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The WRAP Whippets September 5, 2010 Scroll down to see available rescues The following Whippets are currently available through WRAP. Find out more about them by contacting the rescuers who are providing foster care for them. Decisions about adoptions are made by these WRAP members. (And before you pass over the older gentlemen and ladies, please see Old Folks -- these whippets still have a lot of love to give!) Please note that there is an adoption fee for each rescue Whippet. The fee may vary based on the age of the dog and the amount of veterinary care required. Contact the respective foster caregivers for information on the adoption fee for their fosters.
WRAP does not ship Whippets to potential new homes. WRAP Available Rescues
Thank you, The WRAP Volunteers
Alabama
5-year-old female with Christine Heath at (256) 643-5391 or Christine-heath@tds.net.
Mouse is a 5-year-old female who is a real sweetheart, very affectionate and cuddly. She attached herself to her foster mom immediately, and frets when she is not around. She's house broken, crate-trained, knows how to use the doggy door, and knows her basic "commands." We think she may have been shown in the past, because she stacks readily and walks easily on a loose lead. She fit in immediately with the other 3 Whippets in her foster home, and enjoys their company. Mouse needs a home with other dogs, and a human to give her lots of attention. Mouse was surrendered with another WRAP dog, Chaos, a six year old male.
Mouse barks at the cat in her foster home and so far has not done well on initial cat testing. Her foster home is working to see whether she can learn to respect a dog-savvy cat. We haven't seen Mouse around children, but we suspect she'd be gentle with them as she is a very gentle girl. She is very interested in whatever might be on top of your kitchen counter, and has a great appetite. She does not produce tears in her right eye and is therefore subject to infections. To prevent that, she needs ointment in her eye twice a day. With proper care, her eye condition should not affect her vision. She just was recently spayed and is currently undergoing heartworm treatment, which will have to be completed before she can be sent to her forever home.
 
Arizona
10- and 12-year-old males with Lori Nelson at (480) 488-3801 or wildfirewhippets@juno.com.
ADOPTION PENDING!
Updated 8/18/2010: Both boys had a dental today and have a clean bill of health!
Rocky is a 12-year-old fawn brindle and white parti-color male, and Devo is a 10-year-old creme/white male with dark pigment. The boys have lived together most of their lives, and need to stay together.
Both boys are very sweet, loving dogs. They are housebroken, dog door-trained, crate-trained, and perfect gentlemen. They are leash-trained, love riding in the car, going for walks and are great with other dogs and people. Devo and Rocky not only sit on command but roll over, shake hands, and other activities as well. They are affectionate and like to play with stuffed animals, and don't have a problem in the world, they are healthy, happy and well adjusted. Won't you consider making room in your heart and home for two loving boys?
Arizona
18-month-old male with Lori Nelson at (480) 488-3801 or wildfirewhippets@juno.com.
Joey is a sweet 18-month-old Whippet. He is altered, housebroken, crate-trained (not his favorite thing), and good with other dogs. He loves to sit in your lap and be cuddled. He is not good with cats, and needs to have a securely fenced yard, as he likes to jump fences.
Colorado
6-year-old male with Casey Pope at (720) 234-8791 or whippets@villapapa.com.
Devo is a very sweet 6-year-old neutered male who came into rescue due to his owner's divorce. This young man is as sweet as can be and loves people including women, men, and children of all ages. Devo is looking for a home where he can be with his people as much as possible and be included in all their activities. In the house, he is very well-mannered. He was not allowed on the furniture in his former home, and respects boundaries very well. He is very gentle and would make an excellent therapy dog. He is very good with dogs as well as people and would love to have a canine companion in his forever home. Devo has been well loved and well cared for and will be ready to find his forever family very soon.
Georgia
Two 1-year-old males with Mary Hawemann at (612) 991-2613 or mhandsk@hotmail.com.
