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My basic info
Breed
Italian Greyhound
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Purebred
Has special needs
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Due to illness, Speedy’s owner does not, very unfortunately, feel that she is going to be in the position to care for him and, therefore, Speedy is in need of a new home. Speedy is healthy, but had acute lameness in his hind-end with a presumed diagnosis of meningomyelitis most likely caused by a spinal infarction (MRI done) at the end of 2017 and, although he can run and play and handle a few steps, he healed with an ankylosed spine (curvature of his spine to the right, basically scoliosis as viewed on x-rays, with no degenerative remodeling or IV disc disease). It is therefore recommended that Speedy not jump or do full sets of stairs – he is not in pain and is not on any medication. He also has some muscle atrophy in his hind-end which exercise would be beneficial for.
Speedy is described by his current owner as a very sweet, gentle dog who tends to prefer a quiet environment – he does not like “chaos and loud noise.” A home without young children is requested, although he is good with people, including children. Accustomed to living with another Italian Greyhound, Speedy would do fine in a home with another small dog. Since he currently has a fenced yard which he enjoys running in, a fenced yard in his new home would be ideal. In addition, his current owner worked from home and is currently home except for medical treatment, so a home where Speedy is not left for long work hours is requested.
Eight-years old and weighing 11.5 pounds, Speedy is not a highly active dog, but does enjoy running in an enclosed area, being outside, and going for walks. He’s not a fan of most toys, but loves to chew and tear paper apart, likes to de-stuff plush toys, and will play with some plastic/rubber toys. He loves sitting and being with his person (or people), enjoys car rides, is good on-leash (very little pulling), doesn’t tend to bark much (when he is hungry or wants to go outside to potty), and is crate trained, although his owner uses an exercise pen or kitchen, dining area, and hallway when he needs to be left alone (he can be destructive with shoes, throw pillows and paper items when left alone and the owner, therefore, limits his space). He cannot get onto furniture such as sofas by himself, but needs to be supervised if sitting with someone so that he does not jump off and hurt himself. Speedy has previously lived with cats.
Speedy is house trained to potty outside and to use doggy pee pads and has very few accidents – only if he is not taken out or his request to go out is missed.
He has spent a few days, both previously and more recently, at his primary veterinarian facility (for veterinarian procedures) and his veterinarian has indicated that Speedy is a very happy, outgoing, dog who loves to run around and enjoy himself, and that the curvature of Speedy’s spine does not impact his enjoyment and quality of life.
In 2017, Speedy had a mast cell tumor removed (grade 1 with clean margins) and an echo-cardiogram done (stage B1 heart murmur), with a second echo-cardiogram done in 2019 (stage B1). He has also had two dental cleanings, with some extractions - in 2017 and 2019.
If you might be interested in providing Speedy with his new home and can accommodate his jumping/stair restrictions, please contact Italian Greyhound Place.
