Sparkles
playful and adventurous
Large Female Greyhound Dog
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| Rescue group: | Gumtree Greys |
| PetRescue ID: | 835887 |
| Location: | Melbourne, VIC |
Sparkles, affectionately known as ‘Sparky’ is a gorgeous blue and white greyhound girl looking for her next adventure – a new home! A total gem with a sweet disposition and an award-winning roach. Sparkles is a bit of a smooch, and will ninja-kiss you when you’re least expecting it! We’re told that her cuddles are second to none – she just loves to love.
Sparkles is playful, adventurous, and outgoing – but be warned she does have a cheeky streak that will make you laugh. She’s got the most irresistible eyes, and will often cast a spell on you just by resting her head on the side of an armchair or the edge of your desk. It’s hard to say no to her lovely gaze! Sparky really thrives with human engagement, play time and walks! Sparkles is a bouncy bean-machine and would love a backyard to zoom around in. A home with an equally playful snoot-sibling would be ideal. Sparkles is the perfect house guest, she’s toilet trained and sleeps through the night. She’s routine-orientated and adapts quickly, especially if treats are involved! Sparkles would do well with part-time workers, as she has shown some separation anxiety whilst in foster care, this is easily managed with enrichment toys and a canine friend to hang out with.
Whilst Sparkles has excellent leash manners, and has shown positive interactions with large sized dogs (including a German Short-haired Pointer), she will still need continued socialisation and training. Her new home will need to be willing to take her to obedience training classes, so that she can continue to positively identify with other dog breeds.
A bit of a gobble-guts when it comes to food, Sparkles is a real foodie and would benefit from a slow-feeder bowl. She’s got the puppy-eyes down pat, so you’ll have to watch your cheese and ham sandwich! You’ll need to make sure food is pushed back or out of reach on your kitchen bench, and your bin is tucked away in a cupboard.
Clear your schedule, this gorgeous gem and spirited sidekick is ready to fall in love with you.
A similar sized canine companion would be preferred.
Not small dogs or cats
No children under 12
No full time workers unless working from home post COVID19 unless there is another dog
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.
I've been adopted!
This pet is no longer available
On Hold
| Rescue group: | Gumtree Greys |
| PetRescue ID: | 835887 |
| Location: | Melbourne, VIC |
Last updated on 26 Feb,2021