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Jerry

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 5 years

Support and Health How much training will I need? Needs some support Can I be left alone? Potentially, once settled As Jerry previously lived in kennels, he has not been in a home before so he will need a settling in period, gradually increasing the time he is left home alone. Do I have any medical conditions? None Jerry has a clean bill of health and can be fully insured after rehoming. Who I can live with Can I live with dogs? Yes Can I live with cats? No Can I live with small pets? No Additional information In his racing days, Jerry would regularly walk with other Greyhounds and previously got on well with them. As he hasn’t had much exposure to dogs outside of Greyhounds while in our care, he has found being around other breeds more challenging. He could potentially live with another similar-sized sighthound that is calm and not overly boisterous, pending a successful on-site dog mix. Family and environment What kind of family am I looking for? Jerry is incredibly affectionate with his people. He loves leaning against you for a fuss and resting his head on your knees for attention. Jerry has previously met teenagers and was calm and relaxed around them. Due to his size and bouncy nature, we feel that if Jerry were to live with children in his new home, he would be best suited to a home with children aged 11 years and over. What type of environment would suit me? Jerry will need his new home to have a secure, private garden with 6ft fencing, as he can jump very high. He loves playing with toys, especially soft toys, squeaky balls and footballs, and is happy to entertain himself by throwing them around, chasing them and batting them about. About Jerry Jerry has hung up his racing jacket and is now looking for a cosy bed where he can enjoy his well-earned retirement. This sweet boy will politely say hello people and, once he gets to know you, will happily lean in for a fuss. Jerry enjoys gentle, leisurely walks, taking his time to explore the world around him at his own pace. He’s ready to find a loving home where he can relax, snooze, and soak up all the affection he deserves.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Woodgreen Pets Charity
Living with Jerry
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Woodgreen Pets Charity · United KingdomLearn about Greyhound

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Bringing Jerry home

What you'll need for Jerry 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
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    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 Jerry

What life with Jerry looks like

Jerry is a small adult greyhound dog waiting at Woodgreen Pets Charity in United Kingdom.

An 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 Jerry, answered.

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