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King

Greyhound · Male

King is a handsome boy with an affectionate nature… he often stops for some fuss and reassurance on his walks. King walks well with the other hounds but will be happiest as the only pet in a grown up home. He has started to venture out to new places and is learning about other breeds, showing some natural curiosity. King will be best suited to a quiet home environment with a secure garden he can explore when he may not feel like a walk. He likes the company of people and enjoys playtime with his soft toys. He is looking for a patient and kind person to help guide him into life as a pet.

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🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders
Cared for by Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders · United KingdomLearn about Greyhound →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing King home

What you'll need for King in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 King

What life with King looks like

King is a greyhound dog waiting at Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders in United Kingdom.

A 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting King, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about King?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw King on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt King if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders whether they will for King, what they require (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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is King already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for King. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if King isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know King 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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