Angel - 2 1/2 year old female Greyhound

Angel is a 2 1/2 year old female Greyhound who was signed over to the Inspectors by the police as the owner has been taken into custody, Angel was left in the house and the owner signed her over for rehoming. We have liased with the owners mother. Angel was bred for racing and was in a kennel till she was 18 months old.

She would not chase or race and that is how her previous owner got her. She was very much a nervous scared dog when he got her, she never knew how to play either, it’s clear that she was treated very badly by the men who had her for racing, it took a while for her to accept him but she did. She had a very happy life with her previous owner.

Whilst being in foster care Angel has come into contact with so many cats, dogs, animals, even having a run around with some cows! with no problems at all, she really enjoys the company of children so we can safely say she’s an angel with all creatures! We feel that she needs calm home quiet home as she is jumpy and timid, she’s had a hard life already so would like her to have a peaceful home, without toddlers/busy home, it would be nice for her to have a canine friend to teach her doggie things!

The Dog Rehoming Co-ordinator is assessing her at present: At first she didn’t want to come into my house so I had to coax her. Because she was nervous I didn’t bother with testing her with my cat, it wouldn’t have been fair. But while at the kennels I took her into the boarding cattery, there were only a couple of cats in there but she wasn’t interested in them at all, I’m not sure if that’s because she’s lacking confidence or if she genuinely isn’t bothered by them.

In the car you don’t hear a peep out of her, however she is car sick so doesn’t travel well. Most of the time she didn’t know what to do with the balls I was throwing for her, don’t think she’s had much opportunity to play. But a couple of occasions she did run after the ball.

When I went back to the kennels one of the resident dogs was hanging around, a Spaniel pup who is full of play and mischief, he followed her nose to bum for ages and was pouncing around her, she didn’t show any interest in him whatsoever. There are also chickens, ducks and geese at the kennels and she’s not interested in them at all. So far she seems fine with other animals but we are still assessing her.

She really is an angel, a very gentle dog, she can be timid, so far she’s been particularly nervous around men, but she is the most affectionate loving dog. She adores to be with you and as one of the pics shows she likes to rest her head on your lap and close her eyes relishing the attention.

She is not a racing dog, she’s never been raced. Contrary to common belief just because Greyhounds are used for racing they are not overly active dogs, they love home comforts and normal walks like every other dog, they of course enjoy a run around off lead too. She’s to go to a loving cosy home where she can relax but have fun and enjoy life. A home with nice walks within walking distance or a short drive is a must. Whoever adopts her will not regret it, she will give so much love and joy you’ll wonder how you ever lived without a dog like Angel!

She had her 1st vaccination today, she is micro-chipped, she’s had a health check and has been given some medicated shampoo for some loss of hair and redness around her back end area-possible flea allergy. Angel will be spayed on Friday.

“Angel met various dogs today and was fine, she even came into contact with two cats in the vets who were hissing and rearing up at her and she didn’t react at all, she has come into contact with children and was fine. Seems Angel is a good all rounder! She is definately nervous of men, when she was with her ‘carer’ for today her male friend walked in and Angel rang out of the house into the garden away from him and suddenly did a ‘loose’ toilet, she doesn’t normally react this way, but she is wary of men generally, she just needs to gain trust in men and in time that will happen we are sure.”

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