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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 6 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Greyhound
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
674
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Sparky is a handsome 2 year old boy who hitched a ride from Kansas to try life as a pet since racing wasn't his thing. He seems to okay wit small dogs, but he is not cat tolerant.
This is one very beautiful hound. He is really happy and wants to please. He is having some separation issues when I leave the room where his crate is. Yesterday I moved him in the living room with all the other dogs thinking this would help....it did a little, but I think the real work will begin once he is out of his crate and a pet. He screams loudly when I leave the room and don't come back in. Last night...I slept in another room from him and he started screaming, so I turned on a little light by his crate and he slept through the night.
He is very powerful and will need leash work, hasn't chewed anything in his crate, has had no accidents in his crate, loves to run the yard, gives great kisses.
I spent a relaxing week at the Lazy Grey resort, waiting my turn to be tutored by Dr. Nausley. I don't mind hanging out for awhile. I'm very calm for a young greyhound.
I'll be two years old on April 20. I hope to be in my forever home by then, eating cake and opening squeaky toy presents.
I LOVE my new name so I hope I get to keep it!
First, I think Smolder is super cute and she almost has to go out with me because our names match.
Second, Frankenweenie is my favorite movie. I'm honored to named Sparky!
Don't Worry, My Tail Doesn't Fall Off When I Wag It,
Sparky
FOSTER UPDATE:
Sparky is in a house full of dogs! He does great with all of the other greys (including 2 blind greys) and a Great Dane and 2 Cocker Spaniels. Sparky is small dog tolerant, but we are still unsure of cats at this point. He is a little shy but warms up quickly to new people. He doesn't scare easily and has adjusted to the noises of living in a house. Sometimes when Sparky is laying down the blind greys may walk into him, but Sparky just growls a little to let them know he's there, never a snap, just a warning.
Sparky is completely house trained with a doggie door. No marking or accidents. He has been left alone for up to 9 hours with the doggie door and other dogs. His foster thinks he would do best in a home with other dogs. Sparky does not like being in a crate, so he would need a home that he can roam free day and night. He needs to sleep in the room with his owner, not in a crate.
Sparky has no eating issues. He walks on a leash well and rides in the car well. He pulls on the leash only if he sees a rabbit.
Sparky is a bit of counter surfer, paper, food, whatever he finds. He just turned two, so has some puppy-like tendencies. He has attempted to chew on furniture, but with a firm no, he stops. Keep your cell phone, glasses or remote controls hidden until he learns all the rules.
Sparky would prefer another dog sibling, probably on the young side. He likes kids, walks, frozen marrow bones, nubs and bully sticks. He wouldn't want to be crated or left for long periods of time. He could live with someone that works full time, as long as there is a doggie door and other dogs.
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