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05-01-2012, 01:29 PM

Jake – 5 year old male Black Greyhound

JAKE

Meet the handsome Jake. He is a 5 year old ex-racing greyhound boy who has worked long and hard and is now very deserving of his retirement home. Jake is a tall boy with arguably the longest neck we’ve ever seen, even for a greyhound! He has been well looked after by his previous owner, and is in beautiful health and condition.



~ Personality ~
Jake is a loving, sociable boy who doesn’t have a mean bone in his body. He has been handled kindly in the past, so has great manners and adores people, soaking up any fuss like a sponge. He is also a ‘leaner’ and loves to rest against you while you pet him. Jake has not been with us long so we are still getting to know him, but he is fast becoming a favourite amongst the volunteers.



~ In the Home ~
Jake 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 adjust to the huge changes. It generally takes greyhounds 10-14 days to start to settle in a home, and really all they need is time and patience. We would love to get this older gent into a warm home sooner rather than later, as he has spent enough years in kennels.

~ Other Animals ~
Dear Jake has been very good with the other greyhounds in our kennels so far and is very easy going. 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!



~ Out and About ~
Like most greyhounds, Jake is a total 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 also walks brilliantly on the lead and will trot along to heel very happily.

~ 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? ~
Jake is currently in kennels in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK, but please note that you may be required to travel to our rescue meet and collect him.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Jake 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 Greyhounds UK 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 Jake, please email me (Tam) for our adoption application form and information pack. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks!


~~ KERRY GREYHOUNDS UK ~~

Kerry Greyhounds UK is a small voluntary organisation that is based in Norfolk, England. It focuses on rehoming unwanted Irish greyhounds, as huge numbers are bred in Ireland each year and homes are few and far between. KGUK operates through a network of volunteers spaced over Ireland and the UK. We can look after approximately 30 greyhounds at any one time in both kennels and foster homes.

Each dog is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and given a full veterinary check before being adopted (unless stated otherwise).
We assess the suitability of all home offers, and we have homed greyhounds in all corners of the UK.



If interested in one of our hounds, please EMAIL me for our adoption application form and information pack. Once you have filled in and returned the application form, we will then contact you via phone or email to discuss adopting one of our hounds in more detail.

If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. I can be contacted through the following email:

Emails are usually replied to within 24hrs.

Thank you.
Tam
KGUK Volunteer
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22-05-2012, 11:38 AM
Jake is still looking.
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05-07-2012, 09:13 PM
JAKE

**UPDATED: MAY 2012**

Meet the handsome Jake. He is a 5 year old ex-racing greyhound boy who has worked long and hard and is now very deserving of his retirement home. Jake is a tall boy with arguably the longest neck we’ve ever seen, even for a greyhound! He has been well looked after by his previous owner, and is in beautiful health and condition.



~ Personality ~
Jake is a loving, sociable boy who doesn’t have a mean bone in his body. He has been handled kindly in the past, so has great manners and adores people, soaking up any fuss like a sponge. He is also a ‘leaner’ and loves to rest against you while you pet him. He is confident in himself and is in general a well-adjusted dog. He seems to have just recently discovered the joys of toys, and is great fun to watch clowning around with his squeaky ball.



~ In the Home ~
Jake has been in a foster home now for about 4 weeks, and is doing well. He has slid into the home life as though he was always there, and is a very easy boy to have around the house. He has gotten the hang of housetraining and is clean through the night, asking to go out when needed. Jake is also very good when left, and we feel he would be suitable as a single dog or for people who work during the day. When left alone he simply snoozes away and is not destructive.

~ Other Animals ~
Dear Jake is very good with other greyhounds, and is brilliant with the greyhounds he is sharing his foster home with right now. He has no qualms sharing his space and is excellently behaved around them.

Other breeds of dog, however, are another story and right now Jake is very interested in chasing them. He would never have seen other breeds of dog during his racing career, and right now he is unsure what to do about them. With lots of socialising and safe interactions, Jake has the potential to vastly improve with this issue, but it will take time for him to realise that dogs actually do come in all shapes and sizes. His fosterer is working on this issue on a daily basis, but this work is likely something that will need to be continued into his forever home, so new owners will need to be aware of it.



~ Out and About ~
Jake walks well on the lead and will trot along to heel happily provided there are no small dogs about. If he sees anything small and moving, however, he can pull and right now his fosterer is working with him to reduce this. Like most greyhounds, Jake 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 Can I Live? ~
Because of his current issue with other dogs, Jake would be best in an experienced home with people who understand greyhounds and who have ideally had experience with this issue in the past. He will need regular, patient and repeated dog socialisation in order for him to gradually realise that all dogs are just like greyhounds, and so he will need an owner dedicated to furthering his progress.

