Brynn – 3 year old male Greyhound

Brynn is a Greyhound boy aged 3 years old and, as you can see, is a striking chap currently in foster care in Wiltshire. He has a very regal bearing and wears his ears at a fetching angle. He is an affectionate boy and is very people orientated. Brynn is laid back and cuddles up for fussing. He is a real heartbreaker. Brynn will not be re-homed with cats or small dogs and he would prefer to be an only dog.

He is by no means a nasty dog … quite the opposite in fact. He is extremely affectionate and very laid back most of the time, but if he sees something really interesting, like a squirrel or a small dog he can be overcome with excitement and do that puppy nipping thing to the dog next to him or his handler.
He isn’t being vicious but his behaviour could set off another dog or upset a child so this is why we want him to be an only dog in a child and cat free environment. Brynn adores human company and will be someone’s heart dog. So hurry up special someone, Brynn needs you!

Del – 3 year old male Greyhound

Del is a really charming Greyhound boy who is currently in foster care in Wiltshire. This lovely lad was quite skinny when he came in and his coat was dull and lifeless but after a couple of weeks of TLC he really started to shine.

There’s nothing quite like a gleaming, black greyhound … he’s a stunning boy, despite his scars. Del is very gentle and good on the lead and he adores people. He gives wonderful cuddles and leans – he’s just adorable. Del will not be re-homed with cats.

Willow – 11 year old female Saluki cross Whippet

Willow is an 11 year old female Saluki cross Whippet who has become homeless through no fault of her own.  She is currently in foster care in Cornwall. Her original owner died, and she came into the care of other family members who had dogs of their own.  Evidently a fight broke out and Willow suffered lacerations and a torn area of skin which had to be removed, leaving a large area of tissue exposed.

Despite being 11 years of age, she has recovered from her injuries extremely well.  Her previous owners simply could not afford the continuing treatment (involving multiple dressing changes) and so poor Willow was brought to the vet’s to be put to sleep.  Our volunteers just couldn’t let that happen.

Despite her slightly advanced years, Willow is in extremely good health, nimble on her feet, and very energetic.  She loves her runs on Kit Hill, where she dashes off madly in all directions!  She is still very fast, but returns whenever she’s called.

Willow is very affectionate, but not entirely happy living with six other dogs, as she does in her foster home.  Whilst she would probably settle well with another male doggy companion, our instinctive view is that she would be happiest as an only dog, perhaps with a lady owner.  She is not demanding, but she obviously adores cuddles and affection. If her age is putting you off – don’t let it!  This still-energetic little madam has plenty of time left, we are sure!

Update from her foster carers: This lass is by no means a walkover as she has very definite ideas of the (huge) amount of affection she deserves each day!  Having had her with us now for a few weeks, her injuries from the dog attack in her previous home have healed very well.  Some of her touchiness, we know, has been due to pain, and having to muzzle her to prevent her from fussing at her wound.  Naturally, this has put her on the defensive, and understandably so.

We have now revised some of our feelings about her.  Though we still think she would settle best as an only dog, we don’t feel this has to be with a lady owner.  Though Willow was nervous around her foster Dad to start with, now she is happy with, and affectionate towards us both.  We now believe an only dog home with a couple without young children would work well.  There is even a chance that Willow would be happy with a male dog, so long as he is passive and she can rule the roost!

With these criteria in mind, Willow will make a wonderful and affectionate pet.  Despite her years, she is in very good general health, and is lively, energetic and curious during walks.  She eagerly follows our boys around, exploring and hunting rabbits. She will make someone a loving, and loveable companion, despite her few foibles!  Slightly advanced years need not be a problem.  Our other foster dog, Bailey, is seven, but as with Willow, the very best years are still to come.

If you are exploring the site, looking for a puppy or young dog, you may well be depriving yourself of the joys of a more mature dog, whose training problems, don’t forget, have already been ironed out!
Some of our “oldies” are truly golden.