Booker

ADOPTED! - Booker is one of the cutest Italian Greyhounds you’ll ever meet! We think he is about 8 or 9 years old and he was surrendered to a shelter (along with his friend "Einstein") when his owner who was no longer able to care for him. Iggies thrive on lots of love and cuddling, so these two weren't doing well in a shelter environment because they missed the affection only a caring owner can provide. Because of their plight, our rescue group took them in until we can find each of them his forever home. Booker weighs 8 lbs. and he gets along great with cats and other small dogs, but--because his little legs are so fragile--he probably shouldn't live in a home with larger dogs or with smaller children, since he might be inadvertently injured. Booker is good with older children though, he is housebroken, he walks quite proudly on a leash, and he is quite the snuggler! (He especially likes to burrow under the covers at night!) Italian Greyhounds are fun, loving little couch potatoes and they don't need a lot of exercise, but they do need a safely fenced yard (please, no invisible fencing). Booker is very affectionate, even with strangers! He appears to be in good health, although he's a bit thin at the moment. Unfortunately Booker was attacked by another dog three years ago and he suffered a broken jaw. The jaw has been repaired but one salivary gland no longer drains, so he has a bump on his throat. (We’re currently in the process of figuring out if something can be done for this, but it doesn't pose a significant health concern.) Because Booker has lost most or all of his teeth over the years, he must be fed soft food. That won’t stop him from giving you lots of doggie kisses, though! If you have room in your home and your heart for this cute little guy, please e-mail us with a little information about yourself, your family situation, if you have other pets and/or a safely fenced yard, etc. (Our e-mail address is: [email protected]) Then, if we feel this cutie would be a good fit for you--and if we all agree you would be able to provide Booker with the loving care he deserves--we will e-mail you an adoption application.
Please click on "One Starfish Rehoming Connections" under the photo to read more about our rescue's adoption policies and fees. We do not operate a humane society or shelter, so we do not have a facility that is open to the public. Our dogs are fostered by volunteers in private homes, and are not available for viewing until an adoption application is filled out and references are checked. Please read the information on our home page (by clicking on our rescue name below this dog's photo) before contacting us.