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Ralphy

Greyhound · Unknown · Senior · 22 years

Ratheas Fortune (Ralphy) – 20th November 2004 to 3rd spetember 2011 It was three months since we had lost our previous greyhound, Barney, with a stomach tumour and one cold, snowy February morning we decided to visit Fen Bank. As we strolled around the kennels we saw this beautiful brindle dog stretched out on the […]

Size
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Age
Senior · 22 years
Location
🇬🇧Friskney
Shelter
Fen Bank Greyhound Sanctuary
Living with Ralphy
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Fen Bank Greyhound Sanctuary · FriskneyLearn about Greyhound →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ralphy home

What you'll need for Ralphy in week one.

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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    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 Ralphy

What life with Ralphy looks like

Ralphy is a senior greyhound dog waiting at Fen Bank Greyhound Sanctuary in Friskney.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Ralphy, answered.

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