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Elaine Herbert

Greyhound · Female · Adult · 4 years

Meet our memorial hound Elaine Herbert Elaine Herbert is a bouncy, beautiful girl who has graced us with her wonderful personality here at Hillcrest! She is a delight around all people, often trying to give kisses to everyone she meets! Elaine Herbert has been enjoying spending time learning all about the routine at Hillcrest, and has settled in well since arriving with us here. She enjoys a good play session in our paddock, her playful side is a joy to watch, she twists and turns as she throws her toys in the air! Elaine Herbert has been on some off-site adventures, taking in all the sights and sounds around her, jumping in and out of vehicles with no issues. If you are looking for a fun, playful, affectionate girl then Elaine Herbert may be the one for you!

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Greyhound Rescue Wales
Cared for by Greyhound Rescue Wales · United KingdomLearn about Greyhound

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Elaine Herbert home

What you'll need for Elaine Herbert 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 Elaine Herbert

What life with Elaine Herbert looks like

Elaine Herbert 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Elaine Herbert, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Elaine Herbert?
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 Elaine Herbert on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Elaine Herbert 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 Elaine Herbert 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 Elaine Herbert 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 Elaine Herbert 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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