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The WRAP Whippets February 03, 2012 Scroll down to see available rescues The following Whippets are currently available through WRAP. Find out more about them by contacting the rescuers who are providing foster care for them. Decisions about adoptions are made by these WRAP members. (And before you pass over the older gentlemen and ladies, please see Old Folks -- these whippets still have a lot of love to give!) Please note that there is an adoption fee for each rescue Whippet. The fee may vary based on the age of the dog and the amount of veterinary care required. Contact the respective foster caregivers for information on the adoption fee for their fosters.
WRAP does not ship Whippets to potential new homes. WRAP Available Rescues
Thank you, The WRAP Volunteers
Georgia
4-year-old male with Lindsey Pence at (404) 403-4466 or LindsUGA@yahoo.com.
Oliver is a 4-year-old, neutered male, fawn and white Whippet. He is great with other dogs, big and small, and indoor cats. Oliver is a snuggler and would love to sleep under the covers at the feet of his person. He is happy, loves to play any running game, walks well on a leash, is housebroken, and knows basic obedience commands. Oliver will sometimes go over a 4-foot fence, but what he really want s is to be with his person. At his previous home, an underground fence was installed inside their 4-foot fence, but Oliver still went over/through those barriers. However, when he does get out, he returns when called. Clearly, Oliver needs to be adopted by a home that is committed to keeping him safe. He has some anxiety when in the crate, and if he gets stressed, he will do his best to chew a hole in the bed or try to get out of the crate. He can be pacified with a toy stuffed with peanut butter. He is food-motivated and loves to chase and pick up a tennis ball or frisbee, but the return part is not there yet. I think Oliver would do well in a multi-dog household. He is curious, strong and fast, and would likely enjoy lure coursing or agility or running with his person. He is a whippet who truly needs a good bit of exercise or mental stimulation to keep him happy. He is missing one of his lower canine teeth, but he does not have any health problems to date. Please consider making Oliver a member of your family! Oliver is being fostered in Savannah, Georgia, but please contact Lindsey Pence at lindsuga@yahoo.com or (404)403-4466 to inquire about Oliver.
Georgia
Two Males with Lindsey Pence at (404) 403-4466 or LindsUGA@yahoo.com.
There is a common saying in the Whippet World that Whippets are like potato chips ... you cannot have just one! Well, here is your chance to have two Whippets at once! Jack and Alex must be adopted together. You see, because of their background, they have only known a world where you look out for your brother ... and we cannot bear the thought of taking Alex away from Jack in his golden years. Jack is in the neighborhood of 10 to 12 years old, and we think Alex is approximately 3 to 5 years old. Their owner had some struggles, and they lived with her in an extended stay motel until she could no longer care for them. The other residents of the extended stay motel pitched in to take care of the boys to keep them from being taken to Animal Control, and, luckily, a good Samaritan eventually contacted WRAP. While Alex and Jack have undoubtedly seen some unsavory things in their lives and are wary of strangers, they have definitely also known love, and are very sweet and affectionate. What is most special about these boys is their bond. Alex is care-taker for Jack -- and a very good one. While we have not seen even a hint of aggression from Alex, he always looks after Jack, knows where he is at all times, and does not leave his side when he is unsure of their environment or of a new person. They are not just long-time companions, but they exemplify that special type of best friend that we humans can only describe as soul mates. Alex and Jack are up-to-date on vaccinations, recently neutered, and Jack also had a dental. They received a clean bill of health from the vet and are ready for a new home together. The boys are crate-trained, house-trained, and overall a joy to be around. Jack is fairly unstable on his hind legs, so we think a home without small children would be best. If you have room in your home for these two special boys, please contact Lindsey at lindsuga@yahoo.com. We will only consider homes within a reasonable driving distance of Atlanta, Georgia.
Indiana
7-year-old male with Ruth Beall at (260) 452-5275 or rhbeall@hotmail.com.
ADOPTION PENDING!
Riley is a sweet, handsome 7-year-old male. He is mostly white, with a fawn patch over one ear. He is well-mannered, very good with other dogs and social with people and older children. He is crate-trained, house-trained, and up-to-date on all vaccines. He loves to spend his time on top of the back of the couch or on your bed or watching out the window. He loves running outdoors, and is very good at catching squirrels. Outdoor cats would not be safe with Riley.
Riley will be adopted within driving distance of Indiana. If you are interested in adopting Riley, please fill out an e-mail application for adoption and send to Ruth Beall, rhbeall@hotmail.com.
Kansas
2-year-old male with Ba Stein at (913) 972-4107 or ba.stein@hei-eng.com.
Kit
I Once Was Lost... But Now Am Found!! And boy am I enjoying the good life!
Kit is a sweet, small (25 pounds) and handsome fawn and white two-year-old with Egyptian looking eyeliner around his eyes and a velvety soft coat. Inside, Kit is very quiet and peaceful, but outside, ... he is an entirely different boy who loves to be a speed-demon, running and playing with his Whippet housemates. His life experiences have made him a little apprehensive and reserved around people, taking a while to become comfortable and trusting. But once everyone is sitting and relaxed, so is he.
Kit will snuggle next to you, and other dogs, on the couch or on the bed. He has been sleeping with his foster mom, but is okay with sleeping on a dog bed on the floor next to his people or with other dogs. Kit is housetrained, but is crated when his mom is away (he is, after all, only 2!). He goes willingly into his crate but does not like being in there too long. He prefers to be crated with his girlfriend, but we are working on moving him into his own place. He is *stealthy* with his toys and treats, preferring to take them to the couch or bed when no one is looking.
Kit needs a calm, patient, positive and peaceful environment without small children (the noise and sudden movements worry him), and with a safe, secure yard. We prefer to place Kit in a home where he can have the company and comfort of another confident dog that he can snuggle with, play with and run with. Kit is easy to get along with; he is never possessive or dominant with his food or toys. He is a perfect gentleman on a leash and enjoys car rides. His foster mom prefers to place him in the Kansas City area, but will consider other options.
Louisiana
6-month-old Male puppy with Amanda Talbert LSUDACHS18@yahoo.
Butters is now a 6-month-old boisterous Whippet puppy. He is house- and crate- trained. Butters is a very sweet boy and loves people, including children. However, he has significant fear issues with any new dog. We are working daily to overcome this issue. Right now his answer is extreme fear which can lead to aggression. I am confident he will grow out of this with socialization and training. He is currently fostered with several Whippets, Italian Greyhounds and Greyhounds. His best friends are the Italian Greyhounds. I am not sure about his reaction to cats, but will be testing him soon as his exposure to new things progresses. If you are confident in your training and socialization skills, he would make a great addition to your family.
North Carolina
8-year-old male with Yvonne Sovereign at (9l9) 718-l372 or canineart@windstream.net.
Oliver is an 8 year old, neutered male who was surrendered due to a divorce situation. He is tall and handsome and quite the gentleman. He gets along with other dogs and children as well as adults. Oliver is a very calm dog and completely housebroken. He crates well and likes to play frisbee. He does not like to be alone so would do best in a home with another dog. His only bad habit is that he will rip up papers that are left around, no other chewing habits though. He has had some obedience training in the past also. If you are interested in giving Oliver a new forever home, please fill out the application on the website and forward to me, Yvonne Sovereign canineart@windstream.net
New York
6-year-old male with Mimi Dygert at (518) 797-3284 or midogrescue@gmail.com.
ADOPTION PENDING!
Zeke is a 6-year-old male neutered Whippet. He is absolutely gorgeous. His eyes are like pools of Ink. Zeke is a registered Delta Pet Partner and a registered READ dog for children. He has a JC coursing title, and an ILP with AKC.
Zeke is wonderful on lead and is crate-trained. He will require a secure fenced yard. I would like to see him go to a home that will take advantage of some of his extensive training. The household should be active, and any children should be 8 years old or older.
