1Augustus's ideal home Sweet and sensitive Augustus is a 3 and a half year old Greyhound who is just learning about the big wide world. He finds the world a bit of a scary place right now and is hoping to find a family that will show him how wonderful home life can be. He likes to go on walks with his calm and gentle doggy friends, he will happily follow his 4 legged pals
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (38mi)
3Darius's ideal home Dashing Darius is a sweet, calm boy aged around 4–5 years who is looking for a loving family to call his own. As an ex-racer, he has a natural prey drive and will need to remain on lead in public, so a home with access to private outdoor space would be very beneficial for him to stretch his legs safely. Darius has a medium energy level and would love a
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (20mi)
4Jack'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 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 natured one, but he would also be happy being a solo pet. Due
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (21mi)
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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.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (20mi)
4Team'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (21mi)
4Trout'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (21mi)
3Benedict'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (38mi)
1Eric'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 • Uxbridge, London (29mi)
2Dot'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (21mi)
4Cindy'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (43mi)
3Wazza's ideal home Wazza is a handsome 4 year old ex racing grehound, now looking 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 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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (21mi)
2Billy's ideal home Billy is a 4-year-old ex-racing Greyhound. Now he’s retired, he is ready to find his forever home! Billy is very affectionate 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 first. Due to Billy’s natural prey drive, he could not live with cats or
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (21mi)
4Herbie's ideal home Herbie is a very handsome 2yr old ex-racing Greyhound who is looking for his first proper home. He is super friendly and full 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 used to living with other Greyhounds. Could you be Herbie's perfect
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (21mi)
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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 offer patience and reassurance while he settles into home life. Solo has a medium energy level and enjoys his daily exercise, but he is also happy to
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (20mi)
3Marcy's ideal home Sweet, laid back lady Marcy is a 9 year old Greyhound who enjoys a stroll and a sniff, she walks gently on the lead next to you. She loves a good play and will chase and bound around after her toys, picking up and throwing her teddies and raggy toys around. She likes a fuss and a cuddle and will lean into you for more, she especially likes a good neck
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (38mi)
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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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (20mi)
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Brooklyn's ideal home Brooklyn is a confident, friendly three-year-old who enjoys meeting new people and is happy to approach for fuss and attention. He has a medium energy level—he loves exploring new places on walks but is just as content curling up on the sofa for a cuddle afterwards. Brooklyn could live with children aged 14+ who understand when to give him space, and he
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (20mi)
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Dulci's ideal home Dulci is a sweet girl of approximately 3 years old who is shy and worried when meeting new people and Dogs. She hasn’t had the best start in life and will need a calm, understanding home where she can take things at her own pace. Multiple meets will be required, as Dulci is fearful at first and prefers to approach new people slowly, choosing when she feels
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (20mi)
2Walker's ideal home Walker is a 6-year-old Greyhound who is looking for a calm, understanding home where he can feel safe and settled. He would thrive best in a small, quiet residential area away from busy roads and his walks will need to be in low-traffic locations while he continues to build confidence. Walker will also need patient adopters who are happy to gently work on
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (43mi)
2Comet's ideal home Comet is looking for a loving home with owners who are willing to build up his confidence around other Dogs as he can find this a little worrying at times, so for this reason he would need to be the only dog in the home. He would not be able to live with cats or small furries, but can live with children aged 8+. Could you be Comet's perfect match? Comet is
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Uxbridge, London (29mi)
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.
Greyhounds are a popular dog breed known for their appearance, temperament and suitability for a range of homes. If you are considering this breed, it is worth understanding their typical characteristics, exercise needs, grooming requirements and breeder standards before contacting sellers.
If you are looking for a Greyhound, you can browse current classified listings on our site and read more about the breed before contacting sellers. New to owning a Greyhound? Be sure to check out our Greyhound Buyers Guide plus more information on What should be in a Greyhound puppy starter pack. You can also learn more about the breed in our Greyhound Breed Guide.