Remember they have never been alone in their lives. Lia (above image) has had both of her K9's removed so her tongue will hang out when she has been asleep etc. I am equally as happy curling up on my dog bed. Whippets are a very healthy, hardy breed which enjoy a long life (14-17 years). Cino is a lovely boy who loves his cuddles and kisses. If you know of a whippet in need or need help to re-home a whippet to a new caring home for any reason contact Jennifer at, South Australian Team Member: Nadine Rumball. Donatello and his litter mates were surrendered to a country pound. He hasn’t met a cat before. This is Cruise our 'ring-in' we had a call about a lovely natured whippet cross in a Sydney pound whose time was almost up. Eric was overweight and has epilepsy. Diamond has the sweetest nature and is very social (for an iggy). He is not suitable for cats as he will chase (but not hurt) cats and birds. He has hair on his head, dark eyebrows shaped in a V, fluffy feet and a fluffy tail tip. Whippet; Purebred whippet puppies 3 fawn /white males Will be microchipped, vaccinated, vet checked and wormed every two weeks. He is the shyer and less confident of the two dogs. But also please consider the fact that these dogs have been born into the company of other whippets and with this in mind they really must in most cases go to homes where there is another dog present for company. Konrad has lived with both large and small dogs and is fine with both. He was not socialised previously so can be a little shy initially. This is a sweet little 8 month old purebred blue & white iggy girl who needs a home without children or large dogs. Molly was recently rescued from the RSPCA Tasmania, by a lovely family who were hoping to get a four legged companion for their Cavalier King Charles. Konrad is good with cats, dogs, chooks and horses. Many rescue dogs have been saved from death row. He is a lovely social boy, good with cats and very affectionate. She is currently in care with Jane in Sydney. A Whippet is not a good choice for a home with non-canine pets. Whippet Shelters and Rescues SYDNEY - Iggy Rescue has a new arrival!! Whippets have been bred since at least 1610. SHARING/AVAILABLE: These two sweethearts are available through Iron Dog Rescue in NSW. Breeder ID 879949 Dogs NSW 2100096741 He is a 2year old blue pied purebred IG. Lily came through her surgery OK – she lost some teeth, got desexed and had a mammary tumour removed but tests have shown she is cancer free. They are microchipped, vaccinated, vet work done and will be desexed once they have recovered from their teeth surgery. Lily is good with other dogs, good with cats and is used to being part of a busy household. Layla is currently living with 2 other Whippets and enjoys their company. Bosun is very sooky and would not cope being left alone for longer periods. Sam was fostered by a lovely lady here In Broken Hill who housebroke him and lavished him with tlc. Our dogs share our homes as well as the show ring - our aim to own, show, and occasionally breed, whippets of quality. Since his arrival just over 2 months ago from a country pound, we’ve learned a lot about him. All the litter mates found homes but Donatello ended up in rescue. The search will show you all the available Whippets in your area. Meet Toby the most gorgeous 9 year old Italian Greyhound. They may not be good with your cats or toddlers or antique toy collection. Our greatest passion is to help whippets in need. He is absolutely stunning. Australian National Kennel Council Registered Breeder "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. He had been well loved and cared for until his family moved to a house where he was not allowed inside. Any physical punishment can be too intimidating for these sensitive dogs. He is a happy boy who likes people and gets on well with other dogs. Dasher is a lovely little red fawn boy who LOVES all other dogs both big and small. A selective breeding program means that puppies are sometimes available to discerning homes. Our first duty is to view the dog and confirm it is indeed a whippet, then obtain as much information as possible and then rescue the dog. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Please feel free to contact them to find out if or when they will have puppies or older dogs available. Taken in by a family member, she just had a major dental and has 10 teeth left. A list of Club members (from various states around Australia), who breed, are listed at the bottom of this page. He requires a low fat diet after having pancreatitis previously. This might be something he needs to continue with when rehomed. Milton is a stunning iggy x whippet wighing in at 9 kgs. A gentle soul, she is most happy curled up on the lounge next to you. She is fine with other small dogs and has been great when introduced to cats. We would love a home in the Sydney area, however we are happy to consider interstate homes. I sleep through the night and don’t bark a lot. Ryan James Clark (born 9 April 1983) is an Australian lifeguard and former television and film actor.He became known for his portrayal of Sam Marshall in Home and Away over the course of a decade, before becoming a Waverley Council lifeguard on Bondi Beach and featuring in Bondi Rescue She is 18 months old, and like most young dogs, she has energy to burn. She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. However he has the gentle easy going whippet temperament. We foster dogs only as a last resort - interim homes are always stressful for dogs.Fostering is an amazing opportunity to offer a needy whippet the chance of a new life. Lily is a lovely fawn & white girl who was surendered to us when her owners were unable to keep her due to accomodation issues. Advertisement Furreal! Often a verbal reprimand will be enough. PLEASE READ OUR ADOPTION CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING – WE CAN’T PROCEED WITH ANY APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET, Hozier is an 8 yr old small sized Whippet (possibly a cross but behaves exactly like a Whippy). Vinnie is a very sweet and gentle 8yr old iggy male that is looking for a fairly quiet home. Enzo would love a home with another little dog toplay with. Quiet home, no children under 12 years of age. Unwanted by owner and threatened with destruction, sale to a dealer or sale/gift to an undesirable home. She is an ex show girl who is excellent on the lead and wonderful with other dogs. Sienna has a very sad story. As she was not claimed by her owners, she came to iggy rescue. Mia has scaring on her back due to the shocking condition she was kept in prior to being rescued. Every year JR Whippet Rescue secures the futures of a 100 or more whippets genuinely in need of rescue or urgent rehoming. Milton MUST go to a home with another dog as he gets separation anxiety if left on his own at home. Jennifer Gough Mobile 0438 371544 - simonjennifer@bigpond.com, ACT & NSW team member: Gina Wyatt 02 6287 4145 -jadeitejewel@yahoo.com.au, South Australian Team Member: Nadine Rumball  0408 084 405 - luvwhippets@gmail.com, Italian Greyhound Rescue - http://www.iggyrescue.com.au/, WA Whippet Rescue Kasey Wookey  wawhippetrescue@hotmail.com or mobile: 0400153 611, QLD Whippet Club: Sue Spencer 07 55715441  or  0407 735242 suespencer@iprimus.com.au, Before you proceed, please read these FAQ's: Each whippet listing has specific contact details if you are interested, These are the only whippets available that we know about, We have no other information about these whippets, Please only contact our team members in emergencies or if you have spotted a whippet. This tiny, dear little girl (only 4.2 kgs) lost both her elderly owners recently. Ready for their new homes in the last week of January. We foster dogs only as a last resort - interim homes are always stressful for dogs. I'm looking for a pet I'm from a rescue group, shelter, pound or vet. He's also fabulous with cats and loves kids. The vet estimates he is between 6-10 months of age. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt-a-Pet.com. igaro is a delightful little dog with the most lovely gold brindle colouring. I also like to snuggle on my human’s lap in the evening. Audrey uses a doggie door and after spending her life living outside is now housetrained and very clean. He is definitely. Konrad comes from a lovely home where he has been well loved and it shows in his behaviour. Whippet rescue Unfortunately, the Whippet Club of New South Wales sees more than its fair share of abandoned and dumped Whippets. Giorgio is a purebred male Iggy who is under a year old. wormed and fed regularly Geronimo is feeling much better. Dasher must go to an iggy/sighthound expeienced home, as he can be shy at times and needs owners who are familiar with the iggy temperament. Although its not very common chihuauas do come in brindle and this is where we assume Figaro gets his colouring from. Enzo is very dog and people social and is not a barker. I am a 12 year old Italian Stallion! He is a little large than a kelpie, and would weigh in a little over 20kgs. Your interim care is the only way many whippets can continue to be much loved pets, and keeps whippets out of pounds where possible. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Remus was found in a Canberra pound. Genie is not crazy about dog off leash parks. Our volunteers are compassionate, caring, generous individuals who donate their time to further the safety of our beloved breed. This has been extensively treated and her skin condition is now healed, however the scaring may take a little longer to settle down. The "average" rescue whippet seems to be a middle-aged male. Mia is housetrained and walks well on the lead. The easiest way to adopt a Whippet would be through a rescue that specializes in Whippets. 139 talking about this. We want this to be a safe environment with NO politics or negativity where people can come and learn about whippets and see what rescue whippets are available around Australia. While we try to match foster dogs to you, given the circumstances, we prefer homes that are able to take all sorts.If you are still interested and able to foster a dog, and would like to go on a list of foster homes, please email Jennifer at simonjennifer@bigpond.com and let us know. We occasionally rescue Whippets, crosses of IGs and/or Whippets and any other dogs that have a beautiful nature and are in need of help. Whippet Rescue Sighthound and whippet rescue organizations are run by volunteers who generously devote their time to dog adoption. Our greatest passion is to help whippets in need. Pixie came into our care after she was surrendered to our care. The Whippet Club of Queensland Queensland Whippet Rescue Contact: Whippet Club of Qld Rescue Co-ordinator – Sue Spencer Phone: 0407 735242 Email: [email protected] The Whippet Association of Victoria Inc. WHIPPET RESCUE The Club's Rescue objectives are namely for the provision of assistance to purebred Whippets in the following categories: Abandoned, or lost and unclaimed by owners. PRIVATE REHOMING - a pair of 6 yr old Italian Greyhounds - brother and sister (Ralph and N. Audrey is 10 yrs old and looking for a loving home. The Whippet and Greyhound Club of S.A. Inc. Due to circumstances beyond my control, it is with much regret that l have to look for a new home for my beautiful Iggy. Still living in an eastern suburb of Sydney (Australia), Ryan has an older brother and sister as well as a little sister. Harroway Whippets are shared with my good friends, Steven Warry and Julie Bastin-Byrne. He is a pup who likes his human company and is very affectionate, but, is still learning the ropes. We welcome rescue groups to contact us to share whippets to our page. Emma must go to a home with prior breed experience. If you know of a whippet in need or need help to re-home a whippet to a new caring home for any reason contact Jennifer at simonjennifer@bigpond.com. All welcome ***** PAYMENT OF ANY CLUB FEES OR SHOW ENTRIES CAN NOW BE MADE BY BANK TRANSFER DIRECTLY TO THE CLUB ACCOUNT Tiberious is a sweet little man who is still settling into his foster home. Australia Whippet Rescue Groups TOP OF PAGE ADD NEW SHELTER OR RESCUE GROUP Listings are alphabetized by province (when known). Enzo is the most loving and affectionate little man. She recently came into care and is a total sweetheart. Both dogs are offered for adoption from no fault of their own. Please contact me on either 03 9725 0486 or raemitch@hotkey.net.au  as I am usually made aware of what dogs are around or may be coming up soon. We are always grateful for the help. RESCUE / REHOME Sadly, from time to time, we receive notice of a whippet or multiple whippets in pounds or shelters around NSW. To offer a whippet a home, or to advise us of a whippet in need of our assistance please email rehoming@whippetrescue.org.uk or call us on 01359 259300. You must have sighthound experience and understand the anxieties that are associated with this breed. We cannot guarantee how long you will be fostering them. Please contact me on either. Tuesday 19th January 2021 at 7.30pm. Mia requires good fencing that can’t be climbed as she’s pretty good at that unfortunately. We will do everything possible to help out the whippets that need us. Konrad has come into rescue as he has pancreatitis. He will need another dog for company (preferably a confident dog to show him the way and that he can cosy up with) and someone who has plenty of time to spend with him so that he progresses. Jane and I are both thrilled she will be a permanent member of Jane's household. Fostering is very rare, and you free to say no if a dog is needy at an awkward time, but it is good to have as many foster options as possible. She is a little shy with new ppl but warms up very quickly. It is not obvious from all angles, but can be seen especially at the base of her neck where her back starts. As a result her eye can get irritated and needs an eye gel in twice daily – this is not expensive but obviously it is important that a new owner will remember to do this as Lily’s eye can get sore otherwise. She has a quiet calm demeanor and is happy for a quick trot around the block on lead. Like most sighthounds he has spent winter curled up in front of the heater. We would love it if these two boys could find a loving home together. Ryan Clark, Actor: