Adoption information
About Connor
Connor is such a sweet boy, very gentle in temperament, and likes to do things at his own pace. Much more couch potato than bouncy bean, he’s a soft and smoochy lad who will win your heart with his polite manners and gentlemanly airs.
Whatever the opposite to counter surfing is, that’s Connor. You can leave a charcuterie tray in front of him and he will simply patiently wait to be offered his share, never deigning to help himself (how rude!). This is the theme of his manners in the house, Connor awaits your instruction and happily obliges - he’s not interested in making a fuss or barging into things. He trusts the humans he loves will help to show him the way. Speaking of trust, Connor is still learning the stairs in his foster home, they are a bit steep for a greyhound to get down, we think he might best enjoy a single level home.
A lover of the lean, Connor takes maximum advantage of humans on the couch time to cuddle up and get his fill of affection. As he settles into foster care he is becoming quite the affection seeker.
On walks Connor is his usual unfazed self, showing minimal interest in other dogs and preferring to focus on all the sniffs and wee-mails to be done. He is social and doesn’t mind other dogs in his personal space, but on the lead he won’t be pulling you over to say hi to every canine he sees. His current routine is 2 × 20 minute strolls a day, and with a little zoomie or two in the garden (encouraged by his foster carers, he likes an audience for play time!) this is plenty of exercise to ensure he’s a snoozy couch potato for the rest of the day.
Currently living as an only child, Connor is happy to be left home alone for a work day, with access to the garden. We think he would be fine either living with an equally matched canine sibling, or continue to be your one and only. With his sweet temperament, Connor would integrate well into a family home with human siblings over the age of 6.
With his soulful eyes and beautiful nature, this noir noodle will be sure to capture your heart on first meeting - it will be a lucky forever home who give up their couch to this cuddlebug.
To apply to adopt Connor, please complete the Gumtree Greys online adoption form:
https://www.gumtreegreys.com.au/adoption-application
Not suitable for cats or pocket pets
Suitable for children 6+
Suitable to live alone or with another medium to large dog
Suitable for full-time workers if there is access to toilet
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Thinking about adopting?
We’d love to help you find your greyhound match!
To get started, we’ll ask for a bit of information about your home and lifestyle on our application form. This helps us make sure we match you with a dog that suits your household and sets both of you up for success.
Many greyhounds come from racing kennels where they’re used to having other dogs around. Some can struggle being left completely alone, which can lead to signs of separation anxiety like barking or chewing.
Because of this, we usually look to rehome greyhounds into homes where they’ll have company - either human or canine - and not be left alone for more than four hours on a regular basis. If that’s not your setup right now, don’t worry as we’re happy to chat about options such as dog walkers, doggy daycare, or taking your greyhound to work.
Our Adoption Checklist:
To be considered for adoption, we ask that you have:
A secure, fully fenced yard (minimum height around hip height)
A home where the dog is allowed to sleep inside at night
A routine that doesn’t leave the dog home alone regularly for long periods (more than 4 hours) without people or another dog for company
If you’re not sure whether you tick every box, please still apply! We’re happy to have a conversation and see if we have a greyhound who might be the right fit.
Please fill in as much detail as you can as there’s no word limit on any question.
Contact us at: info@gumtreegreys.com.au