How does adopting a Greyhound work?

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.

What should I know before adopting a Greyhound?

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.

How can I find Greyhound dogs available for adoption near me?

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.

Is there a fee to adopt a Greyhound?

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.

Working Greyhound Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Cowes, Isle Of Wight

39 Working Greyhound Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Cowes, Isle Of Wight

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Liquorice
- 6 Years Old
... and would suit adopters willing to continue supporting his routine and companionship needs. Could you be Liquorice's perfect match? Liquorice is friendly and relaxed when meeting other Dogs and could happily live with a canine companion. Due to his size and breed type, a home with another sighthound or larger dog would be most suitable. He cannot live with cats or other small ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (97mi)
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Kizzy
- 2 Years Old
... live with another dog, pending a successful mix in centre. Due to being an ex-racer, Kizzy is not suitable to live with cats. Could you be Kizzy's perfect match? Kizzy is a 2 year old Greyhound. We have no home history for her so she will appreciate the basics being introduced with housetraining and car travel. Kizzy should be ok with being left alone for a few hours as ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (95mi)
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Shelley
- 2 Years Old
... to her prey drive she should remain on lead around smaller Dogs and cannot live with small animals or cats. She could live ... with Greyhounds or other larger, calm Dogs. With her sweet and gentle nature, Shelley could be a ... children who understand how to interact respectfully with Dogs. She’s the perfect mix of playful and relaxed—equally up ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (97mi)
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Darius
- 4 Years Old
... you be Darius's perfect match? Darius is a confident and excitable boy when meeting other Dogs and could potentially live with another calm sighthound (a female would need to be ... to his racing background and prey drive, he cannot live with cats, small furries, or small Dogs. He could live with children aged 8+ who understand to give him space when he chooses to ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (97mi)
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Isla
- 3 Years Old
... Greyhound that is ready to look for her new forever home. She can live with children aged 10 and above. She could live with another similar sized dog or could be the only pet in the home but would enjoy walking with calm dog friends out and about. Isla loves company of humans and will enjoy owners that are around most of the time and time left alone built up slowly. She would love her own secure ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (32mi)
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Jack
- 3 Years Old
... okay with large Dogs. Jack isn’t overly interested in Dogs; he is absolutely fine seeing them out and about and could potentially live with a similarly ... Jack's ideal home Jack is a gorgeous 3-year-old ex-racing Greyhound. He is very gentle and friendly, so he could live in a home with children as long as they are ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (87mi)
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Marcus
- 6 Years Old
... small furries, and a home without small Dogs is recommended. He can live with sensible children aged 11 ... shown an intense prey drive towards smaller Dogs. Because of this, he will need an owner who understands ... Marcus's ideal home Marcus is a handsome 6-year-old Greyhound who is confident, affectionate, and enjoys meeting new ... greeting new people. Marcus is currently mixing well with Dogs of a similar breed and enjoys their company, but he has ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (97mi)
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Team
- 3 Years Old
... comfortable around larger breed Dogs. He could also share his home with another dog similar to ... 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 ... become more confident. He's super friendly with people and Dogs and would be fine to live with older kids who are ... a giddy, playful approach and enjoys a good fuss. Like all Greyhounds, he enjoys his walks and loves a quick zoom off lead ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (87mi)
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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 ... Team, so they could be adopted together if you have space in your home for two wonderful long-Dogs! Add Trout to your favourites if you are looking for an incredibly loyal and sweet natured ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (87mi)
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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 buil ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (64mi)
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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 ... be fine with older kids who are confident around larger Dogs and will enjoy having a big playful girl like her in their ... for long walks so may suit a less active family. In true Greyhound fashion she loves to snooze on her bed and gives the best ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (87mi)
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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, ... on days when she’d rather stay close to home. She is able to enjoy parallel walks with other Dogs when out and about and could live with sensible primary school-aged children who understand ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (43mi)
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Ross
- 3 Years Old
... pending a successful mix at the centre. Due to him being an ex-racer, he is not suitable to live with cats or small furries. Could you be Ross's perfect match? Ross is a 3 year old Greyhound who is ready to find his Rachel! We have no home history for Ross, so he will benefit from a family who are able to introduce him to all the basics. This includes housetraining and car ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (95mi)
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Amelia
- 1 Year Old
... to live with children of secondary school age. She could also share her home with other Dogs of a similar size, who can tolerate her pushy playstyle. This would be pending a successful ... at the centre prior to adoption. Could you be Amelia's perfect match? Amelia is a 1 year old Greyhound who has come into our care as an ex-racer. We have no home history for her, so she will ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (95mi)
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Wazza
- 4 Years Old
... but generally he isn't not interested in Dogs, so we are looking for him to be the only dog in his new ... to find his forever home. He is good with people and Dogs but due to his size, we are looking for any children in the ... to be high school aged and over, and confident around big Dogs. Wazza has historically mixed well with other Greyhounds ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (87mi)
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Herbie
- 2 Years Old
... to most homes due to his easy going nature. In true Greyhound style he's quite the couch potato! He absolutely enjoys his ... ideal home Herbie is a very handsome 2yr old ex-racing Greyhound who is looking for his first proper home. He is super ... fine to live with older kids who are confident around large Dogs and could also share his home with a similar type of dog as ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (87mi)
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Mindy
- 8 Years Old
... noisy areas so will prefer her outings to be in quieter locations. Mindy is living out in one of our wonderful foster homes. Could you be Mindy's perfect match? Mindy is an 8 year old Greyhound and has come into our care after her previous owner became too ill to care for her. Despite this, she has positive home history and is fully housetrained, good with being left alone for ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (95mi)
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Billy
- 4 Years Old
Billy's ideal home Billy is a 4-year-old ex-racing Greyhound. Now he’s retired, he is ready to find his forever home! ... so he could live with children if they are used to big Dogs and he could live with a similar dog, pending a successful ... walks nicely on the lead and he’s good meeting people and Dogs out and about. He enjoys playing with his toys and he loves ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (87mi)
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Solo
- 2 Years Old
Solo's ideal home Solo is a charming young Greyhound, aged 1 year and 10 months, with a friendly and confident ... nature when meeting new people. As an ex-racing Greyhound, he will need adopters who understand the breed and can ... match? Solo is confident and excitable around other Dogs and may be able to live with another dog of a similar size ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (97mi)
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Fire
- 4 Years Old
... for! He’s an ex-racer who just takes everything in his stride and could live with other Dogs as well as children of secondary school age. He doesn’t need much, just a loving home ... of butt-scratches! Could you be Fire's perfect match? Fire came into our care via another rescue and at 6 years old we’re not sure if he’s experienced life in a home. With a family willing ...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (95mi)

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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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