

A sighthound cross commonly seen in UK rescue with bags of character.
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Roo is a sweet, sensitive Lurcher who has well and truly stolen our hearts! After a challenging start, he has shown so much courage as he learns that the world has good things to offer. Roo is now ready for his forever home, with patient adopters who will help him continue growing in confidence. He’s looking for a quiet household with few visitors, and he’ll need to be the only dog. New people, unfamiliar dogs and busy places can worry Roo, so he’ll need peaceful walking routes. He travels well in the car, making it easy to reach quieter spots for his adventures. Starting with familiar routes will help him feel secure before gradually exploring further afield. Roo needs to wear a muzzle and stay on lead in public, so a secure garden would give him somewhere to enjoy a run and play. Roo has been learning to go to his crate when someone knocks, and his new family will need to continue this training and prevent direct access to the front door. They’ll also need to continue helping him fee...

A sighthound cross commonly seen in UK rescue with bags of character.
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