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Hector's Greyhound Rescue

Meet Alfonzo – Our Gorgeous Greyhound Prince Alfonzo hasn’t had the easiest start in life, but this beautiful greyhound boy is ready to find the special home he truly deserves. He was sadly found in a pound, and life hasn’t always been kind to him. His sight is fading – one vet believes it may be the result of blunt trauma in the past – but despite everything, Alfonzo’s gentle and loving nature shines through.He is currently on eye drops, and Hector’s Greyhound Rescue will remain responsible for all eye-related vet bills for the rest of his life, so his future family can focus on giving him love and comfort. The home Alfonzo needsAn experienced home with understanding owners.Ideally rural or semi-rural, with a large, secure garden where he can safely play and potter about.Older children only, and no other pets – Alfonzo deserves to be the only prince of the household.He isn’t able to go on long walks, so a family who are happy to enjoy time with him at home and play in the garden will be perfect.Like many sighthounds, Alfonzo still has a high prey drive, so when out in public he will need to be walked on lead and wear his muzzle. Why Alfonzo?Alfonzo is incredibly loving and loyal. He may not need big adventures, but what he longs for is companionship, comfort, and kindness. After everything he has been through, he deserves a calm, stable, and devoted forever home where he can finally feel safe and cherished.Racing name: Alfredo CourtI walk well on the lead6+yearsI need to be in a home without catsI am happy to be alone for short periodsI am not small dog friendlyI am housetrainedI need work on my recall

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Sex - Male Age - approximately 10 monthsAlin is very sweet and playful. Friendly with people, dogs and ready for adoption or foster. He’s also a hero, donating blood to help a fellow rescue dog who is desperately ill.Currently in Romania, Penny’s Ark make all travel arrangements.

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Are you right for Angus?Angus is looking for a home where he will be the only dog, and any children are teenagers. He is house trained but will need someone at home with him all day initially whilst he settles in, as he has previously shown signs of being distressed if left alone. He will need multiple meets at the centre and a sleepover or two before going home for good.Is Angus right for you?If you're looking for a cuddle buddy then your search is over! Angus has ambitions of being a lap dog and folds his legs as small as he can in an attempt to get close to his favourite people. He gets very excited when he sees his handlers and just adores being made a fuss of, and loves being taken out for his walks. When out and about, Angus is strong on his lead and his carers have worked on his interactions with other dogs, and he can now walk close to others without worry. He's a confident boy who loves to explore new spaces and views any bed as his own, quickly plonking himself down in one! Angus arrived in our care as a stray, and we're pretty sure he has been used as a working dog as he has scars on his face and is missing a small part of his lip. It doesn't hinder him in any way and certainly doesn't affect his strong, handsome face. Due to his background, we do walk Angus muzzled to protect our wildlife, and he isn't bothered one bit by this. Angus is a very loving dog who deserves a brighter future at the heart of a family. He's a joy to be with and will bring immense pleasure to his new family.

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Are you right for Anna?Anna gets along well with kennelmate Flint and they can be rehomed together, and she will walk happily with other Greyhounds. She can live with teenagers. She is an ex-racing dog and we have no real history for her, and she is unlikely to be used to living in a home so please be patient with her, Greyhounds do tend to settle quickly. Anna has some ongoing medical issues with dry eye and back pain, but financial support for this will be available upon adoption.Is Anna right for you?Anna is a very affectionate Greyhound who loves to be close to you and her soft, dense fur makes her very hard to resist. She knows that we often have treats in our pockets and bags and she will sneakily poke her long snout in there when you think she's coming for a cuddle! Anna is very calm on her walks but can be a little unsure when meeting other breeds of dog, due to a lack of exposure to them. She gets along fabulously with her kennel mate Flint and they are often cuddled up together, and we would happily rehome them as a pair. Anna loves to say hello to people and will happily put her paws on your shoulder to get nice and close! It's likely Anna has never been in a home before so please be patient with her house training and getting used to spending time alone. Greyhounds often pick up toilet training very quickly and usually nap when alone.

Pennys Ark

Good with dogs and people. Very friendly and gentle.Currently in Romania. Penny’s Ark will arrange transport to the UK once adoption is confirmed.

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Are you right for Bailey?Bailey can live with other Greyhounds and teenagers. He is likely to have spent his entire life in kennels so please be patient when it comes to house training etc., though these dogs do tend to pick it up quickly. Bailey has some mild hip dysplasia but and requires some daily pain relief.Is Bailey right for you?Bailey is an adorable Greyhound with a big personality. He loves any kind of attention and bounces like Tigger when we enter his kennel! He does walk very nicely on his lead though, and enjoys the company of other longlegs too. Bailey can get fixated on wildlife and small dogs when he spots anything, and this is why we keep him muzzled for his walks. This doesn't bother him one bit as he's always worn it, it's just part of his walkies kit. Bailey is prone to a little overexcitement from time to time but he's a super boy and has been a big hit with the team since he arrived. He likes to be fussed but seems a little tender around his hind quarters so people must be mindful of this as we know he has some mild hip dysplasia. Bailey is very pushy when it comes to food and like a lot of Greyhounds, he's likely to be a countertop raider if he gets into the kitchen. We fairly sure Bailey could live with another Greyhound but he can be a little invasive when it comes to sniffing at the girls, so he's better suited to living with another leggy fella.

