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Greyhound · Unknown

Handsome Bono came to stay with us and our greyhound, Sophie, to see how he would get on in a house. He’s a big, gorgeous, good natured boy, interested in everything, especially food. He settled in well and happily slept downstairs for the first two nights. On day 3 he managed to figure out stairs and was very pleased with himself! We did have to make sure he went in the garden regularly to avoid any accidents but that’s not unusual for a dog new to being in a home. He’s very affectionate, loves attention, ear and belly rubs. He enjoyed his walks, was curious when he met other dogs and is very playful. His playing was a bit too much for our current greyhound who’s 10. He definitely wanted to be ‘top dog’ and might be best being the only dog in a house. He’s probably a bit big, strong and clumsy for a home with small children. We were very sad when we dropped Bono back, we really did adore him but we just aren’t the right home for him. He will make an absolutely wonderful pet for the right people. He needs an active home with someone who has the time to invest in training. His love of food should help! A big garden for zoomies and probably being the only dog. We do hope he finds the right home soon, he’s such a lovely boy. Thank you to Holly and Sophie for the photograph and video.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare
Living with Bono
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bono home

What you'll need for Bono 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 Bono

What life with Bono looks like

Bono is a large adult greyhound dog waiting at Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare in United Kingdom.

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.

🇬🇧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 Bono, answered.

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