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My name is
Ringo!

Posted over 11 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

My basic info

Breed
Saluki/Canaan Dog
Color
Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20287238-Ringo 7050

My details

Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Please contact Greyhound Pets, Inc. Woodinville (info@greyhoundpetsinc.org) for more information about this pet.

Ringo
Tag No: 7050
Registered Name: None
Breed: Saluki/Canaan
Date of Birth:  November 8, 2020
Color: Black
Cat Trainable: No
Dog Friendly: Ok with dogs his size, unknown with others
Kid Friendly: Unknown
Weight:  55 lbs
Location: Foster home
Comments:  Ringo and Jagger are brothers.  Both came to us from Bahrain.  Ringo is a sweetheart.  He is quite timid at first, but a love once he is comfortable.  He will need a quieter home with someone who can gently guide him in the ways of the world and help him blossom.  Ringo will need a home without cats or small dogs.  He would do best in a home with a fenced yard.

Ringo moved to a foster home in December and is doing fabulously!  Here are some updates from his foster mom:
- Ringo is fully house-trained at this point. He isn't scared to go out in our yard and will sometimes be out there on his own. We haven't had any accidents in the house for several weeks. He seems to enjoy going for walks with his foster sisters. We haven't had any trouble getting him into his harness and he now gets excited to put it on because he knows we are going for a walk. He is still afraid of cars, although it seems to be improving somewhat. He also seems to be afraid of the larger mailboxes (the tower-type that have multiple mailboxes in them), as he takes a wide berth around them. He has a very strong startle reflex and when he gets startled on a walk, he sits down wherever he is. But it doesn't take much encouragement to get him going again, especially when he sees his sisters walking ahead:) He does go potty on walks as well. He is strong for such a little guy, so he will need someone who is strong enough to make sure they don't lose him if he tries to bolt when startled. When he sees other dogs on walks, he often barks at them but seems like he wants to play with them rather than being scared of them.  He is fine with stairs, both indoor and outdoor.

Ringo sleeps through the night and has done so pretty much from the beginning. On the energy front, he is an energetic little guy and seems to need daily exercise, either in the yard or on walks. He does seem to like chews to get out some of that energy if it is pouring down rain. He loves to play with his sisters in the yard. They regularly chase each other around and he seems to like it.

Prey drive wise, he does have a moderately strong prey drive. He will go after rabbits, squirrels, etc. on walks.  He absolutely LOVES toys. He really likes squeaky ones and likes to carry them around the house. And he loves to take all the toys out of the basket and scatter them around the house. He will need VERY durable toys because he also likes to tear apart the ones that aren't durable. He will tear apart and pull the stuffing out of plain stuffed toys.

He has no problems with eating and enjoys treats. He has his own bowl stand and knows that one is his.

Ringo has free run of his foster home.  He seems to really like being out and about and likes to snuggle with his sisters or his foster parents on the couch. In fact, he really is a HUGE snuggle bug. He seems to take comfort in snuggling. He has been loose in the house (uncrated) with his foster sisters for up to 5 hours without any problems.

Ringo would really benefit from another dog in his home as he really enjoys being with his foster sisters, and being around a more confident dog. He does still have fear of unfamiliar things so it would probably be helpful to have a forever family that has the patience to help him feel secure in his new environment. He doesn't like strangers and often barks at people walking by the front of his foster home.  Ringo does not like loud noises, but some meds have helped him in situations like neighborhood fireworks.

His foster family says he is such a sweet little guy and we really want to make sure he finds a good match for his forever family??

Sponsored by Carla and Bill Rogers

Sponsored by Cathleen Macellari

Sponsored by Kathy Riggs

Sponsored by Joe Groom - Jagger and Ringo

Ringo would love to have a sponsor while he waits for his forever family to find him.  For more info, see:  https://greyhoundpetsinc.org/support/sponsor-a-dog/

Greyhound Pets, Inc. - www.greyhoundpetsinc.org - 877-468-7681

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ADOPT A GREYHOUND?

