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 Essex

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

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Liquorice
- 6 Years Old
...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 animals, but he could share a home with sensible primary school-aged children. Liquorice would suit a home where he...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (22mi)
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Shelley
- 2 Years Old
...all sizes, but due 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 ...addition to a family with primary school-aged children who understand how to interact respectfully with Dogs. She’s the perfect...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (22mi)
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Augustus
- 3 Years Old
...successful meetings at the centre, although he does gain confidence from other Dogs, living with another dog is not a necessity, he would love to have polite and friendly...this in mind when applying. Please note that should you be shortlisted, our rehoming process usually takes up to 7 days, and potential adopters would be required to...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (33mi)
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Darius
- 4 Years Old
...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 take himself away for some quiet time. In the right home, Darius will be a wonderful companion—an affectionate, easy-going lad who will happily join you on outings and then settle down for plenty of...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (22mi)
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Jack
- 3 Years Old
...so he could live in a home with children as long as they are okay with large Dogs. Jack isn’t overly interested in Dogs; he is absolutely fine seeing them out and ...and could potentially live with a similarly natured one, but he would also be happy being a solo pet. Due to his natural prey drive, Jack cannot live with cats or small furries. Jack can be left for a few...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (42mi)
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Marcus
- 6 Years Old
...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...regular walks with an owner who appreciates the loving, loyal nature of Greyhounds. Due to his strong prey drive, he cannot live with cats or small furries, and a home without small Dogs is recommended. He...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (22mi)
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Team
- 3 Years Old
...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 ...He could also share his home with another dog similar to himself. A secure garden will be ideal so he can continue his house training. Could you be Team's perfect match? Team is a really fun and friendly...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (42mi)
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Trout
- 4 Years Old
...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 companion.

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (42mi)
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Benedict
- 3 Years Old
...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 stop too...in mind when applying. Please note that should you be shortlisted, our rehoming process usually takes up to 7 days, and potential adopters would be required to come up to the centre to meet her within...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (33mi)
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Dolly
- 9 Years Old
...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 with children of Primary School Age and older. Dolly would like her own secure garden so she has easy access for toilet breaks and has somewhere for zoomies and snoozing in the sun. Could...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (44mi)
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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 built

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (62mi)
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Dot
- 8 Years Old
...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 ...older kids who are confident around larger Dogs and will enjoy having a big playful girl like her in their life. Could you be Dot's perfect match? Dot will be a wonderful family pet as she is so great...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (42mi)
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Dec
- 3 Years Old
...home with children of Primary School Age who are comfortable around larger Dogs that can be excitable. Dec has likely never been in a home so may need support with settling into his new home routine and having leaving hours built up. As an ex-racer, he will need to be walked on lead and muzzled when outside of the home so would benefit from a secure garden so he has...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (44mi)
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Wazza
- 4 Years Old
...children in the home to be high school aged and over, and confident around big Dogs. Wazza has historically mixed well with other greyhounds but generally he isn't not interested in Dogs, so we are looking for him to be ...only dog in his new home. Due to his natural prey drive, Wazza can not live with cats or accessible small furries. He would need a secure and enclosed...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (42mi)
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Herbie
- 2 Years Old
...of fun! He'll be 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 he's quite sociable and ...to living with other Greyhounds. Could you be Herbie's perfect match? Herbie will be a brilliant addition to most homes due to his easy going nature. In true Greyhound style he's quite the couch potato!...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (42mi)
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Billy
- 4 Years Old
...and friendly, so he could live with children if they are used to big Dogs and he could live with a similar dog, pending a successful meet here at the centre...each day. He 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 a treat or two! If you would like to meet Billy, then please put him as a...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (42mi)
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Solo
- 2 Years Old
...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 offer patience and...be Solo's perfect match? Solo is confident and excitable around other Dogs and may be able to live with another dog of a similar size and with compatible breed traits. Due to his high prey drive, he cannot...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (22mi)
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Billy
- 5 Years Old
...school aged children aged 4yrs and over. He has been friendly meeting other Dogs at the centre and enjoyed his walks with them, he has the potential to live with other ...in the future once settled into his new home. Due to Billy's prey drive he would not be suitable to live with cats and Billy will need to be kept on a lead and muzzled when outside of the home so would...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (44mi)
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Marcy
- 9 Years Old
...home. She can live with primary show children who are confident with larger Dogs and who will play nicely with her and give her space to rest when she needs. Marcy...in mind when applying. Please note that should you be shortlisted, our rehoming process usually takes up to 7 days, and potential adopters would be required to come up to the centre to meet her within...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (33mi)
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Kelly
- 4 Years Old
...is friendly with everyone she meets and enjoys going on walks with other Dogs, though she’d prefer to be the only dog in her home. Although we have not seen any signs of a prey drive, due to her breed, she is unable to live with cats or other small animals, but she’s gentle and could happily live with primary school–aged children. She loves her soft toys and balls,...

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (44mi)

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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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