Bowie and Ziggy are both male, approximately 1 year of age, and possibly littermates. Their life prior to rescue is a complete mystery, all we know is they were dropped off at an animal rescue in GA because they jumped fences. Information regarding names, veterinary history and registration was not known or given by the person surrendering them. They were extremely shy and appeared under-socialized when they came into WRAP.
They are both adjusting well to the routine of the household and get along well with my three whippets. They are both working on being crate-trained and showing improvements every day. I think both of these dogs will find comfort in a routine as they are uncomfortable in new situations and are still startled by some daily household noises. They are housebroken and do well alone for short periods of time while crated, however I am not sure how they will do with longer time frames. They are not cat tested.
Bowie has come a long way from the dog that would not leave the crate for two days. He is a typical young energetic and inquisitive dog who loves squeaky toys and needs to be busy or he will find a way to entertain himself. He would do best in a child-free home as the sudden movements of children frighten and make him nervous, but would be fine as an only dog. He needs someone who will be patient with him, understanding of things that frighten him and someone who can build his confidence. He is a sweet dog.
ADOPTION PENDING!
Ziggy weighs in at a petite 26 lbs. He is more laid back and less energetic than Bowie. He is content to lie near you and does not consistently ask for attention. When he does get a burst of energy he likes to run with the squeaky snake. His favorite time is breakfast and dinner time, he really loves to eat. As with Bowie he needs someone who is patient and understanding and someone who will build his confidence. He has come a long way in 2 weeks and I finally see a sparkle in his eye. He would do well alone or with another dog.
Both dogs will be neutered next week and are being treated for an ear infection.
Hawaii
5-year-old female with Laurie Landes at (808) 634-7858 or islandwhippets@me.com.
Jasmine is a 5-year-old female white & brown Whippet. She is spayed, up-to-date on her shots, microchipped, and is looking for a quiet home as too much action or loud noises makes her nervous. She needs a home without children or cats. She is crate trained and acts very well behaved in the house. She needs a fenced yard, walks well on the leash, and gets along very well with other dogs. She loves affection and cuddling. This one is a real sweetie !!!
Hawaii
6-year-old female with Laurie Landes at (808) 634-7858 or islandwhippets@me.com.
Ginger, 6 years old, is a very sweet, smart Whippet girl. This Hawaiian beauty is heartworm negative, spayed and up-to-date on her vaccines. She is crate-trained and walks very well on the leash. Ginger needs a loving family with no cats, and with a fenced yard to keep her safe.
Michigan
8-year-old female with Kelly Belcher at (989) 280-0684 or celestialfish@charter.net.
Huron is an angel of a Whippet that is just starting her new life as a pet. She has been a breeding dog for many years in a puppy mill. Because of this she needs a quiet home and an owner with a lot of patience.
She does love people, it just takes her longer to adapt to new situtations. However, once she learns to trust you she is a velcro dog with a lot of love to give!!
Huron is housebroken and crate-trained. She will need a crate in her new home, even if the door is just left open. She likes to curl up in a crate as a "safe spot." Huron is learning to walk on a leash. She gets along well with other quiet dogs and cats, but prefers dogs of her own size. Huron has a tendency to protect her food from other dogs, although not from humans. Because of this, she appreciates being fed in her crate and given any treats away from other dogs.
If you are looking for a quiet, cuddly Whippet who will gladly be your constant companion, Huron just might be the girl for you!
New Hampshire
8-year-old male with Jill LaFrance at (603) 262-5890 or jila123@aol.com.
This is Jack. he is 8 years old. Jack is healthy, neutered and up to date with his vaccines. He is a very sweet boy. Jack loves walks especially, in the woods, and he also enjoys a good run. He is house-trained but can have an occasional accident if he's not on a set schedule. Right now he is loose in the house with two other dogs when alone, and crated over night. He likes other dogs (especially Whippets!) if they are not too hyper, but no small dogs, please. He is too nervous around children, so no kids please, but he is very friendly with adults. Jack loves to play with stuffed toys!
Oklahoma
7 to 8-year-old male with Margaret King at (918) 284-4512 or
margaret@seook.com.
