Greyhound Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Crawley
There are 77 greyhounds looking for a new home in and around Crawley right now, listed by Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare, Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds, Greyhound Trust Harvel, Romford Retired Greyhounds, Barley Greyhound Sanctuary, Last Chance Animal Rescue, Rescue Remedies, National Animal Welfare Trust Hertfordshire and Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare. Includes greyhound crosses and galgos. Italian Greyhounds have their own page.
All 77 are with rescues reachable from Crawley, in places such as Smallfield, Edenbridge and Ringmer. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 1 puppy, 38 adults and 4 older dogs.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
1 Greyhound puppy available in and around Crawley
Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.
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Greyhounds near Crawley right now
77 greyhounds are listed in or around Crawley today, with 9 rescues. By age: 1 puppy, 38 adult dogs and 4 older dogs, plus 34 with no age given. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.
- Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare at Hersham, about 20 miles away: 31 greyhounds
- Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds at Waltham Abbey, about 41 miles away: 13 greyhounds
- Greyhound Trust Harvel at Meopham, about 30 miles away: 12 greyhounds
- Romford Retired Greyhounds at Wickford, about 46 miles away: 7 greyhounds
- Barley Greyhound Sanctuary at Waltham Abbey, about 41 miles away: 5 greyhounds
- Last Chance Animal Rescue at Edenbridge, about 12 miles away: 4 greyhounds
- Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 5 miles away: 3 greyhounds
- Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 19 miles away: 1 greyhound
- and 1 more rescue
About Greyhounds in London
When we checked on 29 October 2026, 75 greyhounds were listed near London with ten rescues, two of the dogs in London itself. The largest groups were 30 with Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare at Hersham, about 15 miles from London, 13 with Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds near Waltham Abbey, about 14 miles from London, 12 with Greyhound Trust Harvel near Meopham, about 23 miles from London, and 7 with Romford Retired Greyhounds at Wickford, about 29 miles from London.
Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare suggests a minimum donation of £150, and at its home check stage asks for proof of address and photo ID. Greyhound Trust Harvel charges a £250 homing fee that is not refundable, visits your home once you have chosen a dog, and does not rehome over Christmas and New Year. Romford Retired Greyhounds normally asks a minimum donation of £150, which includes a lead, muzzle and coat, carries out home checks and normally limits flats to the first floor, because greyhounds do not manage stairs well.
Sources: LocalPetFinder listings near London, checked 29 October 2026 (read 29 October 2026); Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare: adoption (read 29 October 2026); Greyhound Trust Harvel: requirements (read 29 October 2026); Romford Retired Greyhounds: FAQs (read 29 October 2026); Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds: home page (read 29 October 2026)
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About greyhounds
| Breed group | Hound |
|---|---|
| Size | Large |
| Height (breed standard) | Dogs 71 to 76 cm, bitches 69 to 71 cm |
| Exercise | Up to 1 hour a day |
| Size of home | A large house with a large garden |
| Grooming | Once a week |
| Coat | Short (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Over 10 years |
What greyhounds are like to live with
Many greyhounds in UK rescue are retired racing dogs. The Greyhound Trust says most retire from racing between three and five years old, so a rescue greyhound is usually a young adult rather than a puppy. The Royal Kennel Club notes that the greyhound seen in the show ring is larger and heavier than the racing greyhound.
Greyhounds listed in and around Crawley today
As of 7 November 2026, 77 greyhounds are listed with rescues in and around Crawley on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 1 puppy aged 12 months or under, 38 adults and 4 aged 7 or over. The rest have no age we can read, so check the profile.
1 of them is listed as a cross, as the rescue describes it: Whippet x Greyhound. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess from looks.
The rescues mark 2 as able to live with children and 17 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.
Sources (checked 30 September 2026)
- The Royal Kennel Club: Greyhound (Height from the breed standard, also in sources.)
Read the full greyhound guide: health, temperament, costs and UK law →
Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
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Greyhounds in Crawley: your questions
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How many rescue greyhounds are available for adoption in Crawley?
As of 7 November 2026, 77 greyhounds are listed for adoption in and around Crawley on LocalPetFinder, from Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare, Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds, Greyhound Trust Harvel, Romford Retired Greyhounds, Barley Greyhound Sanctuary, Last Chance Animal Rescue, Rescue Remedies, National Animal Welfare Trust Hertfordshire and Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare. All are with rescues reachable from Crawley, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Crawley have greyhounds right now, and how old are they?
As of 7 November 2026, Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare (at Hersham, about 20 miles away): 31, Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds (at Waltham Abbey, about 41 miles away): 13, Greyhound Trust Harvel (at Meopham, about 30 miles away): 12, Romford Retired Greyhounds (at Wickford, about 46 miles away): 7, Barley Greyhound Sanctuary (at Waltham Abbey, about 41 miles away): 5 and Last Chance Animal Rescue (at Edenbridge, about 12 miles away): 4, and 3 more. By age, that is 1 puppy, 38 adult dogs and 4 older dogs, plus 34 with no age given. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
Where can I adopt a greyhound in Crawley?
With the rescue that has the dog. Today the greyhounds on this page are with Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare (31), Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds (13), Greyhound Trust Harvel (12), Romford Retired Greyhounds (7), Barley Greyhound Sanctuary (5), Last Chance Animal Rescue (4) and 3 other rescues. Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.
Can I adopt a retired racing greyhound in Crawley?
Yes. Many greyhounds in UK rescue are retired racers: the Greyhound Trust says most retire from racing between three and five years old. The greyhounds listed on this page are with rescues and rehoming centres, and each profile links to the rescue to apply.
Do greyhounds need a lot of exercise?
No. The Greyhound Trust says greyhounds are built for speed rather than stamina and are happy with two twenty-minute walks a day, and Battersea says they generally prefer around two 30-minute walks. Blue Cross says many sleep 16 to 18 hours a day.
Are greyhounds good with children?
It depends on the dog, not the breed. Most of the 77 greyhounds listed in and around Crawley today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.
How much does it cost to adopt a greyhound in Crawley?
The greyhounds listed in and around Crawley today are with Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare at Hersham, about 20 miles away (31), Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds at Waltham Abbey, about 41 miles away (13), Greyhound Trust Harvel at Meopham, about 30 miles away (12) and 6 other rescues; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
Are there greyhound puppies for sale in Crawley?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every greyhound on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 77 greyhounds listed in and around Crawley today are with Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare at Hersham, about 20 miles away (31), Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds at Waltham Abbey, about 41 miles away (13), Greyhound Trust Harvel at Meopham, about 30 miles away (12) and 6 other rescues, and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, and Dogs Trust £300. If you searched "greyhound puppies for sale Crawley", the greyhounds here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.
Can I get a free greyhound to a good home in Crawley, or one under £500?
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 77 greyhounds listed in and around Crawley today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 5 miles away. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.
Are there greyhound puppies for adoption in Crawley?
Yes: 1 puppy of the 77 listed in and around Crawley is 12 months or under by their listed age.
Are there older greyhounds for adoption in Crawley?
Yes: 4 of the 77 listed in and around Crawley are aged 7 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.
Is there a greyhound rescue near me in Crawley?
As of 7 November 2026, the greyhounds listed in and around Crawley are with Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare at Hersham, about 20 miles away (31), Whittingham Kennels Retired Greyhounds at Waltham Abbey, about 41 miles away (13), Greyhound Trust Harvel at Meopham, about 30 miles away (12), Romford Retired Greyhounds at Wickford, about 46 miles away (7) and 5 other rescues. The nearest to Crawley is Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 5 miles away. You can also see greyhounds across England. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.
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