Humbug – 12 week old male Whippet cross Lurcher

Meet the adorable little munchkin that is Humbug. He is a Whippet cross Lurcher pup who was found straying with no parents or family in sight. He is approx. 12 weeks old and has a pretty brindle coat with the cheekiest face you can imagine! Humbug has been in foster care for a few weeks now, and has put on lots of weight and condition. He now looks like a very healthy puppy, and not the thin, scraggly lost boy he was when he first came. He is growing fast now, but shouldn’t end up much bigger in height than a large whippet.

~ Personality ~
Humbug is a little sweetheart. He is an absolute delight to be around; his antics always keep a smile on your face. He is a complete mummy’s boy and adores getting hugs and cuddles, but also has a rough’n’tumble side and loves to play. He is fast becoming a well balanced, grounded little pup who loves everyone and everything. He is responsive to training and has already learned his name, though like all puppies his age, he still has a slightly short attention span! In typical young puppy style, Humbug adores his naps and will just flop down on the sofa for 40 winks – and no amount of shaking will wake him!

~ In the Home ~
Humbug has been in his foster home for about 3 weeks now, and is doing brilliantly. He sleeps soundly through the night, and his foster family leave him alone for periods during the day so that he won’t develop separation anxiety. He is coping with this alone time quite well. As with all puppies, Humbug likes to chew, but his chosen ‘toys’ (slippers, chair leg, garden pebbles!! etc.) are quickly replaced with a rag dog toy which he loves. He adores his grub, and is being fed 3 or 4 meals a day. Sometimes he can get a bit grumpy if he doesn’t want to do something, but he is learning that this is not acceptable behaviour. He has now mastered the art of house training, and will happily take himself outside to wee throughout the day. Please note that he may have a few mishaps when he first moves home, but this will stop once he becomes settled in his new home.

~ Other Animals ~
Humbug is being socialised with a variety of animals in his foster home, including dogs, cats, horses, hens, ducks, geese and even a pig! He gets on brilliantly with the two staffies he shares his home with, and these two older, well balanced dogs are teaching him the do’s and dont’s of dog socialising and play. Humbug likes nothing more than to curl up with his two staffy ‘brothers’ in the evening, and often shares their bed during the night. Humbug is also accepting of the family cats and is learning to respect their boundaries.

~ Out and About ~
Humbug is a joy to take out, and makes his foster parents proud. He enjoys being outside, exploring the vegetable patch, the long grass paddock, and hiding under the car with the resident cats! He entered his first dog show recently and was a little star with everyone and every dog there. He walks very well on a lead and collar even though he is still just learning what it’s for.

Humbug would be well suited to a variety of homes. He can live with other animals quite nicely and really enjoys being around other dogs. As he is just a pup, he would benefit from an active family who would take him out and show him the world. He has oodles of potential and may have a hidden talent for agility waiting to blossom. Kerry Greyhound Connection strongly recommends that Humbug’s new owners take him to training and/or socialisation classes early on so that he can continue to develop his social skills. This boy has the potential to be that perfect canine citizen and only needs a continuation of the training his foster home has started. With consistent boundaries in place from day one, Humbug is guaranteed to be that perfect family dog.

~ Where Am I? ~
Humbug is currently being fostered in Ireland and will be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK when a suitable home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs. Please note that adopters will need to travel to our nearest collection point to pick him up, and if you are in the UK and wish to meet before adopting him, he will be fostered in the Norfolk area.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Humbug is vaccinated, de-flea’d and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. Due to his age, Humbug is not yet neutered, so potential adopters will need to agree to have this done once he is old enough (at approx. 6 months). Kerry Greyhound Connection may ask for a deposit on the neuter fee as a guarantee before adopting Humbug.

If you are interested in adopting little Humbug, please email me (Tam) on tamakin_84@yahoo.co.uk for our adoption application form and information pack. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks!

