GSN has been established for over 15 years
and provides a safety net for greyhounds who might not otherwise get the chance of a forever home. GSN is a charity run by volunteers, so we appreciate your patience while we are working on the business of rescuing and rehoming greyhounds.
Please note do not promise we will be able to provide a greyhound to you as we allocate greyhounds based on the best match for them, and your home may not be the right match for the greyhounds we currently have in our care.
Please note do not promise we will be able to provide a greyhound to you as we allocate greyhounds based on the best match for them, and your home may not be the right match for the greyhounds we currently have in our care.
More information about the adoption process can be found here
Cats and small animals
Unless noted as cat-friendly, most greyhounds will not be considered safe around cats.
We are unable to test greyhounds with chooks, guinea pigs, birds, or other small animals, so please consider this before applying for a greyhound if you have other small animals in the home.
Unless noted as cat-friendly, most greyhounds will not be considered safe around cats.
We are unable to test greyhounds with chooks, guinea pigs, birds, or other small animals, so please consider this before applying for a greyhound if you have other small animals in the home.
We don't adopt greyhounds by colour
Most greyhounds bred are black, and therefore there are very few other colours available for adoption. We match our greyhounds to applicants based on the greyhound’s personality and needs, not their colour.
Most greyhounds bred are black, and therefore there are very few other colours available for adoption. We match our greyhounds to applicants based on the greyhound’s personality and needs, not their colour.
Females vs Males?
All greyhounds have individual personalities, but they are all lovely. However as a (grossly) generalized rule, boys tend to be a bit more affectionate and soppy than girls.
All greyhounds have individual personalities, but they are all lovely. However as a (grossly) generalized rule, boys tend to be a bit more affectionate and soppy than girls.
Do you live in an Apartment?
It needs more commitment to care for a greyhound in an Apartment. So please read our information on the Greyhounds and apartment living page before you apply to adopt or foster a GSN greyhound.
It needs more commitment to care for a greyhound in an Apartment. So please read our information on the Greyhounds and apartment living page before you apply to adopt or foster a GSN greyhound.
All GSN greyhounds are:
- Desexed, vaccinated, micro chipped, wormed, heartworm tested and health checked
- Shown how to be a pet by our trusted foster carers
At GSN we:
- Take the time to understand what our dogs need, so will only suggest dogs which are suitable for your circumstances - that also means we will discourage you if you want a dog that your circumstances are not a great match for
- Introduce you to the foster carer so you can understand more about the greyhound’s personality and needs
- Offer ongoing support from your greyhound's foster carer and our Adoption Co-ordinator
- Provide each greyhound with a collar, lead and warm coat
Greyhounds for Adoption
Pet Exchange Register Source Number: RE100952
Clover - aged 7 years
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Sweet Clover
Clover has happy dreams in in many positions. She loves to sleep next to a favourite person on the couch and is just as happy to quietly sleep all day alone or with human company.
Clover loves her all-weather walks and she walks well on the lead. An invitation to walk invokes great joy, however Clover is fearful of other dogs because she was in the past attacked twice by aggressive dogs.
With watchful, positive and gradual reintroduction to dogs outdoors and to children, Clover will be able to learn to trust and feel safe again.
Clover is presently living in harmony with another companion dog at home. She’s also lived happily for years as an only dog. A good eater, Clover is polite around food. She loves bowing for treats, attempting to catch treats in her mouth and doing small zoomies. She adores tummy rubs and will often stretch out her leg to your hand to ask you to hold her paw. Clover would be best suited to a quiet household without small children. She will do best in a quieter suburb rather than the City where she’s likely to encounter dogs around every corner.
Clover is not cat tolerant.
DOB 11/3/15
M/C 956000004861368
Clover loves her all-weather walks and she walks well on the lead. An invitation to walk invokes great joy, however Clover is fearful of other dogs because she was in the past attacked twice by aggressive dogs.
With watchful, positive and gradual reintroduction to dogs outdoors and to children, Clover will be able to learn to trust and feel safe again.
