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Patrick

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 4 years

Patrick is looking for a quieter home where he can take things at his own pace and build his confidence. He could potentially live with a calm, compatible dog, pending a successful dog mix at the centre, or enjoy having some four-legged walking buddies. Patrick could live with older senior school-aged children or dog-savvy children aged 16+, who understand and respect his space. His favourite things include meaty treats, squeaky toys and, above all, a good fuss from his favourite people! With a little time, patience and lots of love, Patrick will make a wonderful companion. Patrick is a lovely 4-year-old ex-racing Greyhound who is settling into kennel life really well. He can often be found snoozing away in his cosy bed! Patrick can be a little unsure in new environments and hesitant when meeting new people, but with a little encouragement and patience, his confidence soon grows. He loves to explore the world through his nose, enjoys his walks and is great for handling, happily having his harness put on. Once he has built a bond with you, he absolutely loves a cuddle on the sofa. He also enjoys playing with soft toys, especially squeaky ones, and is happy entertaining himself.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧Wickford

Shelter

Dogs Trust Basildon

Living with Patrick

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

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About Patrick

What life with Patrick looks like

Patrick is an 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Patrick, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Patrick?: 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 Patrick on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Patrick 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Patrick 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 Patrick 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 Patrick 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.