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Kenny

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 5 years

Kenny is a big boy with a bigger heart! He loves everyone, and usually tries to show it with a hug and lots of kisses! He gets so excited when its time for a walk and forgets he has to stand still for his collar and lead to be fitted, but once done, he walks well and follows commands. He will need a home with no other pets but gets on well with other greyhounds. Can you help Kenny become the sweet boy we all know he can be, just pop to the kennels and meet him to see if he is the one for you. Kenny has made his debut visit to a care home recently and did very well. initially he was very interested in exploring everywhere and discovering new things but he was quite calm around the residents and staff and happy to accept a fuss from everyone. Kenny has been to the park to help with socialisation and really enjoyed himself. He was very well behaved and was no problem when he met other breeds of dog, even being nose to nose with one. He walked really nicely with no pulling at all, even though he was excited. To adopt Kenny, or any of our other greyhounds, please call us on , or email us at

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Greyhound Trust Wolverhampton
Cared for by Greyhound Trust Wolverhampton · United KingdomLearn about Greyhound

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Kenny home

What you'll need for Kenny 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 Kenny

What life with Kenny looks like

Kenny is a large adult greyhound dog waiting at Greyhound Trust Wolverhampton in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kenny, answered.

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