Clover is presently living in harmony with another companion dog at home. She’s also lived happily for years as an only dog. A good eater, Clover is polite around food. She loves bowing for treats, attempting to catch treats in her mouth and doing small zoomies. She adores tummy rubs and will often stretch out her leg to your hand to ask you to hold her paw. Clover would be best suited to a quiet household without small children. She will do best in a quieter suburb rather than the City where she’s likely to encounter dogs around every corner.
Clover is not cat tolerant.
DOB 11/3/15
M/C 956000004861368
Paddy - aged 5 years
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Talkin Paddy
Paddy is such a handsome boy with his beautiful fine white coat and big red patches. He is very chilled and very well behaved around the house. He is thoroughly enjoying the company of 2 other canine companions.
His current foster carers feel he might do best in a home where there is someone home a LOT or at least with another dog. He loves his tucker, so is easy to feed, loves the car and gets in unassisted.
He is toilet trained and if the door to outside is not open, he does come and ‘tell’ you that he needs to go out, even at night, although this is rare. Paddy sleeps peacefully inside at night in the lounge room or next to his foster carer’s bed. Paddy’s choice!
Paddy ‘talks’ and ‘sings’ at you when it is time for his walk (his favourite thing). See video of ‘talking’ Paddy.
Paddy was a bit dog reactive on lead when he first came into foster care. However he has responded extremely well to consistent training for this, with loads of positive reinforcement and treats for behaving appropriately. We recommend that his adopter continue with this. He does want to please, but Park walking could be a bit overwhelming for him.
He will now mostly stand quietly when getting him ready for his walks. He can be quite strong on the lead at first, but he is being consistently trained to stop this, too and there is obvious progress everyday. Once his excitement about his walk settles down, he calms down nicely on the lead, with a bit of reminding.
Paddy can be quite bouncy when excited, so not recommended for a family with young children or elderly family members, nor small dogs or pocket pets.
Paddy is not cat tolerant.
DOB 30/01/2018
M/C 956000009482916
His current foster carers feel he might do best in a home where there is someone home a LOT or at least with another dog. He loves his tucker, so is easy to feed, loves the car and gets in unassisted.
He is toilet trained and if the door to outside is not open, he does come and ‘tell’ you that he needs to go out, even at night, although this is rare. Paddy sleeps peacefully inside at night in the lounge room or next to his foster carer’s bed. Paddy’s choice!
Paddy ‘talks’ and ‘sings’ at you when it is time for his walk (his favourite thing). See video of ‘talking’ Paddy.
Paddy was a bit dog reactive on lead when he first came into foster care. However he has responded extremely well to consistent training for this, with loads of positive reinforcement and treats for behaving appropriately. We recommend that his adopter continue with this. He does want to please, but Park walking could be a bit overwhelming for him.
He will now mostly stand quietly when getting him ready for his walks. He can be quite strong on the lead at first, but he is being consistently trained to stop this, too and there is obvious progress everyday. Once his excitement about his walk settles down, he calms down nicely on the lead, with a bit of reminding.
Paddy can be quite bouncy when excited, so not recommended for a family with young children or elderly family members, nor small dogs or pocket pets.
Paddy is not cat tolerant.
DOB 30/01/2018
M/C 956000009482916
Gilbert - aged 3 years
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Young, brave and curious boy
Gilbert is a laid back, brave and curious young dog. His first instinct with household noises (washing machine, vacuum, etc) is to go up and check them out. He walks well on the lead, somewhat blase about busy main roads or shopping centre streets. However, he is a strong boy, particularly when something like a dog barking peaks his interest and would therefore not be suitable for an elderly person or unsupervised child to walk him.
While he is still getting the hang of having a name, he obeys commands such as "no" or "out". He is toilet trained, sleeping through the night and booping you with his nose in the morning when he can't wait any longer.
He can get in and out of a 4WD either laying down settled or with his nose out the window.
He has shared his time in foster care with 2 other greyhounds (male and female) and would be well suited to a home with another medium to large dog. He thrives on human affection and company, often following you around the house, but this will settle down once he becomes comfortable in his forever home.
