Dorothy

Dorothy is a gentle greyhound with a heart as soft as her silky ears! This sensitive lady is still discovering the world beyond the racing kennels, and while she can be a little unsure of life’s bigger picture, she is slowly finding her confidence with patient, kind people by her side. Dorothy is a sweet, independent girl who has grown in confidence since arriving with us. She enjoys the company of calm dogs and can benefit from walking alongside a steady canine friend, but her strong chase drive means she must always be kept on lead and muzzled when out in public. Fast-moving dogs can trigger her chase instinct, so she is looking for a home where she can be the only dog and where walks take place in areas with dogs kept on lead and under control. Dorothy can find handling, loud noises, passing traffic and open spaces worrying, sometimes putting the brakes on when she feels overwhelmed! She responds well to patience, gentle encouragement and tasty treats, and will need a lot of time to...