​Greyhounds

Paddington – Sponsors Needed

His black and white “cowdog” markings make Paddington a standout in any hound crowd!

Found as a stray with road rash, an injured paw and multiple scrapes, he was transferred to the Sanctuary. Sweet, friendly and outgoing despite his traumatic past, possibly as a field trial lurcher (greyhound/coonhound mixed breed) hound or as a result of a backyard breeder, this stoic survivor swiftly underwent surgery, was neutered and had a full dental without losing any teeth.

Aged between 4 and 5 and underweight at 56 pounds when he first arrived several years ago, Paddington was treated both for his Lyme disease, and for his urinary tract infection. And although he was initially recuperating well from his hernia operation -- complete with an 8-inch-long incision -- his dissolving sutures caused- his delicate skin to react. While he was not be in pain, he required a regime of anti-inflammatory medications and was carefully monitored.  Thankfully, he did not need another operation.

As the years pass and Paddington's body ages, he has recurrent issues with urinary crystals and sensitive digestion. His heart has enlarged and he's being treated with a variety of supplements and medications to improve all of his conditions.  He's still in good spirits and doesn't seem to be bothered by arthritis yet.

Gifted with a Greyhound’s soft fur, reminiscent of bunny fuzz, melting brown eyes and a hearty appetite, he wants only to please his caretakers and play now that he’s feeling better. Despite an obvious prey drive for small animals, and having never been trained, he’s learning all about proper “doggy etiquette,” including how to walk on a leash.

Hauntingly reminiscent of Greyhound Razzle Dazzle’s daughter Sugar, who was adopted out several years ago, we feel, in our hearts, that our late Irish lass Razz sent Paddington to us – to tenderly cherish and take care of forever. 

Won’t YOU please help us do just that by sponsoring Paddington or donating towards his ongoing care? 

Nettie

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Named Vernetta at a Virginia shelter, we affectionately call her Nettie, and she heartily approves!

Shy yet supremely sweet, Nettie is a stunning scent hound/sighthound mix. At first sight, she looks like a typical scent hound, but closer examination of her extra-long legs, extended snout, and deeper chest suggests that she’s carrying some sighthound genes. And, although she’s tricolored, she sports ticking—small spots of color on her white areas—so common among sighthounds.

In fact, Nettie’s behavior closely resembles that of a greyhound: sensitive digestive system, reluctance to cross barriers such as door stoops, coming to an abrupt stop when frightened by noises, and leaning on people. And … she has the softest, most soulful eyes, is light on her feet, and very fast. To say that we understand how she moves and why she acts the way she does is an understatement. Simply put, we love Nettie, and Nettie loves us!

She’s at least 10 years old and a cancer survivor (a malignant mammary tumor was removed when she was spayed), and because the cancer could return, we’re forever watchful. Nettie not only enjoys playing with the other large hounds, but she also executes the prettiest, most "ladylike" play bows. Her appetite is hearty, but her sensitive stomach requires us to be careful about what we feed her and to ensure that her treats are tummy-friendly ones.

Because of her fears and her reluctance to move when scared, we were ecstatic that Nettie was able to fly from Virginia to our rural airport, rather than enduring a long car ride with multiple stops and drivers! Now, far from the city and its intrusive sounds and hustle and bustle, she loves the peace and calm of the Sanctuary’s quiet rural setting with all of its wonderful wildlife to watch and to sniff.

Now, as Nettie “nests” in the safety of the Sanctuary, won’t you please help us help her live her healthiest and happiest life with either a one-time donation or a monthly sponsorship?

Boomer

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Picture a Whippet with floppy ears and that’s Boomer!

A beauty with brindle markings encasing his back like a pair of wings, he’s 38 pounds of easygoing congeniality. Adding to his physical charm is the touch of blue, twinkling like a star in the iris of one eye, hinting paws-ibly at a celestial background …

Always eager to pose for photos with the larger hounds, Boomer is a particularly faithful friend and companion of Penny and Nettie. Although he’s usually quiet, he’s prone to excitability in new situations. For this reason, he fares best when he’s with another hound for rides in the car and at vet appointments.

Knowing little about his past, his age or his health status, we welcomed newly rescued Boomer to the Sanctuary since he needed to be with people who were highly experienced with sighthounds. To our surprise, he was younger than we originally thought, but over the years, he has bloomed into the most loving of dogs.

Now, however, as a senior, Boomer is beginning to show assorted age-related health issues and is prone to urinary crystals and ear infections. And, of course, we provide him with the appropriate treatments and take preventative measures as needed.