Could you put Mickey on the fast-track to the life he deserves?

GREYHOUND LOOKING

A GREYHOUND that has spent all his life in kennels is looking for a forever home.

Three-year-old Mickey has never lived in a house with a family and the Dogs Trust Loughborough want to make that happen for him.

“Mickey is a lovely, playful boy, who is full of character. He is a social boy who would enjoy living with another greyhound, or living on his own with some doggy walking friends,” said a spokesperson for the trust.

“Mickey would like a secure garden for him and his off lead time.

“He has lived in kennels all his life so will need time to adjust to living in a home.

“Mickey can live with young adults aged 15 and over, he could live with another calm greyhound, but no other pets.

“His new family will need to be patient and understanding while he learns what is expected of him when living in a home.

“He will also benefit from having someone at home with him for the majority of the day, especially while he is adjusting to home life.”

Being a greyhound, Mickey and others like him can spend longer in dog shelters than other breeds

Celine Di Crocco, a manager at Dogs Trust Loughborough, said: “We are unsure why these breeds tend to stay with us a bit longer than others, however we find there are sometimes misconceptions about the care involved if giving them a home, coupled with more common factors that can cause Greyhounds and Lurchers to become overlooked, such as their age, background or the colour of their coat.

“Given how fast they are, we occasionally find potential owners think greyhounds and lurchers need more exercise than the average dog, which isn’t necessarily true.”

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