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Missy

Greyhound · Female · Adult · 4 years

Meet Missy, our gorgeous black Greyhound with a heart of gold! This gentle girl has been an absolute joy to have at the centre, winning over everyone she meets with her sweet and affectionate nature. Missy is looking for a loving home where she can leave her racing days behind and enjoy the quieter things in life! Missy is a calm and loving girl who enjoys spending time with people. Although she can be a little worried at times, she has shown us just how quickly her confidence can blossom with a little patience and reassurance. As an ex-racing Greyhound, Missy has shown some chase behaviours towards wildlife and smaller dogs, although she has also demonstrated that she can calmly pass smaller dogs when out on walks and would be suited to living with dog of a similar size to her. Missy absolutely loves having the opportunity to stretch her legs in our secure paddocks, but is equally happy enjoying some quiet time and relaxing in her kennel. She really is a lovely girl with so much affection to offer! Missy is looking for a patient and understanding family who can help her settle into her new life as a much loved companion. She would be happiest living in a quieter location with access to peaceful green spaces, as busy environments and loud noises can sometimes leave her feeling a little overwhelmed. As Missy may not have experienced living in a home before, she will need owners who are happy to introduce her gradually to home life, including helping her learn about housetraining and building up time spent alone. Having someone around for most of the day initially would help her find her feet, alongside a secure, private garden where she can enjoy stretching her legs and exploring at her own pace. With a little patience, plenty of love and a cosy place to call her own, Missy has all the makings of a truly wonderful companion. She’s ready to swap the racetrack for a loving family and start her next chapter! ng form and feel you can meet Louie's needs as stipulated above, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Missy

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Listed 4 months ago

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About Missy

What life with Missy looks like

Missy is a large adult greyhound dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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 Missy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Missy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Missy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Missy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Battersea Dogs & Cats Home 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Missy 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 Missy 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 Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Missy 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.