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About Ben Melbourne
Ben loves humans so much we sometimes wonder if he thinks he is one. He loves to be ‘part of the pack’ and will always ask to be included in whatever you are doing. He will make a wonderful, supportive companion to someone looking to fill their lives with light and love.
Because he likes spending time with people so much, Ben does find it a bit stressful when he is left alone. He can get into mischief while left alone e.g. getting into the rubbish bin, chewing things, counter-surfing etc. His new owners will preferably work from home and help Ben manage his separation anxiety when he is by himself. With time, he will begin to feel more confident with this.
His attachment to people has its positives too. He’s incredibly affectionate and loves lazing about on soft couches and beds. In fact, he’s quite hard to move once he’s found a comfy position! He’s very food motivated, and chewy treats can be used to help distract him when he is feeling anxious. He handles life as a modern dog very well, conquering stairs, walking on a lead and learning commands easily. If he tries to test his boundaries, he is easily redirected with a firm ‘no’ or ‘ah-ah’.
Ben would be okay as an only dog but he might like another brother or sister to keep him company throughout the day, as he’s enjoyed meeting new dogs on his daily walks. He gets a bit too excited when meeting new people and is still learning not to lunge excitedly when he sees them out and about. We know he only wants to give them a big hug, but it is not always viewed as the most polite behaviour!
More than anything in the world, Ben wants to find a family to call his own and be loved to the moon and back. We think whoever adopts him won’t be able to imagine life without him again.
No cat or small dog applications please
To find out more, please complete our online adoption enquiry form:
http://gumtreegreys.com.au/adoption_enquiry/
Adoption details
Dogs are pack animals and Greyhounds, in particular, are very familiar with being surrounded by other dogs in their racing kennel environment. For this reason, when left alone without people or other dogs for company, they can be prone to separation anxiety which can manifest in destructive and/or noisy behaviour. Yes, they may "grow out" of it after a few weeks in their new home, but why put the dog through that stress to ultimately live all day alone, while everyone is at work? As a result we do not rehome dogs into households where they are left on their own for more than 4 hours per day, without either people or another dog for company.
During the COVID crisis, not all of our rescued Greyhounds will have the usual socialisation with other dogs so we may advise to use a muzzle in some situations until the dog is fully socialised.
Contact Gumtree Greys by email: gumtree.greys@gmail.com
Following your initial application, we conduct a home check. Our dogs are placed on a two week trial. The adoption fee is paid at time of placement and reimbursed if the trial is unsuccessful.
After the trial period is deemed successful, the adoption process is finalised.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
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