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Sonny

Lurcher · Male · Young · 3 years

Sonny is a gentle boy who prefers a quiet and peaceful life. With time and patience it wont take him too long to settle in and start to blossom. He does like to talk and will whine to let you know exactly how he feels about a situation, but we think this is just part of his charm! Sonny has been quite happy to hop into the car, will happily settle down and seems to be happy to investigate new things with a bit of encouragement. His new family will need to be committed to getting to know him and help him feel at ease. Beautiful Sonny is a 3 year old Lurcher who has come into our care after being found as stray. This sweet boy can be sensitive at times and takes a little bit of time to find his paws. He is such a sweetie and we think he could live with upper primary aged children who can understand when he may be feeling a little worried. He's quite happy to sniff and explore, but can be a little unsure at times. He's hoping to find adopters who can help him learn all about the world, including what life in a home is all about. This will include mastering housetraining and learning how to relax and settle on his own. Sonny will need to be the only dog in his new home, but could enjoy walkies with calm doggy friends.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Sonny
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · KenilworthLearn about Lurcher

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Sonny home

What you'll need for Sonny 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 Sonny

What life with Sonny looks like

Sonny is a young adult lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

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.

Kenilworth, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sonny, answered.

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