Mr Personality
DOB: 13/05/2024
Weight: 34kgs
Available to adopt in: Victoria, Australia
Microchip: 956 000 016 240 234
Source Number: RE145276
Adoption fee: $350
With his expressive brows and his big grin, Stanley knows how to draw admirers - which is a good thing for this little attention hog, as there is nothing he loves more than making a new friend (and promptly invading their personal space). Sweet, social, and filled with the confidence that everyone out for a walk is simply waiting to bump into him, Stanley is ready to find a forever home that will appoint him to the important role of neighbourhood greeter.
A lover, never a fighter, Stanley’s excitement to say hello to other dogs can sometimes come on a bit strong. He isn’t bothered being told that he’s been rude, and takes corrections from other dogs in stride without escalating, he doesn’t mean to offend and only wants to please his new friends but his method needs a bit of refining. With time and gentle guidance his manners are getting much better and he is learning to wait to be approached and greet politely while matching the energy of the other dog.
Currently residing in an inner city apartment, Stanley takes the hustle and bustle of busy streets in stride, and enjoys long walks around the CBD - he can stroll for around an hour or more just taking in all the sights and sounds. While he loves the cosmopolitan lifestyle (and even enjoys catching the train), his energy levels and love of zoomies would be better suited to a home with a yard, he needs space to really stretch those speed sticks. He could easily live in a multi-story house as he is a stair master and navigates them with ease and confidence.
Stanley is a modern man, in touch with his emotions, and not afraid to communicate his needs. Not a breed typical stoic and silent greyhound, Stanley loves a chat and has a range of fabulous vocals such as whines, groans, grunts, grumbles, and even a particularly melodic yawn.
With his wonderful temperament, Stanley could make a great office companion or shop dog, happy to snootervise a work day he will ensure that the KPIs (Keep Patting Indefinitely) are met and just looking at his sweet face is an instant morale booster.
HEALTH NOTE: Stanley has just been diagnosed with kidney dysplasia, a full profile on his condition will be provided to prospective adopters
LIFESTYLE MATCH:
Suitable for cats or pocket pets? ❌ cats, birds or other small animals no
Suitable for children? ✅ 8+ (Stanley is very physical in play and would bump/knock small children)
Suitable to be home alone? ✅ 4 hours fine with access to toilet
Suitable to live as an only dog? ✅
Suitable to live in an apartment? ✅ a larger apartment with some outdoor space.
Suitable to live in a city? ✅
Energy level? Higher. Currently living in a city apartment, he enjoys 2 × 45 minute walks a day, enrichment activities, and zoomies at home
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