He loves to be where the people are, pulling his bed into the lounge, so he can be with you while you watch TV, will make him very happy. He would need another dog if you work full time, or he would do just fine as an only dog if you are home quite a bit. He hasn’t been tested with small children (however showing no particular interest when passing them on walks) and fine with those 12+.
Gilbert is not cat tolerant.
DOB: 12/02/2019
M/C: 956000004950045
While he is still getting the hang of having a name, he obeys commands such as "no" or "out". He is toilet trained, sleeping through the night and booping you with his nose in the morning when he can't wait any longer.
He can get in and out of a 4WD either laying down settled or with his nose out the window.
He has shared his time in foster care with 2 other greyhounds (male and female) and would be well suited to a home with another medium to large dog. He thrives on human affection and company, often following you around the house, but this will settle down once he becomes comfortable in his forever home.
He loves to be where the people are, pulling his bed into the lounge, so he can be with you while you watch TV, will make him very happy. He would need another dog if you work full time, or he would do just fine as an only dog if you are home quite a bit. He hasn’t been tested with small children (however showing no particular interest when passing them on walks) and fine with those 12+.
Gilbert is not cat tolerant.
DOB: 12/02/2019
M/C: 956000004950045
Ebby - 8 ½ years
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Little messy but full of love
Please note: in the photos Ebby wears a boot for a temporary injury to her foot which is now healed.
Ebby is a very sweet girl who loves life.
She loves to do a zoomie so would suit a home with a yard. She loves toys and collecting things but is a bit disorganised as she leaves things anywhere.
Ebby loves to go for walks & enjoys getting out & about. She travels well in the car & can jump in & out.
Ebby loves food. She does have a sensitive stomach but is well settled on a diet of dry food & chicken roll.
She has had most of her teeth out so can’t eat bones or hard food. Ebby would be fine with another dog or by herself if she has company.
Ebby is not cat tolerant.
DOB: 05/11/2014
M/C: 956000003658046
Ebby is a very sweet girl who loves life.
She loves to do a zoomie so would suit a home with a yard. She loves toys and collecting things but is a bit disorganised as she leaves things anywhere.
Ebby loves to go for walks & enjoys getting out & about. She travels well in the car & can jump in & out.
Ebby loves food. She does have a sensitive stomach but is well settled on a diet of dry food & chicken roll.
She has had most of her teeth out so can’t eat bones or hard food. Ebby would be fine with another dog or by herself if she has company.
Ebby is not cat tolerant.
DOB: 05/11/2014
M/C: 956000003658046
Dougie - aged 4 years
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The happy tail whipper
Dougie is a big Goofy boy. He has a beautiful temperament; and is currently living with a family of four with two school-aged children and a German Shepherd dog. He gets along very well with all of them. He is quite playful, enjoys playing with toys and is very food motivated, so it is easy to teach him new tricks. He has good manners inside the house, but has had a very few toilet accidents.
Dougie is relaxed and friendly with people, he loves being around humans, so would suit a home where someone is working from home on an ongoing basis. He has been left on his own for a couple of hours with no destructive behaviour seen, but when humans return home, he gets a little too excited. Considering his size and the whips of his happy tail, he might be too much of a dog for children under 10yo.
On walks, he is good on the leash, no pulling and most of the time walking to heel. Although playful, Dougie is not a very active dog, so he is okay with a couple 30-minute walks a day, or being in your company during short walks for shopping. He is also good with other dogs and is learning to jump into the back of large cars like SUVs or UTEs.
We believe Dougie is a good fit for first time dog owners that can be with him most of the time.
Dougie is not cat tolerant.
DOB: 18/03/2018
M/C: 956000009479513
Dougie is relaxed and friendly with people, he loves being around humans, so would suit a home where someone is working from home on an ongoing basis. He has been left on his own for a couple of hours with no destructive behaviour seen, but when humans return home, he gets a little too excited. Considering his size and the whips of his happy tail, he might be too much of a dog for children under 10yo.
On walks, he is good on the leash, no pulling and most of the time walking to heel. Although playful, Dougie is not a very active dog, so he is okay with a couple 30-minute walks a day, or being in your company during short walks for shopping. He is also good with other dogs and is learning to jump into the back of large cars like SUVs or UTEs.
