Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Rupert

Saluki · Male · Young · 3 years

A gorgeous saluki with a big heart and an even bigger love for the great outdoors! Rupert arrived in our care as a stray, so we don’t know anything about his life before coming to us. His new family should be prepared to give him time, patience and guidance as he learns all about home life. One thing we do know is that Rupert is an absolute sweetheart! He is friendly and affectionate with everyone he mets, happily enjoying attention from both familiar and new people. Rupert shows a clear preference for female dogs and particularly enjoys spending time with them, including happily playing and socialising off lead with suitable female dogs. He finds male dogs challenging, so needs an adopter who can continue his training around other dogs during walks. Rupert will need a family who understands the natural instincts of sighthounds, including their love of chasing and their need for appropriate exercise and enrichment. A secure garden with fencing of at least 6ft is essential.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Braintree
Shelter
RSPCA Danaher Animal Home
Living with Rupert
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by RSPCA Danaher Animal Home · BraintreeLearn about Saluki →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rupert home

What you'll need for Rupert 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Rupert

What life with Rupert looks like

Rupert is a medium-sized young adult saluki 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 Rupert, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rupert?
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 Rupert on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rupert 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 Rupert 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 Rupert 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 Rupert 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.
You might also like

More Saluki pets

Cinders & Anna,  senior Saluki for adoption at East Midlands Dog Rescue, Enderby

Cinders & Anna

Saluki

8 yearsUnknown
Rhupert,  young Saluki for adoption at Oakwood Dog Rescue, Kingston upon Hull

Rhupert

Saluki · small

1 yearUnknown
Nessa, female 5yo Saluki for adoption at Hundar Utan Hem, Stockholm

Nessa

Saluki · medium

5 yearsFemale

More from RSPCA Danaher Animal Home

Clover, female young Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Braintree

Clover

Mixed Breed Cat · small

2 yearsFemale
Meadow, female puppy Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Braintree

Meadow

Mixed Breed Cat · small

4 monthsFemale
Similar animals

More Salukis looking for a home

Cinders & Anna,  senior Saluki for adoption at East Midlands Dog Rescue, Enderby

Cinders & Anna

Saluki

8 yearsUnknown
Rhupert,  young Saluki for adoption at Oakwood Dog Rescue, Kingston upon Hull

Rhupert

Saluki · small

1 yearUnknown
Lilly, female Saluki for adoption at Norfolk Greyhound Rescue

Lilly

Saluki · small

Female
Joy,  young Saluki for adoption at The Barn Animal Rescue

Joy

Saluki

2 yearsUnknown
Bluebell, female 4yo Lurcher for adoption at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark

Bluebell

Lurcher · small

4 yearsFemale
Sid,  Lurcher for adoption at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

Sid

Lurcher

9 monthsUnknown

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →