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Troy

Greyhound · Female

We know that in many peoples eyes the perfect greyhound is one who is calm, good with children, good with small dogs, happy around people and bustling streets. We know that the perfect greyhound may in fact have several “imperfections”, but with the right family and the right environment, they will be perfect. Troy is one of those dogs who on paper is less than perfect. He is easily excitable and will bark and run around if a human, dog or a car goes pass on the road. He is quite unsure around other males and can feel the need to defend himself. But at heart he is the biggest softie, full of love and affection and very biddable. It took a while for him to settle in when he first arrived, but he has been a large bundle of kindness and love once he did. We want nothing more than for him to find a real home were we know he would soon become a loyal and loving companion. Troy would prefer a rural environment with a secure garden. He would like a human who will treat him kindly and gently and who is patient with him when he becomes reactive. He lives with four female dogs and gets on well with them. He does not have a great deal of experience with smaller dogs or other breeds. Could you be the one who gives Troy the foundation to become perfect?

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇮🇪Co. Clare

Shelter

Clare Greyhound Sanctuary

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Troy home

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About Troy

What life with Troy looks like

Troy is a large greyhound dog waiting at Clare Greyhound Sanctuary in Co. Clare.

A 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 Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are often vaccinated, chipped, and registered, but confirm with the shelter. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Troy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Troy?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Clare Greyhound Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Troy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Troy if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Clare Greyhound Sanctuary whether they will for Troy, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Troy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Troy. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Clare Greyhound Sanctuary, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Troy isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Clare Greyhound Sanctuary about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Troy 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.