Apart from this one and only issue, Jake is the perfect gentleman and an excellent companion. He can be left alone, thus being suitable for people who work during the day, and would slot easily into an existing pack of greyhounds. He has oodles of love to give to the right family who can overlook his dog problems and see what a beautiful, loving companion he can be.

~ Where Am I? ~
Jake is currently in kennels in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK, but please note that you may be required to travel to our rescue meet and collect him.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Jake 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 Jake, please visit our website’s Adoption Page for information and instructions on our homing procedures. If you have any further questions or problems, please feel free to email me (Tam) . Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks!


~~ KERRY GREYHOUNDS UK ~~

Kerry Greyhounds UK is a small voluntary organisation that is based in Norfolk, England. It focuses on rehoming unwanted Irish greyhounds and lurchers, as huge numbers are bred in Ireland each year and homes are few and far between. KGUK operates through a network of volunteers spaced over Ireland and the UK. We can look after approximately 30 dogs at any one time in both kennels and foster homes.

Each dog is neutered, vaccinated, & microchipped before being adopted (unless stated otherwise).
We assess the suitability of all home offers, and we have homed greyhounds in all corners of the UK.



If interested in one of our hounds, please visit our website’s Adoption Page for information and instructions on our homing procedures. Once you have filled in and returned the application form, we will then contact you via phone or email to discuss adopting one of our hounds in more detail.

If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Emails are usually replied to within 24hrs.

Thank you.
Tam
KGUK Volunteer
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26-08-2012, 09:49 AM
**UPDATED: 3rd AUGUST 2012**

Meet the handsome Jake. He is a 5 year old ex-racing greyhound boy who has worked long and hard and is now very deserving of his retirement home. Jake is a tall boy with arguably the longest neck we’ve ever seen, even for a greyhound! He has been well looked after by his previous owner, and is in beautiful health and condition.



~ Personality ~
Jake is a loving, sociable boy who doesn’t have a mean bone in his body. He has been handled kindly in the past, so has great manners and adores people, soaking up any fuss like a sponge. He is also a ‘leaner’ and loves to rest against you while you pet him. He is confident in himself and is in general a well-adjusted dog. He seems to have just recently discovered the joys of toys, and is great fun to watch clowning around with his squeaky ball.



~ In the Home ~
Jake has been in a foster home now for about 3 months, and is doing well. He slid into the home life as though he was always there, and is a very easy boy to have around the house. He has gotten the hang of housetraining and is clean through the night, asking to go out when needed. He is responsive to basic commands and has learned not to counter surf and to go out when told. He is a really lovely boy who has his loopy moments of bouncy play, but is foremost a big soft couch potato who likes to snooze and be comfortable.

Jake is also very good when left, and we feel he would be suitable as a single dog and/or for people who work during the day. He is currently living as an only dog and is faultless in the home. When left alone he simply snoozes away and is not destructive.

~ Other Animals ~
Dear Jake is very good with other greyhounds and welcomes them into his foster home. He enjoys their company and is well behaved around them.

Other breeds of dog, however, are another story and right now Jake is interested in chasing them. He would never have seen other breeds of dog during his racing career, and right now he is unsure what to do about them. Right now he will bark and pull on the lead when he sees them on walks. With lots of socialising and safe interactions, Jake can vastly improve with this issue, but it will take a bit of time for him to realise that dogs actually do come in all shapes and sizes. His fosterer is working on this issue on a daily basis, but this work is likely something that will need to be continued into his forever home.



~ Out and About ~
Jake walks well on the lead and will trot along to heel happily provided there are no small dogs about. If he sees anything small and moving, however, he can pull and vocaliss. Right now his fosterer is working with him to reduce this. Jake is very friendly with all people though and loves making new friends.

Like most greyhounds, Jake 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 travels well in the car and quickly settles down for long journeys.

~ 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 Can I Live? ~
Because of his current issue with other dogs, Jake would be best in an experienced home with people who understand greyhounds and who have ideally had experience with this issue in the past. He will need regular, patient and repeated dog socialisation in order for him to gradually realise that all dogs are just like greyhounds, and so he will need an owner dedicated to furthering his progress.

Apart from this one and only issue, Jake is the perfect gentleman and an excellent companion. He can be left alone, thus being suitable for people who work during the day, and would also live happily alongside other greyhounds. He has oodles of love to give to the right family who can overlook his dog problems and see what a beautiful, loving companion he can be.

