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Not confirmed since September 29, 2026

Sonia

Female · Young · 1 year

Support and Health How much training will I need? Needs some support Can I be left alone? Potentially, once settled Sonia is a stray so we do not know whether she’s ever been left home alone. She is looking for owners who are at home most of the time and can build up any home alone up gradually. Do I have any medical conditions? None This pet has a clean bill of health and can be fully insured after rehoming. Who I can live with Can I live with dogs? Yes, conditionally - could potentially live with another sighthound Can I live with cats? No Can I live with small pets? No Additional information Sonia is shy around other dogs but will happily walk with calmer friends that don’t show her too much attention. However, she is a different dog around other Lurchers and really comes out of her shell. Sonia would benefit from living with a well-socialised, confident sighthound she can gain confidence from, although this isn’t essential. She cannot live with any cats or small pets. Family and environment What kind of family am I looking for? Sonia is a sensitive soul and is looking to live with slightly older children aged 11 years+ who will be calm and gentle around her. What type of environment would suit me? Sonia would benefit from a safe space so she needs a private, secure garden. She also enjoys a brief zoomie every now and again. About Sonia Sonia is a sweet, gentle girl. She can be shy initially but once you are her friend, she will love you with her whole heart. She is a spring chicken and does get excited for daily activities. Sonia is worried by sudden noises and movement but we are working on gradually building up her confidence. She can be shy and timid around other dogs but when she sees another long-legged friend, she is a different girl. She is confident, playful and full of beans; it’s infectious! Therefore, she could potentially be a great companion for another sighthound.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Woodgreen Pets Charity
Living with Sonia
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Woodgreen Pets Charity · United Kingdom

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Sonia home

What you'll need for Sonia 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 Sonia

What life with Sonia looks like

Sonia is a small young adult dog waiting at Woodgreen Pets Charity in United Kingdom.

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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sonia, answered.

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