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About Zara Melbourne
One word comes to mind when thinking about Zara… brave. This black beauty simply has no fear! Stairs? No problem! Loud noises? Barely flinches. The vet? Bring it on.
Zara is an easy-going dog that would be perfect for first time greyhound owners. She's slotted easily into life as a pet, handling every new situation with style and grace. Some training would be beneficial for Zara, not because she’s ill behaved, but because she is so clever and really enjoys showing off new tricks. Food is the best motivator for Zara – she’ll do anything for a treat. She prefers to spend her time around humans and has no qualms being left on her own, although she could live peacefully alongside another large dog if needed.
Zara’s best feature is her soft, velvety ears. They are incredibly expressive and flop all around the place - it’s very cute. Paired with her adorable overbite, Zara looks just like a cartoon character come to life. She loves to sleep on her back and is determined to find the smallest place possible to squeeze herself into for a nap, much to the amusement of those around her. Her tail is lively as a snake, as her never-ending happiness keeps it moving 24/7. Zara would suit an active family who will take her on two walks a day and will spend time playing with her.
Zara is not cat friendly. No small dog applications please.
To find out more, please complete our online adoption enquiry:
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.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.
