Rosie

AGE: 5 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 12 years plus

LIVING WITH DOGS: I prefer not to live with dogs

LIVING WITH CATS: I prefer not to live with cats

Rosie is a 5-year-old sweetheart with a gentle nature and a playful, cheeky streak. 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 Rosie:
Rosie may be a Greyhound, but she’s very petite for the breed, with a dainty frame and a soft, sweet expression to match.

She walks beautifully with the other Greyhounds at the centre and enjoys her outings with her friend Lucy. However, Rosie is strong on the lead at first, especially when she spots a squirrel or small dog, and she will pull in these moments. Once she settles, she walks calmly and enjoys a good sniff about.

Rosie doesn’t get along well with small breed dogs, we feel she’d be best suited as the only pet in the home. She would benefit from making friends with other larger breed dogs.

Rosie’s Ideal Home:

  • A quiet, adult or older-children household

  • No other pets (especially small dogs or animals)

  • A secure garden for zoomies and safe play

  • Someone confident handling a larger dog who can manage her excitement on walks

  • 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. Rosie has all the loving, laid-back qualities Greyhounds are known for—along with a petite frame and a playful, toy-loving 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 Cassie. 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 Rosie? Call 01642 488108 or contact us.

DogsAbigail Armstrong