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RACHEL

Greyhound · Unknown

RACHEL Dob 01/06/12 HOMED Rachel is such a happy girl to be around , she just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. She has such a friendly nature she could fit into a family so easily. Rachel would be a real pleasure to have walking at your side happily greeting anyone whom she meets, hogging all the attention […]

Size
Age
Location
🇬🇧Friskney
Shelter
Fen Bank Greyhound Sanctuary
Cared for by Fen Bank Greyhound Sanctuary · FriskneyLearn about Greyhound

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing RACHEL home

What you'll need for RACHEL 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 RACHEL

What life with RACHEL looks like

RACHEL is a adult greyhound dog waiting at Fen Bank Greyhound Sanctuary in Friskney.

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.

Friskney, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting RACHEL, answered.

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