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Lenny

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 4 years

Lenny mixes well with other dogs and could potentially live with another calm dog of a similar size and breed, subject to a successful introduction at the centre (neutered if female). Due to his racing background and natural prey drive, Lenny cannot live with cats or small furry pets, so his adopters must be mindful of this. He can live with secondary school-aged children who understand that he has not previously lived in a home environment and may need his own space and time to adjust. Lenny is an absolutely lovely boy with so much affection to give, and with patient, understanding owners, he will make a wonderful addition to a loving family. Lenny is a handsome 4-year-old ex-racing Greyhound with a wonderfully sweet nature and a friendly, confident personality. He loves meeting new people, enjoys plenty of fuss and attention, and is always happy to show off his gentle charm. Lenny walks beautifully on the lead, is comfortable wearing a harness, and enjoys playing with his toys. He is very tolerant of both informal and formal handling, allowing his ears, teeth, and claws to be checked with ease. As a typical ex-racer, he will need owners who can support him with housetraining and basic obedience as he settles into home life. Once settled, Lenny can be left alone for a few hours and would suit a home looking for a medium-energy companion. Lenny currently has some ongoing medical to be discussed with any new adopters.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Lenny
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Greyhound

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Lenny home

What you'll need for Lenny 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 Lenny

What life with Lenny looks like

Lenny is a small adult greyhound dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

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.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lenny, answered.

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