Cassie

 
 

AGE: 4 years

BREED: Greyhound

SEX: Female

IDEAL HOME: A nice garden where she can be off lead

LIVING WITH CHILDREN: I could live with older children 12 years plus

LIVING WITH DOGS: I could live with another sight hound/large breed dog

LIVING WITH CATS: I prefer not to live with cats

Meet Cassie. Cassie is a wonderfully natured Greyhound and has proven herself to be very well mannered around all of the dogs at the centre. She loves people and has enjoyed walking with the volunteers, especially if she gets a chance to whizz around the free-run pen! She loves her toys, especially if they squeak.

Cassie has walked well with the other large breed dogs that we have although, We would recommend that Cassie could live with another Greyhound, she was kennelled with Jaxon for two years. Cassie seems non-reactive towards smaller breeds of dogs but we would still advise against her living with one due to her history of being a racing Greyhound. Cassie can’t live with cats.

Greyhounds have unique needs and traits due to their breed history and life experiences, especially former racing Greyhounds like Cassie. Here’s a guide to consider for his successful adoption:

  • Space and Exercise

    Moderate exercise. Greyhounds are known as “sprinters” rather than long-distance runners. While they need daily exercise, a few short bursts of play 20-30 minute walks will usually suffice.

    A safe and fenced area: Given his enjoyment of playtime in the free-run pen, a fenced garden or access to a secure area is ideal. Greyhounds usually have a strong prey drive and may chase after small animals, so keeping them leashed in unfenced areas is crucial.

  • Managing Prey Drive

    Reactive to cats: As a former racer, Cassies prey drive can make her reactive towards cats and small animals. Ideally, she should be the only pet or paired with larger dogs, which she feels comfortable with and is used to.

  • Socialisation and Companionship

    Since spending her life in racing kennels, household sounds and settings may be unfamiliar. Expect a transition period as she adapts to indoor living.

  • Health and Grooming

    Sensitive skin and low body fat: Greyhounds have thin skin and very little body fat, making them sensitive to cold and heat. A coat or sweater during colder weather is essential, and she should always have a soft bed to prevent sores from lying on hard surfaces.

Interested in adopting Cassie? Call 01642 488108 or contact us.

DogsAbigail Armstrong