Steven – 1 year old male Greyhound

Meet Steven. He is a male Greyhound who, at just over a year old, has already finished with the racing world. Steven is a big, striking boy. He has an unusual white coat splattered with fawn patches and dots, and is sure to be just gorgeous once he loses the thick kennel coat and puts on some good condition.

~ Personality ~
Steven is one special dog. He has just come to us, and right now he is absolutely petrified of everything and everyone apart from other dogs. When his previous owner brought him to us, it took an hour just to get him out of the car. Steven came from a litter of 4, the rest of whom were sadly euthanized before we could get to them due to being too nervous to race – Steven is now the sole survivor. The dear boy is literally scared of his own shadow, and is going to need a very patient owner to help him gain in confidence and start to enjoy life.

~ Other Animals ~
Steven is good with other dogs of all sizes and absolutely must go to a home with other self-assured, confident dog(s) already present to help him come out of his shell. The more dogs around him, the more comfortable he feels. We are hoping to move him into foster care with other dogs in the near future.

~ Out and About ~
Right now Steven is very scared of the great outdoors and finds walking along a road very stressful. He must be walked in a double lead of harness and collar to prevent him escaping, as if something spooks him suddenly he will try to run away. His walks can take from 15mins to 2hrs depending on what he meets when out, as when he feels threatened he freezes and lays down on the road, wishing to disappear. Its so terribly sad that such a beautiful big dog is as traumatised and terrified as Steven, but we hope to see improvement soon. With lots of kind words and repetition, he should start to come out of his shell.

~ In the Home ~
Steven has never been in a home, but we hope to move him into foster care very soon. This boy’s progress should speed up significantly once he is in a loving home environment with constant contact with people. It will surely take him a while to readjust to all the strange sights and sounds of a home, but once he does we are certain he will never look back on his kennel days. This boy truly just wants to be loved, but is far, far too scared to make the initiative right now. He will need to be shown that people can be kind and gentle. Steven will need a calm, peaceful home, preferably in the country with no young children present so that he can truly relax in his own bed. We will update with this boy’s progress in the near future.

~ Where Am I? ~
Steven is currently being kennelled in Ireland and will be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK or Europe when a suitable permanent or foster home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs. Please note that adopters will need to travel to our nearest collection point to pick him up, and if you are in the UK and wish to meet before adopting him, he will be fostered in the Norfolk area.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Steven is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea’d and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure.

If you are interested in adopting or fostering Steven, please email me (Tam) on tamakin_84@yahoo.co.uk for our adoption application form and information pack. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks!

Tiny – 3 year old female Greyhound

Tiny is a 3 year old greyhound girl who was brought to us with her brother Toto to find their forever homes. Toto has since found his new family, but dear Tiny is still waiting patiently for hers. Tiny has never raced and has been handled nicely in the past. She is a beautiful brindle girl with bright eyes and a silky soft coat.

Tiny is a super little girl and we are amazed that she has been waiting so long (nearly a year) to find her perfect family. After the hard decision to split her and her brother up, we hope that Tiny will find her new family very soon.

Tiny with her bigger brother, Toto (now adopted).

~ Personality ~
Dear Tiny really is a joy to be around. She is friendly, confident and affectionate and absolutely loves being around people and other dogs. She is a happy, playful girl who enjoys romping around in the garden but is just as content to snooze the evenings away on the sofa while you watch the TV. Tiny loves her ear scratches and can be so very sweet natured. She really is a super little lady and whoever adopts her is sure to have a loyal friend for life.

~ Other Animals ~
Tiny is very good with other dogs and has had lots of practice in meeting them when out on walks. She shares her foster home with other dogs and, up until recently, with her brother Toto whom she got on very well with. She loves playing chase in the garden and greatly enjoys her toys. Tiny would do well in a home with other similarly minded dogs who would play her game.

