Lurcher

Meg – 10 year old female Lurcher

Meg is a very beautiful 10 year old Lurcher lady who came into Oldies Club care when her owners’ circumstances changed and they could no longer keep her. She is being cared for in an Oldies Club foster home in Oxfordshire, waiting for someone to offer her a permanent home.

Adorable princess: Meg is a loyal and undemanding lady who quickly captures the hearts of people who meet her. She has the cutest sable spots on her ears! Would like to live with another dog: Meg is sharing her foster home with 2 resident dogs and, as you can see below, is getting along famously with them. In fact, we were told by Meg’s previous owner that Meg needs to live with another dog otherwise she becomes anxious when left. Meg is fine with medium to large dogs who aren’t too boisterous and allow her her own space.

Needs a cat-free home with no small furries: Meg needs a cat-free home. She cannot be around other small furries such as rabbits either. Children of 12 years +: Meg could live in a household with children aged 12+ who would respect her boundaries and need for peace and quiet. Likes and dislikes: Meg likes walks, playing fetch, and playing with plush teddies that squeak. She doesn’t like being left alone or having lie ins!

At home: Meg is clean in the house and likes to sleep on the sofa in between her walks. She needs someone home the majority of the time as she does get a little anxious when left until she is used to her surroundings. At first Meg attaches herself to men more than women, but will love anyone who gives her a cuddle and a tickle behind the ear. She does love her cuddles and can become quite vocal when she wants them! Care needs to be taken not to leave food unattended on tables or worktops, and she will rummage through bins given half the chance. She is slowly learning though, bless her.

Out and about: Meg needs about 1-2 hours onlead exercise a day. She can only be let off lead in a secure area with high fences. She has a high prey drive so will give chase to cats, livestock etc. She happily trots by your side on the lead and is not distracted by dogs. Meg is absolutely perfect in the car. She gets in and out with no problem, and once in the car lies down and goes to sleep.

Meg’s perfect home: Meg would prefer a quiet home where someone is home most of the time to give her all the loves and cuddles she deserves. A home with no cats, but perhaps with a larger, quiet dog for company and cuddles would be perfect. She will slot into a suitable home with ease.

Health notes: Meg is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and flea- and worm-treated. Meg was underweight when she came into our care but she has a healthy appetite and is gradually gaining weight. Her teeth were also in poor condition when she arrived and she has had to have 6 teeth extracted. She can eat smaller kibble without too much of a problem but would struggle with things such as bones. She needs regular tooth brushing and there is a possibility that she may need to have 4 more teeth extracted at a later date if her gums do not recover.

Meg’s foster carer sums her up: Meg is so quiet it is hard to remember she is in the room sometimes. All she asks for is a slot on a sofa. In return you will get the most loving character whose antics will have you giggling for hours. I cannot think of a single fault for this gorgeous girl. Do you have a Meg shaped hole in your heart?

Toby – 12 month old male Boxer cross Greyhound/Lurcher

Toby is a lovely boxer cross boy he is so good and friendly loves everyone and seems fine with other dogs. Just needs a home to call his own.

Rowan – 18 month old female Lurcher

Please meet Rowan who is a happy and confident fawn Lurcher girl who is only 18 months old. Rowan would make a great family pet . She has character by the bucket loads, loves people and life and being in the thick of it!

She was involved in a road accident before coming into Erin’s care, so has a slightly misshapen hind leg, but it has been seen and assessed by a vet and causes her no problems. Rowan is good with other dogs but not with cats or small furries.

As with all greyhounds/lurchers who have only known kennels housetraining will be needed during the initial stages of settling in. Rowan is currently at kennels in the Cheshire area, is fully vaccinated and will be spayed prior to homing.

For more information or to discuss offering Rowan please get in touch with the rescue directly.

Alfie – 16 week old male Lurcher

Alfie is a gorgeous 16 week old brindle Lurcher puppy. His Mums is whippet / collie / bedlington / greyhound and we think their Dad is a terrier; it was an accidental mating. It is thought that Alfie will not be a big dog, perhaps 22-23″ to the shoulder.

As with all puppies Alfie will need a home where someone is around all the time to help with housetraining and other basic training. It’s always beneficial for puppies to attend classes for socialisation purposes. Alfie is currently in foster care in Staffordshire, any potential new home will need to be willing to travel to meet him.

Alfie has been treated for parasites and has received his first vaccination. The 2nd vaccination be carried out if he is still with us when it is due. As per out adoption agreement it will be necessary for any new home to arrange to have the Alfie neutered at a relevant age and proof provided back to us.

Scamp – 9 month old male Lurcher

Scamp is a handsome 9 month old Lurcher lad who was surrendered to Gap by his owner. He is a very sweet lad, typical lurcher puppy who likes a game. He is good with other dogs, good with cats and children, house trained, walks well on lead, travels well and is good off lead.

Scamp has separation anxiety and is destructive when left alone however Scamp was an only dog and we feel that this is probably the cause of the problem. He has moved today into foster today with 5 other dogs and cats and loves being with them. We are hoping that over the next few days as he settles down we can leave him in their company and that the upset will rectify.

Scamp will need a home with at least one other dog as company, he would also benefit from having someone at home to help him get use to being left. He is in a foster home in Staffordshire.

Scamp is vaccinated, treated for parasites, microchipped and will shortly be neutered.