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Swift

Greyhound · Male · Young · 3 years

was born on 20th March 2023, is neutered, inoculated and microchipped. Swift weighs about 28 kg. Is a very shy, nervous lad who we've been told is scared of other breeds of dogs, and is wary strangers and the big outside world. In time, in the right home he'll become a very loyal loving companion.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Retired Greyhounds South Lakes

Living with Swift

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Swift

What life with Swift looks like

Swift is a large young adult greyhound dog waiting at Retired Greyhounds South Lakes in United Kingdom.

A young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Swift, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Swift?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Retired Greyhounds South Lakes handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Swift on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Swift if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Retired Greyhounds South Lakes 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Swift 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 Swift 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 Retired Greyhounds South Lakes early rather than rehoming privately; they know Swift 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.