We believe Dougie is a good fit for first time dog owners that can be with him most of the time.
Dougie is not cat tolerant.
DOB: 18/03/2018
M/C: 956000009479513
Molly - aged 4 years
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Certified Cuddlebug
Miss Molly wears her heart on her sleeve and also her chin! She loves nothing more than a snuggle and an ear rub, and she’ll let you know when she’s ready for your attention with those sweet, puppy dog eyes. She adores people and is so excited to meet new admirers.
She loves her food which makes mealtimes a breeze and training even easier. She’s currently working on ‘on your bed’ and ‘leave it’. Molly is very playful and full of energy, so would benefit from two short walks, or one longer walk, each day. Speaking of walks, Molly isn’t reactive to her collar, leash or even other dogs, and isn’t bothered by neighbourhood cats. She is very curious on her walks and is getting used to all of the traffic sounds (her foster family think she’s very brave).
She sleeps easily through the nights are rarely needs a midnight toilet break.
Molly loves her foster brother (another greyhound) and would do well either alone or with another greyhound. When left with her brother, she’s had no separation anxiety and will happily nap through – but she hasn’t been left completely alone yet.
Because of her love of big cuddles, she is best suited to a home with adults only or with children over 10 years.
Molly is not cat tolerant.
DOB: 20/04/2020
M/C: 956000012220657
She loves her food which makes mealtimes a breeze and training even easier. She’s currently working on ‘on your bed’ and ‘leave it’. Molly is very playful and full of energy, so would benefit from two short walks, or one longer walk, each day. Speaking of walks, Molly isn’t reactive to her collar, leash or even other dogs, and isn’t bothered by neighbourhood cats. She is very curious on her walks and is getting used to all of the traffic sounds (her foster family think she’s very brave).
She sleeps easily through the nights are rarely needs a midnight toilet break.
Molly loves her foster brother (another greyhound) and would do well either alone or with another greyhound. When left with her brother, she’s had no separation anxiety and will happily nap through – but she hasn’t been left completely alone yet.
Because of her love of big cuddles, she is best suited to a home with adults only or with children over 10 years.
Molly is not cat tolerant.
DOB: 20/04/2020
M/C: 956000012220657
Spencer - aged 6 ½ yearsKindly sponsored by Chris Wichmann for his first Father’s Day from his twin daughters Lola and Lottie and his adopted greyhound Hope
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You've got a friend in me 🎵Spencer is a gorgeous boy with a friendly personality. He sleeps the day away happily and makes himself comfortable on his bed, but given the chance loves a snuggle on the couch or bed if allowed. He enjoys 'singing', and zoomies in the backyard, showing off his speed and agility. He is currently living happily with another greyhound but is also equally happy on his own. He has excellent manners around food. He walks really well on the lead, is gentle and follows instruction. He enjoys a daily walk. Spencer loves taking a drive in the car and jumps independently in and out of the back with encouragement. He manages long trips with no problems. Spencer has had regular vet checks, teeth cleans and has had some teeth removed. He still tolerates a diet of mostly dry food mixed with a little soft food or liquid. He doesn't jump and would be appropriate around older children. Spencer gets a bit anxious when is left alone, so would prefer a family where someone is at home often during the day. Spencer is not cat tolerant. DOB: 09/03/2016 M/C: 956000004070469 |
Ally - aged 3 yearsKindly sponsored by Chris Wichmann for his first Father’s Day from his twin daughters Lola and Lottie and his adopted greyhound Hope
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Active Ally
Miss Ally is full of beans - and full of love. She loves to zoom and would do best in a home with a backyard and a loving family to play with. You’ll love to watch her play and learn to be a pet.
