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DEXTER
**UPDATED: OCTOBER 2013**
Location: Kennels in Norfolk, UK. Dexter would love a foster home while he waits for his forever family. We are very stuck for foster homes right now so any help at all is hugely appreciated.
Key Points: Very loving, cuddly, affectionate, bit shy with new things, walks well, good with dogs, not yet in a home.
The delightful Dexter is a 2 year old greyhound boy who is looking for a loving home after being chucked out of the racing world for not being fast enough. He is a very handsome black boy with a white heart on his chest. Dexter is very slender and elegant at 28” to the shoulder. He will be just magnificent once his coat gets a healthy gloss and he puts on a bit more condition.
~ Personality ~
Generally: Adorable, loving, playful, shy initially but soon gets over it, very affectionate and cuddly.
Dexter is a real sweetheart and is loved by everyone. He is a bit shy at first, but give him just a few minutes to assess things and he quickly becomes the friendly cuddly boy we know. He loooooves people and adores every bit of interaction he gets. We can't wait to see him in a home where he has his human time 24/7 and doesn’t have to be left in a kennel again. Dexter is beautifully engaging and interactive, loves hugs and ear rubs, and very much wants to be a good boy. Dexter is also a great big foodie so training should be a fun time for everyone involved.
~ In the Home ~
Generally: Not yet in a home.
Dexter has sadly not yet been in a home environment, so new owners will need to be a bit understanding at the start and give him time to learn the house rules. It generally takes greyhounds 10-14 days to start to settle in a home, and really all they need is time and patience. He is going to be so grateful for the home comforts once he gets to experience them.
~ Other Animals ~
Generally: Great with dogs, social and playful.
Dexter has been great with all the dogs he has met so far and hasn’t put a paw wrong. He is social, bubbly and very happy-go-lucky, making him a favourite with other pooches. Dexter enjoys canine company and would do well in a home with another dog or two already present to show him the ropes. Dexter has not yet been officially checked with small dogs yet, but he has met a few and behaved very well. This can be properly checked before he goes to his forever home.
~ Out and About ~
Generally: Walks well after initial happy bounce, dog savvy, friendly and social, bit shy of new things.
Like most greyhounds, Dexter won't need as much exercise as you might expect. He will be content with two 30min walks a day and perhaps a chance to stretch his legs offlead in a safe area once or twice a week. Dexter adores his walk time as it means he gets to leave the kennel and also gets to interact with his people. He gets a bit excited initially but quickly calms down, and we expect he will calm down even more once he has human access all day long rather than at set times.
Dexter walks well on the lead though can be a bit shy in new environments or around very noisy traffic. This is just a confidence issue that will improve once he bonds to his new family and has some stability in his life. Slow and steady with gentle guidance is the way to help this boy.
~ Greyhounds as Pets ~
In general greyhounds are very calm, mannerly dogs that are used to being handled. They can fit into a wide range of different lifestyles and usually adjust to the home life very quickly. Their soft, easy going nature often makes them ideal to live in a family with children, while their love of lazing around and low exercise requirements can make them perfect for the elderly.
~ Where Am I? ~
Dexter is currently in kennels in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK provided we have a homechecker available, but please note that you may be required to travel to our rescue to meet and collect him.
~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Dexter is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea'd and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. This dear boy would benefit so very much from a chance to live in a foster home and Kerry Greyhounds UK is always eager for new foster volunteers. It is an extremely rewarding experience and costs are covered by us.
If you are interested in adopting or fostering Dexter, you can contact me (Tam) via email: tam@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk, or speak directly to Bronwen by phoning: 075 000 62648. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs.
There are application forms for both adopting and fostering Dexter, and we will ask you to fill the relevant one in as the first step in the adoption/fostering process. To speed up this process, we recommend you do this before emailing/calling. You can find the forms, as well as further information on our homing & fostering procedures, on either the Adoption Page: http://s300889640.websitehome.co.uk/uk/adoption.html or Fostering Page: http://s300889640.websitehome.co.uk/uk/Fostering.html .
Thank you.
Tam
KGUK Profile Editor & Irish Coordinator
~~ KERRY GREYHOUNDS UK ~~
Kerry Greyhounds UK is a voluntary organisation based in Norfolk, England. It focuses on rehoming unwanted Irish greyhounds and lurchers, as huge numbers are bred in Ireland each year and homes are few and far between. KGUK operates through a network of volunteers spread over Ireland and the UK. We can look after approximately 30 dogs at any one time in both kennels and foster homes.
Each dog is neutered, vaccinated, & microchipped before being adopted (unless stated otherwise).
We assess the suitability of all home offers, and we have homed greyhounds in all corners of the UK. If interested in one of our hounds, please feel free to contact us via the following:
Email: tam@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk. Emails are usually replied to within 24hrs.
Phone: Bronwen 075 000 626 48.