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Are you right for Barney?Barney needs a special family who are willing to work with him, and allow him time to settle without pushing him. It's essential that Barney lives in a quiet, child and pet free environment, preferably with few visitors, and has his own garden. He is under a training program at the centre that will need to be kept up in the home, and he will need multiple meets here before he goes home. Full support will be given by our Training and Behaviour Team, throughout all stages of Barney's adoption, and his adopters must be willing to work closely with the team. Although Barney will walk with dogs he's had a proper introduction to, he will need to be the only dog in the home. He is a super boy who just needs someone to commit to him, and make slow introductions to new people and places. Barney needs time to get to know his new family before he goes home, and will need multiple visits at the centre.Is Barney right for you?Barney is a lively 9 year old boy who is bursting with energy and is raring to go. He's incredibly smart and loves training, so we're hoping to find a family with an interest in carrying this on. When he's not out and about, Barney is happy to lounge across the back of his sofa in a very cat like fashion. He's an agility star too, and will often leap on the equipment and show off his skills! When Barney's in the mood, he can be a real snuggler, and likes to be close by you, just watching the world go by.

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Are you right for Bella?Bella is looking for a home without children as her experiences with them haven't always been positive, and she will also need to be the only dog in the home as she lacks confidence around others. She is house trained and can be left alone for an hour or two. Bella will need multiple meets at the centre to build a bond with her new family.Is Bella right for you?Six-year-old Bella is looking for a quiet life. She is an active girl, still young, but she worries about sudden noises so a household with few visitors would be ideal. Bella forms strong bonds with people, but she may take her time to trust you as she's sometimes unsure of new folks. She loves to play with her toys, but she likes removing the squeakers even more! There are times when she has stood over her toys when someone has approached them so her adopters must be sure to leave her be with them and not try to take them from her. Bella can be very selective with the company she keeps, and she does have potential to have some quiet dog pals that won’t force her to interact. With the right family that will allow her time to stop and get comfortable, Bella will thrive.

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Are you right for Belle?Belle needs a home that is free from children and other pets. She is housetrained and can be left alone for a few hours. She has shown aggression over her sleeping spaces and needs to be left alone when resting.Is Belle right for you?Bombshell Belle is an eight-year-old Patterdale with bundles of energy. She likes to be busy, busy, busy, people to see and things to do! She’s a lot of fun and loves her toys, one is never enough so you’ll need a few to trade with her if you want something back. Belle can be quite nervous in new situations, whether it’s a different place or an unfamiliar person, but she builds a nice bond after a few meets. Belle doesn’t enjoy being disturbed in her resting places and should be left alone when relaxing. She has shown aggression over this in the past but if left alone there shouldn’t be an issue. Belle really does love to be out and about but she’s keen on wildlife so best to keep her away from any small furries. She’s also reactive to other dogs and this will need to worked on. Belle is super smart and as long as she has a supportive family that are happy to put in a little training with her, life should be grand.

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Are you right for Ben?Ben needs a home where any children are older teens who understand that his resting spaces should be respected. He also needs to be the only pet as he can squabble over toys, but he loves walking with other Greyhounds outside of the home. He is house trained and good when spending time alone. Ben does require a specific anallergenic diet as not everything agrees with his tummy.Is Ben right for you?Ben is a sweet lad, on the small size for a Greyhound, he’s often dwarfed by his bigger buddies! He was a shy dog when he first arrived but he’s settled very well and is very sociable, he loves to go out for walks with a few of his pals to the nearby park. Ben is great with people, he readily says hello to everyone and enjoys being made a fuss of, doing the typical Greyhound “lean” to encourage more contact. He really comes alive with his toys and loves to throw them around when he’s off lead, in between zoomie bursts! Ben is a super chap, he would delight any Greyhound fan and who can resist those appealing eyes of his?! He has been briefly rehomed but did not enjoy being disturbed when resting. His ideal home will have enough space for him to be able to relax without people having to bother him in his bed.

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Are you right for Billy?Billy can live with older teens but will need to be the only pet at home. He is house trained but being so young and spending time in kennels, he may need a refresher. Billy is good around horses and needs home away from busy roads, ideally where he has something to occupy him.Is Billy right for you?Billy is an active fella who thrives when he has something to do or be thinking about. He's not a candidate for short walks around the block and being left alone all day, he's an intelligent pup who likes to use his brain. Billy loves his walks but can pull and is strong so he could be the perfect pal for someone who enjoys canicross. He does better around dogs at home than he does in the centre - we can walk him nearby other dogs as long as he's being worked and we keep his focus on us, but his previous owner has assured us that he has had dog friends before. Any interactions once adopted will need to be properly managed and not forced on Billy. Billy just loves to play! He will run around for ages with a toy in his mouth and will bring you a ball to throw for him. Billy is a mix of German shepherd and working Collie, so he needs to be busy all the time. His new family must be enthusiastic about training him and keeping him busy. We know he has been a little OTT in his home and grabbed people as they were leaving, so he'll need to learn an alternative behaviour for when his favourite people are leaving the house.

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Are you right for Blaze?Blaze can live with a suitable dog and children of high school age. He is house and crate trained and can be left alone for a short while, an hour or two. Blaze has a few mostly age related health conditions including, arthritis, spondylosis and yeast infections in his ears. He also has hip dysplasia, and some skin and dry eye conditions and he requires various medications. Blaze also requires a hypoallergenic diet and regular trips to the groomers.Is Blaze right for you?Blaze is a lovely older gent who knows quite a few tricks that he likes to show off. He's a very relaxed boy and gets along with everyone and is happily sharing his kennel with an older Spaniel. He enjoys a happy potter about and will occasionally break into a run when he's off lead! He is very patient throughout all his veterinary prodding and poking and having his topical meds administered daily. Blaze has been known to chew if left for too long in his home so he'll need a family who won't leave him by himself for more than an hour or two, or his own little area at home where he can't get up to mischief. Blaze may be 10 now but he's still a playful lad who likes to chase after rubber balls that bounce around. He will contentedly play by himself but will also bring you a toy and invite you along.