Rossi is a lovely Lurcher lad who is 10 years old and has settled well into his foster home provided by Dogs Trust Merseyside. He greets his carer excitedly each time she comes home. He would love to find a home with a family that will give him time to trust them and help him continue to build his confidence at his pace.
Rossi loves to be brushed and spoken to gently and will sleep contentedly in his own bed. That seems to be his safe space and he should be left to himself if he’s in there. He is a friendly boy who can get overwhelmed easily.
Rossi may not be as fast these days but he’s still an active boy for his 10 years. He enjoys being outside and is very interactive when off his lead and will often seek a nice scratch from his handler. He prefers quiet spaces and parks as he doesn’t like busy roads. Rossi is a senior gentleman and his behaviours and habits can seem complex at times, but he’s just a worried dog who needs someone to guide him.
Rossi can live with children over the age of 14 but no other pets. He is house-trained and can be left alone for up to three hours without worry once he’s settled in. He travels well in the car and will happily jump in. He has minor luxation of both patella that doesn’t bother him.
Rossi lived with other dogs previously and when in kennels he seemed to feed off their stress and become reactive himself, but in his foster home he has made a friend, though it’s taken a while. He generally ignores other dogs but can be reactive if they’re nearby and he is uncomfortable.
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If you’d like to give Rossi his loving, forever home, please contact Dogs Trust Merseyside as follows:
Apply: via their website – click here
Phone: 0303 003 0000
Please mention you saw Rossi on the Oldies Club website.