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The WRAP Whippets Updated March 9, 2010 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
California
Two 4-year-old females with Kristy Kenyon at (951) 244-3183 or Kenyon.Hounds@verizon.net.
Update 11/07/2009: Please note that Pixie and Nazz need to be placed together in the same home, as they have lived their whole lives together. If you send an e-mail application, please provide a phone number in the text of the e-mail, as Kristy is experiencing problems with the applications in her e-mail currently.
Pixie is a pretty red and white girl with gorgeous black eye makeup. She is spayed. Pixie is well-mannered, reserved, house broken to a doggie door, sits for meals and treats, and loves to get on the furniture as well as having her own bed. Pixie is not sure about cats or other small dogs.
Nazz is an oversized, handsome dark brindle and white boy. He is neutered. Nazz is a well-mannered boy, house broken to a doggie door, sits for meals and treats, and loves to get on the furniture as well as having his own bed. He is a happy and kooky boy!
Colorado
1 1/2-year-old male with Casey Pope at (720) 234-8791 or whippets@villapapa.com.
ADOPTION PENDING!
Lucky is a 1 ½-year-old black and white neutered male surrendered to WRAP due to his owner’s health. This boy has a lot of puppy energy and would love a home with another doggie playmate. His foster mom reports that he is snuggly and playful and gets along well with other Whippets and cats. Lucky is housebroken and crate-trained. He is working on leash manners, but really enjoys a nice run in the backyard with his foster brother and foster sister. Lucky would like an active home where he can burn off some puppy energy but also get lots of quiet snuggle time with his people.
Illinois
11-year-old female with Andy Ivanicky at (815) 791-0018 or jtacdirector@sbcglobal.net.
You would never know by looking at our sprite little Shannon that she is 11 years of age! Shannon is a beautiful, red & white parti-color girl who is currently in foster care and getting along very well with the resident Whippets, Chihuahuas and a French Bulldog. She is housebroken and crate trained as well. It's amazing how she has worked herself into the routine and is becoming more & more playful. It's hard to believe that she is 11 years old, and not just 3 years old! While we realize that many people shy away from adopting seniors, we cannot stress enough how sprite and happy Shannon acts. And, to top it off she is already trained! Shannon is most likely a former show dog who used to strut her stuff around the show ring, but now she is just looking to retire and lounge on her new owner's couch! Can she cuddle up with you?
 Shannon, Female, Age 11
Michigan
3 and 1/2-year-old male with Kelly Belcher at (989) 280-0684 or celestialfish@charter.net.
ADOPTION PENDING!
Gino is a beautiful, white and red brindle, 3 1/2 year-old-male Whippet. His pictures do not do him justice. He is well socialized and adapts well to a variety of people and places. He was raised with kids and gets along well with other dogs.
He thinks that cats look like fuzzy stuffed toys and he really wants to play with them. He will do best in a home without cats. Also, being a younger Whippet, he likes to play a little rough so he will do best in a home with other dogs his size or larger. He has a lot of energy so he needs either a fenced in yard or an active family to keep him exercised.
He is not crate-trained and becomes quite upset when crated. However, when left loose in the house, he behaves like a perfect gentleman, especially when he has another dog to keep him company. Gino would prefer to share a bed with his family at night, but can be trained to sleep on a comfy couch or a fluffy dog bed instead.
Gino walks well on a leash unless he is really excited, then he needs to be reminded not to pull. He also enjoys walking with other dogs. All in all, he is a sweet, well-mannered Whippet with a big heart and a happy tail. Do you have room in your home and heart for Gino?
New Hampshire
4-year-old male with Jill LaFrance at (603) 262-5890 or jila123@aol.com.
Chili is a very sweet 4-year-old male Whippet. He is in good health other than an eye condition in his left eye, but it is manageable with medication. He likes to be with other dogs as long as they are not jumping on him, and he loves people! He has not been around cats. He loves to go hiking and taking long walks and has the energy to keep up with an active family. Chili does get nervous in new situations and jumpy with sudden noises, but he is overcoming this. He is crate trained and semi-housebroken, and rides well in the car. He loves squeaky toys! Chili is a very sweet and friendly Whippet boy and deserves a forever home where he will be given the opportunity to run and play and be a happy dog in a safe and loving environment :)
Check back frequently for more rescue listings.
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