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Polly

Greyhound · Female · Young · 2 years

Polly could potentially live with another Greyhound, subject to a successful dog mix at the centre. However, she has shown some toy guarding around her kennel mate, so this would need careful consideration in a new home. She could live with primary school-aged children and may be able to manage short periods alone once she has settled in, with time built up gradually. Polly would love a home where she can continue to build her confidence, learn to relax and enjoy all the comforts of home. With her lovely nature and enjoyment of human company, she’ll make a wonderful companion for a family looking for a four-legged friend to share their sofa! Polly is a lovely 2-year-old Greyhound who enjoys the company of people and is settling in well here at the kennels. She can settle nicely in her kennel, although she can get quite excited when it’s time to come out! Polly is still learning to relax and enjoy her walks, but she walks calmly on the lead and is making good progress. She is doing well with all her handling and is happy to have her harness put on. Although she doesn’t always seek out attention herself, she is happy to accept fuss from her handlers and enjoys saying hello to new people she meets out and about.

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧Wickford

Shelter

Dogs Trust Basildon

Living with Polly

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

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About Polly

What life with Polly looks like

Polly is a young adult greyhound dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

A young 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 Polly, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Polly?: 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 Polly on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Polly 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 Polly 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 Polly 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 Polly 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.