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Wendy

Lurcher · Female · Young · 1 year

Wendy is a bubbly and cheerful Lurcher cross with a lovely personality. She enjoys spending time with people and has a fun, affectionate nature that shines through once she feels comfortable. Alongside her playful side, Wendy can also be quite sensitive at times and will appreciate a gentle approach when faced with new situations and environments. Wendy can feel a little worried when exploring unfamiliar surroundings, she often prefers to take things at her own pace. For this reason, Wendy will need a home with her own private garden where she can relax, build her confidence and enjoy some time outdoors without feeling overwhelmed. Wendy can be quite shy when meeting other dogs and is still building her confidence in social situations. She can be a little unsure during initial introductions and prefers dogs who approach her calmly and politely rather than being overly enthusiastic. She is currently looking to be the only dog in the household but would benefit from spending time with calm, confident dog friends who can help show her that interactions with other dogs can be positive and enjoyable. Wendy is a real foodie and thoroughly enjoys her meals, especially when they are provided in enriching and engaging ways. She loves opportunities to use her brain and her nose at mealtimes, making food-based enrichment a wonderful way to keep her occupied. One of Wendy’s favourite activities is having her food scattered, allowing her to sniff out every last piece. Wendy would make a wonderful addition to a home and will bring lots of happiness and smiles. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Wendy, 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 Wendy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Lurcher

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Bringing Wendy home

What you'll need for Wendy 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 Wendy

What life with Wendy looks like

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

An 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 Wendy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Wendy?
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 Wendy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Wendy 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Wendy 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 Wendy 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 Wendy 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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