Foster Hounds

Nando is a lovely big and very affectionate boy. He loves his food, hanging out with people and has proven to be a very polite lad who is good with other dogs. He also adores to bask in the sun and have some grass to lie on. Like many greyhounds he is very partial to his bed, and will snooze on it also when outdoors.
Nando had a plate in his leg that needed to be removed and has just landed with his foster family who are looking after him and nursing him throughout surgery. We'll keep you updated with his progress and let you know when he is completely recovered.

Nando has a very big heart and is an easy dog who will make a great addition to a lucky family!

Bonnie has just been surrendered into SGS care and luckily a kind foster family was quickly ready to welcome her. Bonnie is just two years old, a little more than a pup. So far she has been very curious about her new surroundings, but gentle. In these pictures you can see her getting to know her new foster sister. We will update her profile once we get to know her a little better.

Geoff is a polite and gentle boy who is still getting used to life after racing. He's curious but a little shy around new people and situations. Luckily he has just arrived at his foster home where he is slowly gaining confidence and coming out of his shell. He has so far been very clean and gets on with his foster sister and with the neighbour's dog. He also eats very well. Does not get on with stairs too much. There is still a lot more that we need to learn about this boy, we will let you know as he keeps decompressing and showing more of his personality.

Teddy is an ex racing greyhound. He has run 11 races before retiring. When he arrived to the SGS kennels he was not in the best conditions, certainly in need of a good amount of TLC. It is an understatement to say that home life has changed Teddy completely.
While in kennel Teddy was truly too excitable, kept jumping up, way too much, and could be difficult to handle at times. The first couple of days in foster were pretty much the same. And yet, once in a calm household, he started to relax and be able to sleep properly and this has changed him a lot. He is relaxing more and more and, just over a week after being in foster, he is a completely changed dog. What happened is this: Teddy loves people, he really does; and being in kennel meant he had no access to the thing he wants the most: human contact and the love of a home. Now that he has this, he is such a happy dog, and does not need to jump up anymore to attract attention. Here is what we have learnt about Teddy.
Out and about, he walks very nicely on the lead, people who meet him always describe him as being a calm dog. He loves to meet people, which he does politely, hoping for a cuddle or two, and is very good with all sorts of dogs. He has very little prey drive, only vaguely interested in squirrels/rabbits/similar (though we have not encountered deer yet 😊) He has also been good with the kids he has met so far, he would just lean against them, hoping for an extra cuddle. He is not bothered by traffic noise or similar, and he loves his walks, being partial to walks in the countryside or in large green spaces.
He responds remarkably well to positive training methods; he is very very very smart and has already learnt that sitting down is the fastest way to get what he wants (rather than asking by jumping up). He is both emotionally and brain-intelligent.
He is still a little excitable in the morning when he wakes up (can’t wait to say good morning 😊 ! ) and when we get the leash out to go for a walk, but also this is easing down, matter of time.
He eats everything, like a piglet, and eats very quickly, but there are relatively easy ways of slowing him down; and again, we think that he will keep improving in this respect too. He no longer jumps up when food is served and waits nicely while his food is being prepared.
He is starting to do stairs and he does go up and down, but it's not his thing, and this probably won’t improve much. So he will need a house or ground floor flat with easy access to garden.
His time alone will need to be built up, as often is the case, but he will get there.
What Teddy cannot do without is a family which is a truly loving one; most of what he responds to is love, kindness and a little piece of chicken 😊

Kitty is a beautiful three years old girl. She is medium sized and has a lovely playful personality. She loves to play with her toys in the garden. Loves food too - will like any treat you give her :) She enjoys her walks and meeting other dogs and people. Kitty gets on with all breeds she has met so far (including spaniels and terriers). If other dogs approach her politely she is polite back. She likes her comforts and being looked after by her humans, and she is very partial to chin rubs. She is clean in the house, provided she is let out after meal time. This lovely girl has a little spring in her step and a proclivity to get into mischief! If you want to know more about this joyful girl get in touch with us!

Pablo is a handsome 5 year old boy who has just arrived in a foster home. From the kennel we found him to be a happy lad who is great with people. He can be sometimes be a little strong on the lead, but only out of excitement, as he so loves to explore the world around him! Loves his food and has good table manners as well. We will update his profile once we know a little more about him, but we get a sense that he will be a nice and easy dog to share you life with :)

Toots has only recently been moved to a foster home. She is a lovely 4 years old girl, small-ish in size. Toots might well be a small girl, but rest assured, she knows what she wants and when she wants it ...and she will let you know! She is a little shy at first and so she needs gentle introductions, but she warms up quickly...and that's when her personality starts to come across :) She is a foodie, and good with all other SGS dogs she has met so far. We think that she might need to be slowly introduced to new (loud) noises. Toots is an adorable scoundrel, with plenty personality. She is ready to adopt a family of well-behaved humans so get in touch if you would like to be the lucky ones! We will add more detail to this description as we learn more about her personality

Matt was recently surrendered into SGS's care due to changing circumstances and through no fault of his own.

He has just been moved to a foster home.

We have yet to do a full assessment but this gorgeous boy loves being with people, especially seeking the attention of his humans, is clean in the house and has a good appetite. He is a little reactive to small dogs but has happily lived with another greyhound before.

We will update his profile when we know more but we're already happy to receive enquiries about him.

Alfie is a gentle boy who is quiet at first and needs a bit of time just to get used to new friends. He likes treats and having a good sniff around. He has just recently arrived at his foster home so we'll keep you updated as his personality and confidence come through.

Aster is a 9-month-old Lurcher with plenty of typical young Lurcher character! She’s a sweet natured and upbeat girl who would love a home with lots of exercise, enrichment and time with her people. She loves having a good run about with like-minded dogs and enjoys the typical Lurcher play-style of zooming and chasing!

After a good walk, Aster settles very well in the home. She’s still very much a puppy and isn’t ready to be left for long periods yet. Aster will need a secure garden and an active home that can continue to help her grow into the lovely adult dog she’s going to be.

She is currently 24”tts / 21kg and is in foster in the Scottish Borders.