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Adopt Sandy

Female · Senior · 10 years

Lurcher cross , Female , 10 years 7 months old Sandy is a very sweet happy girl who loves the company of people. She’s very cuddly and loves any attention she can get. Sandy plays well with other dogs off lead, but always has her muzzle on as she can get a bit silly when chasing other dogs. Sandy needs an experienced owner who is strong enough to control her on lead. She can become very silly and naughty when passing other dogs on a walk. The staff are able to control her but she would require an owner who can continue to work with her. Like most lurchers, Sandy cannot be homed with small animals (cats, rabbits etc ) Ideally Sandy would be better in a home where she would not be left for long hours, as she has displayed signs of separation anxiety while with us. Because of Sandy's issues, we feel she would be better suited in a family with no young children. Her new owners would need to have a very secure garden/yard as she can jump 4/5 foot without really trying.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe
Living with Sandy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe · United Kingdom

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Sandy home

What you'll need for Sandy 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 Sandy

What life with Sandy looks like

Sandy is a small senior dog waiting at Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Sandy, answered.

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