She’s a happy, friendly girl with people and dogs, but isn’t cat tolerant. Right now, she’s loving the company of her foster sister, but could be a solo dog. This little lady eats well and loves a sneaky salt and vinegar chip. Ally would love two short walks or one longer walk each day, to help her use up her energy before a big snooze. If you’re looking for unconditional love, this sweet girl will be right up your All(e)y. Alice is not cat tolerant DOB: 27/11/2019 M/C: 956000012179230 |
Ping - aged 2 years
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The Sweetest Ping
Ping is a lovely young lady who’s ready to settle into your home and your heart. How could you resist those shining eyes?
She enjoys the company of her foster sister and is great with other dogs when out and about, but would also do well on her own - as long as she gets to enjoy your company.
Ping would do well in an apartment, but isn’t cat tolerant.
She loves her food and has a cheeky penchant for salt and vinegar chips - she can hear a packet being opened from the next room!.
This sweet girl isn’t too energetic, she’s happy with a walk each day. She’s an angel on lead and is ready to walk right into life on the couch.
Ping is not cat tolerant
DOB: 11/03/2020
M/C: 956000011137859
She enjoys the company of her foster sister and is great with other dogs when out and about, but would also do well on her own - as long as she gets to enjoy your company.
Ping would do well in an apartment, but isn’t cat tolerant.
She loves her food and has a cheeky penchant for salt and vinegar chips - she can hear a packet being opened from the next room!.
This sweet girl isn’t too energetic, she’s happy with a walk each day. She’s an angel on lead and is ready to walk right into life on the couch.
Ping is not cat tolerant
DOB: 11/03/2020
M/C: 956000011137859
Kevin – 4 years old
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Your Match Made in Kevin
Kevin is a goofy and energetic 4 year old boy who’s looking for his forever home. He’s even permanently wearing a tuxedo to make a good impression!
He enjoys flipping toys about, taking his toys outside to enjoy the sunshine and bringing them to his humans to play. Kevin loves trips in the car, walkies and socialising. He’s won over the hearts of all who have met him – and who could blame them?
He’s learnt a lot in foster care and would benefit from some further at home training. Thanks to his love of treats, he knows ‘sit’, ‘drop’, and ‘on your bed’, and he’s working on ‘shake’.
Kevin is friendly and well behaved around other dogs. He’s attended a few organised greyhound walks and pet expos, plus he loves a trip to the park where he can show you his best behaviour.
He’s searching for a patient family to help him on his journey – even better if they have experience with greyhounds! Kevin needs to set the pace in terms of personal space and affection, so he can learn that he’s safe in your home.
Kevin is comfortable being left by himself but would suit a home where his humans aren’t away all the time.
Kevin is not cat friendly
DOB: 11/04/2018
M/C: 956000006339831
He enjoys flipping toys about, taking his toys outside to enjoy the sunshine and bringing them to his humans to play. Kevin loves trips in the car, walkies and socialising. He’s won over the hearts of all who have met him – and who could blame them?
He’s learnt a lot in foster care and would benefit from some further at home training. Thanks to his love of treats, he knows ‘sit’, ‘drop’, and ‘on your bed’, and he’s working on ‘shake’.
Kevin is friendly and well behaved around other dogs. He’s attended a few organised greyhound walks and pet expos, plus he loves a trip to the park where he can show you his best behaviour.
He’s searching for a patient family to help him on his journey – even better if they have experience with greyhounds! Kevin needs to set the pace in terms of personal space and affection, so he can learn that he’s safe in your home.
Kevin is comfortable being left by himself but would suit a home where his humans aren’t away all the time.
Kevin is not cat friendly
DOB: 11/04/2018
M/C: 956000006339831
Bobby - aged 2 ½ years
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Beautiful BobbyBobby is blossoming into a very happy and handsome young grey with a huge heart!
