Post by lurcherlot on Jun 24, 2013 6:33:41 GMT -5
Rufus is currently in Northumberland and looking for a new sofa ......
This is what his owner says about him .... 'We adopted Rufus approximately a year ago – via my parents who rescued him from the local animal shelter. Before that, we understand that he was wandering the streets, but we don’t know any more than that. In the area that he was picked up, it’s possible that he was used for hunting.
He was in dreadful condition when we got him, but we’ve since found out that he is gluten intolerant, and since switching him onto a gluten-free diet he’s began to put on some weight and muscle. He’s not quite there yet, but well on his way, in terms of weight gain. We think that he’s about 2 years of age – possibly slightly less. He’s got a lovely temperament – in the house, he is either very playful (particularly first thing in the morning when we all get up – he’s just so delighted to see everyone), or loves to lie in front of the fire, or even better, on someone’s knee. He’s great around my 11 year old son, and is fine when we meet other dogs on the leader. We don’t meet that many because of where we live, but he just seems to show curiosity rather than aggression. He is fully housetrained – he had one or two slip ups when he first came, but that was to be expected, and quickly learnt to ask to go out. He hasn’t met any cats with us, but given his interest in all things small and furry (we are surrounded by rabbits etc), I certainly wouldn’t trust him. We do leave him for a morning or afternoon with our other dog, and he is absolutely fine – not stressed on our return. All in all, he’s easy going, excitable at times and sometimes tries to jump up (which we don’t encourage), is good on the lead, and seems to be quite a quick learner. When we are out and about, we do feel that he’s always on the alert, looking out for any movement, and so we have never trusted him off the lead, other than in an enclosed space. We assume that this is just typical of his breed (we’ve always had labradors who come back for any sort of titbit!). We’ve noticed that he can be quite aloof with new people when they first visit, but as soon as he gets to know someone, he gives them a rapturous welcome and remembers them whenever they come back for a return visit. He seems to manage well with an hour or so walk in the morning, and then half an hour in the evening.
If you feel you could offer a suitable home to Rufus, who is neutered and vaccinated to date, please fill in our Pre-Adoption form here ...... www.greyhoundgap.com/homing-a-adoption/pre-adoption-questionnaire marked for the attention of Liz. All homes will be homechecked and must not have sheep in the vacinity!
This is what his owner says about him .... 'We adopted Rufus approximately a year ago – via my parents who rescued him from the local animal shelter. Before that, we understand that he was wandering the streets, but we don’t know any more than that. In the area that he was picked up, it’s possible that he was used for hunting.
He was in dreadful condition when we got him, but we’ve since found out that he is gluten intolerant, and since switching him onto a gluten-free diet he’s began to put on some weight and muscle. He’s not quite there yet, but well on his way, in terms of weight gain. We think that he’s about 2 years of age – possibly slightly less. He’s got a lovely temperament – in the house, he is either very playful (particularly first thing in the morning when we all get up – he’s just so delighted to see everyone), or loves to lie in front of the fire, or even better, on someone’s knee. He’s great around my 11 year old son, and is fine when we meet other dogs on the leader. We don’t meet that many because of where we live, but he just seems to show curiosity rather than aggression. He is fully housetrained – he had one or two slip ups when he first came, but that was to be expected, and quickly learnt to ask to go out. He hasn’t met any cats with us, but given his interest in all things small and furry (we are surrounded by rabbits etc), I certainly wouldn’t trust him. We do leave him for a morning or afternoon with our other dog, and he is absolutely fine – not stressed on our return. All in all, he’s easy going, excitable at times and sometimes tries to jump up (which we don’t encourage), is good on the lead, and seems to be quite a quick learner. When we are out and about, we do feel that he’s always on the alert, looking out for any movement, and so we have never trusted him off the lead, other than in an enclosed space. We assume that this is just typical of his breed (we’ve always had labradors who come back for any sort of titbit!). We’ve noticed that he can be quite aloof with new people when they first visit, but as soon as he gets to know someone, he gives them a rapturous welcome and remembers them whenever they come back for a return visit. He seems to manage well with an hour or so walk in the morning, and then half an hour in the evening.
If you feel you could offer a suitable home to Rufus, who is neutered and vaccinated to date, please fill in our Pre-Adoption form here ...... www.greyhoundgap.com/homing-a-adoption/pre-adoption-questionnaire marked for the attention of Liz. All homes will be homechecked and must not have sheep in the vacinity!