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Parker

Greyhound · Male · Young · 3 years

Parker is a super cuddly boy with a gentle nature who loves meeting new people and having a good cuddle. He’s a big fan of a cosy duvet and a comfy bed, and he definitely won’t say no to a tasty snack, especially cheese! Parker is a lovely 3-year-old Greyhound who is ready to swap the racetrack for a cosy home of his own. He can live with other dogs, is suitable for a home with secondary school-aged children and can be left for a few hours.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧Telford

Shelter

Dogs Trust Shrewsbury

Living with Parker

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

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Bringing Parker home

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About Parker

What life with Parker looks like

Parker is a large young adult greyhound dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury in Telford.

A young 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 Parker, answered.

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