~ In the Home ~
Tiny has been living in a foster home for over 6 months now, and is very well settled. She is just perfect in the home, it is hard to fault her. She is housetrained, not destructive and ok to be left with other dogs for company. She sleeps soundly and quietly through the night and is content with the routine of walk in the morning and snooze in the evening. She has no qualms sharing her space or toys with the other dogs in her foster home, and is in general an all-round star. This girl would be well suited to a range of home types. She would be a good girl for a first time hound owner as she is so centered and dependable. She would also be well suited to an active home with kids to play with her and even teach her some tricks. Tiny is a super little lass who is very flexible and accommodating.

~ Out and About ~
Tiny is just brilliant when out on her walks, she is a model hound. She greets everyone with a waggie tail and a sniff n’lick, and is very polite. She is used to seeing other dogs out on her walks and is very dog savvy. She walks neatly on the lead and rarely pulls. She is an active, inquisitive girl who really loves being out, and due to her fab personality she is no trouble at all. Tiny has taken part in Kerry Greyhound Connection group walks and meet-ups, and has been just super with the crowds of people and dogs. This girl really is no bother, and is a joy to have around.

Beautiful Tiny has been waiting an extremely long time for her forever home, and sadly could not find it with her brother Toto. It is through no fault at all of her own, and we dearly hope that she can look forward to finding her forever family in the very near future. This girl is very near to perfect and has oodles of love to give.

~ Where Am I? ~
Tiny is currently in foster care in Norfolk, UK. She can be homed anywhere in the UK, but please note that you will be required to travel to the foster home to meet and collect her.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Tiny is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea’d and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure.

If you are interested in adopting Tiny, please email me (Tam) on tamakin_84@yahoo.co.uk for our adoption application form and information pack. Emails are usually replied to within 24hrs. Thanks!

Shane – 4 year old male Greyhound

Shane is a 4 year old ex-racing greyhound boy. Shane has had a distinguished racing career but has now come to us to find his forever retirement home. Shane is a beautiful, big, black boy standing at 28” to the shoulder. He has a bit of kennel coat at the moment, but it shouldn’t be too long before he is a super sleek boy with a real healthy sheen to his black coat.

~ Personality ~
Shane has a wonderfully happy personality and, despite his large size, is incredibly easy to handle. He is very biddable and will do anything for some praise and a head rub. This boy is so easy to please and is going to enjoy the warm comforts of a loving family home so very much.

~ Other Animals ~
Shane is very good with other dogs, and is polite and mannerly in greeting them. He likes to romp offlead with the other hounds in the enclosed paddock, and is starting to take an interest in toys. He has not been tested yet with cats, but this can be carried out prior to adoption if required.

~ In the Home ~
Shane has not yet been in a home environment, so new owners will need to be a bit understanding at the start and give him time to learn the house rules. It generally takes greyhounds 10-14 days to start to settle in a home, and really all they need is time and patience. This boy is clean in his kennel so we expect him to transition nicely into the home life, and it is unlikely he will ever look back!

~ Out and About ~
Like most greyhounds, Shane is a bit of a couch potato and does not need a huge amount of exercise. He will be content with two 30min walks a day and perhaps a chance to stretch his legs offlead in a safe area once or twice a week.

~ Greyhounds as Pets ~
In general greyhounds are calm, mannerly dogs that are well used to being handled. They can fit very well in to a wide range of different lifestyles and usually adjust to the home life very quickly. Their soft, easy going nature often makes them ideal to live in a family with children, while their love of lazing around and low exercise requirements can make them perfect for the elderly. Greyhounds also don’t shed as much as other more popular dog breeds and this can make them suitable to live with allergy sufferers.

~ Where Am I? ~
Shane is currently being kennelled in Ireland and will be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK or Europe when a suitable permanent or foster home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs. Please note that adopters will need to travel to our nearest collection point to pick him up, and if you are in the UK and wish to meet before adopting him, he will be fostered in the Norfolk area.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Shane is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea’d and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. This dear boy would benefit so very much from a chance to live in a foster home and Kerry Greyhound Connection is always eager for new foster volunteers. It is an extremely rewarding experience and costs are covered by us.

