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

23 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.

  • Bimini 2

    Bimini

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Bimini's ideal home Meet Bimini, the handsome and sensitive 4 year old Greyhound who has just started his search for a forever home after not having too much interest in a racing career. He’s a gentle and affectionate boy who enjoys the quieter side of life. Like many ex-racers, he can sometimes feel a little unsure in new situations and is still building his confidence, but

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Vivienne 2

    Vivienne

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Vivienne's ideal home Meet Vivienne, our stunning ex racing Greyhound who’s coming up to 3 years old. She’s a confident lass who is always leading the way, searching out fun things to do or places to go. She is the definition of sweet and gentle, and has a soft, loving nature and absolutely adores cuddles, making her the perfect sofa snuggle buddy. Vivienne requests one

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Awaiting Photos

    Rosa

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Rosa's ideal home Rosa is a sensitive 2-year-old girl who is looking for a calm, adult-only home with patient adopters who understand that building trust takes time. She is shy and worried when meeting new people and feels conflicted around other Dogs, so she will need gentle confidence-building and careful introductions. Rosa cannot live with cats, other Dogs, small furries,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

Similar results from outside your search

  • Disco 3

    Disco

    • 8 Year Old Male

    Disco's ideal home Disco by name, Disco by nature! This 8 year old Greyhound is a one dog party! He is a super fun, goofy guy who loves to zoom and play in short bursts, don’t let his age fool you, he is full of life! He will then crash out and lay down with his fluffy toy in tow. He does the typical Greyhound lean for a fuss and will happily let you give him back scratches

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Awaiting Photos

    Blossom

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Blossom's ideal home If you're looking for a gentle, affectionate companion with a calm nature and a loving personality, then three-year-old Blossom could be the perfect match. This beautiful Greyhound is wonderfully relaxed at home and is happiest when she has a cosy spot to laze around after enjoying a stroll or exploring somewhere new. Blossom adores people and greets

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Nyla 3

    Nyla

    • 6 Year Old Female

    Nyla's ideal home Nyla is a beautiful and very friendly 5yr old Lurcher who is looking for a new home through no fault of her own. She LOVES people and is a really sweet natured dog. She will be fine to live with children who would enjoy being around a gentle girl like her. She is dog social but due to being currently in season she will need to be the only pet in her home for

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Awaiting Photos

    Doug

    • 3 Year Old Male

    Doug's ideal home Doug is a fun-loving, friendly boy aged 3 years and 9 months who is guaranteed to bring plenty of energy and enthusiasm into your home. He is confident when meeting new people and can be very excitable and bouncy on first introductions, so he'll need a family who enjoy an active and engaging companion. Doug is equally confident around other Dogs and is happy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Lenny 8

    Lenny

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Lenny's ideal home Lenny is a handsome 4-year-old ex-racing Greyhound with a wonderfully sweet nature and a friendly, confident personality. He loves meeting new people, enjoys plenty of fuss and attention, and is always happy to show off his gentle charm. Lenny walks beautifully on the lead, is comfortable wearing a harness, and enjoys playing with his toys. He is very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Vernon 4

    Vernon

    • 3 Year Old Male

    Vernon's ideal home Meet Vernon, the silly and goofy 3 and a half year old Greyhound who loves fuss and play in equal measure. He will happily chase after anything you throw for him, but he especially likes a rubber ball, and he is always up for a game of tuggy with a teddy. He is an affectionate lad, and will do the typical Greyhound lean when to scratch the right spot, he

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Ollie 2

    Ollie

    • 7 Year Old Male

    Ollie's ideal home Ollie is looking for a patient and understanding home with adopters who can help him adjust to life beyond the racing world. He cannot wait to make everlasting memories with his future family and go on fun adventures with them. Ollie would like to be the only pet in the home. He is suitable to live with secondary-aged children. He is almost 7-years-old and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Awaiting Photos

    Fred

    • 3 Year Old Male

    Fred's ideal home Fred is a handsome 3-year-old Greyhound with a wonderfully calm and affectionate nature. This happy, chilled-out boy loves spending time outdoors exploring new places, but he’s never too far from his people and will often check back in for a cuddle. Gentle and instantly friendly with everyone he meets, Fred enjoys human company and is happy to be left for

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Patch 7 1

    Patch

    • 8 Year Old Female

    Patch's ideal home Patch is a beautiful girl by both in looks and in nature. She can feel a bit nervous when meeting new people so would appreciate patient owners who will allow her the time to settle in a build a relationship. Due to her nervous side, Patch will not be able to live with/have any visiting children. Patch would like to be the only pet in the home but she enjoys

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Diva 5

    Diva

    3 weeks ago
    • 6 Year Old Female

    Diva's ideal home Diva is the sweetest, 6 year old greyhound looking for a new home. Diva was previously an ex-racing greyhound, but is now fully enjoying her time in a foster home where she has adapted really well. Diva, is a super polite and calm greyhound, who could share her home with primary school aged children and another calm, similar sized dog. Due to her racing

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Murphy 1

    Murphy

    • 4 Year Old Female

    Murphy's ideal home Meet Murphy a loveable 4 year old greyhound on the search for her new home. Previously an ex-racing greyhound, but now enjoying the home comforts of her foster home. She is a real sweetie, enjoys her fuss and tickles and is currently staying in a foster home where there is another greyhound, and she loves the company, so could happily share her new home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Heidi 2

    Heidi

    1 day ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Heidi's ideal home Meet Heidi, a sweet 2-year-old Greyhound. She is a laid-back girl who loves people and could live with older primary-aged children. Heidi would love a cosy, safe home where she can enjoy quality time with her adopters and spend most of her time relaxing with her family. Provided she is an ex-racing Greyhound, she would not be suitable to live with cats or

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Tia 2

    Tia

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Tia's ideal home Tia’s ideal home would be a loving family that can take her on new and fun adventures. Due to her racing background, she has been positively muzzle trained, and she should be kept on a lead in public places. She is a super friendly girl who loves everyone she meets, so she can have regular visitors in the home and could live with primary school-aged children

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Ocean 2

    Ocean

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Ocean's ideal home Ocean is a lovely Greyhound who is searching for a calm and patient adopter who can help him continue to build his confidence. During his time with us, Ocean has shown that he can be sensitive to certain noises and sudden movements. Because of this, Ocean would benefit from an adopter who understands that he may need time to adjust to new experiences and who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Chicken 3

    Chicken

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Chicken's ideal home Chicken's ideal home would be a loving family that can take him on new and fun adventures. He is a super-friendly boy who loves everyone he meets, so he can have regular visitors in the home and could live with older primary school-aged children and above. Due to his racing background, he has been positively muzzle trained and should be kept on a lead in

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Mario 3

    Mario

    • 5 Year Old Male

    Mario's ideal home Mario is a big, beautiful Greyhound looking for a new home through no fault of his own, as his owner is sadly no longer able to care for him due to health reasons. Mario is happiest when he has company and can find being left completely alone difficult. He settles well when another dog is with him, so he will need to live with a suitable canine companion and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (100 miles)

  • George 2

    George

    2 days ago
    • 3 Year Old Male

    George's ideal home George is a friendly boy who can live with primary school aged children but no other pets in the home. He would enjoy having dog walking friends out and about. George needs a garden for off lead zoomies. Could you be George's perfect match? Social butterfly George is looking for a family that can provide him with a comfy duvet to snooze on and plenty of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Randal 3

    Randal

    3 days ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Randal's ideal home Randal is looking for a home as the only pet but enjoys socialising with other well-matched dogs. He can also live with older secondary school children. Randal is a very gentle soul and is at his happiest when sleeping on a fluffy duvet! Could you be Randal's perfect match? Beautiful Randal is a very sweet boy and will often lean into you for a fuss. He has

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Molly 2

    Molly

    1 week ago
    • 7 Year Old Female

    Molly's ideal home Molly could live with another sighthound or larger breed dog provided successful meets at the centre. She is used to being left alone for up to 4 hours and could live with primary school aged children. Could you be Molly's perfect match? Molly is nothing short of perfect with her calm and friendly nature. She has taken the transition into our care completely

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Spike 2

    Spike

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Year Old Male

    Spike's ideal home Spike is looking for a home where he can be the only pet and where any children are secondary age or older. He would like his new family to be around to help him to settle in to his new home but has potential to cope alone for 3-4 hours. Could you be Spike's perfect match? Handsome lad, Spike is a great companion and just adores being in your company! He has

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Mike 4

    Mike

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Mike's ideal home Sweet boy Mike is a very loving boy that needs to be the only pet in the home but could live with primary school aged children. Could you be Mike's perfect match? Mike is from an ex racing background and is now looking for his perfect retirement home. He would make a great companion for most homes.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Sully 5

    Sully

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Sully's ideal home Sully is looking for a home with secondary aged children where he can be the only pet. He would love a duvet and toy basket to call his own! Could you be Sully's perfect match? Sully is a very sweet and gentle soul looking for his forever home. He is very laid back and is lovely to walk on the lead. He loves his toys, food and is looking for a spot on the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Fern 2

    Fern

    • 8 Year Old Female

    Fern's ideal home These beautiful ladies would slot perfectly into most homes, they could live with primary school aged children, equally laid back doggy companions and have the potential to live with cats. Could you be Fern's perfect match? Often seen lounging in their kennels, Fern and Fuschia have been nothing short of perfect in their time with us and have proven to be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

All Greyhounds for adoption

Nearby locations

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.

Save search

When you save a search, we will notify you about matching adverts as soon as they are posted