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Scout

Lurcher · Male

** Please note the ‘Contact for Availability’ function is currently not working. Please email the Rescue direct () if you are enquiring about an animal and include the animal’s name ** Scout is a gorgeous boy who has found himself searching for a forever home after being picked up as a stray and never claimed. Despite being let down in the past, this handsome chap has not let it dampen his spirit, and he is ready to start the next chapter of his life with a family of his very own. Scout is much more than a handsome face. He is one of the sweetest, gentlest boys you will ever meet. He loves people, enjoys making new friends, and is always happy to be involved in whatever adventure the day has in store. Scout absolutely loves getting out and about. Whether it is long walks, exploring new places, or zooming around with his doggy pals, he is always ready for fun. He is fantastic with other dogs and would especially love a home with another young, playful companion following successful introductions. We have also received information that he previously lived with other dogs, so he already knows how to be part of a pack. As with many Lurchers, Scout does enjoy a good game of “spot it and chase it,” so unfortunately, he can’t live with cats or small animals. Please note that all other pets in the home must already be neutered. APPOINTMENT ONLY from 1pm – 3pm Monday to Sunday Rescue Centre Address: Honeywell Lane, Oldham, OL8 2JP Parking: Free parking facing the Rescue Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO has been in operation since 2001, serving the needs of the local community of Oldham. The charity also works in partnership with other animal welfare organisations to offer sanctuary to unwanted or abandoned animals by providing them with a second chance in life. Registered Charity No: 1170490 &copy 2018 Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO | Website maintained by Aspect IT Limited

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO
Living with Scout
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO · United KingdomLearn about Lurcher

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Scout home

What you'll need for Scout 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 Scout

What life with Scout looks like

Scout is a small adult lurcher dog waiting at Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Scout, answered.

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