Greyhounds/lurchers looking for homes - rescued and retired greyhounds and lurchers looking for adoption in Essex, London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and beyond

Whittingham's rescued and retired greyhounds and lurchers looking for adoption in Essex, London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and beyond.    

To adopt a greyhound, please email wkretiredgreyhounds@gmail.com 

 
(new arrivals/returns will be placed at the end of the list) 
 

Magic - male greyhound 

Magic has sadly been returned.  He has lived with another greyhound and small dog but is nervous with men so would be best with a quiet household and one used to dogs with this trait.  He is a loving boy once he gets to know you but does need his own space and quiet time. Update: Magic is a little temperamental with people he doesn't know so we will only be homing him with someone who he knows/can take on this odd trait.  It is so unusual for greyhounds so he will have to go to the right home. Could you help Magic get back into a loving home?  He is 3yrs old

 








Liam - male greyhound 

Liam is a loving and happy boy who came in with Money and Abbi.  He happily shares with the female greyhounds and is confident and friendly.  He can be slightly strong on the lead, but this will quickly improve as he gets used to everything whilst out and about.  He did well on his trip into town when he encountered other breeds so should be ok with initial careful introduction.  He is 4yrs old.












Abbi - female greyhound

Abbi is 4yrs old.  She is very nervous until she knows you but does come round with patience and kindness.  She would prefer to be the only dog at home, but does walk happily with other dogs, which would give her confidence.  She will need a patient and understanding home, without young children as they may be too much for her.  She is clean in her kennel and will be really loyal once she trusts you.  Update: Abbi will need a home without too much activity where she can come out of her shell.  She may be able to live with a confident dog-savy cat.  She would prefer a more rural setting as she is spooked very easily by unexpected noise.








Eric - male lurcher

Eric is a lovely lurcher who had served his time in the pound and needed a rescue space.  He is very nervous but gains a huge amount of confidence from Ernie.  Ideally, they would be homed together.  He is estimated to be about 5yrs old.  He is gaining in confidence, but can jump fences if separated from Ernie.  He needs a secure garden.  He is very loving once he trusts you and has great fur!  Eric (and Ernie) are reserved!







Ernie - male lurcher

Ernie came in with Eric after their time was up in the pound.  He is a confident and happy soul who would love to go home with Eric.  He is estimated to be about 5yrs old.  He is a lovely character and gives his friend, Eric confidence.  They are clean in their kennel and ideally we would home them together as they are very bonded. Ernie (and Eric) are reserved!









Dina - female greyhound 

Dina is 5yrs old.  She is confident and happy and shares with other greyhounds.  She is petite and always happy!  She wags her tail all the time and is so loving.  She is clean in her kennel and a dear little soul.










Homer - male greyhound

Homer is 4yrs old.  He is confident and friendly.  He is calm and gentle and been around smaller dogs and children with his trainer.  He shares happily with other greyhounds. We also judged that he would be a candidate to live with a cat with the usual careful introductions. There is interest in Homer pending confirmation!









Roly - male greyhound 

Roly has sadly been returned.  He is 5yrs old and lived happily with a small dog so is great around other breeds.  He is used to the home environment and should slot back into a home easily.  He will not be homed with very small children as he likes his own space.  He will be perfect for someone who has had greyhounds before and needs a greyhound to share with another breed.  He is clean, confident and loves his food. 







Mark is a handsome chap who has been in a home but sadly been returned.  He will suit most home situations but does have trouble walking on wooden floors so will need runners/ rugs to be sure he doesn't get stressed.  He has lived with a small dog so is fine around other breeds with initial careful introduction.  He is house-trained and used to the home environment so it would be lovely if we could get him into a loving home again so he doesn't have to spend too long in Kennels.  He may be more suited to an experienced greyhound home.





Bridget - female greyhound 

Bridget is 2yrs old and very loving.  She is quite lively for a greyhound, but also sits (which is very unusual) ((not to command - too much to ask))!  She is fine around the other greyhounds and will be tested around smaller dogs as soon as possible.  She is friendly and playful.  Bridget is currently reserved!
 








Phoebe - female greyhound

Phoebe is 4yrs old.  She is a really gentle and friendly girl who loves her food.  She has had surgery to repair a racing injury so walks with a slight limp but it is all healed and signed off by the vet so she has made a full recovery.  Don't let that put you off as she's such a dear soul and would love to find a special home.  She will be tested around other breeds as soon as possible. There is interest in Phoebe pending confirmation!






Riley - male greyhound

Riley is back in our care after sadly being returned.  He is not currently for homing as he is undergoing veterinary care.  He was bitten by another breed on a walk (not his fault in any way) and this injury needs to heal before he can be homed.  He has been in a home for about two months so is used to the home environment.  He is now wary of other breeds but that is no bad thing!  He would suit an experienced home without children.






Pat - male greyhound

Pat is a lovely, gentle chap who has been around other breeds and children with his trainer.  He is 4yrs old.  He is calm and friendly and will suit most home situations.












Rebel - male greyhound

Rebel is 4yrs old and brother to two formerly homed Whittingham hounds.  He has a wonderful temperament and would slot into most home situations. He shares happily with other greyhounds and is a really gentle soul.  He is a really calm and gentle chap.  We homed his brother and sister this year and both dogs have slotted easily into their homes.  Rebel is the calmest of the litter so whoever adopts Rebel will be very lucky.
















Inky - male greyhound 

Inky is 3yrs old (4yrs in November) and a happy chap who shares happily with other greyhounds.  He loves his food and will love being at home to enjoy adventures beyond kennels.  He is quite bouncy for a greyhound but does settle down and enjoys his walks.  He's very affectionate and just wants a cuddle!  










Pearl - female greyhound

Pearl is 4yrs old and has sadly been returned. She is a very petite girl. (Further description to come)!













New girl (photo and further description to come when she arrives)!

New girl (photo and further description to come when she arrives)!

New girl (photo and further description to come when she arrives)!



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