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Quartz

Greyhound · Female · Adult · 7 years

Quartz would thrive as the only pet in the home, but she could live with older secondary school aged children who are confident and respectful of her boundaries. Once settled into her new home, Quartz can be left for a few hours, although she would still love plenty of company and time with her family. She is looking for adopters who are happy to continue some basic training, including housetraining, to help her settle into home life. Quartz is a truly lovely girl with so much affection to give, and she would make a wonderful addition to a caring and understanding family. Quartz is a lovely 7-year-old girl searching for a family to call her own. She is confident meeting new people and absolutely loves greeting everyone with a waggy tail and friendly personality. Quartz enjoys getting out and about for walks and exploring new places, but she’s equally happy relaxing on the sofa afterwards for a cosy cuddle. Quartz can feel worried around other dogs and, while she doesn’t mind walking alongside them, she isn’t overly keen on interacting closely and prefers her own space.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Quartz
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Greyhound

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Quartz home

What you'll need for Quartz 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 Quartz

What life with Quartz looks like

Quartz is a 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.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Quartz, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Quartz?
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 Quartz on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Quartz 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz 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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