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The WRAP Whippets Updated May 14, 2008 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!) WRAP Available Rescues
Thank you, The WRAP Volunteers
Alabama
2-year-old male with Julie Glick at (334) 222-3324 or jsglick@hotmail.com.
ADOPTION PENDING !
Hi! I'm Johnny! I'm a very handsome red brindle and white boy. I'm about 2 years old, or maybe a little younger. I am up-to-date on my shots, heartworm negative and, of course, neutered. Like most young males, I had a bad case of "humpy-dink" when I first arrived since I had just been neutered. But as my hormones wane and I am settling in, I am learning it isn't nice to "greet" other dogs in that way. I'm a healthy and happy dog overall, although I am getting over a bout of ringworm and I'm thin and gangly right now. I'm a good eater, so before you know it I'll have more meat on my bones.
Ah, the joys of youth! Like most Whippets my age, I am a high energy dog. I can run very fast and I can leap tall couches in a single bound, just like Superman. I would probably be great at agility or lure coursing, playing frisbee or romping with friends. I play nice with my foster siblings, including the bratty dachshund mix that bites my legs when we play. I love toys, too... especially fuzzy, squeaky ones.
Even though I'm an active boy I am also a well behaved boy. I am good in a crate and I haven't counter-surfed at my foster mom's house (yet). I even curled up and slept during the long ride home from the shelter. Except for a few accidents the first couple of days, I have been a good dog and haven't pottied in the house. While I usually sleep in a crate, I love to cuddle every chance I get. My favorite place is a warm lap and I will happily share a chair, couch or bed with my mom, dad and siblings (both two and four-legged ones). I like human company and attention and don't like to be outside if I don't have access to my people. I can keep myself entertained if I know where my family is but I'm not happy and have to search for them if I think I've been left alone.
My foster mom finally managed to take some photos of handsome me. It hasn't been easy since I'm either a blur as I run by her as I play or curled up in her lap. As you can see, I've got my bunny and I'm ready to go to my new home!
California
10-year-old female with Don McGuire at (831) 596 4446 or don@dcmcg.com.
Odessa is a wonderful, ten-year-young, spayed female Whippet. Her medical assessment and dental work, removal of 5 teeth, is completed. Odessa does have an age-related heart murmur, but it is not affecting her quality of life and the vet feels that she does not need to be on medication for this condition at this time.
Odessa was overweight when she was surrendered and has steadily been shedding those extra pounds, but she will need to be kept on a weight-loss diet for some time in order for her to regain the sleek, healthy physique we know she can attain. She is a small-framed and short girl.
Odessa has been enjoying daily walks in the forest and on the beach since
moving to her foster home. She appreciates getting out and walking at a mild
pace, about 3/4 mile daily.
This lovely brindle particolor gentle lady is quiet and exceedingly well socialized with cats, male and female dogs and humans. She is content in her own space but definitely seeks the approval of humans and seems to be a one-person Whippet. Odessa will be a wonderful, loving addition to the life of a master that can offer a quiet and relaxed home environment.
Massachusetts
8-year-old female with Heather Ditterline at (978) 531-4214 or whippetiggy@yahoo.com .
Hi. My name is Petra. I'm a very happy, loveable, 8-year-old female. I'm spayed and up to date on my shots. I just love people! I will snuggle with you for hours until you make me move. I love to go for walks and run off-lead at the dog park. I'm also very obedient. I know all the basic commands and don't hesitate to do what you tell me.
I would do best in a quiet home without children, and preferably without other pets. I do like other dogs when we're out, but I get a little territorial with my foster mom's dogs. I don't always like to share attention or the couch with them.
Maryland
4-year-old male with Brigitte Greenberg at (301)681-5470 or BrigitteGreen@msn.com.
Bazil is a blue brindle and white boy who is very sweet and loving. He is neutered and microchipped and will be brought up-to-date on his shots this week. He is on the tall side and is an expert counter surfer, so food should be stashed away and kept out of his reach. He is very friendly with other dogs and would do best in a home with at least one other dog. He is crate-trained and good with children.
New Hampshire
3-year-old male with Jill and Rob at Jila123@aol.com.
