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Ned

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 6 years

Ned is a truly gorgeous boy with a happy-go-lucky personality and a heart full of love. Friendly and confident, he greets both familiar faces and new people with ease, making friends wherever he goes. Ned has spent time in a home environment, and from this we have learnt that he is excellent within the house, he settles well, enjoys relaxing with his people, and happily soaks up affection. He is housetrained and has been left for short periods on his own. Ned slept downstairs in the home of an evening, settling well by himself. He has a lovely balance of being active and playful when it's time for fun, while also being content to unwind and enjoy quiet companionship. Playtime is one of Ned's favourite parts of the day. He loves to zoom around, toss his toys high into the air, and entertain himself with a good game. As well as being playful, Ned is a clever lad who thrives on enrichment activities. Whether it's snuffling through a snuffle mat, investigating boxes, or working treats out of a Kong, he enjoys keeping his mind busy. Ned walks well on a lead when off-site, and is engaging with his handler and confident in his surroundings, he would prefer quieter walking areas while he builds a bond with you. Ned is a wonderful all-round boy who will make a fantastic addition to a loving home that can offer him the enrichment, exercise, and affection he enjoys so much.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Greyhound Rescue Wales
Living with Ned
  • ✓House-trained
Cared for by Greyhound Rescue Wales · United KingdomLearn about Greyhound →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Ned home

What you'll need for Ned 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 Ned

What life with Ned looks like

Ned is a adult greyhound dog waiting at Greyhound Rescue Wales in United Kingdom.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Ned, answered.

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