Toby is a wonderful little man that will make a great addition to someone’s home. He’s particularly fond of men and is OK with children. I’ve been his foster Mom off and on since last July and he likes me just fine. I firmly believe that Toby would be best suited to be an only dog. He has troubles with interpreting other dog’s indicators that their boundaries have been invaded (and doesn’t back down). As far as cats, I would not entirely trust him — it just depends upon the cat. Toby is very much a cuddler who likes to lay on your lap any time you’ll allow it. He’s 7 to 8 years old and has had a rough couple of months. Toby darted from the door of his home several months ago and had to be put back together after having been attacked by a dog during his great escape. He’s healing well and it almost as good as new. This little guy needs a stable loving home with someone who wants to shower love on a Whippet.
South Carolina
6 1/2-year-old male with Margaret Norkett at (864) 379-3010 or eyespi20@wctel.net.
ADOPTION PENDING!
I’m Chaos, a 6-1/2-year-old neutered male. My foster mom says I am such a handsome boy I won’t have to wait long for a new home! I have big dark eyes and use them to get my way a lot. I love to snuggle with EVERYBODY! I love kids of all ages, but might be a bit too exuberant for a toddler. I play nice with most of the dogs I’ve met here, although I did get a little rough with the old Chihuahua, so Mom doesn’t let us out together anymore. I also do what Mom calls “counter surf” – I can’t help it! I have a big appetite and I’m hungry all the time! Mom says you will want to know that I’m up to date on my shots and housebroken. I’m getting treated right now for heartworms, and once I have a clean bill of health I’ll be ready to move in. My Mom also says I would be a great potential lure courser, and I am not safe with cats. Download, fill out and send the adoption application to my foster Mom at eyespi20@wctel.net
South Carolina
7-year-old female with Margaret Norkett at (864) 379-3010 or eyespi20@wctel.net.
Hello, Whippet Lovers! I’m Sadie, and I’m a 7-year-old spayed female who was surrendered by her previous owner to WRAP because she decided to keep the Scottie puppy instead of me. I didn’t much like the Scottie, but I was not mean to him. He just would not leave me alone! I became a nervous wreck because I didn’t want to talk ugly to him, so I started trying to find places to get away from him and that included trying to get out of my yard. I couldn’t sleep on my owner’s bed anymore and I started digging In the couch.
Since I came to live with my foster Mom and Dad, I haven’t done any of those things. Here I can get away from anyone who is bugging me by going into another room or outdoors or even into one of the crates that are in the dog room with nice soft beds in them, but to be honest, no one here really bugs me much. The little dogs play with each other and there are a couple of pretty handsome boy Whippets here that I flirt with.
I am a very healthy girl who is up to date on shots, I am on heartworm preventive and I’m housebroken and spayed. Mom says I am a little lady with excellent manners. I am a bit shy and it takes me awhile to warm up to people. I am afraid of men although Papa Ken is trying really hard to convince me that they are not all bad. I’m nervous around little kids too. They are too much like that Scottie puppy!
I would love to be the center of some sweet lady’s life. I have a lot of love to give and many more years to give it.
Sadie
Texas
13-year-old female with Nancy Billups, cloudninewhippets@gmail.com, or (806) 206-6470.
Hi, my name is Oreo , and I am 13 years young. I just got a clean bill of health from my vet and I only had to have one tooth pulled, so now my teeth are all clean and shiny! I am very active for my age and I get along well with all the other dogs at my foster home. I really don't like small dogs or cats - I would rather chase them than play with them! If you think you have room in your heart and on your couch for me, just let my foster mom Nancy know!
Texas
7-year-old female with Dianna Johnson at (210) 521-7554 or Copperstar@satx.rr.com.
Emma is seven years old and very sweet. She has lived with children and cats and two other Whippets. Emma has dry eye and will need medication in her eyes every day. She is up-to-date on shots and heartworm negative. Emma was given up due to a family illness. Emma is very quiet and loves to go for walks.
Check back frequently for more rescue listings.
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