Duke is a 3-year-old handsome white and fawn brindle male. He has been neutered, is up to date on vaccines and healthy. He would do best in a home with another Whippet or two :) He needs a home with "dog experience" as he is fearful when meeting new dogs and needs someone who can keep encouraging him to overcome this fear. He is doing great in his foster home and has already made lots of new friends! He is very obedient and knows all of his basic commands and then some. He rides well in a car, walks great on leash and loves squeaky toys! Duke is very affectionate and he's medium energy for a Whippet. He's housebroken and is learning to be crate trained. Duke cannot go to a home with small children.
New Mexico
8-year-old male with Morgan Taylor at runuson@hotmail.com.
Mischa is a red fawn and white, neutered male. He is very nice, well-behaved and healthy. He loves humans and gets along with all the dogs in the foster home. He is ok with a nice cat as long as the cat does not dash across the room or backyard. If Mischa is startled while sleeping, he will wake up growling. He has done agility in the past. He is quiet and content. Mischa needs a quiet, loving home with a fenced backyard. Mischa 8 years young and not "over the hill" by any means. He loves to run and play, and is not ready to retire to the couch quite yet. He would do best in a home where he is the only dog and with a stay-at-home or take-him-to-work owner.
New York
3-year-old male with Mimi Dygert at (518) 797-3284 or midogrescue@hughes.net.
Dean is white with fawn markings. He is a special needs dog on 2 types of medication per day at a specific interval as he has a history of seizures. He is currently medicated with Phenobarbital and Bromide twice per day. He is neutered and up to date on his vaccines. Dean is leash trained and loves to go for walks. He is learning to use the doggie door in the foster home. He does not care to be crated and is not good in a crate. Dean is getting along well with the other Whippets in the foster home and has met the other breeds next door. Dean needs a loving and willing home to deal with his special medical needs.
New York
8-year-old male with Brenda Malick at (607) 862-9240 or brendajmalick@aol.com.
Elijah is an 8-year-old beautiful fawn brindle, Irish marked neutered male. He is well-behaved, well-mannered and quiet and fitting in very easily with the multiple Whippets, Italian Greyhounds and puppies at the foster home. Elijah can be a little anxious around strange non-Whippet dogs. He may not do well with cats. He is crate-trained. Elijah is housebroken but his previous owner says he will have an accident after 5 or 6 hours. He is great on a lead. He is a very gentle dog with both other Whippets and humans. He is current on his rabies and has been on heartworm preventative and has an Avid microchip. Elijah is a fit, beautiful dog with huge expressive eyes, looking for a new forever home. He will be a wonderful addition to someone's home and life.
Ohio
10-year-old male with Alice Sowders at emeraldkenl@sbcglobal.net.
10-year-old male is very sweet. He has had a CBC/PROFILE, negative heartworm test, and negative stool for parasites. He is a little thin, but eating well, so should put on weight quickly.
Tennessee
3-year-old female with Linda Reiff at lareiff@yahoo.com.
Tulane is nearly 3 years old. She is petite at 20 1/2 pounds. The vet gave here a check-up and pronounced her in good health -- no worms, no heart worms. She is crate-trained and very gentle. She loves to sleep in the bed with you but does not lean against you. She was often cold at her owner's choice of temps so she has a jacket, 2 hoodies, 2 pjs, a martingale collar, a crate, 2 sets of food bowls, heart worm meds.
She has learned the dog door, gets along well with other dogs (meek, but can hold her own if pushed), cats, and kids. She seems just the sweetest girl on earth.
Texas
9-year-old male with Sara Lowrie at (361) 776-2683 or slowrie@cableone.net.
Jaime is a fawn and white male. He is neutered and on heart worm preventative. He is a nice fellow, quiet and gets along with the very
diverse pack in the foster home, and he crates nicely. Jaime would probably
do best with an older person/couple. He's not a dog to go jogging with... but would love to cuddle on the sofa with you.
Texas
2-year-old male with Mary Ann Martin at mcrln@hotmail.com.
ADOPTION PENDING !
Tahoe is a very sweet, loving dog that needs to be in a home with either another dog or some one that is home a good portion of the day. He is really starved for attention and I don't think he would do well being crated all day every day. He is good with other dogs and LOVES to snuggle and give kisses. I can't stress enough how affectionate this dog is. He is really good at fetching and can run super fast. He is current on all vaccines and his heart worm check was negative. He is also very good at counter surfing so whom ever adopts him needs to be aware of that lovely Whippet talent. He currently is about 27 lbs. and really on the thin side.
Check back frequently for more rescue listings.
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