Clove

Clove has settled beautifully into family life and is already showing himself to be a lovely, affectionate boy. He has made friends with the his foster brother spaniel and is more than happy to share toys.  He is living in a foster home in SW London and is doing very well.

He has quickly learned the household routine and now gets wonderfully excited to jump in the car for the morning school run, knowing it will be followed by a lovely sniffy walk in the park.

One of Clove’s biggest achievements has been mastering the stairs. It has been an entertaining journey, but he is very pleased with himself now he can keep up with the family wherever they may be.

He loves to nap on the kitchen sofa but is always ready to investigate any sign of activity. Opening a drawer or cupboard is almost guaranteed to be met with the appearance of one very long, curious nose!

Clove is best described as incredibly gentle, inquisitive and playful – a truly lovely boy who will make a wonderful companion.

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see where to goes to when he starts his adventures.

Clove has a European pet passport so can be rehomed outside the UK so long as you can travel to us to meet and collect her (we don’t transport/deliver) and we can arrange a home check in your area.

In these early days, it’s your responsibility to keep your new dog safe by keeping his world small and calm. Take things slowly and gently build up to more exciting experiences – too much, too soon can be overwhelming and may make the adoption harder for him.

Please remember to stay calm and relaxed throughout this settling-in period. If you feel anxious or stressed, your new dog is likely to feel the same. Greyhounds and some lurchers are incredibly sensitive, emotional souls and are very good at picking up on our moods.

Before applying to adopt, please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the 3-3-3 rule. This is some of the best advice available to help a new dog settle successfully into their new home.

3 days – In the first three days, your dog may feel scared, anxious or overwhelmed. He may also test boundaries as he tries to understand his new environment.

3 weeks – After around three weeks, he should start to feel more settled and become familiar with his routine. This is often when his personality begins to shine through.

3 months – By three months, your new dog will truly understand that this is his home. He’ll feel relaxed, secure and trusting, and much more like himself.

When you submit an application form, you will receive an automated email straight away outlining the next steps. We’re unable to process applications until we receive a reply to this email, so please check your junk or spam folder. As we use an automation platform, emails can occasionally be rejected. If you don’t receive anything as soon as you press submit, please let us know so we can help.