He’d love a home that will include him in their outings - he loves his zoomies and car rides to the beach (or anywhere really!). Bobby is always getting comments about how beautiful and calm he is when he’s out with his foster home, because he’s an angel on loose lead walks. He’s curious to meet the other walkers and is calm and gentle with the dogs and children he sees on his adventures. After his walks, he’s perfectly content to sleep the day away on his bed. He’ll just let you know when he needs to toilet. You could call Bobby a home man. He’s devoted and loves affection, and will thank you with chattering teeth and a bouncing tail. Plus, he’s a fantastic listener and easy to train! He loves his staffy foster sibling, but could be a solo dog. This loving little man is ready to cuddle his way into your heart! Bobby is not cat tolerant. DOB: 04/04/2020 M/C: 956000007838299 |
Possum - aged 2 ½ years
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You can’t hurry love
Brave little Possum had a rough start to life but is blossoming by the day. She started out wary of people and new situations, but she’s beginning to trust her foster family who have shown her unconditional love and patience. She’ll reward the kindness of her forever family by revealing more of her beautiful, loving personality as the weeks go by. You can’t hurry love, but Possum is worth the wait! Possum is fantastic on walks and car rides, and is very sweet with other dogs. She just needs a quiet home with a family who’s ready to take things at her pace. Bonus points if there’s another dog to show her the ropes! Your love will change Possum’s life and hers will change yours too. Possum is not cat tolerant. DOB: 18/03/2020 M/C: 956000013068486 |
Brody - aged almost 5 years
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Brody the cuddle-buddyBrody is an affectionate boy who loves a smooch!
He’s delighted with retirement and is settling into pet life beautifully, thanks to his loving foster family. Brody loves his food, which makes him easy to train – he’s just waiting to find his forever family! Speaking of, he’d do well in a home with lots of company. He’s discovered how great it is to be cuddled and adored, and he can’t get enough! Brody would be happy in a house with or without kids – he’s not fussed. He currently lives with a small dog, who he is fantastic with, but would also be fine as an only dog. This lovely boy is waiting patiently for adoption or even fostering with intent to adopt. Are you his forever cuddle-buddy? Brody is not cat tolerant. DOB: 08/02/2018 M/C: 956000009481254 |
Mary - aged 8 years
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Practically perfect in every way
Mary is one of our delightful older girls, who’s content with the simple things in life.
This sweetheart must have taken her inspiration from Mary Poppins, because she’s ‘practically perfect in every way’! Mary is looking for a quiet home without young children. She’d make a wonderful companion for an older person. All she needs is a cosy bed and your love. She walks well on lead and is great with other dogs. Mary lives with a male greyhound right now but would also do well as an only dog. Older greyhounds can need a special diet to help them maintain their weight, but we can give you all the info you need on this! Is Mary the one you’ve been searching for? Mary is not cat tolerant. DOB: 04/05/2014 M/C: 956000003334732 |
Blair - aged 2 years
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Brave Blair
Lovely Blair is ready to give you his heart.
Thanks to his foster family, Blair is growing more courageous by the day! Unknown situations can be a little scary, so he’s looking for a forever family who will give him time and patience. He loves his food, so a few treats will help him along the way! Not one for city-life, Blair would do best in the suburbs (preferably with a yard for zoomies!). His ideal family is adults and teens, rather than little kids. He’d also love another canine companion. He’s very well behaved on lead but can freeze if he gets a fright, so he’ll need to take things slow while he settles into your area. We all know that shy dogs reward your love and patience with the purest, sweetest love there is. Blair is no exception! Blair is not cat tolerant. DOB: 16/09/2020 M/C: 956000007837933 |
Di - aged 3 years
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Di-amonds are your new best friend
Di came to us a bit shy, but she’s transformed into a happy, playful hound.
She’s incredibly well behaved – it’s like pet life was made for her! Di is toilet trained, a good eater, and easily understands which rooms and objects are not for her. She’s even mastered the stairs! Di loves people and they love her! She’ll happily snooze the day away on her bed, with her humans close by. If she’s left outside and can see or hear people, she can whine a little bit (she’s worried she’s missing out on all the fun!) but is easily distracted by food and toys. She would do well as an only dog or with another dog – she’s currently living with a German Shepherd, who’s become her buddy. Di would also prefer a home where someone is home most of the time. She’s been home alone for up to 4 hours and will greet you with excited whines when you come home! Speaking of getting excited, Di lives for her daily walks! She’ll be very animated for the first few minutes, before she returns until angel-status on lead. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but is Di yours? Di is not cat tolerant. DOB: 12/05/2019 M/C: 956000006803521 |
