Indie

AGE: 3 years

BREED: Greyhound

SEX: Female

IDEAL HOME: A nice garden where she can be off lead

LIVING WITH CHILDREN: I could live with older children 10 years plus

LIVING WITH DOGS: I prefer not to live with dogs

LIVING WITH CATS: I prefer not to live with cats

Indie is a 3-year-old sweetheart with a gentle nature and a playful, cheeky streak when it comes to other dogs. She’s been lovely to care for, a very cute girl who adores people. She’s looking for a calm and loving forever home where she can enjoy her favourite things—squeaky toys, relaxing strolls, and lots of affection.

A Bit About Indie:
Indie may be a Greyhound, but she’s very petite for the breed, with a dainty frame and a sweet little face.

She walks beautifully with the other Greyhounds at the centre and enjoys her outings with her friend Lucy. Indie walks calmly on the lead and enjoys a good sniff about. She can become excitable at seeing squirrels.

We feel she could live with another well socialised medium-large breed dogs.

Indies Ideal Home:

  • A quiet, adult or children 10 years and plus household

  • No small pets like rabbits, Guinea pigs etc

  • A secure garden for zoomies and safe play

  • Potentially another Greyhound friend who is used to other dogs and well-socialised

  • A family ready to give her the time, patience, and love she deserves

About the Breed – Greyhound:
Greyhounds are affectionate, gentle, and often surprisingly lazy! Despite their racing background, most are content with a couple of short walks a day followed by long naps. Indie has all the loving, laid-back qualities Greyhounds are known for—along with a petite frame and a playful, affectionate personality that makes her extra special.

Greyhounds have unique needs and traits due to their breed history and life experiences, especially former racing Greyhounds like Indie. Here’s a guide to consider for his successful adoption:

  • Space and Exercise

    Moderate exercise. Greyhounds are known as “sprinters” rather than long-distance runners. While they need daily exercise, a few short bursts of play 20-30 minute walks will usually suffice.

    A safe and fenced area: Given her enjoyment of playtime in the free-run pen, a fenced garden or access to a secure area is ideal. Greyhounds usually have a strong prey drive and may chase after small animals, so keeping them leashed in unfenced areas is crucial.

  • Managing Prey Drive

    Reactive to cats: As a former racer, Cassies prey drive can make her reactive towards cats and small animals. Ideally, she should be the only pet or paired with larger dogs, which she feels comfortable with and is used to.

  • Socialisation and Companionship

    Since spending her life in racing kennels, household sounds and settings may be unfamiliar. Expect a transition period as she adapts to indoor living.

  • Health and Grooming

    Sensitive skin and low body fat: Greyhounds have thin skin and very little body fat, making them sensitive to cold and heat. A coat or sweater during colder weather is essential, and she should always have a soft bed to prevent sores from lying on hard surfaces.

Interested in adopting Indie? Call 01642 488108 or contact us.

DogsAbigail Armstrong