Tamakin Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 SUE **UPDATED: 9th OCTOBER 2012** Dear Sue is a 3 year old greyhound girl who has never raced as she didn’t like racetracks. She has been kept by her owner/trainer for the last 3 years and is now getting her chance at finding a forever sofa to retire to. Sue is a petite little lassie, slender in build, and she can curl up even smaller on the sofa! Her lovely black coat is in decent condition but could do with a bit of ‘glossing up’, which should happen gradually as her kennel coat is shed out. ~ Personality ~ Sweet little Sue is a naturally shy girl, and is finding the transition from kennels to house a bit overwhelming right now. She is very friendly and even playful with those she knows, but strangers will frighten her, especially now as she’s been taken from everything familiar to her. When given a bit more time to settle, we look forward to seeing this girlie open up and let us see more of the beautiful personality waiting within. ~ In the Home ~ Sue has just moved into a foster home, where she is experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of a home for the very first time in her 3 years. Naturally, she is a bit overawed right now and we will update with her progress once she has had a bit more time to settle – she has only been in her foster home for a few days so far. Please don’t let this stop you from asking about this delightful little hound though, as given the right amount of time and patience she is going to blossom so beautifully. So far Sue has been clean in the house, and seems to be grasping the concept of housetraining very easily. ~ Other Animals ~ Sue is very well behaved with other dogs of all shapes and sizes. She is polite in meeting them, but can be a bit overwhelmed by a very boisterous, in-your-face kind of dog. So right now we feel she would do best in a home with one or two other calm but self-assured dogs present to show her the ropes. She is currently sharing her foster home with 2 other middle aged greyhounds, and is relying hugely on them right now to show her what’s ok in her new surroundings. In her previous home Sue was used to being around many greyhounds at once, so they definitely provide her a level of comfort and security. Sue has never raced as she didn’t have the desire to chase. As such, she might be cat friendly, and this will be tested once she has had a bit more time to settle and come out of herself. ~ Out and About ~ Sue is a low energy dog, as are most greyhounds. She will be more than happy with two 30min walks a day. She will be ok to be let offlead in a secure area once she has developed a bond with her new family. She walks very well on the lead and doesn’t pull – if she gets frightened she tends towards freezing rather than trying to run away. Right now Sue is very shy, and doesn’t like crowded places. She is nervous of noisy traffic and especially loud men, but we are hoping that with gradual, gentle exposure to these things, she will slowly come out of herself and learn to enjoy the world around her a bit more. ~ Where Am I? ~ Sue is currently being fostered in Norfolk, UK. Due to her degree of nervousness that means she may require more support and advice after her adoption, we would like to find her a home in and around the Norfolk/Suffolk area so that it’s close to our team. ~ Want To Adopt Me? ~ Sue is vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea'd and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. She will be neutered once she has settled a bit more into her foster home. If you are interested in adopting Sue, please visit our website’s Adoption Page: http://s300889640.websitehome.co.uk/uk/adoption.html 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: http://www.kerrygreyhounds.co.uk If interested in one of our hounds, please visit our website’s 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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