Tamakin Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 BOWIE **UPDATED: MARCH 2012** Bowie is a 4 year old ex-racing greyhound boy who, after running 15 races, is now finished with the racing life. Bowie has a very handsome boy with a reddish brindle coat that is very soft and silky to the touch. ~ Personality ~ Bowie is a great fella and is eager to please. He likes to get on with everyone and has settled very well into his foster home. His fosterer describes him as a confident boy with a gentle, inquisitive nature. He also really enjoys his head rubs! ~ In the Home ~ Bowie gets on very well with his foster siblings and is calm in the house. He is fully housetrained and will ask if he needs to go outside. He sleeps quietly on his bed all night and never makes a peep when left with other dogs for company. This striking brindle boy picked up the house rules very easily and is responding well to basic training. He is going to make someone a wonderful, easy going companion. ~ Other Animals ~ Bowie had not gotten much experience in meeting other dogs before he came to us, so he is still learning that they come in all shapes and sizes. Right now he is social and calm with other large and medium sized dogs, but can become overexcited upon seeing a smaller dog such as a terrier. It is obvious that he is unsure what to make of the smaller breeds, but this uncertainty will diminish as he gets lots of exposure and repetition. His fosterer is working with him on a daily basis and now he will ignore the dog and continue walking when told. He is not suitable to live with cats. ~ Out and About ~ Bowie walks well on the lead and will only pull on the odd occasion he meets a cat or squirrel. His fosterer has worked with him on this, however, and now he will ignore and continue to walk on when told. Like most greyhounds, Bowie is a low energy boy and does not need a huge amount of exercise. He will be content with two 30min walks a day and perhaps a chance to stretch his legs offlead in a safe area once or twice a week. ~ Where Am I? ~ Bowie is currently in foster care in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK, but please note that you may be required to travel to our rescue to meet and collect him. ~ Want To Adopt Me? ~ Bowie is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea'd and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. If you are interested in adopting Bowie, please visit our website’s [url=http://s300889640.websitehome.co.uk/uk/adoption.html Adoption Page for information and instructions on our homing procedures. If you have any further questions or problems, please feel free to email me (Tam) on [email protected]. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks! ~~ KERRY GREYHOUNDS UK ~~ Kerry Greyhounds UK is a small voluntary organisation that is based in Norfolk, England. It focuses on rehoming unwanted Irish greyhounds and lurchers, as huge numbers are bred in Ireland each year and homes are few and far between. KGUK operates through a network of volunteers spaced over Ireland and the UK. We can look after approximately 30 dogs at any one time in both kennels and foster homes. Each dog is neutered, vaccinated, & microchipped before being adopted (unless stated otherwise). We assess the suitability of all home offers, and we have homed greyhounds in all corners of the UK. Our Website: Kerry Greyhounds UK If interested in one of our hounds, please visit our website’s [url=http://s300889640.websitehome.co.uk/uk/adoption.html Adoption Page for information and instructions on our homing procedures. Once you have filled in and returned the application form, we will then contact you via phone or email to discuss adopting one of our hounds in more detail. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. I (Tam) can be contacted through the following email: Email: [email protected] Emails are usually replied to within 24hrs. Thank you. Tam KGUK Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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