Britain’s ‘loneliest dog’ finally adopted after 18 months in shelter

Danny the greyhound lived at Battersea for a year and a half (Picture: Supplied to Metro) Dogs at Battersea’s Old Windsor Centre find a home after an average of 38 days. But Danny the greyhound was there for 18 months. During the 550 days Britain’s ‘loneliest dog’ was in care, staff did everything they could to make him feel special, from throwing him birthday parties to hosting a Valentine’s Day photoshoot. Last week, however, he finally found his match. In his new home, Danny spends time exploring the garden, lounging around the house, and following the comings and goings of his new family. Experts at Battersea said one of the reasons Danny had to wait so long was due to misconceptions about the high energy levels of greyhounds and the amount of exercise they require. Sign up for all of