If you are interested in adopting or short-term fostering Shane, please email me (Tam) on tamakin_84@yahoo.co.uk for our adoption application form and information pack. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks!

Ace – 3 year old male Greyhound

Meet the fabulous Ace. This fine young hound tried his paw on the track and indeed won a couple of races. However, the racing game isn’t really Ace’s thing and he has now retired to find his forever sofa. Ace is a lovely 3 year old fawn boy who is in good health and condition. Ace is a newcomer so we are still getting to know him. He appears to be a very gentle, loving boy who has no problems asking for neck rubs. Ace is looking forward to life as a beloved pet where the only thing his has to chase is a ball!

~ Other Animals ~
Ace has been very good with the other greyhounds in our kennels so far, and enjoys running offlead with them. He has not been tested yet with smaller dogs or cats, but these can be carried out prior to adoption if required. Often ex-racing greyhounds need a bit of socialisation with smaller dog breeds as they would never have seen them before, and at the start may not realise they are dogs!

~ In the Home ~
Ace has not yet been in a home environment, so new owners will need to be a bit understanding at the start and give him time to learn the house rules. It generally takes greyhounds 10-14 days to start to settle in a home, and really all they need is time and patience.

~ Out and About ~
Like most greyhounds, Ace is a real couch potato and does not need a huge amount of exercise. He will be content with two 30min walks a day and perhaps a chance to stretch his legs offlead in a safe area once or twice a week. He walks very nicely on the lead and rarely pulls.

~ Greyhounds as Pets ~
In general greyhounds are calm, mannerly dogs that are well used to being handled. They can fit very well in to a wide range of different lifestyles and usually adjust to the home life very quickly. Their soft, easy going nature often makes them ideal to live in a family with children, while their love of lazing around and low exercise requirements can make them perfect for the elderly. Greyhounds also don’t shed as much as other more popular dog breeds and this can make them suitable to live with allergy sufferers.

The eye-catching Ace is still waiting for his forever home. He has become a bit of a lovable rogue in the kennels as he now knows all the staff and can be very lively upon greeting you in the morning. When out on his walks, however, Ace settles very well and his manners show up nicely. He has quite the character and has a way of wiggling himself into your heart!

~ Other Animals ~
Ace has been introduced to our resident terrier and got on very well with him. We think he could live nicely in a home with small dogs provided his play isn’t allowed to escalate too much as he could accidentally bowl over a smaller dog. He means no harm, however, and is a lovely natured boy. He is not suitable to live with cats.

~ Where Am I? ~
Ace is currently being kennelled in Ireland and will be transported via Kerry Greyhounds to the UK or Europe when a suitable permanent or foster home offer comes up. This will be organised and paid for by Kerry Greyhounds, and we ask only for a donation to help cover costs. Please note that adopters will need to travel to our nearest collection point to pick him up, and if you are in the UK and wish to meet before adopting him, he will be fostered in the Norfolk area.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Ace is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea’d and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. This dear boy would benefit so very much from a chance to live in a foster home and Kerry Greyhound Connection is always eager for new foster volunteers. It is an extremely rewarding experience and costs are covered by us.

If you are interested in adopting or short-term fostering Ace, please email me on tamakin_84@yahoo.co.uk for our adoption application form and information pack. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks!

**UPDATE: JUNE 2011**

Dear Ace is still waiting for his forever family to come along, but he has now moved across to the UK to wait. He has handled the transition between our kennels very well, and is greeting everyone with a big wagging tail. This boy is going to be a super pet.

~ Where Am I? ~
Ace is currently in kennels in Norfolk, UK. He can be homed anywhere in the UK, but please note that you will be required to travel to the foster home to meet and collect him.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Ace is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea’d and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. This dear boy would benefit so very much from a chance to live in a foster home and Kerry Greyhound Connection is always eager for new foster volunteers. It is an extremely rewarding experience and costs are covered by us.

If you are interested in adopting or short-term fostering Ace, please email me on tamakin_84@yahoo.co.uk for our adoption application form and information pack. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks!