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About Buddy Melbourne
Historically greyhounds were considered a noble breed only owned by the very wealthy. We think Buddy would look quite good in a renaissance painting, don’t you? He’s certainly got a strikingly regal look about him.
Buddy would feel right at home living in a royal manor - but he wouldn’t say no to house in the suburbs either! Despite his ethereal exterior, Buddy is a down-to-earth dog; very sweet, affectionate and comfortable with life as a pet.
Around the house, Buddy is a total dream. Very well behaved and will only sneak on the bed when no one is looking (cheeky). He’s still getting used to other dogs and we would recommend he lives as the only dog in his new home. He’s a hoot to watch playing in the backyard as he does ‘zoomies’ and is obsessed with playing fetch. Buddy will need a decent daily walk or two to burn off his energy.
He finds the dog park a bit stressful so we recommend sticking to streets until he gains a bit more confidence. Buddy would like to live with someone who is working from home and can help him get used to being on his own for period of time. He just loves humans too much!
Despite this, Buddy is a very handsome and loving dog who charms everyone he meets. He’s a typical greyhound, very smoochy and loves to lie on his back for cuddles and kisses. He’s whip-smart and would respond well to training and learning new tricks. We think he will make his new owners very happy.
Buddy is not cat friendly. No small dog applications please.
To find out more, please complete our online adoption enquiry form:
http://gumtreegreys.com.au/adoption_enquiry/
Adoption details
Dogs are pack animals and Greyhounds, in particular, are very familiar with being surrounded by other dogs in their racing kennel environment. For this reason, when left alone without people or other dogs for company, they can be prone to separation anxiety which can manifest in destructive and/or noisy behaviour. Yes, they may "grow out" of it after a few weeks in their new home, but why put the dog through that stress to ultimately live all day alone, while everyone is at work? As a result we do not rehome dogs into households where they are left on their own for more than 4 hours per day, without either people or another dog for company.
During the COVID crisis, not all of our rescued Greyhounds will have the usual socialisation with other dogs so we may advise to use a muzzle in some situations until the dog is fully socialised.
Contact Gumtree Greys by email: gumtree.greys@gmail.com
Following your initial application, we conduct a home check. Our dogs are placed on a two week trial. The adoption fee is paid at time of placement and reimbursed if the trial is unsuccessful.
After the trial period is deemed successful, the adoption process is finalised.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.