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Dollyanne

Greyhound · Female · Senior · 14 years

Ideal Home: Experienced owners preferred. Quiet, adult only home Meet Dollyanne – A Little Girl Who Needs Someone to Believe in Her Dollyanne is a beautiful little blue greyhound with a sensitive soul, living in a world that can sometimes feel a little too big and frightening for her. This pretty girl finds life challenging at the moment. Meeting new people and finding herself in unfamiliar situations can be overwhelming, and the world beyond the safety of the kennels is something she finds particularly scary. When she's frightened, her fear can cause her to react negatively towards other breeds of dogs. We want to be honest about Dollyanne's needs, because finding the right home for her is so important. She isn't a girl who will immediately rush to greet visitors or take everything in her stride. She needs someone who understands that fear can make even the simplest things feel enormous, and who is prepared to give her the time, space and patience she needs to feel safe. Dollyanne will need an experienced, quiet and understanding home, with someone who is willing to work at her pace rather than expect her to fit into theirs. She'll need calm, consistent handling, careful management of situations she finds difficult, and an owner who can recognise when she needs reassurance or a little breathing room. A confident, resident greyhound would be a real bonus for Dollyanne. Having a settled canine companion could offer her reassurance as she navigates life outside the kennels, although any introductions would need to be handled carefully to ensure everyone is comfortable. We know that Dollyanne's journey may not be the easiest, and we won't pretend that love alone will make all her worries disappear. Building trust takes time, and progress may come in small steps. But for the right person, those little steps forward could be incredibly rewarding – seeing her begin to relax, discover new things and feel a little safer in the world around her. Dollyanne needs someone who can look beyond her fear and see the beautiful girl underneath. Someone who won't ask too much of her too soon, who will celebrate the smallest achievements, and who understands that helping a nervous dog feel safe is one of the kindest gifts we can give. Could you be the safe place Dollyanne has been waiting for? 💙 She needs a very special home, and we know that she won't be right for everyone. But if you have the experience, patience and gentle understanding she needs, you could make a life-changing difference to this lovely little girl. Please contact us to find out more about Dollyanne and the support she will need to make a successful transition into a home of her own.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary (RGT East Midlands)
Living with Dollyanne
  • ✕Good with kids
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Bringing Dollyanne home

What you'll need for Dollyanne in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Dollyanne

What life with Dollyanne looks like

Dollyanne is a large senior greyhound dog waiting at Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary (RGT East Midlands) in United Kingdom.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Dollyanne, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dollyanne?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary (RGT East Midlands) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Dollyanne on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dollyanne if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary (RGT East Midlands) 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Dollyanne 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 Dollyanne 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 Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary (RGT East Midlands) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dollyanne 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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