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Scratchy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

We are looking for a forever foster for beautiful Scratchy. He has had such a shitty start and has been put in some situations that have resulted in him getting into trouble. He will be insured under the rescue all food and vets paid for. If you would like more information please call Kerry opening hours 10am – 6pm This boy really deserves his forever home he is 6 years old now. He spent 9 months in police kennels because an owner of a small breed let the dog run up to Scratchy while he was on lead and unfortunately Scratchy defended himself and the small dog died. His owner (who sadly had psychological and physical disabilities) was arrested and had to watch Scratchy be taken away and has never seen him since and he isn’t allowed to either. Loves walkies ❤️ Loves cuddles Loves being groomed Loves balls Loves toys Loves dinner time House trained ❤️ Scratchy loves Greyhounds and shows no interest in other breeds but due to his past, he can’t be homed with a small breed. He is a happy happy amazing boy who so deserves a chance. He is house-trained and sleeps sooooo much ❤️He is a very big boy but doesn’t use any of his strength. He is in foster in North Lincolnshire for more information call or text Kerry open hours 10-6 7 days a week or drop us an email ❤️We assess each dog to the best of our ability, we can’t and won’t ever say they are bombproof with anything, especially children, dogs or cats. We give lots of advice and guidance, and everyone has full homechecks, then once you adopt a dog, follow-up checks are carried out.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧England (nationwide)
Shelter
Greyhound Protection UK
Living with Scratchy
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Greyhound Protection UK · England (nationwide)Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Scratchy home

What you'll need for Scratchy 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
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    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 Scratchy

What life with Scratchy looks like

Scratchy is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Greyhound Protection UK in England (nationwide).

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

England (nationwide), United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Scratchy, answered.

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