Adoption information
About Xavier
Please only apply for this greyhound if you have:
- Xavier would love a family where people were home a lot, but he would cope with FT workers provided he is walked twice a day and can be left inside the home.
- A grassed yard for zoomies
- Children over 10 years
Xav is a stunningly handsome dog who certainly turn heads when you walk down the street!
He is a big boy and with his rich fawn colouring and white markings he is very striking. The luxurious soft, thick fur on his neck makes patting him feel more like a polar bear than a greyhound!
Xav just wants to plonk down beside you - wherever you are – working at your desk, watching TV or doing some gardening. He wants to be your best buddy! When you come back home, his greetings are very exuberant and boisterous which we are trying to calm down, so that he transforms into a gentle giant much fastet! We are working on teaching him that he doesn’t get the pats he desperately desires until he calms down and keep 4 paws on the ground. Hence, because of his lively nature, he is best in a home with Secondary School aged kids.
He also gets very excited and silly when a leash is produced, but he does love going out for a walk. He walks well on lead and is well behaved around other dogs he sees on the street. Xav has lived with other greyhounds without any issues and has also been a solo dog.
He is still a young boy and so still a puppy in so many ways. He can jump into the car unassisted and travels well – he just lies down and snoozes.
Xav is a confident dog who is always ready for a new adventure or give a friendly greeting to anyone he meets. He is of course toilet trained and will stand near the door to let you know he needs out.
If you are looking for a lovable head-turner in your life – Xav could be the boy for you!
[Note: Under Victorian Law greyhounds must be on-leash at all times in public areas, including in off-leash parks or ovals]
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Step 1 – Complete an application form
https://www.racing2rehome.org/available-for-adoption
Step 2 – If your circumstances suit a dog, we will call you for a chat to provide you with more information about the dog and answer any questions you may have. If you wish to proceed with the adoption we will arrange a time for a Meet & Greet and a home yard inspection to ensure adequate fencing and shelter is provided for the dog.
Step 3 - A meet and greet will be held with your family and any other pets you may have. All dogs are to be met in person.
Step 4 - If all parties are happy to proceed with the adoption, the adoption fee is to be paid and you will have a 14 day trial period. If at any time in that 14 days you find you cannot keep your dog, they can be returned to R2R and the adoption fee refunded less an admin fee.
At the time of adoption you will receive an adoption pack which will include:-
- Collar & Lead
- Muzzle
- Polar Fleece Coat
- Certificate of Sterilisation
- Certificate of Vaccination
- Information on caring for your greyhound
- Worming & Flea treatment dates
- Access to our private Facebook page for R2R Adopters and volunteers