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Greyhound Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Rutland

There are 23 greyhounds looking for a new home in and around Rutland right now, listed by Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust, Animals In Need Northamptonshire, Leicester Animal Rescue and Three Counties Dog Rescue. Includes greyhound crosses and galgos. Italian Greyhounds have their own page.

All 23 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Rutland, in places such as Billesdon, Bourne and Wellingborough. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Rutland.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Blue, greyhound for adoption in Billesdon

Blue

3 years • Male • Greyhound

Large
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 10 miles

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Marley, greyhound for adoption in BourneNEW

Marley

6 years • Male • Greyhound

Largehigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Three Counties Dog Rescue

Bourne · 16 miles

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Ernie, greyhound for adoption in WellingboroughNEW

Ernie

4 years • Male • Greyhound

Large
Can live with:Other dogs
Animals In Need Northamptonshire

Wellingborough · 24 miles

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Ian, greyhound for adoption in WellingboroughNEW

Ian

3 years • Male • Greyhound

Large
Can live with:Other dogs
Animals In Need Northamptonshire

Wellingborough · 24 miles

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Lemmy, greyhound for adoption in WellingboroughNEW

Lemmy

2 years • Male • Greyhound

Largehigh energy
Animals In Need Northamptonshire

Wellingborough · 24 miles

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Angel, greyhound for adoption in SpaldingNEW

Angel

4 years • Greyhound

Large
Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust

Spalding · 25 miles

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Bradley, greyhound for adoption in SpaldingNEW

Bradley

5 years • Male • Greyhound

Large
Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust

Spalding · 25 miles

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Brian, greyhound for adoption in SpaldingNEW

Brian

2 years • Male • Greyhound

Largehigh energy
Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust

Spalding · 25 miles

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Cassio, greyhound for adoption in SpaldingNEW

Cassio

4 years • Male • Greyhound

Large
Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust

Spalding · 25 miles

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Greyhounds near Rutland right now

23 greyhounds are listed in or around Rutland today, with 4 rescues. By age: 22 adult dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 14 are male and 8 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust at Spalding, about 25 miles away: 18 greyhounds
  • Animals In Need Northamptonshire at Wellingborough, about 24 miles away: 3 greyhounds
  • Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 10 miles away: 1 greyhound
  • Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 16 miles away: 1 greyhound

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About greyhounds

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Greyhound
Breed groupHound
SizeLarge
Height (breed standard)Dogs 71 to 76 cm, bitches 69 to 71 cm
ExerciseUp to 1 hour a day
Size of homeA large house with a large garden
GroomingOnce a week
CoatShort (sheds)
LifespanOver 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 Rutland today

As of 8 November 2026, 23 greyhounds are listed with rescues in and around Rutland on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 22 adults. The rest have no age we can read, so check the profile.

The rescues mark 3 as able to live with children and 6 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

Greyhounds in Rutland: your questions

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How many rescue greyhounds are available for adoption in Rutland?

As of 8 November 2026, 23 greyhounds are listed for adoption in and around Rutland on LocalPetFinder, from Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust, Animals In Need Northamptonshire, Leicester Animal Rescue and Three Counties Dog Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Rutland, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Rutland have greyhounds right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust (at Spalding, about 25 miles away): 18, Animals In Need Northamptonshire (at Wellingborough, about 24 miles away): 3, Leicester Animal Rescue (at Billesdon, about 10 miles away): 1 and Three Counties Dog Rescue (at Bourne, about 16 miles away): 1. By age, that is 22 adult dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a greyhound in Rutland?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the greyhounds on this page are with Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust (18), Animals In Need Northamptonshire (3), Leicester Animal Rescue (1) and Three Counties Dog Rescue (1). 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 Rutland?

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 23 greyhounds listed in and around Rutland 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 Rutland?

The greyhounds listed in and around Rutland today are with Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust at Spalding, about 25 miles away (18), Animals In Need Northamptonshire at Wellingborough, about 24 miles away (3), Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 10 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. 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 Rutland?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every greyhound on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 23 greyhounds listed in and around Rutland today are with Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust at Spalding, about 25 miles away (18), Animals In Need Northamptonshire at Wellingborough, about 24 miles away (3), Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 10 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue, and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "greyhound puppies for sale Rutland", 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 Rutland, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 23 greyhounds listed in and around Rutland today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 10 miles away. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £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 Rutland?

Not right now: none of the 23 listed in and around Rutland is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Are there older greyhounds for adoption in Rutland?

Not right now: none of the 23 listed in and around Rutland is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older greyhounds do come into rescue, so check back. 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 Rutland?

As of 8 November 2026, the greyhounds listed in and around Rutland are with Peterborough & Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust at Spalding, about 25 miles away (18), Animals In Need Northamptonshire at Wellingborough, about 24 miles away (3), Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 10 miles away (1) and Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 16 miles away (1). The nearest to Rutland is Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 10 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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