Sadie is on adoption trial
Playful puppy energy
DOB: 02/02/2024
Weight: 30kgs
Available to adopt in: Victoria, Australia
Microchip: 956 000 012 971 640
Source Number: RE145276
Adoption fee: $350
The perfect fit for a weekend warrior lifestyle, our Sadie superstar is a couch potato x bouncy bean! With the right mix of enrichment opportunities, playtime with her people, and a canine sibling for fun and games, this little lady will happily snooze the rest of the day away while you head off to work. Come Saturday though she’s totally down for that gentle hike or trip to the beach.
Sadie grows in confidence every day in her loving foster home. She is naturally curious and will always do her best to explore new areas, even when there are things that might be a bit scary at first. She is still a little wary of loud trucks, cyclists zooming past, or noisy playgrounds - but with a confident canine by her side, and maybe a treat or two, she can conquer any fear.
Out and about Sadie loves to meet any human she sees. She often draws admirers who compliment her bright grin, gorgeous brindle coat, and soft floppy ears (which she is always open to having stroked). Sadie enjoys saying hello to other dogs too, but can be a bit shy of small dogs as they often bark at her. She thinks fellow greyhounds are just fantastic, and otherwise has a varied social circle of huskies, labradors, and mastiffs.
Sadie is thriving in foster care with another female greyhound, and has no problems sharing her space and things. In her forever home she would love a canine sister who tolerates her snuggles and silly games - couch cuddles as a whole family are a must too!
Sadie is very clever and takes well to training with treats. Having learned many skills she knows things like going to her bed and coming when called, and is a stair-master who confidently jumps in and out of the car. She will even help prepare the recycling without being asked (you’ll never have to deconstruct a box again with Sadie around).
Our Sadie is a ready made little sister, and would love to join a home with another equally playful dog.
LIFESTYLE MATCH:
Suitable for cats or pocket pets? ❌
Suitable for children? ✅ ages 12+
Suitable to be home alone? ✅ must have canine company
Suitable to live as an only dog? ❌
Suitable to live in an apartment? ❌ needs an outdoor space
Suitable to live in a city? ❌ can be spooked by loud traffic
Energy level? Moderate. Currently needs 2 x 20 minute walks a day, enrichment activities, and playtime with her people or another dog
GUMTREE GREYS ADOPTION PROCESS:
Step one submit our online application form, you can nominate a specific dog or express your interest generally
Step two a Coordinator will touch base via email to set up a phone call so we can get to know you a little better, and help to find your pawfect match
Step three once we have made a match we’ll reach out with the details, and to set up a meet and greet
Step four pending a successful meet, we will touch base via email with our Adoption Guide, any relevant handover notes, and a request to finalise payment of the adoption fee ($350) and sign our trial agreement
Step five start your two week adoption trial! On handover day we will drop off your precious cargo and their gear (collar, Gumtree Greys ID tag, lead, food, coat, and toy), you will also receive an email inviting you to ‘Petcademy’ (Gumtree Greys provides our adopters access to unlimited messaging with certified behaviour professionals and a library of over 100 hours of video content for training advice). During the trial period your Coordinator will touch base to see how things are progressing, and assist with any settling in issues. At the end of two weeks if the trial is successful you will sign your adoption agreement and we will complete the paperwork to transfer your dog into your name via the GRV Microchip Registry.
In the unlikely event a trial is not successful, we take the dog back into care and will refund your adoption feeStep six lifetime support and community access. As a Gumtree Greys adopter, your greyhound will always have the support and care of our experienced team including our IAABC certified Behaviour Consultant
