An update from Sheena on Finlay, who was neutered today, as we start the search for a Forever Foster home for him. If you are interested in offering Finlay a home then please contact foreverfoster@shak.org.uk
Finlay the emaciated lurcher arrived at SHAK at the start of New Year 2014 and he was in a dreadful condition. He came home to us to enjoy some tlc, warm surroundings, regular meals and to give him time to recover from neglect (he slept for the first three days!).
We realised very quickly what a special boy Finlay is - he has settled in without any issue with our four dogs. He is about two years old, very sweet natured and loves being petted. Finlay loves going for walks and going out in the car. He can be nervous when meeting people at first but he soon makes friends.
At home he has a den (crate) which he will take himself to if ever he feels insecure - we think he has had a few hidings from whoever had him before. He hasn't damaged anything in the house and has been left for up to 4hrs at a time. At first we shut him in his crate if we had to leave him but soon realised there was no need.
The only negative thing we have found is he will steal food given the opportunity (not unusual in a previously starved dog or a Lurcher!).
Ideally Finlay would be best suited to a home that already has a dog or more as he does love doggie company. He currently lives with a cat but will on occasion chase so it would depend on the character of the cat. Finlay hasn't met any children whilst being with us so therefore we will not rehome him with any. He sometimes pulls when on lead but not all the time and walks past dogs without issue.
We cannot understand why such a wonderful dog has been so badly treated - he will be a fantastic dog as he wants to please. He is very much loved by us and really no bother - he will be a huge miss.
Finlay the emaciated lurcher arrived at SHAK at the start of New Year 2014 and he was in a dreadful condition. He came home to us to enjoy some tlc, warm surroundings, regular meals and to give him time to recover from neglect (he slept for the first three days!).
We realised very quickly what a special boy Finlay is - he has settled in without any issue with our four dogs. He is about two years old, very sweet natured and loves being petted. Finlay loves going for walks and going out in the car. He can be nervous when meeting people at first but he soon makes friends.
At home he has a den (crate) which he will take himself to if ever he feels insecure - we think he has had a few hidings from whoever had him before. He hasn't damaged anything in the house and has been left for up to 4hrs at a time. At first we shut him in his crate if we had to leave him but soon realised there was no need.
The only negative thing we have found is he will steal food given the opportunity (not unusual in a previously starved dog or a Lurcher!).
Ideally Finlay would be best suited to a home that already has a dog or more as he does love doggie company. He currently lives with a cat but will on occasion chase so it would depend on the character of the cat. Finlay hasn't met any children whilst being with us so therefore we will not rehome him with any. He sometimes pulls when on lead but not all the time and walks past dogs without issue.
We cannot understand why such a wonderful dog has been so badly treated - he will be a fantastic dog as he wants to please. He is very much loved by us and really no bother - he will be a huge miss.
