Hendrix

• Currently living in a home
• Toilet trained
• Great with alone time
• Can do stairs

Hey there, I’m Hendrix, your soon-to-be best buddy and personal cheer squad! I’m 5½ years young, rocking a sleek black coat with a very stylish white smudge on my nose (I like to think of it as my signature look... every superstar needs one, am I right?). I’m all about making people smile. When you walk in the door, I’ll be there with my tail wagging at full speed, ready to shower you with love and enthusiasm. Honestly, I just can’t help myself *blush*, life’s too short not to be excited about your favourite humans! Now, let’s talk food. I love food. Seriously, if you’ve got BBQ chicken, we’re basically soulmates already. I also think toys are the best invention ever; squeaky, bouncy, chewy, you name it, I’m here for it! But don’t worry, I’m not all go-go-go. When playtime is done, I switch into world-class snuggler mode. I adore curling up with my humans, leaning in close, and giving out all the love I’ve got (spoiler: it’s a lot).

For the past month or so I’ve been living with a lovely foster family and they have able to get to know a lot more about me. So here’s a bit of an update:

I absolutely love my walks and get very excited when I see my harness. I walk well on leash and even though I might occasionally walk in front, I now respond to the commands “come” and “good boy” (and I really AM a good boy). One of my fave things to do on walks is stop and sniff. I also respond well to reward-based training which helps me remain calm when seeing other dogs, especially if they appear suddenly without warning – that can be a bit scary!

My humans are very pleased to report that my toilet training is progressing really well – yay, go me! I am pretty relaxed with small people, as long as they are over the age of 6 or so. Pro tip: the way to my heart is with gentle pats and I will let you know if I want you to keep them coming.

I am now comfortable with stairs and have become quite good at them in fact. When I went into my foster home I was quite anxious when left alone or at night but I have improved significantly! I no longer cry overnight (as long as a light is left on - don’t judge me!) and I settle quickly when left alone for 6-7 hours as long as I have yard access for toileting. The foster humans have some kind of surveillance setup on me and say when they look at it, I ‘appear relaxed on camera, and mostly snoozing’ (cancel the DNA test – I’m definitely a greyhound!). They have seen no signs of resource guarding or sleep startle.

I enjoy cuddles, curling up beside you, and resting my nose on your lap. I enjoy being nearby while you cook dinner and have heard the humans use the words ‘affectionate’ and ‘curious’ in my vicinity (which I’ll happily accept). I’m a bit obsessed with squeaky toys but can destroy them quickly and I love doing zoomies in the courtyard before going to bed.

Overall I am a sweet, joyful boy with a big personality and plenty of love to give. I could live with another dog (hound or medium to large dog friend). Although I have been told I’m a little full-on with my initial greetings, I would be fine with a calmer and tolerant friend, otherwise, but would also fine to live as an only dog (where I would get all the attention).

So, if you’re looking for a handsome boy who brings joy, fun, cuddles, and maybe a little BBQ chicken enthusiasm to your life… well, I think we should meet!

If you'd like to meet me, please complete an application form here https://greyhoundrescue.com.au/apply-now/

To make sure everyone is happy, we match each hound with the right family, and we provide lots of support along the way!

All hounds are desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm (including heartworm) treated. The adoption fee includes our Adopter Kit containing a martingale collar, leash, muzzle and useful information to help you get your new hound settled in.