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Greyhound Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Wigan

There are 33 greyhounds looking for a new home in and around Wigan right now, listed by Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W, Home Run Hounds North West, Northern Greyhound Rescue, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home, Warrington Animal Welfare and Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe & District. Includes greyhound crosses and galgos. Italian Greyhounds have their own page.

All 33 are with rescues reachable from Wigan, in places such as Tyldesley, Warrington and Rixton. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 30 adults and 3 older dogs.

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

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Ice, greyhound for adoption in TyldesleyNEW

Ice

3 years • Female • Greyhound

Large
Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W

Tyldesley · 7 miles

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Rebel, greyhound for adoption in Tyldesley

Rebel

4 years • Male • Greyhound

Large
Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W

Tyldesley · 7 miles

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Al, greyhound for adoption in Tyldesley

Al

4 years • Male • Greyhound

Large
Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W

Tyldesley · 7 miles

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Alice, greyhound for adoption in Tyldesley

Alice

7 years • Female • Greyhound

Large
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W

Tyldesley · 7 miles

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Audrey, greyhound for adoption in Tyldesley

Audrey

5 years • Female • Greyhound

Large
Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W

Tyldesley · 7 miles

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Cash, greyhound for adoption in Tyldesley

Cash

4 years • Male • Greyhound

Largelow energy
Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W

Tyldesley · 7 miles

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Greyhounds near Wigan right now

33 greyhounds are listed in or around Wigan today, with 6 rescues. By age: 30 adult dogs and 3 older dogs. 23 are male and 10 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W at Tyldesley, about 7 miles away: 13 greyhounds
  • Home Run Hounds North West at Rixton, about 11 miles away: 7 greyhounds
  • Northern Greyhound Rescue at Lancashire: 7 greyhounds
  • Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home at Warrington, about 11 miles away: 3 greyhounds
  • Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 11 miles away: 2 greyhounds
  • Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe & District at Lancaster, about 36 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 Wigan today

As of 7 November 2026, 33 greyhounds are listed with rescues in and around Wigan on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 30 adults and 3 aged 7 or over.

The rescues mark 10 as able to live with children and 11 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.

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Greyhounds in Wigan: your questions

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How many rescue greyhounds are available for adoption in Wigan?

As of 7 November 2026, 33 greyhounds are listed for adoption in and around Wigan on LocalPetFinder, from Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W, Home Run Hounds North West, Northern Greyhound Rescue, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home, Warrington Animal Welfare and Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe & District. All are with rescues reachable from Wigan, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 7 November 2026, Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W (at Tyldesley, about 7 miles away): 13, Home Run Hounds North West (at Rixton, about 11 miles away): 7, Northern Greyhound Rescue (at Lancashire): 7, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home (at Warrington, about 11 miles away): 3, Warrington Animal Welfare (at Warrington, about 11 miles away): 2 and Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe & District (at Lancaster, about 36 miles away): 1. By age, that is 30 adult dogs and 3 older dogs. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a greyhound in Wigan?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the greyhounds on this page are with Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W (13), Home Run Hounds North West (7), Northern Greyhound Rescue (7), Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home (3), Warrington Animal Welfare (2) and Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe & District (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 Wigan?

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 33 greyhounds listed in and around Wigan 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 Wigan?

The greyhounds listed in and around Wigan today are with Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W at Tyldesley, about 7 miles away (13), Home Run Hounds North West at Rixton, about 11 miles away (7), Northern Greyhound Rescue at Lancashire (7) and 3 other rescues; 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 Wigan?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every greyhound on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 33 greyhounds listed in and around Wigan today are with Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W at Tyldesley, about 7 miles away (13), Home Run Hounds North West at Rixton, about 11 miles away (7), Northern Greyhound Rescue at Lancashire (7) and 3 other rescues, 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 Wigan", 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 Wigan, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 33 greyhounds listed in and around Wigan today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W at Tyldesley, about 7 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 Wigan?

Not right now: none of the 33 listed in and around Wigan 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 Wigan?

Yes: 3 of the 33 listed in and around Wigan 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 Wigan?

As of 7 November 2026, the greyhounds listed in and around Wigan are with Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W at Tyldesley, about 7 miles away (13), Home Run Hounds North West at Rixton, about 11 miles away (7), Northern Greyhound Rescue at Lancashire (7), Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home at Warrington, about 11 miles away (3) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Wigan is Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W at Tyldesley, about 7 miles away. You can also see greyhounds across Greater Manchester. 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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