Myla

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

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 (male) LIVING WITH CATS: I’ve never lived with cats Myla is a beautiful 3-year-old Greyhound looking for her forever home. ❤️ Myla came into our care from a kennels that was sadly closing, along with Rossi and Buck. She has taken to life at the centre amazingly well and has really shown us what a lovely, affectionate girl she is. Myla absolutely loves people and is very interactive with everyone she meets. She has formed lovely relationships with both our staff and volunteers and has settled into centre life much better than we could have hoped. She particularly enjoys her walks and is happiest when she gets to head out with her friends Rossi and Buck. In fact, we think Myla definitely has a preference for the boys! 🥰 She also walks nicely with Crouton and Zucchini, our other female Greyhounds, although Myla isn't afraid to tell them off if they become a little too familiar! 😂 For this reason, we feel she could potentially live very happily with a male Greyhound who is a good match for her. We would never say never to her living with a female Greyhound either, particularly once she has been spayed, but this would need to be carefully assessed on an individual basis. Myla wasn't quite sure what to make of toys when she first arrived — after all, if you've spent your life in racing kennels, nobody has necessarily taught you that toys are supposed to be fun! She is slowly getting the hang of them and has discovered that squeaky toys are particularly interesting. We expect she'll continue to learn and enjoy all the little things that come with being part of a family. Greyhounds are often misunderstood. Despite being incredibly fast athletes, they are generally gentle, affectionate and surprisingly laid-back dogs. They are often described as couch potatoes who enjoy their walks followed by a very comfortable bed and plenty of sleep. However, adopting an ex-racing Greyhound does mean understanding their breed and the life they have come from. They may have spent much of their lives in racing kennels with a very structured routine, and many have never experienced the everyday things we take for granted — living in a house, stairs, televisions, household noises, toys, traffic or even simply relaxing on a sofa. They need adopters who are willing to give them time and patience while they learn. A secure garden with appropriate fencing. Greyhounds are incredibly fast and should never be allowed to free-run in an unsecured area. Comfortable, supportive beds. Greyhounds have very little body fat and thin skin, so soft, warm bedding is essential. Ideally, they'll have several cosy places to sleep. A sensible exercise routine. Greyhounds don't need hours of running. They are sprinters rather than endurance athletes and usually enjoy a couple of good walks followed by plenty of rest. A secure harness/lead setup when out and about, particularly while settling into a new home. Patience with house training and home life. An ex-racing Greyhound may need to learn things that other dogs already understand. Mental stimulation. Although they aren't usually high-maintenance dogs, enrichment, gentle training, sniffing and appropriate toys can help them develop confidence and learn to enjoy life outside of kennels. A quiet, comfortable space where they can retreat and sleep without being disturbed. Understanding of their prey drive. Some Greyhounds have a very strong instinct to chase small, fast-moving animals. This needs to be taken seriously. Greyhounds should never be allowed off lead in an unsecured area, even if they appear to have good recall. Their instinct to chase can kick in incredibly quickly, and once a Greyhound is running, they can cover a huge distance in seconds. Their prey drive also means that homes with cats, rabbits or other small animals need very careful consideration. Every dog is an individual, and a Greyhound who has lived successfully with another animal may still behave very differently towards a small animal outdoors. Greyhounds also aren't built for prolonged, strenuous exercise. They are designed for short bursts of incredible speed rather than long-distance running. They can also be sensitive to extremes of temperature, particularly heat, and walks should be adjusted accordingly. They should not be encouraged to run alongside bikes, joggers or vehicles, and care should be taken around roads and anywhere they could potentially chase something. They can also be sensitive souls, so positive, reward-based training is essential. Harsh handling or punishment is not appropriate and can damage their confidence. Quite simply — an awful lot of love. Once they learn that life is about more than racing kennels, many Greyhounds blossom into incredibly loving, funny and affectionate companions. They can be gentle, quirky, wonderfully lazy and completely devoted to their people. We think Myla has all the makings of a fantastic companion. She has already shown us how affectionate and people-focused she is, and we would love to see her continue to blossom in a home of her own. Myla deserves a family who will give her the patience to learn, the security to feel safe and, of course, the comfortable sofa she has undoubtedly been waiting for! ❤️ Could Myla be the girl you've been waiting for? Interested in adopting Myla? Call or contact us.

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