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Greg AVAILABLE

Greyhound · Male · Young · 2 years

Greg is a handsome 2 ‑year‑old Black Greyhound, weighing 34kg. He is searching for a loving home after retiring from the demanding world of racing. Still young and full of potential, he’s ready to trade the track for a warm bed, kind people, and a peaceful family life. Greg is a happy, friendly, and affectionate boy with a wonderfully gentle nature. He loves the company of people and greets everyone he meets with a wagging tail and warm enthusiasm. In our secure arena he likes to stay close to staff and volunteers, following them around until they begin throwing his ball for him to chase. He enjoys playtime with people, especially ball games, and he will thoughtfully return the ball to be thrown again and again. Like many ex‑racers, Greg has likely never lived in a home environment. His level of house training is currently unknown, so he’ll need patience, understanding, and guidance as he learns the routines of family life. Out on walks, Greg is the perfect companion. He walks beautifully on his lead and loves getting out into the world to explore. He also enjoys play sessions and a good chase with his doggy friends in our secure arena, and once the excitement is over he is just as happy to curl up and snooze in a comfortable spot Because of his racing background, Greg cannot live with cats, small dogs, or other small animals, as he is likely to chase them. However, he could happily share his home with one or more medium‑to‑large dogs, given careful introductions. Greg could live with dog‑aware children aged 12 years or over who understand his boundaries and will give him time to settle. He has travelled regularly in cars and vans during his racing career and is comfortable with vehicle travel.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Cumnock (Ayrshire)
Shelter
Islay Dog Rescue
Living with Greg AVAILABLE
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Islay Dog Rescue · Cumnock (Ayrshire)Learn about Greyhound

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Bringing Greg AVAILABLE home

What you'll need for Greg AVAILABLE 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
  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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Greg AVAILABLE

What life with Greg AVAILABLE looks like

Greg AVAILABLE is a large young adult greyhound dog waiting at Islay Dog Rescue in Cumnock (Ayrshire).

An young 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 Greg AVAILABLE, answered.

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