Roo

Elegant Roo is a friendly and gentle girl with a sensitive side. She enjoys being with her people, receiving affection and playing with her toys. She finds the outside world a little overwhelming so is looking for a patient and understanding owner that will provide her with support and help build her confidence at her pace. She is social with other dogs but can be avoidant of some. She would love a home where she could snuggle up on the sofa and enjoy the wonders of being a much loved family dog. This gorgeous girl will make an extremely rewarding companion for anyone that is lucky enough to adopt her.

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Breed
Greyhound

Age
5 years 4 months old

Weight
32.7kg

Sex
female

Reason for arrival
Retired racing dog

Can be left alone?
Building up to a few hours

Can live with dogs?
Yes (please read 'other notes' section below)

Can live with cats?
No

Can live with children?
Yes (please read 'Other Notes' section below)

Garden required?
Yes (private garden)

Toilet trained?
Previous history unknown/not in kennel environment

Travels well?
Yes

Knows basic commands?
Yes (but needs further training)

Friendly with strangers?
Usually friendly but can be nervous of some

Can live in a flat?
Yes with direct access to a private garden

Social with dogs on walks?
Yes (although she can be nervous of some)

Needs to attend training classes?
1-2-1 training with a dog trainer required

Daily exercise required?
1 hour controlled walk

Other Notes

Roo can live in a flat as long as there is direct access to a private garden. She can live with sensible junior/secondary age children that will give her space when needed. She could also potentially live with a calm, large breed, adult dog, subject to a successful meet at Mayhew. Roo sometimes displays a very subtle lameness in her right foreleg, especially after intensive exercise. It is possible that she has an underlying injury from her previous work as a racing greyhound. Roo has been microchipped, neutered and vaccinated and is up to date with flea & worming treatment. She has also been health checked and behaviourally assessed. Lastly, every dog adopted from us will go home with 4 weeks free pet insurance.

Foster Carer Comments

Roo loves home life. She fills her day with regular exercise in the garden and since the weather has got better a spot of sunbathing. Roo loves her bed and enjoys taking naps. She enjoys being snuggled in-to bed at night with her cosy blankets and pillow and a teddy. After all, it can be hard work having zoomies on occasion. Roo's a foodie and shows her appreciation for a good meal by giving helicopter tail. She also likes sharing a little of her humans food. Roo loves a good brush and is very partial to compliments whilst having her hair done. Roos also likes to stand at the front door and enjoy taking in the world going by. Roo is a sensitive soul and still learning about the outside world.....That perhaps it's not that scary. And one day she might enjoy it's wonders as much as she enjoys her home life.

Roo is available

If you are interested in adopting Roo, please read the information below including the 'Other notes' section, to check your circumstances match theirs. If they do, please take a look at our current rehoming process, and fill out an application form.

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