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About Charlie
If there's one thing Charlie loves, it's people, being with people, and being involved in whatever they are doing. He has an almost unshakable belief that everyone on the planet simply must feel the same way about him. This cheeky chops will insert himself into any and all interactions with people and other dogs.
When you are home, Charlie prefers to spend the time in your company. Not quite a couch potato, on top of games at home and assisting with the recycling, this energetic pup lives for his two walks (of around 20-30 minutes each) a day, and does need to check out the smells, investigate interesting things in his environment and say hello to absolutely everyone he encounters so you wont set a cracking pace. In his foster home, when his humans are out of the house at work for several hours he is happy to chill with his foster brother, another greyhound. He barely moves from his bed if there are not humans at home.
Charlie is non-reactive when out on the lead, even to other dogs who bark at him, and small dogs zooming around - he has even hung out politely with a cocker spaniel at home, so he is well socialised to all breeds and enjoys the company of other polite dogs.
Charlie is quick to learn and eager to please. He has great name recognition and also knows the cues "stay", "stand", "come", and "down"! He has conquered stairs, happily jumps into a station wagon, toilets on request, and is even learning to have his teeth brushed! Charlie does also enjoy curating collections of oddities he finds about the house, so if you're missing a sock, some underwear, towel, or even a pillow, you can bet Charlie's tucked it into his bed for safe keeping.
He would do well with another dog who is patient with his "HERE'S CHARLIE" routine. He would appreciate a home where his humans prepared to provide stimulation with play and adventures. Charlie doesn’t like being home totally alone so would suit a family who are home more often than not.
Charlie has recently had part of his tail amputated. As the happiest waggiest boy his tail was injured and wasn't heeling so he had a very common procedure to shorten it.
A gorgeous boy, inside and out, with an energetic affectionate spirit - he will make a wonderful addition to a home who will enjoy keeping his busy mind occupied and delight in his antics.
No cats or pocket pets
no children under six
No full time workers unless some working from home or there is another dog
adoption fee $350
To apply to adopt Charlie, please complete the Gumtree Greys application form:
https://www.gumtreegreys.com.au/adoption-application
Medical notes
Charlie has had a serious case of “happy tail” This is when his tail whacks walls and other objects and gets injured. It is often difficult to heal. Charlie has had his tail shortened to resolve this.
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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, some can be prone to separation anxiety which can manifest in destructive and/or noisy behaviour.
As a result we look to rehome dogs into households where they are not left on their own for more than 4 hours per day on a regular basis, without either people or another dog for company. We are happy discuss strategies such as a dog walker or doggy day care. Going to work with you is also a great option
Contact Gumtree Greys by email: info@gumtreegreys.com.au
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.