Read Greyhound Pets, Inc. FAQ about our requirements to adopt a greyhound and what to expect:  

https://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org/learn/greyhound-faqs/

Once you are ready to adopt, please fill out an Application to Adopt on our website - https://greyhoundpetsinc.org/adopt/adoption-guide/

January 12, 2025, 6:06 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20287238-Ringo 7050
Contact
Moira Corrigan
Address
PO Box 891, Woodinville, WA 98072

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

https://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org/adopt/adoption-guide/

2.

Home Check

3.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

You should be looking for a house dog and a companion. Our dogs are adopted strictly for house pets and are the finest companions you could ask for. They do not do well outside, since they have little body fat nor a thick coat to keep them warm. And, as your best friend, they want to be with you.

You need a fenced yard (minimum height 4ft; no electric fences, invisible fences or barbed wire) unless you're in an apartment, to protect your dog when it goes outside to relieve itself. A door to your house must open into the securely fenced area. All gates must be secure. The fence should be in good repair, with no missing parts or boards. Certain types of fencing are not acceptable because the greyhound can slip through them or are unsafe for greyhounds. Our home visit representative will work with you to determine if your fence is safe for a greyhound.

There should be no obstacles near the fence that a greyhound could use as a jumping point to get over the fence.

The greyhound is totally innocent and will likely be killed on the road if allowed to run loose. You must plan on your dog being confined in the house or a fenced yard. If you walk or jog with it, make certain it is leashed at all times. Retractable leashes (or similar devices) are not acceptable for use with greyhounds. Often people say that they live on five or more acres and they think this should be plenty of room for a dog to live without a fence. This simply doesn't work because of the dog's breeding and extensive training.
You must agree to never stake, tie up, or chain your greyhound to anything.

You must agree to never use your greyhound for breeding, research, experimentation, hunting, or professional racing.

Plan to spend several days at the start with the dog in its new home. There will be a transition period for the greyhound as it adjusts from track and kennel life to home life.

Greyhounds may suffer from separation anxiety when left alone. In many instances we will recommend you purchase or rent a crate for housing your greyhound while you're gone for short periods or several hours. Remember, crates are not cruel. They've been the dog's home while it resided at the track and kennel. However, be realistic in how long you leave the dog crated, since it will have to relieve itself within several hours. We do not recommend crating for more than 4 hours so plan on coming home at lunch or asking someone to come in and let the dog out.

As a sighthound, a greyhound must never be confined to a room without a view such as a laundry room, garage, basement, etc.

You understand that a minimum non-refundable donation of $300.00 (U.S. Funds) is required to adopt a greyhound from Greyhound Pets, Inc. (Payable to Greyhound Pets, Inc. in money order or cashier's check. NO personal checks or cash). The leash/collar combo and muzzle are included. Senior dogs (9 and above) are $125.00 (U.S. Funds).

You understand that a home visit may be required before you will be allowed to adopt a dog.
You agree to allow future visits to check on the dog.
You have patience and time available to help your former racer adjust to its new life (on average it can take up to three months for an ex-racer to be completely settled into its new home). Please be willing to work with your adoption representative and/or VP in trying to solve issues with your dog.

You must agree to keep a hound safety choke collar with identification on your dog at all times. The identification tag with your name and phone number on it, and the Greyhound Pets, inc. tag must be kept on the collar; to call Greyhound Pets, Inc. if your dog becomes lost or missing and to keep GPI informed at all times of the dog's whereabouts, and to return the dog to Greyhound Pets, Inc. if for any reason you cannot keep the dog. If you move, you must notify Greyhound Pets, Inc. and give them your new address, phone number and email address, if applicable.

You must agree to keep the greyhound in good health and proper weight and fitness and to provide at least annual Veterinarian examinations, current vaccinations, teeth cleaning, and worming. After adoption, all veterinary expenses for the greyhound are solely the responsibility of the adopter.

You also agree to allow Greyhound Pets, Inc. to repossess the dog if at any time in their opinion the dog is not being properly cared for.

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More about this rescue

Welcome to Greyhound Pets, Inc. We are a section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by John A. Hern, Jr. and established in 1985 to find homes for retired racing greyhounds. To date we have placed more than 6,500 of these wonderful dogs throughout Puget Sound, the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia

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