Our Lips Are Sealed. If you are looking for a quiet gentle girl who walks by your side and sits on the couch while you watch TV, Genie is the girl for you. He has grown up with all sorts of animals and gets along with them all. 10 kilos). While we try to match foster dogs to you, given the circumstances, we prefer homes that are able to take all sorts. These poor girls are the most gorgeous Italians l have met of late. Marsula Brine Building DOGS SA. He is partial to a pat and a cuddle, especially on your lap and can stay there forever if you let him. Jackie is a total sweetheart who is 11 years young. They both deserve the very best new homes. Johnson is in need of a new forever home, he is a special boy that loves to cuddle. I am alert and playful. Vinnie has been well loved and cared for all his life but unfortunately his family's toddlers are proving too much for him. Find Whippet Dogs and Puppies for adoption in the UK near me. Previously devoted to breeding and showing Weimaraners and Fox Terrier (Smooth), my heart was captured by this wonderful breed, the Whippet - who has taken over at Grau. This page is run by Whippet experienced people wanting to highlight whippets in need across Australia. His owner has reluctantly decided that in order for him to stay healthy he needs to go to a home without young children, where his diet cam be strictly adhered to. He has recently had a dental. He has such a sweet and gentle nature and is ever so deserving. Fostered whippets arrive on Christmas eve, your birthday and other unsocial occasions. He had been neglected and was very thin and dirty with very little muscle tone. We have successfully used many amazing foster homes over the years, and most people love the experience. She had been neglected and was dirty and overweight when she arrived. Brocky & Summer are both looking for new forever homes. Kiri was a showdog in years gone by, but now she just wants to decorate someone's couch in her retirement. She is a happy friendly girl, who is very affectionate and who must have another small dog for company of her new owners work all day. He is a lovely little guy, with a curly tail and 'undecided' ears. The major consideration in owning a Whippet is because they are thin skinned and lean without much body fat, they feel the cold.Whippets need a coat in the cooler months but when buying, ensure you ask for a coat suited to a Whippet so that the back is curved to fit the dog. Should you meet the criteria and be interested in adopting, please get in touch directly with Iron Dog Rescue. He is a solid boy who loves the company of other dogs. Hozier, 8 year old Whippet/Italian Greyhound cross (approx. Bosun needs fattening up and also needs secure fencing. She came from a very sad beginning and, it has taken several months to rehabilitate her. He recently came into our care after the Lost Dogs Home, Melbourne approached us and asked if we would like to take him. Another Italian Greyhound or similar size dog, Quiet and stable home (no children under 12 yrs of age), Sydney or up to 1.5 hours outside of Sydney, Fully fenced property – high fencing and gates, no gaps or climbable areas. She was extremely timid, filthy dirt, very thin, and covered in sores. She has been playing with my four year old son and also LOVED playing with a puppy who was here when she arrived. and due to this fact, we are only rehoming within greater Sydney area. He’s a very gentle boy who loves other dogs (of all sizes) and people and he’s also a real cuddle bunny. They are Whippet cross pups and looking for their forever homes. To add your Whippet Rescue Organization for free, click here! Cruise is a whippet crossed with something slightly larger, as he has a more solid frame than a whippet. He is very social with other dogs. She loves to stalk him around the house but he has adjusted to this lively young puppy’s company and play her games with enthusiasm. Please click on blog link above for updates on these two lovely dogs. Kiri is a very sweet 8 year old purebred blue and white IG. So there they stayed for the day and with baited breath we all waited. If you arent a liker then head on over and search WA Whippet Rescue. This is Venetia, who the vet estimates is around 18 months old. They are happy well adjusted dogs whose owner has had to surrender due to a change in circumstances. - an owner who is willing to keep him on a low fat diet, - human or canine companion (or both). ©2020 by The Whippet Association of Victoria Inc. Our greatest passion is to help whippets in need. RSPCA did a wonderful job re homing this beautiful boy and we hope he loves his new home in Victoria. Augustus is absolutely divine! She is the quirkiest and loveliest little dog, just really special. 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