Leon
Leon
- Age 2 years, 1 month
- Living with children Not Suited to Children
- Breed Greyhound
- Living with dogs Can live with
- Sex Male
- Living with cats Can't live with
- Size Large
- Reference ANIMAL19782
- Centre
More about Leon
Leon is a timid and sensitive Greyhound who can feel unsure in new situations and is slowly learning to navigate the world at his own pace. He is currently based at Battersea Old Windsor
Leon will need to live in a home with another dog, ideally a Greyhound or a calm Lurcher. We have seen that Leon manages much better when he has a canine companion alongside him, particularly when out walking. This may not be possible for the first few weeks of getting him home but the presence of another dog helps him to feel more secure.
Leon is a very worried boy who becomes easily overwhelmed, he will need very calm, patient and understanding owners. He will need to be allowed to move forward entirely at his own pace, without any pressure. It is important for prospective new owners to understand that, initially, Leon may not show much engagement or affection, and this is completely normal for him. He will need time, consistency and quiet reassurance to begin feeling safe. Once Leon feels settled and builds a bond with you, his affectionate side begins to show, and he really enjoys a gentle scratch under the chin.
Leon has been eating well during his stay and enjoys using puzzle feeders for his meals, which he really enjoys working through. He’s happy to accept any treat offered, though he may be a little shy about taking them directly from your hand while he’s still getting to know you. A few tasty, high‑value treats are a lovely way to win him over.
Leon is very much a dog that is going to take time to adapt and settle into a home so new owners shouldn’t expect quick progress. Moving into a home will feel like entering a completely unfamiliar world for him, and he is likely to feel very unsure for some time. He will need patient guidance as he slowly learns what life in a home means and what is expected of him.
Leon is spending some time in a temporary foster home and he is learning how day to day life goes. He has started to learn to wait by the fridge for a treat after going to the toilet! He has gained confidence over time and his cheeky side is starting to shine through.
New owners will have the rewarding experience of watching Leon’s personality start to shine once he has found his confidence. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Leon you can e-mail our rehoming team on bow.rehomers@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.
We ask every customer to first complete our online form before we discuss an individual animal, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehoming.
Please be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about.
Rehoming FAQs
Here at Battersea, we assess all of our dogs individually and create a rehoming profile for them. To ensure successful matches between people and pets, we use a combination of extensive rehoming experience, our staff expertise and the information you provided in your rehoming form. Once you complete your online registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know that we have everything we need to begin our matchmaking process, as well as the next steps of the process.
This may not always be the dog you thought it would be, which is why we ask that you see the registration form as a way of registering your interest in rehoming, not an application for a specific animal. We’re experts in making sure we find the right home for our dogs and the right dog for your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Once you’ve completed our online registration form, we’ll handle the rest. Your rehoming registration will be open for up to three months, and in that time, we’ll do our very best to try and match you with a pet that best suits you and your lifestyle. It can take a bit of time for us to try and match you with a pet – but we promise it’s time well spent. We’re committed to getting to know every animal at our centres before finding a match that works for our dogs and for you wherever possible.
If we are not able to match you with a dog within three months, we’ll let you know and offer guidance to help you continue your search, either at Battersea or beyond.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Our rehoming fee is £230 for dogs (over six months), £350 for a pair of dogs, or £275 for puppies (under six months). We accept cash or debit/credit card as payment (we are unable to accept cheques). Included in this cost are the following:
- Microchipping
- Initial vaccinations, flea and worming treatment
- Neutering
- A collar, identification tag and lead
- Starter pack of food, advice and special offers
- Four weeks’ free Petplan insurance as your dog settles into their new surroundings
Something to bear in mind is that our rehoming fee is just the beginning of the costs involved with owning a dog. We would recommend that before making the decision to rehome, you investigate the costs of pet food, pet insurance, grooming and fees at your local veterinary centre so that you are fully prepared for the financial implications of bringing a dog into your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
