In April this year, poor Henry had an accident and shattered his foot so badly that it could not be mended. After consultation with a specialist greyhound vet, it was decided that the best option for him was to lose the leg, so Henry is now a 'tripod'.
Henry has now healed well and is finding his confinement with nothing to do rather boring.
He is a happy, energetic young dog and really needs to be out of a kennel environment and in a home where he can enjoy a little more freedom to build his strength and release some of his pent-up energy. He loves to be with people and will enjoy playtime and daily walks - not too far at first, but with gradual extension, he will be able to hop along comfortably for a mile or so, maybe a little more. Tripods do get tired more quickly than four-leggers, so his new adopters will have to be willing to condition him very slowly, and always keep an eye on him, remembering to take the return journey into account when deciding how far to walk him.
He seems to be shedding his coat right now, so there are some brown fluffy patches on him, but he will end up a lovely clean white and shiny black.
He is in the Spalding area: please contact Sharon on 07843 655003 or http://brambleberry-greyhounds.co.uk/
Honey
Honey is a beautiful girl, both in appearance and character. She is 5 years old, and has spent some time in a foster home where it became clear that she loves people - children included - and is also fine with most other animals, although small furry creatures might tempt her to give chase if they run!
Honey does, however, have a minor problem with her feet: her pads develop corns, which require paring by a vet every 2 or 3 months. The frequency will depend upon how often she is walked on hard ground - she would really appreciate a loving home in an environment with lots of grass outside and soft carpets inside!
She can also wear little boots when out walking, which help reduce the rate at which the corns grow back.
If you would like to come and meet Honey, please get in touch with Joy Hardy on 01277 824508 at Brentwood RGT (http://brentwood.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk)