Working Greyhound Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Colchester, Essex

23 Working Greyhound Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Colchester, Essex

Find 23 Greyhound dogs for adoption in Colchester, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Greyhound dogs available for adoption in and around Colchester, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a Greyhound ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a Greyhound that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and Greyhound breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

  • Dolly 3

    Dolly

    • 9 Years Old

    Dolly's ideal home Dolly is a sweet 9 year old ex-racing Greyhound looking for a retirement home to relax and enjoy the home comforts in. She adores spending time with people, having fuss and cuddles and enjoys her walks. She has been happy to socialise with other Dogs and could live with a well matched dog pending meets at the centre. Dolly is a friendly girl and could live

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (40 miles)

  • Dot 2

    Dot

    • 8 Years Old

    Dot's ideal home Dot is a beautiful 8yr old Greyhound who just loves people! She's so friendly with everyone she meets and likes plenty of fuss and attention. She's also great with other Dogs so could potentially share her home with another similar doggy friend. She'll be fine with older kids who are confident around larger Dogs and will enjoy having a big playful girl like

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (46 miles)

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    Ted

    • 3 Years Old

    Ted's ideal home Ted is a gentle three-year-old who can be shy when meeting new people and in unfamiliar environments, but with a calm, patient approach he soon begins to warm up. He is independent but polite around other Dogs and would enjoy having calm walking buddies rather than boisterous playmates. Ted could live with children aged 14+ who are quiet, understanding, and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (24 miles)

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    Marcus

    • 6 Years Old

    Marcus's ideal home Marcus is a handsome 6-year-old Greyhound who is confident, affectionate, and enjoys meeting new people. He settles quickly with gentle introductions and has been friendly and relaxed when greeting new people. Marcus is currently mixing well with Dogs of a similar breed and enjoys their company, but he has shown an intense prey drive towards smaller Dogs.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (24 miles)

  • Team 4

    Team

    • 3 Years Old

    Team's ideal home Team is a very handsome and friendly 3yr old ex-racing Greyhound. He's never lived in a home before so will need a little patience initially settling him in, but we can see he's a resilient lad and already become more confident. He's super friendly with people and Dogs and would be fine to live with older kids who are comfortable around larger breed Dogs. He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (46 miles)

  • Trout 4

    Trout

    • 4 Years Old

    Trout's ideal home Trout is a very sweet and gentle 4yr old ex-racing Greyhound. He has led quite a sheltered life so finds new people and places a bit worrying, but if you give him a chance to get to know you he will slowly come out of his shell. He will need his new home to be a peaceful place where he can slowly find his feet with a good, predictable routine and humans who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (46 miles)

  • Benedict 3

    Benedict

    • 3 Years Old

    Benedict's ideal home Super playful Benedict is a 3 and a half year old Greyhound who loves a teddy, he will chase and prance around after them, throwing them in the air, bouncing with delight. He enjoys a good snuggle session, neck and back scratches are his favourite, he will do the typical Greyhound lean to make sure you keep up with the fusses and will nudge you if you

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (37 miles)

  • Eric 1

    Eric

    • 6 Years Old

    Eric's ideal home Eric is on the search for his forever home! His ideal home would be a loving home that can introduce him to home life. He is a super-friendly boy who can have visitors in the home once he has had time to settle into his new environment. Eric could live with children 10+ who can respect his space when needed. He would like his leave hours to be gradually built

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (63 miles)

  • Cindy 4

    Cindy

    • 8 Years Old

    Cindy's ideal home Cindy is an eight-year-old Greyhound with a gentle soul and a heart full of quiet affection. She would thrive in a peaceful home, ideally in a smaller residential or rural area where traffic is light and the pace of life is calm. With her lower exercise needs, Cindy doesn’t require long daily walks, but she would benefit from having her own secure garden

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (88 miles)

  • Zoro 2

    Zoro

    • 3 Years Old

    Zoro's ideal home Charming Zoro is on the search for his forever home! His ideal home would be with a patient and loving family that can help introduce him to home life. He has had a sheltered start to life and would love a family who can introduce everything to him at his own pace. He would like to be the only dog and pet in the home. Zoro dreams of a private, secure garden

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (63 miles)

  • Mozes 3

    Mozes

    • 5 Years Old

    Mozes's ideal home The big and sweet Mozes is on the search for his forever home! His ideal home would be with a patient and loving family that can help introduce him to home life. Mozes has had a sheltered start to life and would really love for his family to introduce everything to him slowly and show him how wonderful living in a home is. He should be the only dog in the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (63 miles)

  • Teddy 2

    Teddy

    • 9 Years Old

    Teddy's ideal home Teddy is a very handsome 9 year old Saluki cross Greyhound looking for his new home. Initially shy with new people, Teddy gets confidence from having a doggy pal around and will need to live with another dog. Teddy is house trained and is a good traveller in the car, previously going on UK dog friendly holidays. Although a sensitive chap, he is an

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (88 miles)

