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Hoppo

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 4 years

Meet Hoppo our ex-racing Greyhound with a sweet and affectionate personality. This lad can be worried by other dogs and may be quite vocal when they come too close, so he’ll need a quiet home where he can build his confidence at his own pace. Hoppo is friendly, loving and enjoys a good fuss! He has made great progress with his training and is now walking nicely on the lead and responding well to his handlers. He’s even discovered that his crate makes a pretty good place for a snooze! Hoppo will need patient owners who can help him feel safe and confident, but in return, you’ll get a lovely, funny and affectionate boy who is ready to find his forever home. ❤️ Due to his breed & background, Hoppo is not able to live with cats or other small pets. He is insecure with other dogs & would ideally need to be the only dog in the home, however he could potentially live with another calm, sociable sighthound as he takes comfort from them. Hoppo is looking for a home in a quiet location away from busy dog walking routes and will need a secure private garden for off lead burn offs. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Hoppo, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Hoppo
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Greyhound →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Hoppo home

What you'll need for Hoppo 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 Hoppo

What life with Hoppo looks like

Hoppo is a large adult greyhound dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

An 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.

London, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hoppo, answered.

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