PET TALK Greyhound Adoptions

ADOPTION PROFILES:

We ask for a one-month “foster to adopt” period, giving us all time to ensure that this greyhound can adapt to your home. When adopting a greyhound from us, you will receive a special orange collar, which has your dog’s unique number on it. Please make sure your grey wears that collar when visiting a special greyhound off-leash area, located in Kingsborough and Launceston, or just out and about for a walk.

Henry, Kev and Salty are three individuals from the same litter which have been born with a genetic abnormality leading to vision impairment. Each dog has experienced a different level of impairment.We love these dogs and hope you will too.

HENRY

Greyhound, Fawn, Male, Large, 1 year and 1 month young Vision Impaired, but still proven to have keen vision. If you love both affection and playtime, then Henry is the dog for you. He is still adjusting to home life and sometimes new things can be a little scary but with just a little bit of encouragement he succeeds. Just like his siblings, Henry loves his squeaky toys and will carry them around for comfort. Just like most puppies, Henry has a lot of energy and gets excited very easily, he would benefit from ongoing training and a great area to let out his energy. Henry isn’t all about play time and excitement, he can be quite an affectionate boy giving the best hugs and loves an endless amount of belly scratches.

KEV Greyhound, Fawn, Female, Large, 1 year and 1 month young Vision Impaired, but still proven to have keen vision.

Kev is a handsome gentle giant and is eager to please. Kev is a confident boy and will make great company. He walks gently on the lead and is very mature for his age. He loves a good brush and a laze in the sunshine. Kev would be more suited in a home where is the only animal.

SALTY

Greyhound, female, large, black/white, 1 year and I month young.

Salty is a dream dog!

She’s calm, responsive, smart, a quick learner, so clever and overall, a complete joy. She is a busy girl and loves to trot around the place looking for fun. She’s a very happy girl and adores a cuddle and kiss. Salty is very quirky and full of personality, no doubt she will keep you occupied. Salty will benefit from a household where she is the only animal. She has passed her assessment and is ready for your couch.

The RSPCA Greyhound Adoption Program has recently received 9 greyhounds with Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) which causes blindness. The dogs are one year old and have been winning hearts at our Spreyton facility since they came into our care. We approached the challenge with some trepidation as greyhounds are sight hounds and heavily reliant on this sense, but they have proven to be incredibly adaptable dogs. They needed a good old groom and some lessons on the lead before being assessed for suitability to rehome. They all passed their tests with flying colours and are now sporting their new orange collars which denote they can be in the community without muzzles. With a few of the litter now safely in homes, we are increasing our search for people who wish to take on a young greyhound with vision impairment. We can put people in touch with one any other emergency. of the other adopters, if they want to hear how the experience has been for them. These dogs have transitioned from their industry owners to our animal care facility, to homes, in a couple of weeks. Their adaptability is proven. Please contact Bridie Slattery bslattery@rspcatas.org.au for more information. We love these dogs and hope you will too.

Australian researchers have focused research work on companion animals in emergencies, using real-life examples. When questioned after the event, a third of the responders felt that they were not adequately prepared, with 70% emphatic that they wanted to keep their animals with them in times of evacuation.

Team members at the RSPCA are alert to these results and are now embarking upon a campaign to help people in fire and flood-prone areas prepare their Emergency Kit, whilst working with councils on evacuations.

Currently Henry, Kev and Salty are available for prospective families.

Ensuring that your kit includes any medications, vaccination certificates, your animals’ favourite foods, and toys, as well as bedding and identification tags, will assist you in leaving in a timely manner.

We might not have had a fire event this season that has warranted mass evacuation, but history and modelling show us that we will again have to face these realities and being prepared might save you or your animals’ lives. For further information please see https://www.rspcatas.org.au/preparingyour-animals-in-case-of-emergency/

Harry Affectionate & Sweet!

6 Years Old Male #6897

Harry is a little nervous at first but very gentle. He is cautious during the day but courageous and cuddly during the night! Harry isn’t the biggest fan of younger children, cats, or dogs, so he will have to go to a home with no young children.

Maverick Independent & Friendly!

13 Years Old Male #18924

Maverick is looking for a retirement home with a best mate. He loves a chin scratch and will kneed and smooch and purr in joy! He has lots of love to give and would love nothing more than to share his space with his special hoomin(s). Mav is FIV+ so he needs to be kept indoors or in an outdoor enclosure.

You can find out more about these kitties along with all of our kitties available for adoption at tenlives.com.au

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