Adoption information
About Marley
Don’t be fooled by his striking blue and white colouring, our Marley actually moonlights as a shadow. As he has settled into foster care he has realised how wonderful it is to have the companionship of the people you love most, and he would much prefer to be involved in whatever you are up to as opposed to spend time alone.
Marley delights in the garden in his foster home. From inspecting the bushes, sniffing along the fence, burying treasures (his toys!), and standing in the sun - there is much to be done outdoors and he would very much prefer his forever home have a yard or outdoor area for his daily explorations. Avid gardeners or lawn enthusiasts need not fret, he isn’t a daily zoomies kind of boy and is not enormously energetic so won’t be tearing up a track so long as he gets his walk time.
A keen walker, Marley loves 2 × 40 minute strolls a day, and loves to get off the beaten path (“off roading”!). Despite his larger size, he is very good on lead and never pulls - his foster carers are teaching him to stop and sniff more often, and he is taking to it well with encouragement. Although social and polite with other dogs, Marley isn’t much fussed by them and doesn’t seek out interactions or greetings, especially when outdoors.
Marley can be a bit of a food snob and shows strong preferences for particular textures and flavours, he will eat his dry food without complaints but is discerning about additional items (loves a handful of cooked chicken on top of his bikkies, deeply uninterested in beef mince). A health conscious hound, he adores a fresh apple.
An aspiring curator, Marley loves collecting oddities from his new life as a well loved pet (socks, cushions, small rugs, clothing, soft toys) and he will arrange them into a little nest for you to view! He is very gentle and will never chew these treasures, he is also happy to watch you return them to whence they came - although if at “Marley height” you might find them relocated once more.
The perfect fit for the pace of retired life or a quiet adult home, gentle Marley will blossom with people who appreciate he likes to take his time and let him go at his own pace.
To apply to adopt Marly, 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+
Not suitable for apartment living
Suitable for WFH/hybrid working arrangements
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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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