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Gwen

Greyhound · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Gwen is in foster care in Southampton, Hampshire, she arrived in our care on the 30th of August 2026 and she was born on the 10th of May 2023. This lass is a tiny, quiet yet friendly girl who is going to make a perfect addition to her new family. She can be a little reserved when you first meet her, this is not her true character and with a little time she will show you her cheeky character, sometimes this can take a few weeks to come out fully. Don’t be put off by this as she really is a sweetie! This girl loves to play with you and soft toys, she just loves running around and having fun, what more could you ask for! Gwen enjoys playing with other greyhounds, she espeically enjoys ‘greyhound bitey faces!’ This game can last quite awhile, she is a very happy girl who enjoys the company of another dog – female or male. Gwen is housetrained and used to everyday noises in and around the home. She shows little fear of washing machine, TV, dishwasher and is even getting used to the hoover. She can be a little unsure about car/motor bike engines starting close by. Our gorgeous girl lives alongside 8 other greyhounds both girls and boys, she gets on well with them all. Gwen has shown us no negative behaviour around other breeds of dog, she is intrigued about what they are – big and small breeds. She will watch them as they go by and will listen to her handler if she is asked to wait on walks. Gwen needs to continue her training around other breeds of dog, seeing them from afar and up close. This girl does LOVE her food and is also learning all about treats. Gwen certainly enjoys all these new tastes! She enjoys her car rides, knowing she is going to have a nice walk somewhere. Gwen can jump into the boot of a car and will settle down nicely, once the car has started. Gwen enjoys going out for her walks, she walks nicely on a lead and will trot along beside you. She will prick her ears up when watching other dogs play, she secretly would like to join in with them. After all

Size
Tiny
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Greyhound Lifeline
Living with Gwen
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Greyhound Lifeline · United KingdomLearn about Greyhound

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Gwen home

What you'll need for Gwen 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 Gwen

What life with Gwen looks like

Gwen is a very small young adult greyhound dog waiting at Greyhound Lifeline in United Kingdom.

An 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 Gwen, answered.

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