Greg

About Greg

Greg is a handsome 2 ‑year‑old Black Greyhound, weighing 34kg. He is searching for a loving home after retiring from the demanding world of racing. Still young and full of potential, he’s ready to trade the track for a warm bed, kind people, and a peaceful family life.

Greg is a happy, friendly, and affectionate boy with a wonderfully gentle nature. He loves the company of people and greets everyone he meets with a wagging tail and warm enthusiasm. In our secure arena he likes to stay close to staff and volunteers, following them around until they begin throwing his ball for him to chase. He enjoys playtime with people, especially ball games, and he will thoughtfully return the ball to be thrown again and again.

Like many ex‑racers, Greg has likely never lived in a home environment. His level of house training is currently unknown, so he’ll need patience, understanding, and guidance as he learns the routines of family life.

Out on walks, Greg is the perfect companion. He walks beautifully on his lead and loves getting out into the world to explore. He also enjoys play sessions and a good chase with his doggy friends in our secure arena, and once the excitement is over he is just as happy to curl up and snooze in a comfortable spot

Because of his racing background, Greg cannot live with cats, small dogs, or other small animals, as he is likely to chase them. However, he could happily share his home with one or more medium‑to‑large dogs, given careful introductions.

As we are unable to directly assess our dogs with children at the rescue, any recommendations regarding children are based on the dog's known history, observed behaviour, and the characteristics they have displayed while in our care.

For Greg, we believe he could live with dog-savvy children aged 12 years and over who understand his boundaries and will give him time to settle. We would ask that any children who live in the prospective home attend one of the two pre-adoption visits, giving them the opportunity to meet Mia and ensuring everyone is comfortable before proceeding with the adoption.

He has travelled regularly in cars and vans during his racing career and is comfortable with vehicle travel.

Greg needs a patient, loving family who can help him adjust to home life at his own pace. He would thrive with adopters who enjoy gentle walks, playtime, and cosy evenings. With the right support and security Greg will undoubtedly blossom into a loyal and devoted companion.

He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, treated for parasites, assessed and neutered.

His adoption fee is £250, helping Islay Rescue continue their vital work caring for dogs in need.

After spending his early life in the racing world, Greg now deserves to learn what a warm, comfortable home truly feels like. Could you give him the soft bed, love, and security he needs to begin the next chapter of his life?

As written by Islay Dog Rescue.