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Petal

Lurcher · Female · Young · 1 year

I'm a beautiful Lurcher who came into rescue as a stray. I'm a sweet, gentle girl with a kind nature, but I'm naturally shy and can find new people and unfamiliar situations a little overwhelming. I take a little time to build trust, but If you're patient and let me get to know you, you'll discover my fun, playful and affectionate side. I love spending time with my favourite people and my personality really begins to shine. Because of my sensitive nature, I'm looking for a calm, adult-only home with no other dogs where I can continue to grow in confidence without the unpredictability of young children. As a Lurcher, I'll also benefit from a secure garden with high 6ft fencing so I can stay safe while enjoying the outdoors. If you're looking for a loyal companion and are happy to give me the time I need to blossom, I promise I'll be worth the wait. Staff are here to ensure the animals find homes which suit their needs. Most animals in our care have not had the best start in life and may require special care or training. We will assess your experience and assist you in finding the right pet for your home. Although we want to start their new life with you as quickly as possible, our re-homing process can take a few weeks from start to finish. The process is as follows:

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Braintree
Shelter
RSPCA Danaher Animal Home
Living with Petal
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by RSPCA Danaher Animal Home · BraintreeLearn about Lurcher

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Petal home

What you'll need for Petal 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 Petal

What life with Petal looks like

Petal is a medium-sized young adult lurcher dog waiting at RSPCA Danaher Animal Home in Braintree.

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.

Braintree, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Petal, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Petal?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA Danaher Animal Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Petal on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Petal if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA Danaher Animal 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Petal 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 Petal 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 RSPCA Danaher Animal Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Petal 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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