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About Arlo
Adopting Arlo comes with a stern warning; never leave human food out in the open, because he will absolutely get his paws on them. Especially butter, ice cream, yogurt and peanut butter – they are his favourites!
But that’s where Arlo’s cheekiness comes to an end. He really is the lovliest dog, always super affectionate and responsive to cuddles and kisses. He’s a bit of a baby, loves to be doted upon, and will adore his owner endlessly in return. Arlo can be a bit wary of new people at first, but warms up quickly after a few trusting pats. He’s a really happy boy who loves to wag his tail every morning, his white toes dancing on the floor in anticipation for his morning walk.
He’s very social and would like to live with another large dog for company. Arlo can’t wait to meet his new best friend because he gets a bit lonely sometimes. He especially likes walking with other dogs, as they help his confidence and make scary things (small dogs and children) seem not so scary!
Walking with another dog will also help Arlo walk politely on a lead. He will need an owner who is confident walking a big, strong dog, as he can be stubborn when he wants to be! He dreams of a big backyard to play games and zoom around as fast as he can.
No cat or small dog applications please.
no children under six
No full time workers unless working full time post COVID 19 or there is another dog.
Due to the limited time of volunteers to respond to enquiries we ask applicants to make an application via the Gumtree Greys website: https://www.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.