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Rex

Lurcher Β· Male Β· Adult Β· 5 years

Rex, born 27/03/2021 is a Lurcher, we think greyhound crossed with a bull breed. Rex was very nervous when he arrived with us in February 2024 and it's taken a few weeks to gain his trust. Now he feels safe he's much happier and loves a fuss from people he knows well. He is very sensitive about his feet and doesn't like them being touched (he had extremely long claws when he arrived which must have been sore ). He had to be sedated to have them cut at the vets. We are working on getting him used to gradually allowing us to touch his legs then feet but unfortunately he still doesn't like it. He panics very badly about anything to do with the vets, so we have to give him sedatives before seeing a vet and he wears his muzzle. He happy to have his muzzle put on in exchange for a tasty treat. He a beautiful boy who loves to run in our enclosed compound, he doesn't have any recall so can't go off lead anywhere that's not secure. He is fairly good on his lead if it's quiet but does get over excited and giddy, and pully if there is anything to make him excited for example another dog or person he doesn't know. His absolute favourite thing is to play ball.He won't allow you to tale a ball from him but we have taught him to bring the ball back and drop for another ball to be thrown and this works well. He loves his food and has gained some weight now, as he was very thin when he arrived, he needs to stick to grain free dry food as this suits his tummy better. He needs a home with a large secure garden, no cats or small animals due to his instinct to chase and adults only because he doesn't like children. He would benefit from a very experienced owner with time patience and understanding. Please note we will not home him where there are children or other animals he would need to be in contact with.

Size
Large
Age
Adult Β· 5 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Macclesfield
Shelter
Windyway Animal Rescue
Living with Rex
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ•Good with cats
  • βœ•Good with kids
Cared for by Windyway Animal RescueΒ Β· MacclesfieldLearn about Lurcher β†’

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Bringing Rex home

What you'll need for Rex in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Rex

What life with Rex looks like

Rex is a large adult lurcher dog waiting at Windyway Animal Rescue in Macclesfield.

An 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 β€” a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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.

Macclesfield, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rex, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rex?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Windyway Animal Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rex on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rex if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Windyway Animal Rescue 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 Rex 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rex isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Windyway Animal Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rex 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 β€” 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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