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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: Gigi Age (estimated DOB): (9/26/2008) Primary Color: Fawn (Tan) Weight: 10 Gender: Female Location (City, State): Houston, TX My adoption readiness status: I am available for adoption. My optimal Adoptive Home: Moderate Energy/Activity. Has someone that is home mostly during the day. Is okay with a dog in their lap quite frequently. I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: maybe (We have selected 'Maybe' as an option for apartment living. These are the requirements that must be met for this IG to be considered for an apartment home: Still need to evaluate if Gigi will potty on leash.) At night, I prefer to sleep in: A dog 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: Very rare or no indoor accidents. I know how to use designated potty pads indoors. I know how to use a supervised dog door when the humans are home. A little more about me and my personality: Very affectionate, loves to be held. New people and environments are initially very frightening. If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: Dental cleaning pending. |
My name is: Plynio Age (estimated DOB): 16 years old Primary Color: Blue (Grey) Weight: 13 Gender: Male Location (City, State): New Braunfels, TX My adoption readiness status: I am available for adoption. My optimal Adoptive Home: Low Energy/Activity. Has an Italian Greyhound Companion. Has someone that can come home at lunch and let me out to potty. I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: maybe At night, I prefer to sleep in: A dog bed. A large kennel with the other IGs in my family. 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: Very rare or no indoor accidents. A little more about me and my personality: I am a sweet little old man that likes a lot of human attention. I follow my Mom around most of the day, talking to her. I'm not much of a cuddler and prefer to be in my own bed, either by myself or with one of IG siblings. Sometimes I even go off into a quiet room to get away from the craziness of my family. I'm active during the morning but spend the rest of the day and evening sleeping a lot. There are times that I join in with play time with the other dogs and start barking and try to run around. If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: None |
My name is: Richard Age (estimated DOB): 11 Primary Color: Red Weight: 11 Gender: Male Location (City, State): Bellaire, 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: Low Energy/Activity. Has a Canine Companion. Has someone that is home mostly during the day. Has someone that can come home at lunch and let me out to potty. Must have a securely fenced in yard (not an available dog park area). I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: yes — I am low energy and walk and potty well on a leash. At night, I prefer to sleep in: My human's bed Walking on a leash: I am currently learning about being on a leash and will have this down in no time! 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 a supervised dog door when the humans are home. Uses dog door on his own. A little more about me and my personality: Richard is such a sweet, happy, loving dog! He is always happy when it is time for dinner. He loves to snuggle and sleep and be told he is handsome. He also loves to tan outside on a sunny day. He will do well in a calm, quiet household with human and canine companionship. If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: Heart murmur, jaw issues but none of this seems to affect him. I grind up his kibble in a food processor to make it easier for him to eat. Blind but he gets around well once he knows his way. I think he can see a bright light so at night guide him with a flash light. |
My name is: Luigi Age (estimated DOB): 11yrs Primary Color: Seal (Black) Weight: 16 Gender: Male Location (City, State): Houston, TX My adoption readiness status: I am available for adoption My optimal Adoptive Home: Moderate Energy/Activity. Has a Canine Companion: Has an Italian Greyhound Companion. Must have a securely fenced in yard (not an available dog park area). Must be in Texas or Oklahoma- out of state adoption would be highly unlikely for me I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: maybe At night, I prefer to sleep in: A dog 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: Occasional accidents and I know how to use a supervised dog door when the humans are home A little more about me and my personality: I enjoy being the center of attention, but will give way to other dogs. If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: none |
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 1 drop in that eye twice daily (at meal time). Blue has a history of hemangiomas, which were all recently removed and he has recovered nicely. |
Contact IGRF about Cristina/Cricket My name is: Cristina/Cricket Age (estimated DOB): (February 2007) Primary Color: White with Blue Markings Weight: 18 Gender: Female Location (City, State): Houston, 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: Moderate Energy/Activity. Has someone that is home mostly during the day. I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: maybe At night, I prefer to sleep in: My kennel 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 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: Very rare or no indoor accidents. A little more about me and my personality: Very independent. Not fond of being held or picked up. Extremely confident and can be slightly demanding. Very good appetite and has some very cute and funny mannerisms. If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: Cristina is nearly blind in both eyes from age related cataracts. she is also very hard of hearing. She has had part of one lung removed on account of cancer. |
Contact IGRF about Noelle & Nicholas My name is: Noelle Age (estimated DOB): April 2004 Primary Color: White with Seal Markings Weight: 10 Gender: Female Location (City, State): Hockley, TX My adoption readiness status: I am available for adoption My optimal Adoptive Home: Low Energy/Activity. Has someone that is home mostly during the day. Has someone that can come home at lunch and let me out to potty. Has time and patience to dedicate to continuing my social rehabilitation. I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: maybe At night, I prefer to sleep in: Dog tent Walking on a leash: I don't walk very fast and I prefer my walks around a yard. My eyes just aren't what they used to be. 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. A little more about me and my personality: I take a little more time because I don't have any teeth and my food must be prepared. I don't see very well nor can I hear most sounds. I have a great personality and love to lay in the sun. Please don't separate me from my son Nicholas. If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medication, the are listed here: I don't see or hear very well, but with a little help I do just fine. I take more time but am worth it! My name is: Nicholas Age (estimated DOB): April 2009 Primary Color: White Weight: 10 Gender: Male Location (City, State): Hockley, TX My adoption readiness status: I am available for adoption My optimal Adoptive Home: Low Energy/Activity. Has an Italian Greyhound Companion. Has someone that can come home at lunch and let me out to potty. I Do Well With:
Apartment Homes: maybe At night, I prefer to sleep in: My kennel Dog tent Walking on a leash: I do fine on a leash for trips to the vet of other outing, 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 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: We are working on it! I know how to use a supervised dog door when the humans are home. A little more about me and my personality: I love to give kisses and when I get excited I can't stop jumping. I have never been separated from my mom, Noelle, and must be able to stay with her. She is a beautiful Italian Greyhound and is 14 years old. |
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