Adoption information
I've been adopted!
This pet is no longer available
On Hold
About Al
The first thing you’ll notice about Al is how strikingly handsome he is. There aren’t many blue brindles around so his coat is a true rarity.
Brilliant amber eyes, and little chin whiskers (that only add to his cuteness) complement his gorgeous coat. You might think that with such good looks surely Al has a downfall, but this boy has a golden heart to match. He has settled into foster care seamlessly as if he has always lived life as a pet. He frequently ‘eyes off’ the couch, hoping that he might be able to snuggle up there one day just like the humans do. But he would never do so without asking first (okay… maybe he’s done it once or twice… but he’s so cute you won’t be able to say no to him!)
Al would be equally happy as an only dog or with a medium-large dog brother or sister to play with. He enjoys the company of other dogs and is curious to spend time with them. He is toilet trained, patient with food, sleeps through the night and is content sleeping most of the day - in true greyhound style.
Al is a loving, goofy and relaxed boy who will slot easily into family life.
No cat or small dog applications applications please.
No full time workers unless you work from home
No children under six
Due to the limited time of volunteers, only potential adopters who complete our online application will be considered :
http://gumtreegreys.com.au/adoption_enquiry/
Medical notes
Al's new owner will need to consider regular dental check-ups
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.
