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Teddy - soon in foster

Greyhound · Male

Teddy is an ex racing greyhound. He has run 11 races before retiring. When he arrived to the SGS kennels he was not in the best conditions, certainly in need of a good amount of TLC. He is however a strong lad and, despite everything, a very happy chap, with his tail in perpetual wagging motion. So we are sure that, now that he is in Michelle's hands, he will bounce back soon. Teddy is a bit of a pirate. He has no manners (really...none...) but his heart is certainly in the right place. He just wants to play and wants some love and attention but has no idea how to ask for it with all his four paws on the ground. He is very affectionate and gets so excited when people approach him. He is also capable of jumping very high, so he will need a secure garden. We believe that, at least at first, he will need to be an only dog and he will need an experienced foster family, as he has a way of getting into mischief in the most creative ways, having outsmarted us more than once :) Get in touch with us if you want to know more about this adorable big boy who will sure steal your heart!

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary
Cared for by Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary · United KingdomLearn about Greyhound →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Teddy - soon in foster home

What you'll need for Teddy - soon in foster 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 Teddy - soon in foster

What life with Teddy - soon in foster looks like

Teddy - soon in foster is a large adult greyhound dog waiting at Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Teddy - soon in foster, answered.

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