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If you are seriously thinking about adopting an IG, here are some things to consider. Are you ready to adopt? Submitting an adoption application is the first step, and is required before meeting specific foster dogs in which you may have an interest. Click here for the adoption application. Click for further IGRF information: Click to visit IGRF Rescue for Texas on Facebook: Upcoming Houston-Area Events Are You In the San Antonio Area?
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My name is: Beamer Age (estimated DOB): 12 Primary Color: Seal (off black with reddish or dark brown hues) Weight: 20 pounds Gender: Male Location (City, State): Houston, TX My adoption readiness status: I am available for adoption My optimal Adoptive Home: Low energy/activity I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: no At night, I prefer to sleep in: My human's bed Walking on a leash: I walk very well on a leash and enjoy going for walks Crate training - please note that we teach crating as a 'safe happy personal space' where the IG can rest/sleep when confinement is necessary. Crates should NEVER be used as a punishment or 'time out' space: I do just fine being in my crate for reasonable amounts of time. Italian Greyhounds are known for housebreaking issues and most will have occasional accidents. As an IG parent you must be willing to commit to a structured and reasonable routine to keep your iggy from having excessive indoor accidents. My house-training Status is: Very rare or no indoor accidents. NO ACCIDENTS. A little more about me and my personality: Very, very sweet disposition. Does not like being left alone. Since he is BLIND, if left alone, he will start barking until you touch him. Sometimes touching is not enough and you have to pick him up and hold him to make him feel secure. He does like to be held a lot. Because of his barking while alone, we do not think an apartment would be a good idea. If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: Eye drops twice a day |
My name is: Massimo Age (estimated DOB): (5/27/2009) Primary Color: White with Blue (Grey) markings Weight: 20 pounds Gender: Male Location (City, State): Houston, TX My adoption readiness status: I am available for adoption My optimal Adoptive Home: High energy/activity. Has an Italian Greyhound Companion. Has someone that is home mostly during the day. Has someone that can come home at lunch and let me out to potty. Is okay with a dog in their lap quite frequently. Is okay with a dog that prefers canine companionship to human companionship. Has prior experience with a high energy IG. I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: yes - I walk and potty well on a leash At night, I prefer to sleep in: My human's bed Walking on a leash: I walk very well on a leash and enjoy going for walks Crate training - please note that we teach crating as a 'safe happy personal space' where the IG can rest/sleep when confinement is necessary. Crates should NEVER be used as a punishment or 'time out' space: unknown Italian Greyhounds are known for housebreaking issues and most will have occasional accidents. As an IG parent you must be willing to commit to a structured and reasonable routine to keep your iggy from having excessive indoor accidents. My house-training Status is: Occasional accidents A little more about me and my personality: I may be a "senior" gentleman, but I am high energy, love long walks and will follow you around while you do chores all day long. When I am sleepy I will plop on you and not let you move until we are well rested. I also love to eat, cuddle with my Iggy foster brother, and stand guard by watching out the window. If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: none |
My name is: Sam Age (estimated DOB): (August 2011) Primary Color: Blue (Grey) Weight: 12 pounds Gender: Male Location (City, State): Cypress, TX My adoption readiness status: My foster home is helping me with a behavioral, emotional, or medical situation, so I would only be available at this time to a family willing and able to take on and commit to a special needs IG My optimal Adoptive Home: Has Adults Only in it. Has an Italian Greyhound Companion. Has someone that is home mostly during the day. Is okay with a dog that prefers canine companionship to human companionship. Is familiar with fearful behavior and/or has experience with dogs that have been abused/neglected in their past. I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: no At night, I prefer to sleep in: A dog bed Walking on a leash: Not able to walk on a leash Crate training - please note that we teach crating as a 'safe happy personal space' where the IG can rest/sleep when confinement is necessary. Crates should NEVER be used as a punishment or 'time out' space: I consider the crate my safe space and don't mind being in there at all for reasonable amounts of time. If the door is left open, I will put myself inside to rest. Italian Greyhounds are known for housebreaking issues and most will have occasional accidents. As an IG parent you must be willing to commit to a structured and reasonable routine to keep your iggy from having excessive indoor accidents. My house-training Status is: I know how to use designated potty pads indoors. I also know how to use my dog door. A little more about me and my personality: I am a puppy mill survivor who is ultra skittish. I need a home with a female only who is home most of the time and has experience with ultra skittish former puppy mill dogs. Having other dogs in the home really helps me learn how the household works. See my own YouTube video: If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: I have an occasional swelling of the salivary gland, otherwise known as a salivary mucocele. |
My name is: BlueJay Age (estimated DOB): (12/2008) Primary Color: Blue Fawn (Tan with Gray undertones) Weight: 18 Gender: Male Location (City, State): Houston, TX My adoption readiness status: I am available for adoption. My optimal Adoptive Home: Low Energy/Activity. Moderate Energy/Activity. Has a Canine Companion. Has an Italian Greyhound Companion. Has someone that is home mostly during the day. Has someone that can come home at lunch and let me out to potty. Is okay with a dog in their lap quite frequently. Must have a securely fenced in yard (not an available dog park area). I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: maybe At night, I prefer to sleep in: My kennel or My human's bed Walking on a leash: I do fine on a leash for trips to the vet or other outings, but I don't particularly care for long walks. Crate training - please note that we teach crating as a 'safe happy personal space' where the IG can rest/sleep when confinement is necessary. Crates should NEVER be used as a punishment or 'time out' space: I do just fine being in my crate for reasonable amounts of time. Italian Greyhounds are known for housebreaking issues and most will have occasional accidents. As an IG parent you must be willing to commit to a structured and reasonable routine to keep your iggy from having excessive indoor accidents. My house-training Status is: Occasional accidents only when I'm left alone. A little more about me and my personality: Blue's favorite thing to do is snuggle under blankets – he can even maneuver a blanket so that there is no opening as he gets it all underneath him – it’s amazing to watch. You have to be careful – if he snuggles up next to you on the couch, you are likely to be lulled into a nap by his warm little snuggly self. Blue is a very happy boy and is happiest when he has people and other dogs around. He is scared of loud noises, but I don't blame him since he can't see if he's in danger or not by the noise. Blue is very brave and adaptable – he got used to our house in no time and gets around perfectly fine. If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: Blue is 100% blind in both eyes and has glaucoma in one eye. He gets 2 drops in that eye twice daily (at meal time). Blue has a history of hemangiomas. These will need periodic removal for the remainder of his life. |
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