Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

Graham

Greyhound · Male · Young · 3 years

Graham can be conflicted when meeting other dogs. He can be excited and playful, but is also wary initially as he continues to experience dogs of different shapes and sizes. For this reason, he cannot live with other dogs, cats or small furries. Graham could live with primary-aged children who are comfortable with his size and enthusiastic, playful nature. His new family will need to be patient and understanding while he settles into home life and gets used to his new surroundings. With time, patience and plenty of positive experiences, Graham will make a loving and entertaining companion. Graham does get worried when left alone so will need a patient family that can build his confidence and work on leaving alone hours, he would be an ideal companion for someone that works from home. Graham is a super-friendly and playful three-and-a-half-year-old boy who loves spending time with his humans . He enjoys a good fuss, playing with his toys and, of course, treats—food is definitely one of Graham’s favourite things! He is an excitable, fun-loving boy who would thrive with a family that can give him plenty of attention, affection and opportunities to play. He has got a sensitive side and does get worried by loud noises such as Thunder or fireworks so will need lots of reassurance when he encounters new experiences or noises he has not heard before.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧Wickford

Shelter

Dogs Trust Basildon

Living with Graham

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Bringing Graham home

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About Graham

What life with Graham looks like

Graham is a small young adult greyhound dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

A young 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 Graham, answered.

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