Michael home

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About Michael

What life with Michael looks like

Michael is a medium-sized young adult lurcher dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

A 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Michael, answered.

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