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Deacon

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 5 years

Deacon has now spent a few weeks with one of our dedicated foster carers, and we have already learnt so much about this lovely boy! His foster carers describe him as a bubbly, happy and confident boy who brings wonderful energy wherever he goes. He is friendly and confident when meeting both familiar and new people and has settled happily into a home with two teenagers. Deacon has adapted really well to home life and is enjoying learning all about the routines and experiences that come with being part of a family. He is making great progress with his housetraining and is proving to be a very affectionate boy who loves nothing more than a fuss from his foster carers. He is currently living alongside a female Greyhound and they are getting on brilliantly. Deacon often looks to her for guidance and happily follows her lead. He has also been enjoying exploring the local area and walks nicely on lead. Deacon will need his new family to continue supporting and guiding him when around other breeds of dog, and quieter walking routes with fewer dogs around would be best suited to him while he continues to build his confidence and experience. Deacon is also learning that it is okay to spend some time on his own. His foster carers have gradually built this up and he can currently be left for around two hours. His new family will need to continue this training at his own pace. Deacon really is a pure delight. He is affectionate, happy, confident and full of character, and we know that the lucky family who welcomes him into their home will have a wonderful companion by their side. Could you be the forever home Deacon has been waiting for?

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

Listed 3 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 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. 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.

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

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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