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About Gatsby
Gatsby is a gentle boy. He gets lots of attention with his dapper shiny back tuxedo suit and white chest. His kind eyes showing his sweet nature. He loves his humans and never wants to be far from them. Gatsby has taken to pet life very quickly, learning to climb stairs, when to signal he needs a pee and that the vacuum cleaner is not that scary.
Gatsby is very bright and easy to train. He walks very well on lead and loves his car rides, particularly if it’s off to the cafe for his puppachino. At the cafe he is happy to lie on his mat and watch the world. He is also very easy to take on bigger adventures like camping or visiting friends for the weekend. As long as he is with you he is a happy camper.
In the home, Gatsby is a welcome housemate. He is polite and happy boy likes the quiet life.
Gatsby likes at least one good walk, usually 30 minutes each day. He is also keen for an afternoon walk if you have time. If not, maybe some play time with you. On his walks, Gatsby is mostly confident but will be wary of strange or sudden noises, occasionally looking behind to make sure the are no monsters approaching. Someone has to be vigilant. Gatsby is happy to meet other dogs on his walks, content to greet them, have a sniff and move on.
Play dates with other dogs have been a delight for Gatsby. If he gets a chance to hang out with another dog in a yard he will chase and play with them. The humans can join in too as he enjoys nothing more than galoomphing after his people.
After a big day, Gatsby will look forward to just hanging out with his humans. If he is allowed on the couch he will enjoy a big cuddle while you watch some TV or read a book. He is not a velcro dog so if you are busy he is happy to find a cosy spot in the house to snooze. Gatsby is also a very good work dog, particularly if you are working from home and he understands he can’t have all your attention, just so long as he can nap somewhere quiet.
Gatsby has sensitive pads and has had grit removed twice. He usually wears boots on his walks which helps a lot. He is also very compliant, making it easy to pop them on.
Being a sensitive lad and not wanting to be home alone, Gastby is on a mild anti-anxiety medication Fluoxetine. This helps him cope for the short periods he is alone. It would be ideal for Gatsby to find a home with his humans home a lot. Ideally, another canine companion would suit Gatsby.
No cats or pocket pets
No full time workers unless some working from home or there is another dog
No children under six
To apply to adopt Gatsby, please complete a Gumtree Greys online applicaion form:
https://www.gumtreegreys.com.au/adoption-application
Medical notes
Gatsby has sensitive pads and has had grit removed twice. He usually wears boots on his walks which helps a lot. He is also very compliant, making it easy to pop them on.
Being a sensitive lad and not wanting to be home alone, Gastby is on a mild anti-anxiety medication Fluoxetine. This helps him cope for the short periods he is alone.
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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.
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