Jet Has Been Homed

 

black greyhound Jet

Jet has been homed.

He is an average sized, confident, friendly, black, castrated male who was born in July 2009.

Jet is a wonderful boy, but sadly he is currently our longest stay dog. In order to help Jet find the home that we know is out there for him we asked him to compose his own write up in an appeal to nudge his family toward coming to find him. Jet writes:

“Hi, my name is Jet… I thought I’d tell you a little bit about myself coz I’ve been waiting sooo very long for my forever home– I hope my new mummy or daddy might read this and suddenly realise it’s me they’re looking for! Anyway here goes– firstly I’m black, yes I know lots of us greys are, but I’m special, my coat is positively gleaming!! I need so little grooming and even my baldy bottom doesn’t look so bad (I promise) Sometimes I think I won’t be loved coz of my baldy bottom:-(  (sadly looks at baldy bottom)
My new family (when they find me) have to know that   I LOVE toys, I love to play,  I collect toys, yes I do– I love to take them all to my bed.. AND I’m so clever I will clear up my toys and put them away in my toy box– yes yes I know– I’m amazing Bol !! I think shoes and slippers are toys too, I don’t hurt them– you’ll just find them all on my bed or in my toy box.
I really am a big softy, I love cuddles, cuddles are the best then snoozing and walks and eating my food, I fact I make sure all bowls are totally cleaned up! I never steal food! See I’m so clean.. And I certainly don’t do messes in the house– oh no not me!! Well ok just very, very occasionally-/ ( hangs head in shame) I don’t mean too :-((  oh dear, but  I  do so just want to make my new family happy.. ( When they find me.) . Just look at my pictures, aren’t I lovely?
When I go for a walk with my foster mummy I’m mostly good, but sometimes I can be a bit naughty and pull on the lead especially if I see a squirrel or cat– well squirrels and cats are for chasing I think don’t you? But my foster mummy tells me off and I do try soo hard to be good, but I have to tell her with my voice that I’m not happy about having to be good! It’s sometimes soo hard-but my foster mummy tells me straight and I do as I’m told  (long face)
I live with 2 girl doggies, they’re my friends, I have lots of visiting doggies in my foster home and I don’t mind, I like it 🙂 My foster mummy says I’m a soft touch. (Puts head on the wonk) Wish I knew what she meant– my coat is soft, that must be it?
Oh I do so hope I will find my forever home soon.. It’s been ages– everyone says I’m such a lovely lad.. I’d just like a chance
Love Jet XX”
For the un-initiated “bol” is cool greyhound talk meaning “barks out loud”.

Black boy Jet - in foster care

Jet has met other breeds of dog and given us no cause for concern around them. He’d be suitable as an only pet or as a companion to another canine of medium size and above.

Jet is a toy boy – sorry, couldn’t resist that pun! He loves to play with toys, he enjoys playing football, cuddly and squeaky toys too. He’s lively and boisterous in his play however and he can sometimes be a little to keen to get the toy back.  Guard you fingers when playing with Jet. He’s definitely after the toy, but he has been known to miss! He’d suit an adult home or one with teenagers who would like a rough and tumble sort of playmate. Jet simply isn’t the calm and gentle type of greyhound. He’s a fun loving hooligan who is very capable of keeping you amused with his antics.

Foster report on Jet:

Jet has come on leaps and bounds since being in foster care, the first thing being he now hair on his previously bald bottom!

At the moment Jet is living with a lurcher (bitch) & Greyhound (bitch) and he is absolutely brilliant in the house with these 2 girls. On occasion we also have other dogs in for visits & holiday boarding and again Jet gets on really well with them too.

Meal times are fine, he has now learned that once his food is in front of him he has to wait until being told OK. Once he has finished his food then the garden is the first place he has to go. Jet eats in the kitchen at the same time as the girls. Albeit after the visit to the garden it is often a mad dash to the kitchen to see if any thing has been left!

As for being left for a reasonable amount of time, Jet stays in the kitchen with his bed and toys quite happily. He only needs telling once to go in his bed as I am leaving. This boy does love company, so there is only a stair gate separating him from the girls.

Referred to as a ‘’Toy boy’’ above and it is so true! I have never known a dog who love his toys so much. Whenever I come in I find that whatever toys he has had in his bed that day get carried into the lounge or out into the garden. He is always carrying a toy around with him, the first day he joined us he was muzzled, but he still managed to walk in and pick up a toy even through the muzzle!

Jet is now learning the word “leave” and on command he will drop the toy/football at my feet and we continue with the game.  He also allows me to take items/toys from his mouth without any problems.

Walking: Jet is strong on the lead, but I am progressing with the training he now walks on a Halti which still gives me control should he pull too much. He can get very excitable should other dogs be running and playing around us, so a strong hand is needed to settle him down.

Jet does love the company of people and other dogs other dogs. An active family with lots going on and plenty of games, cuddles etc would be lovely for him

No cats please.

2 thoughts on “Jet

  1. hi myself and my husband would like to possibly arrange an appt to come and meet jet. We dont have any pets and at the moment my husband is home all day and we are looking for a dog who likes company and long walks.

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