Zeke would probably be best as an only dog. He has a high prey drive, and is not good with cats or other smaller furry animals. If you are interested in Zeke, please fill out an e-mail application at the WRAP site and send it to my email address.
Oklahoma
7-year-old male with Margaret King at (918) 284-4512 or
margaret@seook.com.
Ace is a very sweet 7-year-old male Whippet who was surrendered by his owners. He is going blind, but can see some things if there is a lot of light. He has general progressive retinal atrophy, which has no treatment for dogs, so eventually Ace will be completely blind. Ace likes to spend his days just laying around, and when you come home he loves to be petted and hugged. He is completely housebroken and has had no accidents in his foster home.
Ace would probably do great in a home by himself as due to his poor eyesight he is a little possessive of his food dish with other dogs around. And we do mean dish, as he prefers eating off a plate to a bowl.
We think he'd be more comfortable in a home with adults, only to avoid running into a child and possibly knocking him down. He enjoys playing outside and fetching his favorite stuffed toys and, as is typical with all Whippets, enjoys a good sunbathing. He is not crated in his foster home but is left in a gated off room when left alone. If you think you could give Ace his forever home please contact his foster mom to discuss it.
Oregon
8-year-old male with Lori Rose at (503) 245-1393 or freerangewhippets@comcast.net.
ADOPTION PENDING!
Louie is an 8-year-young male. He is white with lots of handsome brindle markings. He needs to lose a couple of pounds and currently weighs 40lbs. Louie is a retired certified service dog (photo from 2005). He wants to take care of everyone! He is housebroken, will use a dog door and is leash-trained. Louie knows several commands and wants to please his humans. He would love a fenced yard to romp in. His owners are no longer able to care for him due to their disabilities. Louie has lived with WRAP Rescue Lilly since 2005 and is hoping to stay with her.
Oregon
7-year-old female with Lori Rose at (503) 245-1393 or freerangewhippets@comcast.net.
ADOPTION PENDING!
Lilly is a 7-year-young female. She is 40 pounds, tall and lanky. She is white with pretty dilute brindle markings. Lilly is very sweet and playful. She is housebroken, will use a dog door, good on a leash and ok riding in a car. She tolerates being crated for short periods of time. Lilly would love a fenced yard to romp in. She is currently up to date on vaccines and spayed. Her owners could no longer care for her due to their disabilites. She has lived with WRAP Rescue Louie since 2005 and is hoping to stay with him.
Oregon
8-year-old male with Lori Rose at (503) 245-1393 or freerangewhippets@comcast.net.
Tweety the Sweety! This boy is text book Whippet temperment sweet. He loves to cuddle with other Whippets and will want to sleep under the covers in bed with his human. He is neutered, housebroken and knows how to use a dog door. He is good on a leash and loves to ride in a car. Not sure about living with kids or cats. He is not a picky eater and loves his snacks! Tweety is a few pounds underweight and needs to be fed on a regular schedule. Tweety has been known to escape and needs a secure home with a fenced yard. If you live in the Pacific NW and have room in your heart to love Tweety, this is the boy for you.
Oregon
9-year-old male with Lori Rose at (503) 245-1393 or freerangewhippets@comcast.net.
Sylvester is an agile tripod. He has an outgoing personality and is a charmer. He is housebroken, uses the dog door, loves to go for rides in the car and demands to sleep under the covers with his human. He is not a picky eater and loves snacks. He is good walking on a leash but does better at a faster clip than hippity hopping along. Sylvester is neutered and just had a dental so his teeth are shiny clean. Slyvester would do well in a home with another nice dog to cuddle. Not sure about kids or cats. Sylvester is looking for a loving home in the Pacific Northwest.
Utah
Two 4-year-old females with Liz Campbell, zookeepin@aol.com, or (801-580-9329.
ADOPTION PENDING!
Annie and Ashley are four years old, spayed sisters that must be placed together. They are brindle and white, very sweet girls who would love to share your home and grace your couch.
Check back frequently for more rescue listings.
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