Dumfriesshire & Cumbria Greyhound Rescue

The Homeless Gallery

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HARRY Is a lovely 8 year old gentleman who has just come into DCGR kennels, on arrival he was found to be slightly underweight and dehydrated, due to an abscess on one of his teeth, so first port of call was the vets for antibiotics and a dental, due to this and his age we have decided to delay neutering him until he is fully fit and well. Despite the pain he must have been in Harry is a lovely gentle boy, who greets everyone with a big waggy tail, he just wants a loving home for his retirement with a comfy bed to lie on. UPDATE - Poor Harry has had to have 38, yes 38 teeth removed! He has been left with just his front canines and a few teeth at the back of his mouth, unfortunately as all our foster homes are currently full up he is having to remain in kennels, though we are hoping that now all the bad teeth have been removed he will soon start to perk up a bit.	CAL Is a handsome boy who will be 8 years old in July, he has just come into DCGR kennels where he will be neutered and vaccinated shortly. Cal is an easy going boy, curious to learn all about the big 'outside' world he is now living in. Cal will make someone an excellent companion, more information as we get to know him.
JACK Is a lovely 5 year old boy (who looks older, bless him).  Jack is superb on the lead, and we have been told by his fosterer that now he is coming out of himself he certainly is not a plodder! He has never met small dogs and is not cat friendly. He has now been moved into a foster home where he is settling in really well with all the other greyhounds. He has now been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.	DASCH Is a handsome two and a half year old boy who has just come into DCGR kennels, he has been neutered and vaccinated and is settling in well. Initially Dasch is a bit nervous with strangers, but once he gets to know  you he is very freindly and playful, he seems to be fine with children and small dogs and will make someone an excellent companion.
MICK Is a handsome blue and white boy, who was six years old in May, he has just been moved into a foster home where he is settling in well with the resident greyhounds. Mick is child and small dog friendly, he has a very loving nature and loves to play, it's hard to believe he is six years old as in some ways he is almost puppyish. Mick has been neutered and vaccinated.	DES Is a big handsome red/fawn boy who has now been moved into foster care, where he has settled in really well with the two resident greyhounds. Des is now five years old, is neutered and microchipped, the end of his tail is missing, we presume because he wagged it too much in kennels - this happens to some dogs when they split the end of the tail and it won't heal. Des is very excited when he first meets you, but soon settles down, he is inquisitive but very friendly, he has met other breeds of dog, large and small with no bother and is now  housetrained, he no longer steals food and is very well behaved in and out of the house, he is a very loving boy, who just loves his cuddles and will give someone a lot of fun and laughter watching his antics.
SOLO Is a super little lady who is full of fun and loves life.  She has settled well into her foster home with the 8 (or is it 9?) other greyhounds! Solo is very affectionate, walks well on the lead and loves travelling in the car. She is fully innoculated, neutered and microchipped. Solo is not cat friendly and, unusually for a greyhound, she can jump.  Therefore secure fencing is required!	JEFF Is a handsome 4  year old boy who has just been returned to DCGR foster care, through no real fault of his own. Jeff is housetrained, neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped, he is good with children and larger dogs, though may need a bit more socialising with smaller dogs, though from what we have seen doesn't seem to be unduly bothered by them. Jeff like most greyhounds can be a bit of an opportunist thief when it comes to food, but is fast to learn what is and is not allowed.
GABBY Is a lovely lady who will be 8  years old in October, she came to us from a Vets where she had been taken by her owner to be put to sleep, along with Milly. Gabby's teeth were is such a bad condition that our first priority was a full dental, poor Gabby beat Harry's record of 38 teeth removed as she has had ALL but her front canines removed, leaving her with just four teeth! Gabby is now recovering in kennels and is starting to brighten up a bit as the pain of her rotten teeth has now gone and her gums are healing. She is a lovely lady who really deserves a loving home with a rug in front of the fire or a comfy sofa for her retirement years.	MILLY Is a lovely lady who has just turned 9 years old this month (August), she came to us from a vets where she had been taken by her owner to be put to sleep along with Gabby. Milly is settling well into DCGR kennels, she has been spayed and had her first vaccination and even though she is older than Gabby her teeth weren't in quite such a bad condition. Milly really deserves a warm bed by the fireside for her final years in retirement. If you feel you could give Milly or Gabby, or even both, a loving home for the remainder of their lives, please contact Al on 01228 674127.
SANDY Is a light fawn little girl who will be four years old in September, she has just come into DCGR care and will be neutered and vaccinated shortly. She appears to be quite timid and quiet on first aquaintance, more information as we get to know her.