~ Where Am I? ~
Jake is currently in a foster home in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK, but please note that you may be required to travel to his foster home to meet him.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Jake 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 Jake, please visit our website’s Adoption Page for information and instructions on our homing procedures. If you have any further questions or problems, please feel free to email me (Tam). Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks!
KerryGreyhounds
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01-10-2012, 12:31 PM
**UPDATED: 30TH SEPTEMBER 2012**

Meet the handsome Jake. He is a 5 year old ex-racing greyhound boy who has worked long and hard and is now very deserving of his retirement home. Jake is a tall boy with arguably the longest neck we’ve ever seen, even for a greyhound! He has been well looked after by his previous owner, and is in beautiful health and condition.



~ Personality ~
Jake is a loving, sociable boy who doesn’t have a mean bone in his body. He has been handled kindly in the past, so has great manners and adores people, soaking up any fuss like a sponge. He is also a ‘leaner’ and loves to rest against you while you pet him. He is confident in himself and is in general a well-adjusted dog. He seems to have just recently discovered the joys of toys, and is great fun to watch clowning around with his squeaky ball.



~ In the Home ~
Jake has been in a foster home now for about 3 months, and is doing well. He slid into the home life as though he was always there, and is a very easy boy to have around the house. He has gotten the hang of housetraining and is clean through the night, asking to go out when needed. He is responsive to basic commands and has learned not to counter surf and to go out when told. He is a really lovely boy who has his loopy moments of bouncy play, but is foremost a big soft couch potato who likes to snooze and be comfortable.

Jake is also very good when left, and we feel he would be suitable as a single dog and/or for people who work during the day. He is currently living as an only dog and is faultless in the home. When left alone he simply snoozes away and is not destructive.



~ Other Animals ~
Dear Jake is very good with other greyhounds and welcomes them into his foster home. He enjoys their company and is well behaved around them.

Other breeds of dog, however, are another story and right now Jake is interested in chasing them. He would never have seen other breeds of dog during his racing career, and right now he is unsure what to do about them. Right now he will bark and pull on the lead when he sees them on walks. With lots of socialising and safe interactions, Jake can vastly improve with this issue, but it will take a bit of time for him to realise that dogs actually do come in all shapes and sizes. His fosterer is working on this issue on a daily basis, but this work is likely something that will need to be continued into his forever home.



~ Out and About ~
Jake walks well on the lead and will trot along to heel happily provided there are no small dogs about. If he sees anything small and moving, however, he can pull and vocaliss. Right now his fosterer is working with him to reduce this. Jake is very friendly with all people though and loves making new friends.

Like most greyhounds, Jake 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 travels well in the car and quickly settles down for long journeys.



~ 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 Can I Live? ~
Because of his current issue with other dogs, Jake would be best in an experienced home with people who understand greyhounds and who have ideally had experience with this issue in the past. He will need regular, patient and repeated dog socialisation in order for him to gradually realise that all dogs are just like greyhounds, and so he will need an owner dedicated to furthering his progress.

Apart from this one and only issue, Jake is the perfect gentleman and an excellent companion. He can be left alone, thus being suitable for people who work during the day, and would also live happily alongside other greyhounds. He has oodles of love to give to the right family who can overlook his dog problems and see what a beautiful, loving companion he can be.



~ Where Am I? ~
Jake is currently in a foster home in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK, but please note that you may be required to travel to his foster home to meet him.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Jake 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 Jake, please visit our website’s Adoption Page for information and instructions on our homing procedures. If you have any further questions or problems, please feel free to email me (Tam). Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs. Thanks!


~~ KERRY GREYHOUNDS UK ~~
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21-11-2012, 07:33 PM
Jake is still looking for his forever home.

If you are interested in adopting Jake, please visit our website’s Adoption Page for information and instructions on our homing & fostering procedures.

If you have any further questions or problems, please feel free to email me (Tam). Emails are usually replied to within 24hrs. Thanks!

Tam
KGUK Homing Volunteer
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03-01-2013, 09:55 AM
Jake is still looking for his forever home.

If you are interested in adopting Jake, you can contact me (Tam) via email, or speak directly to Bronwen by phoning: 075 000 62648. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs.

There is an application form for adopting Jake, and we will ask you to fill it in as the first step in the adoption process. To speed up this process, we recommend you do this before emailing/calling. You can find the form, as well as further information on our homing procedures, on the Adoption Page: .

Thank you.
Tam
KGUK Homing Volunteer
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09-03-2013, 12:49 PM
Jake is still looking for his forever home.

If you are interested in adopting Jake, you can contact me (Tam) via email: tam@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk, or speak directly to Bronwen by phoning: 075 000 62648. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs.

There is an application form for adopting Jake, and we will ask you to fill it in as the first step in the adoption process. To speed up this process, we recommend you do this before emailing/calling. You can find the form, as well as further information on our homing procedures, on the Adoption Page.

Thank you.
Tam
KGUK Homing Volunteer
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