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Walter

Greyhound · Male · Adult · 6 years

Walter This lovely looking bridle greyhound is Walter. This charming lad is 6 years old. He was raced and raced…… in total 117 races. Earned his owner over seven thousand euro’s. He isn’t a big lad. tts – tbc 31kg A very pretty brindle chap. We do not know if he is small dog friendly as yet. He will be tested. He would be fine with other greyhounds. Walter wouldn’t be cat friendly. If you think you could offer Walter a soft bed, and a loving future, please do contact us. www.norfolkgreyhoundrescue.co.uk currently in Ireland. Once a foster place is open or a forever home is offered, Walter will travel to the UK. Click here for Adoption Details

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Norfolk Greyhound Rescue

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About Walter

What life with Walter looks like

Walter is a large adult greyhound dog waiting at Norfolk Greyhound Rescue 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 Walter, answered.

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