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Alfie (On Trial)

Greyhound · Male · Senior · 9 years

Greyhound x looking for a new forever home. Alfie is a 9 year old Greyhound X who we are helping to find a new home under very sad circumstances. He is vaccinated up to date and good with other dogs of all sizes but does not like cats!! He is currently being fostered by a friend of his original owner and has been living happily alongside their resident small dogs and has behaved really well around visiting children. He loves going for his walks but is a real couch potato when at home and loves a good snooze. He is house trained and can be left alone for a reasonable amount of time. Initial enquiries should be made by email to or by phone on . Any rehoming would be subject to a homecheck by RDR.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Ryedale Dog Rescue
Living with Alfie (On Trial)
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Alfie (On Trial) home

What you'll need for Alfie (On Trial) in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Alfie (On Trial)

What life with Alfie (On Trial) looks like

Alfie (On Trial) is a small senior greyhound dog waiting at Ryedale Dog Rescue in United Kingdom.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alfie (On Trial), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alfie (On Trial)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Ryedale Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alfie (On Trial) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alfie (On Trial) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Ryedale Dog Rescue will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Alfie (On Trial) already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Alfie (On Trial) isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Ryedale Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alfie (On Trial) and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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