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Deacon

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 5 years

Meet Deacon, the truly loveable boy with a big heart, ready to find the forever home he deserves. Deacon is a "love bug" and enjoys meeting and greeting familiar and non familiar people with confidence and warmth. Deacon thrives on human interaction and enjoys a good fuss and plenty of affection. Deacon is a fun boy, and enjoys spending time in the numerous areas we have on site, he really enjoys playing with his toys, and getting his brain into enrichment activities, such as kongs and snuffle mats, a great way to keep his brain busy and build a bond with him. Deacon has spent a short time in a home, from this we have learnt that Deacon will need owners around most of the time to help settle him into the home, and any leaving time will need to be built up very gradually. He has also been spending time in our home environment on site, where he settles well and enjoys human company. Deacon has been on a number of quieter off-site adventures and has shown that he walks well on the lead, staying engaged with his handler. He enjoys exploring new environments through sniffing, he will need continued support and guidance around other breeds of dog and lower dog populated walks would be best suited for Deacon. Deacon is a delight, and we are so hoping we can find him his forever home really soon!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Greyhound Rescue Wales
Cared for by Greyhound Rescue Wales · United KingdomLearn about Greyhound

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Deacon home

What you'll need for Deacon 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 Deacon

What life with Deacon looks like

Deacon is a large adult greyhound dog waiting at Greyhound Rescue Wales 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 Deacon, answered.

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