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About Mouse
Mouse considers himself somewhat of an amateur comedian. He’ll do anything to get a laugh out of you when you least expect it. He is master of the ‘surprise joke’ – quietly sitting in the corner one moment, being a total goof the next.
He is an incredible energy to be around, not to mention ridiculously good-looking. His striking fawn fur attracts attention everywhere he goes, and when paired with his razor sharp ears that stick up when he is on high alert he truly looks like a kangaroo! A handsome appearance works quite favourably for Mouse, as strangers will often stop him on his daily walks to ask for a pat. This is all part of his clever plan; nothing makes him happier than being doted on by as many people as possible.
The phrase ‘quiet as a mouse’ doesn’t really suit Mouse much. He’s a talker, making funny ‘wow-wow’ sounds whenever he hears another dog barking in the neighbourhood. However, he is still weary of meeting other dogs in real-life, tending to steer clear and look for the humans near by instead. Never content unless he is the centre of attention, Mouse craves affection like a drug and is incredibly sweet and cuddly. He melts hearts on a regular basis with his famous ‘puppy-dog eyes’ and following his humans wherever they go, no matter how inappropriate (he has been known to regularly wait outside closed bathroom doors).
Mouse is a young boy who would suit an active household who is looking for a funny, joyous dog to be the centre of their world.
No cat or small dog applications please
No full time workers unless working from home post COVID19
No children under 10
We only consider applications who compete our online application.
When this is done we can make contact to discuss adopting a greyhound and potential suitable greys currently in foster care.
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.