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Lurcher · Male · Young · 2 years

Rodney is a fun-loving, affectionate young Lurcher who is ready to bounce his way into his new home! This handsome boy loves having a good zoomie around the garden and exploring new places. Rodney will run after toys and balls, but prefers a cuddle from his people! He wants all the fuss. In his room, Rodney enjoys sprawling out on duvets and comfy beds. He plays with toys and entertains himself throughout the day and enjoys watching the world go by. Rodney has the sweetest nature and would make an amazing addition to his new home! Whoever adopts Rodney will be gaining a wonderfully affectionate, entertaining and lovable companion! Meet the goofy, full of personality and fun energy, Rodney! This 2-year-old Lurcher is looking for a family that is excited to continue his training. In return, Rodney will add more laughter and joy to their lives. Rodney could live with primary-aged children who are confident around larger, bouncy dogs. He's a very friendly boy who greets everyone he meets at the centre with a smile and would be happy having regular visitors in the home. Rodney could live with another dog of a similar size and playstyle, pending how the meetings at the centre go. He is not suitable to live with cats or small furries. Rodney would love to join his family on lots of adventures and have plenty of opportunities to exercise his long legs.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Harefield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Harefield
Living with Rodney
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Rodney home

What you'll need for Rodney 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 Rodney

What life with Rodney looks like

Rodney is a small 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 Rodney, answered.

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