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Roman

Lurcher · Male · Adult · 5 years

Reasons why we love this dog… He's used to home life Patient and understanding adopters A very busy home environment My favourite thing is: My people and meeting dogs Nervous but very good natured! Adult only home (no children) If you adopt Roman (or any of our dogs), you will be entitled to receive FREE behavioural support from our qualified team of behaviourists for any issues you might need help with during their lifetime. Further information will be given when homing Roman. Please note, this support is only available for dogs adopted from Forever Hounds Trust. Roman (or Romie for short!) is a handsome lurcher boy of around 5 years old, looking for his forever home after a tough start in life. Roman was living as a stray for a long time before he was finally caught and brought to safety, so he was understandably extremely fearful of people at first. He has been living in a lovely foster home, where he has gradually learned to trust and been shown that people aren't always scary – and he's now ready to find a family of his own! Roman has gained so much confidence during his time in foster, and is now totally relaxed at home and fully comfortable with his foster mum. He does still need gradual introductions to new people, as he is very hesitant at first and needs time and space to approach when he feels ready. Roman is a gentle soul, who has never been aggressive or defensive, even at his most frightened; but he does need patient, understanding adopters who will work at his pace, and not be tempted to push him too quickly. He is not scared of traffic or loud noises, and is actually more confident around people whilst on a walk, often choosing to walk in areas where he will see them. Roman is house trained, a real couch potato at home and is comfortable spending time alone at home (although he will help himself to any food left within reach!). He absolutely loves other dogs, and making new friends on walks! Roman currently shares his foster home with a female dog, and would benefit from the company of a similarly-sized female dog in his new home – hopefully a lurcher girl who understands his love for playing chase! He could live as the only dog, if everything else was perfect for him. He loves to zoom and sunbathe, so a good-sized and secure garden is a must! Roman does have a very high prey drive and although he walks beautifully on-lead, he will lunge to chase squirrels and deer, so needs an adopter physically strong enough to manage him. Roman is such a sweet boy, and a real character who knows how to make you laugh! He needs a very special home, but we know the right person for him is out there somewhere. Needs an adult only home. Cannot live in a male-only home (since it takes him much longer to feel comfortable with men). Would prefer to live with a female dog, but could be the only pet in the right home. Needs a quiet home environment. Must have a good-sized, secure garden. Adopters must be patient, kind and understanding. Adopters must be able to visit Roman multiple times before adoption. wistia-player[media-id='m42ojllfkx']:not(:defined) { background: center / contain no-repeat url('); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:179.17%; } wistia-player[media-id='bjvq2tpl0v']:not(:defined) { background: center / contain no-repeat url('); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:177.78%; } wistia-player[media-id='0kjqveru9y']:not(:defined) { background: center / contain no-repeat url('); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:179.17%; }

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Cirencester
Shelter
Forever Hounds Trust
Living with Roman
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Forever Hounds Trust · CirencesterLearn about Lurcher →

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Bringing Roman home

What you'll need for Roman 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
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    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 Roman

What life with Roman looks like

Roman is a adult lurcher dog waiting at Forever Hounds Trust in Cirencester.

An 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.

Cirencester, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Roman, answered.

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