Each month we will feature one of our dogs as "Dog of the Month".
Jeff and Morris are our dogs for December.
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JEFF and MORRIS are being given a second chance in the Dog of the Month slot. This means that the December slot will be a double treat with these beautiful, black, bonded litter brothers who have never been apart.
Although we would love for the boys to be homed as a pair, we must be realistic.
JEFF and MORRIS haven’t raised any homing interest. They have had few to no enquiries so it is, with some reluctance, that we say they can now go out individually if necessary. We want to give them every chance of finding forever homes, rather than languishing in kennels, waiting for someone who may never come.
It is statistically harder to find homes for
* black dogs
* male greyhounds
* pairs
So, it looks as if we did after all have our work cut out finding the perfect home for these boys, who came to GRF way back in May.
JEFF and MORRIS are the sweetest 4 year old boys. They are medium-sized and their lovely eyes look to you for guidance. They enjoy each other's company and walk well together on a lead. However, often in sibling relationships, there can be disagreements and in the case of these boys, both are big foodies so should be allowed to eat separately at mealtimes. This would be a sensible precaution in any multi dog household in the early days.
JEFF (red collar) had some muzzle marks on his snoot when he came, which are fading. He is the shyer of the two but has gained confidence in recent months. He walks really well on the lead.
MORRIS (purple collar) is the bigger, confident brother with a more outgoing personality. JEFF likes to check in with his big brother from time to time. MORRIS has the beginnings of frosty chops which adds to his appeal. He can be lively to get out of his kennel for walks and pulls a little to start, however once out, he settles and walks well on a lead alongside JEFF.
PARK UPDATE
When the boys went (separately) to the park, MORRIS jumped into the car, then tried to get into the front seat! He was happy to exchange sniffs with other dogs of all sizes, including a barky dachshund. MORRIS saw two off lead labradors running and did not react. MORRIS - what a star!!
JEFF needed to be lifted into the car but settled quickly. The first dog he met was off lead and avoided him. JEFF gave a little lunge but no growling. The second dog was on on-lead spaniel and they calmly sniffed nose to nose. Walking down the crowded high street, JEFF saw a few other dogs with barely any reactions.
TOP MARKS BOYS!!
JEFF and MORRIS make a gorgeous, gentle pair and will be wonderful company for each other and for their new family. The boys should find it easier to settle into life as pets, each having the support and reassuring presence of the other. There are many, many benefits of adopting a bonded pair.
HOWEVER, if anyone is interested in either one of the boys, we will consider homing him individually.
Call Celia on 07826 244765 for more information on these sweet lads.