Greyhounds for foster

Willy Wonka ... | Black | 3 years

'Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew? Cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two? The Candy Man, oh the Candy Man can!'

Willy Wonka, who had a brief racing stint as 'Candyman Can,' is a gentle soul who would benefit from a calm and patient home environment.

Specific requirements:

• Willy Wonka would prefer to have the company of a calm confident dog 10kg+
• He is fine to be in the home for part time hours with his canine companion
• Willy Wonka would prefer a quiet home without children - anyone named Veruca Salt, Mike Teavee, Violet Beauregarde or Augustus Gloop need not apply
• With proper introductions, Willy Wonka could live with 1-2 INDOOR only cats
• Willy Wonka has experience being around poultry on his trainer's property

What we have noticed:

• Willy Wonka is gentle and respectful around other dogs and enjoys their company
• Once he builds his confidence, Willy loves a cuddle with his family and becomes quite curious and inquisitive
• Despite running his very own chocolate factory, Willy Wonka doesn't actually like chocolate! Instead, his favourite treats are pies and sausage rolls and he is also partial to a good quiche!

From his foster carer:

Hi, I’m Willie Wonka, yes, like the chocolate guy, but I’m more interested in cheese. I answer well to ‘Willie’. I have been in my first foster home for a few months, but they cannot keep me long term, so I am looking for my forever home. I’m a 3.5‑year‑old, retired athlete who has mastered one of life’s great challenges: climbing stairs. I’m also a leisure specialist, I’m happy to sleep all day (and night). I do like my people around and will also get up if something interesting is happening but otherwise I am happy to just to lie about. I can also stay home alone if I have a doggie buddy.

Q: Any naughty moments we should know about?
…I allegedly located a sealed bag of kibble and engineered a midnight feast.

Q: What about friends?
My best mate is a Smooth Collie. We hang out in my foster home, I let him be the top dog as I am not fussed. I would like a home with another dog for support and company. I get on well with other dogs.

Q: How are you around humans?
I’m very shy at first and scared of strangers but once I know you’re my kind of human, I absolutely love my people. My ideal home would not have too many new people coming and going and you will need to be patient with me while I settle in but once I do be prepared as  I’m loving and affectionate. After dinner every night, I officially clock in for cuddle duty. If you stop patting me too soon, I’ll give you a gentle paw tap reminder. I am told I am lovely to pat, soft and shiny.

Q: Do you enjoy walks?
Yes! My favourite is my routine nighttime walk. I get happily excited in anticipation. I walk really well on the leash. Sometimes, on a walk I get a bit nervous and stop in my tracks if I see someone, I am not sure about, other times I am not fussed. My foster mum has solved the problem if I stop by doing the ‘happy dance’ which distracts me, so I forget why I was worried and continue the walk. My ideal home will need to have a bit of patience and understanding with me on this one, but I am getting better as I am exposed to new things.

Q: Any other good-to-know traits?
My tail is @ 60cm long, and once I am settled it wags constantly. I have no sleep startle and I am housetrained. I even ignore the chickens in the backyard of my foster home. I am used to glass doors and slippery concrete floors. Once I am out of my shell, I’m joyful, and I’m happy to just be with you. I’m the kind of dog who fits into your life quietly, sweetly, with a few comedic moments.