Our Website: http://www.kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KerryGreyhoundsUK
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**UPDATED: OCTOBER 2013**
Location: Kennels in Norfolk, UK. Dexter would love a foster home while he waits for his forever family. We are very stuck for foster homes right now so any help at all is hugely appreciated.
Key Points: Very loving, cuddly, affectionate, bit shy with new things, walks well, good with dogs, not yet in a home.
The delightful Dexter is a 2 year old greyhound boy who is looking for a loving home after being chucked out of the racing world for not being fast enough. He is a very handsome black boy with a white heart on his chest. Dexter is very slender and elegant at 28” to the shoulder. He will be just magnificent once his coat gets a healthy gloss and he puts on a bit more condition.
~ Personality ~
Generally: Adorable, loving, playful, shy initially but soon gets over it, very affectionate and cuddly.
Dexter is a real sweetheart and is loved by everyone. He is a bit shy at first, but give him just a few minutes to assess things and he quickly becomes the friendly cuddly boy we know. He loooooves people and adores every bit of interaction he gets. We can't wait to see him in a home where he has his human time 24/7 and doesn’t have to be left in a kennel again. Dexter is beautifully engaging and interactive, loves hugs and ear rubs, and very much wants to be a good boy. Dexter is also a great big foodie so training should be a fun time for everyone involved.
~ In the Home ~
Generally: Not yet in a home.
Dexter has sadly not yet been in a home environment, so new owners will need to be a bit understanding at the start and give him time to learn the house rules. It generally takes greyhounds 10-14 days to start to settle in a home, and really all they need is time and patience. He is going to be so grateful for the home comforts once he gets to experience them.
~ Other Animals ~
Generally: Great with dogs, social and playful.
Dexter has been great with all the dogs he has met so far and hasn’t put a paw wrong. He is social, bubbly and very happy-go-lucky, making him a favourite with other pooches. Dexter enjoys canine company and would do well in a home with another dog or two already present to show him the ropes. Dexter has not yet been officially checked with small dogs yet, but he has met a few and behaved very well. This can be properly checked before he goes to his forever home.
~ Out and About ~
Generally: Walks well after initial happy bounce, dog savvy, friendly and social, bit shy of new things.
Like most greyhounds, Dexter won't need as much exercise as you might expect. He will be content with two 30min walks a day and perhaps a chance to stretch his legs offlead in a safe area once or twice a week. Dexter adores his walk time as it means he gets to leave the kennel and also gets to interact with his people. He gets a bit excited initially but quickly calms down, and we expect he will calm down even more once he has human access all day long rather than at set times.
Dexter walks well on the lead though can be a bit shy in new environments or around very noisy traffic. This is just a confidence issue that will improve once he bonds to his new family and has some stability in his life. Slow and steady with gentle guidance is the way to help this boy.
~ Greyhounds as Pets ~
In general greyhounds are very calm, mannerly dogs that are used to being handled. They can fit into a wide range of different lifestyles and usually adjust to the home life very quickly. Their soft, easy going nature often makes them ideal to live in a family with children, while their love of lazing around and low exercise requirements can make them perfect for the elderly.
~ Where Am I? ~
Dexter is currently in kennels in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK provided we have a homechecker available, but please note that you may be required to travel to our rescue to meet and collect him.
~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Dexter is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea'd and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. This dear boy would benefit so very much from a chance to live in a foster home and Kerry Greyhounds UK is always eager for new foster volunteers. It is an extremely rewarding experience and costs are covered by us.
If you are interested in adopting or fostering Dexter, you can contact me (Tam) via email: tam@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk, or speak directly to Bronwen by phoning: 075 000 62648. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs.
There are application forms for both adopting and fostering Dexter, and we will ask you to fill the relevant one in as the first step in the adoption/fostering process. To speed up this process, we recommend you do this before emailing/calling. You can find the forms, as well as further information on our homing & fostering procedures, on either the Adoption Page: http://s300889640.websitehome.co.uk/uk/adoption.html or Fostering Page: http://s300889640.websitehome.co.uk/uk/Fostering.html .
Thank you.
Tam
KGUK Profile Editor & Irish Coordinator
~~ KERRY GREYHOUNDS UK ~~
Kerry Greyhounds UK is a voluntary organisation based in Norfolk, England. It focuses on rehoming unwanted Irish greyhounds and lurchers, as huge numbers are bred in Ireland each year and homes are few and far between. KGUK operates through a network of volunteers spread over Ireland and the UK. We can look after approximately 30 dogs at any one time in both kennels and foster homes.
Each dog is neutered, vaccinated, & microchipped before being adopted (unless stated otherwise).
We assess the suitability of all home offers, and we have homed greyhounds in all corners of the UK. If interested in one of our hounds, please feel free to contact us via the following:
Email: tam@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk. Emails are usually replied to within 24hrs.
Phone: Bronwen 075 000 626 48.
Our Website: http://www.kerrygreyhounds.co.uk
Our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KerryGreyhoundsUK
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