Italian Greyhound Place

HoHo- A three-year old Chihuahua in NY

This three-year old, seven pound, male Chihuahua is extremely affectionate and well-behaved.  Due to a change in the household (one of his humans had to move due to a family emergency),  HoHo does not have enough human companionship (his current human works long hours and is often away during evenings and weekends). Therefore, HoHo is in need of a new home, preferably with someone who works from home, is retired, or is not gone for long hours. HoHo is housetrained; he is currently walked three times per day and only has accidents if the length of time between walks is too long, such as when his owner works late. He is alert and interested in his surroundings on walks, but good on leash; is great with other pets; skittish with young children; is not crate trained; and is nervous when traveling by car. Hoho has a relatively calm demeanor - he doesn't "wear out" at the dog park, but at home tends to relax and is quite docile. If you would like a small, canine companion who loves to give and receive affection and attention, please contact Italian Greyhound Place. Oh yes, HoHo loves belly rubs! Additional photo here. (Listed 2/21/11)

Mouse- A three-year old Italian Greyhound mix in GA

Ten days ago, Mouse was thrown  from a car. Fortunately, a wonderful woman who does rescue was behind the vehicle that Mouse was in and Mouse is now in a temporary foster home. Mouse needs a new home as-soon-as-possible because the foster home is very temporary. This precious girl weighs approximately 23 pounds and is estimated, by the veterinarian, to be three-years old. Mouse is housetrained and has been accident-free, is crate trained, travels well by car, walks very nicely on leash, and is good with other dogs. She cannot go to a home with small children because she will snap if she feels threatened and, due to her interest in chasing cats, would do best in a cat-free home. Mouse is a moderately active dog, but settles down easily. She is very cuddly and eager to please -  basically a very sweet, well-behaved little girl. If you would like to welcome Mouse into your heart and home, please contact Italian Greyhound Place. Additional photo here.(Listed 2/12/12)

Daisy - A one-year old Italian Greyhound / Miniature Pinscher in PA

This ten-pound girl was being kept outside 24/7, when she was taken in this past August by her current owner. Since then, Daisy had a litter of puppies, but is now ready to find a forever home of her own. Daisy is not fond of cats and although has acted negatively toward the resident male dog, that could be due to her protective instincts regarding her puppies. She is good with children. Daisy is housetrained and the only time that she has an accident is if she goes to the door and is not let out. Although crate trained, Daisy is generally given house-freedom; travels nicely by car; and is okay on leash, but not accustomed to going for walks. Daisy tends to be a calm, cuddly girl who is attentive and sweet. She tends to initially be afraid of men, but is fine once she gets to know them. If you would like to welcome this beautiful girl into your home, please contact Italian Greyhound Place. Additional photos here. (Listed 2/4/12)  

Buddy- A seven-year old Italian Greyhound in NJ - Adoption Pending!

This gentle, twenty-three pound guy is in need of a new home - his human companion passed away and the woman's daughter, who is temporarily caring for Buddy, is moving and unable to take Buddy with her. Buddy is housetrained and accident-free in his current home, is good on leash, travels nicely by car, gets along with other dogs, is excellent with children (has not been around infants), and is not good with cats. If there is activity going on, Buddy tends to be playful, but otherwise is happy to relax. He is very loving and likes to be with, or in the vicinity of, someone. Although not crate trained, Buddy is accustomed to staying in a restricted area when left alone. If you are interested in providing a loving home to Buddy, please contact Italian Greyhound Place. Additional photos here. (Listed 1/19/12)

Trevor and Trixie- Ten-year old Italian Greyhounds in OH

 Trevor, who is twenty-five pounds, and Trixie, who is approximately eight pounds, need a new home together; their male owner, who adores them, works alot and, unfortunately, his wife is not a "dog person." Trevor and Trixie are housetrained and have very infrequent accidents, although, as with any change in environment, their adopter should supervise closely at first. Both are good on leash, fine in the car, and excellent with children; Trevor is quite submissive with other dogs, whereas Trixie tends to be dominant; Trevor has not been around cats, but Trixie is fine with them; both need and enjoy exercise, but are also content lounging around; and neither are crate trained, but are accustomed to staying in a small room with couches when left alone. Trevor tends to be a bit skittish with unfamiliar people, but eventually becomes comfortable. Trixie, on the other hand, tends to love all people and is the more cuddly of the two. If you are interested in sharing your love and home with Trevor and Trixie, please contact Italian Greyhound Place. Additional photos here. (Listed 1/6/12)

Caesar - A seven-year old mixed breed in NY

Italian Greyhound Place rescued this little guy from a shelter where his family had left him when they moved. Due to long nails and infected paws, he hobbled around, but, after a nail clipping and antibiotics, is getting around fine. He enjoys going for walks (is great on leash), playing with a squeaky ball, and exploring the yard while looking for prey! Caesar is housetrained, excellent in the car, responds well to requests, and enjoys being with a human companion. He is not a demanding dog at all. Caesar bonds very strongly with his person and is a perfect angel with that person (he is capable of accepting a second person, in addition to his primary person, but it can be a slow process). However, if you are not Caesar's person, he does not want you disturbing him when he is curled in his cushion or on his person's lap. If he approaches you, or when he is elsewhere, he is fine. On walks, he is fine meeting people (and enjoys it), but is unpredictable with other dogs - he is small enough to be scooped into your arms though.

An adult-only home is needed for safety reasons; a single-person home would probably be ideal. Caesar weighs eleven pounds, is seven-years old, and, other than the above mentioned behavior, is a great, little dog. If you would like more information about Caesar, please contact Italian Greyhound Place. Additional photos here. (Listed 7/27/11)

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