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Adopt Billy

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 5 years

Billy is a sweet natured boy that enjoys a cuddle, once he knows you he even leans into you for more love. He LOVES teddies so any new home must come ready prepared that any teddy reachable will be shared with Billy. This lovely lad has made friends with everyone he has met, he enjoys his walks and walks nicely on the lead. Billy is an ex racer who may not have been in a home before, he may need some support to settle into his new home and learn the ropes with housetraining. Billy is a charming 5yr old Greyhound, who is now on the look out for a home to call his own now he has retired from racing. He is a gentle, sweet boy who can live with Secondary aged children aged 11 and over. He has been friendly meeting other dogs at the centre and enjoyed his walks with them. 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 like a secure garden for off lead zoomies time. Once settled into his new home Billy has the potential of being being up to a few hours being left.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Snetterton
Shelter
Dogs Trust Snetterton
Living with Billy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Snetterton · SnettertonLearn about Greyhound

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Billy home

What you'll need for Billy 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
  4. 04

    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

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    €20–35

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About Billy

What life with Billy looks like

Billy is a large adult greyhound dog waiting at Dogs Trust Snetterton in Snetterton.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Ex-racing dog requiring housetraining support, must be muzzled and leashed outside, needs secure garden for off-lead exercise due to high prey drive

🇬🇧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 Billy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Billy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Snetterton handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Billy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Billy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Snetterton 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 Billy 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 Billy 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 Dogs Trust Snetterton early rather than rehoming privately; they know Billy 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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