Adoption information
Rescue group
PetRescue ID
1023660
Location
Melbourne, VIC
Age
5 years 9 months
Adoption fee
$350.00
Microchip number
956000007827106
Source number
RE146245
Last updated
12 Feb, 2024
Pre-adoption checks
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Desexed
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Vaccinated
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Interstate adoption (VIC only)
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Wormed
About Shady
Please only apply for this greyhound if you have:
- Children over 8 years old
- Lots of love and cuddles to give
- Ideally someone home more than away
Despite his name, Shady is anything but a shady character – he's a ray of sunshine ready to brighten up your life! He’s known for leaning on people while soaking up all the love and affection. He’ll greet you with a waggy tail every morning.
He’s a calm and confident boy, not fazed by much and jumps into the car with ease. When out on walks, Shady wants to say hello to every person he meets and gets excited when he sees other dogs. He walks well on lead and doesn’t pull strongly.
Shady loves being indoors and has good manners, responding very well to a verbal correction as he learns the rules. He is happy to lie on the carpet or his beds and hasn’t been on the couch.
He has had a doggy visitor occasionally and was very patient with her constant play, so he may be okay with a doggy companion, but he is still learning about other dog breeds and will benefit from further doggy socialisation.
Shady is a typical greyhound and spends most of his time sleeping, but he does enjoy an occasional play with toys, especially ones that squeak! He is toilet trained and sleeps through the night without needing to go out. He is a good eater and his love for treats could be a valuable asset for further training.
He would suit most homes. He is gentle with children over 8 years old and could also fit in a home with active retirees. He has been happily living as an only dog in his foster home, but he could also enjoy the company of another dog. He has been well-behaved when left alone for several hours, but he would probably rather that his people were around more often than not.
Shady really is a wonderful dog, and whoever adopts him will be so lucky to have him!
[Note: Under Victorian Law greyhounds must be on-leash at all times in public areas, including in off-leash parks or ovals]
Adoption details
Step 1 – Complete an application form
https://www.racing2rehome.org/available-for-adoption
Step 2 – If your circumstances suit a dog, we will call you for a chat to provide you with more information about the dog and answer any questions you may have. If you wish to proceed with the adoption we will arrange a time for a Meet & Greet and a home yard inspection to ensure adequate fencing and shelter is provided for the dog.
Step 3 - A meet and greet will be held with your family and any other pets you may have. All dogs are to be met in person.
Step 4 - If all parties are happy to proceed with the adoption, the adoption fee is to be paid and you will have a 14 day trial period. If at any time in that 14 days you find you cannot keep your dog, they can be returned to R2R and the adoption fee refunded less an admin fee.
At the time of adoption you will receive an adoption pack which will include:-
- Collar & Lead
- Muzzle
- Polar Fleece Coat
- Certificate of Sterilisation
- Certificate of Vaccination
- Information on caring for your greyhound
- Worming & Flea treatment dates
- Access to our private Facebook page for R2R Adopters and volunteers