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Maple

Greyhound · Female · Adult · 4 years

Maple can settle well when left alone, although this will need to be built up gradually from scratch, and her new family should be prepared to give her plenty of time to adjust. She could potentially live with another calm, independent dog, subject to a successful dog mix at the centre. Maple can live with secondary school-aged children who understand that she is a nervous girl and are able to give her the space and time she needs. Her new family will need to be patient and committed to making multiple visits to the centre to build a trusting relationship with her before she goes home. With the right family, Maple has the potential to blossom into a wonderful companion. Maple is a super sweet four-year-old Greyhound who can be a little lacking in confidence, but with patience, reassurance and time, she really begins to show her lovely personality. She can be shy when first coming out of her kennel and may need some time to warm up in new environments, but once she feels comfortable, she enjoys exploring and having a good sniff around. Maple is happy to have her harness put on by handlers she knows, although she can be unsure with new people and will need time to build trust. She enjoys a fuss once she is comfortable with you and responds particularly well to gentle, vocal reassurance from her person. Maple can be sensitive to sudden sounds and may take a little while to feel settled in unfamiliar surroundings.

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

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Maple home

What you'll need for Maple 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 Maple

What life with Maple looks like

Maple is a 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 Maple, answered.

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