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Bobby

Whippet · Male · Senior · 9 years

Bobby, born 1/11/2013, is a lovely senior whippet who has landed at Windyway following the death of his previous owner. She had rehomed him due to her failing health but he was left tied up at the house recently and found there by the owner's son. He is unable to take Bobby on so asked us to step in. Bobby is a sweet boy, very gentle, and good with people and other dogs. He can't live with cats. Bobby can initially seem a little distant, we think he's missing his owner. He is quite stressed in the kennels and we would love to get him out into a home where he can settle and bond with a new person, and enjoy his golden years being loved and cared for in a safe and loving home. Bobby has seen our vet and started his vaccinations. He is in relatively good health for his age, but does have a heart murmur. He is chipped but not castrated. While he's otherwise fit we will most likely leave him entire due to the additional risk surgery would pose to his heart. He isn't currently on any medication. Bobby does suffer from separation anxiety and we feel he needs an adopter who would be around most of the time.

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇬🇧Macclesfield

Shelter

Windyway Animal Rescue

Living with Bobby

✓Vaccinated
✕Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Bobby

What life with Bobby looks like

Bobby is a senior whippet dog waiting at Windyway Animal Rescue in Macclesfield.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Bobby, answered.

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