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Jake

Greyhound · Male · Young · 3 years

Meet lovely Jake the ex-racing Greyhound! Jake is a retired athlete. He has left the racing scene far behind and is looking for a soft cosy bed to rest his legs on. He will happily spend large chunks of the day chilling on the sofa (often upside-down). Jake is a calm dog who enjoys getting out for walks, and happy to potter around and relax. Jake is an affectionate, gentle natured soul who has been friendly with everyone he has met on site. Due to his gentle nature, Jake could live with children and perfect for someone looking for an easy going dog. Jake can often be seen playing with toys on his own and running after a tennis ball. As an ex-racer, Jake can find the small fluffies quite interesting so will need to be kept on lead when out on walks with his muzzle on. Due to this, he will need a garden space where he can have his off lead time for his daily brief zoomies. Also because of this, Jake cannot live with cats or small animals. Jake has been kennelled with a greyhound friend before without issue and has been friendly with all the dogs he's met out on site. As such, he could live with a steady similar sized dog / greyhound who he can snuggle up with. Inside every Greyhound is a couch potato looking for a soft spot to sleep upside down on. Jake is no exception to this rule and is ready to find his new home and hopefully a super special soft sofa dedicated just for him. He will make a wonderful affectionate companion! If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Jake, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Jake
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Greyhound →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Jake home

What you'll need for Jake 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 Jake

What life with Jake looks like

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

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Jake, answered.

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