Suzy Sheep

Suzy Sheep came to us through no fault of her own. She is incredibly lucky to be alive, as her owner abandoned her when she needed them the most. Suzy is only 3 months old.  Unfortunately her leg could not be fixed so the vet took the difficult decision to amputate it –  she will be up and about and pain free within days, and will adjust to life on 3 legs without any issues.

We have no idea how big Suzy Sheep will end up. We don’t know her parentage, so we also don’t know what she’s crossed with. We can make guesses, but how she looks doesn’t always match her actual DNA, and other breeds may show in her appearance as she gets older. As with all crossbreed puppies, you need to be happy with how they turn out—just as nature intended—rather than having a preconceived wish list. That way, you’ll love them no matter how they look as an adult.

You will need to be around for most of the day for a puppy (and lurchers in general). You’ll also need a very secure garden with 6-foot fencing all the way around, with no escape routes or launch pads (e.g. planters or bins up against the fence). You must be willing to attend training classes with her, to help her become a fabulously well-behaved canine citizen.

Suzy will need to stay with her foster family for 6 weeks for vet visits and recovery time. Once her leg is fixed, she will be available for rehoming. You’ll need to be available in early April for the adoption.

She can be rehomed anywhere in the UK (as long as you are willing and able to travel to us in Kent), but not outside the UK, as she does not have a pet passport.

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see where she goes when she starts her adventures.

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.