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Adopt Rossi

Lurcher · Male · Senior · 10 years

Rossi may not be as fast as his namesake these days but he's still an active boy for his 10 years. He is a friendly boy who gets overwhelmed easily, but he has settled well into his foster home and greets his carer excitedly each time she comes home. He loves to be brushed and spoken to gently and will sleep contentedly in his own bed. That seems to be his safe space, and he should be left to himself if he’s in there. Rossi enjoys being outside and is very interactive when off his lead and will often seek a nice scratch from his handler, and he prefers quiet spaces and parks as he doesn’t like busy roads. He lived with other dogs previously and when in kennels he seemed to feed off their stress and become reactive himself, but in his foster home he has made a friend, though it’s taken a while. He generally ignores other dogs but can be reactive if they’re nearby and he is uncomfortable. We would love to see him go home to a family that will give him time to trust them and help him continue to build his confidence at his pace. Rossi is a senior gentleman and his behaviours and habits can seem complex at times but he’s just a worried dog who needs someone to guide him. Rossi can live with children over the age of 14 but no other pets. He is house trained and can be left alone for up to three hours without worry once he's settled in. Rossi has minor luxation of both patella that doesn't bother him. He travels well in the car and will happily jump in.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Dogs Trust Merseyside
Living with Rossi
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Merseyside · LiverpoolLearn about Lurcher

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Rossi home

What you'll need for Rossi 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 Rossi

What life with Rossi looks like

Rossi is a senior lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Merseyside in Liverpool.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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.

Liverpool, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rossi, answered.

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