Adoption information
About Bella
An introvert at heart, sweet Bella prefers a quiet life filled with the simple things - a cosy corner to nap, walks in nature, and a full toybox.
Although not a gregarious socialite with strangers, when Bella gets to know you she will show you her soft and affectionate side! Unobtrusive company, she will rest her head on you to politely request a scritch, and delights in a little snuggle when you come home but otherwise is happy to find a spot to curl up nearby to wherever you are and snooze away. The perfect companion for a relaxed weekend of watching movies or catching up on your reading, but not so much visits to the pub or the farmer’s market.
An unapologetic thief, Bella feels if you did not want her to have something, you shouldn’t have left it lying around. She loves to carry her treasures gently around the house, willingly parading your shoes, socks, and jumpers from room to room until finally curling up with them to sleep. She can always be convinced to relinquish these items (especially for a soft toy), but you’ll rarely find her without something special close by.
Growing in confidence every day, Bella loves her playtime and zoomies at home - she would thrive with a yard, and humans who can dedicate some time to tossing toys and encouraging her goofy games. Outside she still building up her bravery bank on walks, noisy streets and busy areas can be a bit overwhelming, she prefers her sniffaris in quiet parks and green spaces. Bella is curious and gentle with other dogs when on lead, and may benefit from a canine walking buddy to help demonstrate that it’s not so scary to explore when you have a confident friend by your side.
A cool cucumber about alone time, Bella is well behaved when home 9am-5pm while her humans head off to work. For a full day alone she does need a few enrichment activities and toys to ensure she doesn’t make her own fun, and access to a yard or a midday dog walker to toilet. Although she doesn’t mind staying behind, she will welcome you home at the end of the day with a big celebration, and happy teeth chitters to let you know she missed you!
If you’re looking for a snoozy couch potato with a quirky sense of humour and a big love of her special humans, this amber eyed beauty is the perfect pick!
To apply to adopt Bella, please complete or online Gumtree Greys form:
https://www.gumtreegreys.com.au/adoption-application
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