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Blossom

Greyhound · Female · Young · 3 years

Blossom walks beautifully on the lead without pulling, even when she's eager to reach her destination. She is very well behaved around other dogs and enjoys running freely with canine companions, although any resident dog should be of a similar size due to her natural prey drive. She could happily live with older primary school-aged children who understand her size and gentle nature. A home with a secure, good-sized garden would be ideal so she can enjoy her daily zoomies before settling down for a well-earned snooze. Blossom is a sweet, easy-going girl with so much love to give and is ready to find a family to call her own. If you're looking for a gentle, affectionate companion with a calm nature and a loving personality, then three-year-old Blossom could be the perfect match. This beautiful Greyhound is wonderfully relaxed at home and is happiest when she has a cosy spot to laze around after enjoying a stroll or exploring somewhere new. Blossom adores people and greets everyone she meets with instant friendliness, although her excitement can sometimes get the better of her! She loves attention, cuddles, and plenty of fuss, making her a delightful companion for anyone looking for a loyal best friend.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Blossom
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Greyhound →
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Bringing Blossom home

What you'll need for Blossom 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

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

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    €20–35

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About Blossom

What life with Blossom looks like

Blossom is a young adult greyhound dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧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.

Wickford, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Blossom, answered.

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