Crouton

AGE: 4 years

BREED: Greyhound

SEX: Female

IDEAL HOME: a home with a garden

LIVING WITH CHILDREN: 10 years plus

LIVING WITH DOGS: I could potentially live with another sighthound/med-large breed dog

LIVING WITH CATS: I’ve never lived with cats

Meet Crouton ❤️

Crouton is a beautiful 4-year-old Greyhound looking for her forever home, and what a cracker she is!

She has the sweetest nature and is full of fun. Crouton has been an absolute dream to care for since arriving with us, settling into kennel life almost instantly. She has taken everything in her stride and has quickly become a favourite with our volunteers thanks to her affectionate personality and gentle nature.

Crouton has a wonderful temperament and has walked beautifully alongside Zucchini, who arrived with her, as well as the other dogs at the rescue. She is still a little unsure around smaller breeds, which is understandable given her background as an ex-racing Greyhound. She has clearly been very well cared for before coming into our care and has been well socialised with other dogs.

Greyhounds are often known as "45 mph couch potatoes." They enjoy stretching their legs with a good run but are equally happy curling up for a snooze afterwards. Crouton will enjoy two daily walks of around 20–30 minutes, along with opportunities to run safely in a secure, enclosed area.

As with many former racing Greyhounds, Crouton has a natural prey drive and should always be kept on a lead unless in a fully secure enclosed space. For this reason, she is not suitable to live with cats or other small furry pets. We feel she would be happiest either as the only pet or with another medium or large, well-socialised dog.

Like many ex-racers, life in a family home will be completely new to Crouton. Everyday household sights and sounds may take a little getting used to, so her new family will need to be patient while she learns that sofas, televisions, washing machines, and visitors are all part of normal home life. With kindness, consistency, and reassurance, we're sure she will settle in beautifully.

Greyhounds have very fine coats, thin skin, and very little body fat, making them more sensitive to both cold and hard surfaces than many other breeds. Crouton will appreciate a warm coat during colder weather and a soft, comfortable bed where she can enjoy one of her favourite pastimes—a good nap!

If you're looking for a gentle, affectionate, and entertaining companion with a heart of gold, Crouton could be the perfect addition to your family.

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