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Samwise

Lurcher · Male · Young · 1 year

Samwise is a sweet-natured and playful Bull Lurcher who loves spending time with people and enjoying their company. He has been a frequent visitor to our office spaces during his stay, where thoroughly enjoys a fuss. He often leans into people for affection and enjoys being part of whatever is going on around him. As a young and active boy, Samwise will enjoy a home that can provide a good balance of physical exercise and mental enrichment. He loves exploring his surroundings and using his nose on walks to take in the world around him. A home with a secure private garden will allow him to have some off-lead time and a place to run freely. He has shown that he can walk past other dogs nicely but will often choose to keep to himself rather than seek out interaction. Due to his lack of confidence, he is looking to be the only dog in the home. Samwise has also shown interest in chasing wildlife during his stay and can become a little excited by this. His new owners should be mindful of this and be prepared to manage his responses with ongoing training. Although Samwise has shown that he can settle nicely on his bed during quieter periods, he can become a little more restless at busy periods. He will benefit from a home that can offer him a comfortable space to relax and be prepared to build his time alone up slowly. For owners looking for an affectionate, playful and active companion, Samwise has plenty to offer. f you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Samwise you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Samwise

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Samwise

What life with Samwise looks like

Samwise is a large young adult lurcher dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

A young 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 — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Samwise, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Samwise?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Samwise on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Samwise if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Battersea Dogs & Cats 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Samwise 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 Samwise 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 Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Samwise 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.