  • Madge 2

    Madge

    • 7 Years Old

    Madge's ideal home Madge is a 7-year-old Greyhound looking for a loving home where she can truly relax and enjoy home life. She would thrive with adopters who can offer her a home in a quieter residential area, with access to peaceful walking routes away from busy traffic, and ideally a secure garden where she can enjoy some off-lead zoomies! Madge could happily live with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (88 miles)

  • Roy 3

    Roy

    6 days ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Roy's ideal home Roy would prefer a home where he is the only dog and with children 12+. Adopters that can be around to settle him in as much as possible initially but he does have the potential to be left for up to 3-4 hours. Could you be Roy's perfect match? Handsome boy Roy is a really friendly lad who has had a worked really hard in his younger days as a racing greyhound

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (106 miles)

  • Lango 5

    Lango

    6 days ago
    • 6 Years Old

    Lango's ideal home Sweet boy Lango could live with children 8+ and has the potential to live with another sighthound providing successful meets at the centre. His leaving hours could be built to up to 3-4 hours once he has settled in the home. Could you be Lango's perfect match? Lovely Lango is an absolute gem and is fantastic meeting people and keen to go on walks with other

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (106 miles)

  • Diana 1

    Diana

    1 week ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Diana's ideal home Diana is a nervous girl looking for a very quiet environment for her to gain confidence in. She’s not experienced any of the big, wide world yet so will need slow introductions to life. She’s an ex racer and will need a home where she’s the only pet + everyone is over the age of 15 years old. She would appreciate having someone around with her while

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (106 miles)

  • William 2

    William

    3 weeks ago
    • 4 Years Old

    William's ideal home William would like a home with a secure garden to further his training. He can live with children aged 12+ years but will need to be the only pet in the home. Could you be William's perfect match? William is an adorable cuddly boy who wants to be everyone’s best friend! He will need to be the only dog in the home but will be able to have walking friends

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (106 miles)

  • Charles 2

    Charles

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Years Old

    Charles's ideal home Charles is lively but sensitive in equal measures. He is looking for a family where everyone is above the age of 12, are understanding that he likely has not lived in a house before and will need to learn a few things. A quieter environment would be preferable to help him settle into his new environment. Could you be Charles's perfect match? Charles is a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (106 miles)

  • Smithers 3

    Smithers

    • 2 Years Old

    Smithers's ideal home Smithers is looking for a loving home where he can be the only pet. He can live with children 12+. We have no previous home history for him so needs a patient home who are willing to be around and build up his leaving hours. Could you be Smithers's perfect match? Smithers is a very sweet and affectionate boy who loves everyone he meets! He loves a good

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (106 miles)

  • Milhouse 4

    Milhouse

    • 3 Years Old

    Milhouse's ideal home Milhouse is looking for a family that are happy to introduce him to a home environment at his own pace. He is able to live with older children who are used to dogs and would like his new family to be around most of the time as he starts to settle in. Could you be Milhouse's perfect match? Milhouse is a unique and quirky lad who can find the big, wide

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (106 miles)

  • Flanders 2

    Flanders

    • 2 Years Old

    Flanders's ideal home Flander’s ideal home is one where he is the only pet and with children aged 12+. He hasn’t had a home to call his own before so a patient and loving family who are willing to slowly build up his leaving hours and help him to gain his confidence in the world. Could you be Flanders's perfect match? Flanders is an affectionate and loving boy who is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (106 miles)

  • Bean 3

    Bean

    • 5 Years Old

    Bean's ideal home Sweet Bean is a gentle soul looking for a home where he can be the only pet and where everyone is over the age of 15 years old. He prefers the quieter life so would like a quiet home with not too much going on. He must have a secure garden and would prefer not being left home alone until he’s fully settled in. Could you be Bean's perfect match? Bean is a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (106 miles)

  • Unity 3

    Unity

    3 days ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Unity's ideal home Unity is a beautiful 4-year-old greyhound looking for a home with her best friend, Unice. These lovely girls share a very close bond and would love to find a forever family together where they can continue enjoying life side by side. Both girls are friendly, affectionate, and a pleasure to walk. They are happy meeting other dogs out and about and enjoy their

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (109 miles)

  • Unice 3

    Unice

    3 days ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Unice's ideal home Unice is a beautiful 4-year-old greyhound looking for a home with her best friend, Unity. These lovely girls share a very close bond and would love to find a forever family together where they can continue enjoying life side by side. Both girls are friendly, affectionate, and a pleasure to walk. They are happy meeting other dogs out and about and enjoy their

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (109 miles)

  • Quantum 3

    Quantum

    1 week ago
    • 5 Years Old

    Quantum's ideal home Quantum is a handsome long boy who greets everyone he meets with his wiggly nose and waggy tail — and sometimes even little happy hops! As an ex-racer, Quantum may not have experienced life in a home before, so he will need some patience and support while he learns the basics, including housetraining. Any time left alone should be introduced gradually as

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (109 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Adopting a Greyhound usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Greyhound is matched with the right home.

  • Before adopting a Greyhound, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Greyhound can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.

  • Browse the listings on this page to see Greyhound dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Greyhounds closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.

  • Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.

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