Before rushing to buy a puppy, consider the advantages of adopting an adult dog. He is a 2year old blue pied purebred IG. Meet lovely Lexi! Antonio weighs 6 kilos. In order to manage his illness he must be fed a low fat diet (avail at supermarket), But as his current owner has toddlers who keep feeding him scraps and dropping food on the floor, Konrad has been ill a number of times. - Fostered by Jane who has fallen in love with her and cant bear to part with her. We believe Sienna had no food or shelter for those 3 weeks, its a miracle she even survived. Whippet Rescue Sighthound and whippet rescue organizations are run by volunteers who generously devote their time to dog adoption. These dogs sit, stay, come when called and have been through an intensive 3 week training period with specialists. Augustus is absolutely divine! Shine is a beautiful blue and white Whippet puppy in need of a new home due to unexpected changes in his owners’ circumstances. Cruise is a whippet crossed with something slightly larger, as he has a more solid frame than a whippet. He is a happy boy with a lot of love to give. He is a lovely little guy, with a curly tail and 'undecided' ears. Unwanted by owner and threatened with destruction, sale to a dealer or sale/gift to an undesirable home. We welcome rescue groups to contact us to share whippets to our page. Coco was 6yrs old when she was surrenderd to rescue. Konrad is good with cats, dogs, chooks and horses. Whippet puppies are extremely rare in rescue, so your wait for a six-month old parti-color female may be several years, if one ever comes in to our rescue program. Penne is thought to be around 2-3years old. He has a typical iggy temperament, gentle and sweet. Eric spent over a year living outdoors. We would love it if these two boys could find a loving home together. Vinnie is a very sweet and gentle 8yr old iggy male that is looking for a fairly quiet home. He has such a sweet and gentle nature and is ever so deserving. Romulus is estimated to be around 3 yrs of age. 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. 11K likes. 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. However he has the gentle easy going whippet temperament. She. I'm looking for a pet I'm from a rescue group, shelter, pound or vet. Boz & Bindi - sibling Whippets – 7½ years old (DOB: 10/11/06). The vet estimates he is between 6-10 months of age. Lexi was surrendered by an elderly couple due to her spritely nature. He’s OK as an only dog, is housetrained but not used to being on the lead as he has lived on acreage. Sam was fostered by a lovely lady here In Broken Hill who housebroke him and lavished him with tlc. Cost including postage is $20. It is for whippets in need of rescue or currently in rescue looking for a new home. Whippets in need Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Fostered whippets come with no or little history. Every year JR Whippet Rescue secures the futures of a 100 or more whippets genuinely in need of rescue or urgent rehoming. Honey will only be rehomed with another dog for company, she is not suitable as an only dog. The Whippet Club Inc New Zealand. Fostered whippets desperately need your TLC. Whippets are calm and affectionate. They are also housetrained and great with cats, other dogs of all sizes and children (8+ recommended). Australia Whippet Rescue Groups TOP OF PAGE ADD NEW SHELTER OR RESCUE GROUP Listings are alphabetized by province (when known). Honey is a very sweet 2 year old 3kg Italian Greyhound x, she requires a special experienced Italian Greyhound home with very secure fencing that understands she will take time to settle in with a new owner. Ringo is a 2year old blue and white purebred iggy who has only jsut come into care. Jennifer may be aware of rescues needing homes before they make it to this page. While we do not foster or rehome known aggressive or destructive dogs, most of our fostered whippets come with no history. In 1991, at the tender age of eight, Ryan joined the cast of the long running soap opera "Home & Away." The Whippet & Greyhound Club of South Australia Inc. ***** AGM . He looks to be an iggy x foxie and he is iggy sized but more solid in build than an IG. This beautiful IG was surrendered by his family due to a change of circumstances - to the RSPCA. Quiet home, no children under 12 years of age. Whippet Shelters and Rescues SYDNEY - Iggy Rescue has a new arrival!! Our greatest passion is to help whippets in need. This page is run by Whippet experienced people wanting to highlight whippets in need across Australia. Please contact Rae at raemitch@hotkey.net.au for complete details on how to order.. 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. and due to this fact, we are only rehoming within greater Sydney area. All welcome ***** PAYMENT OF ANY CLUB FEES OR SHOW ENTRIES CAN NOW BE MADE BY BANK TRANSFER DIRECTLY TO THE CLUB ACCOUNT He has hair on his head, dark eyebrows shaped in a V, fluffy feet and a fluffy tail tip. She has a soft short coat and weighs 5.29kg. He loves his toys and his walks. 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. Our volunteers are compassionate, caring, generous individuals who donate their time to further the safety of our beloved breed. Rommie is also the cuddliest and loves being snuggled and on your lap. 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. Genie is not crazy about dog off leash parks. Good with other dogs, she's a really sweet little girl. Jane and I are both thrilled she will be a permanent member of Jane's household. Please contact me on either. She is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, heart worm tested and has had a dental. Even the house trained ones will pee in your house for a week. He would best suit a quiet & calm household with adults and older children. Charger is in need of a new forever home, he is a special boy that loves to cuddle. He does not like being left alone, and can be very vocal about this. She was extremely timid, filthy dirt, very thin, and covered in sores. NOTE - he is NOT suitable for apartments/town houses. Charger is desexed, he has had extensive dental work. He has a very shy personality andis now LOVING being being part of the family. We cannot guarantee that your foster dog will be female, over 3 years old or any other characteristic. If you are after a whippet specifically, please check the Whippet Association of Victoria's Rescue page first, to see if there are any rescue whippets available. Should you meet the criteria and be interested in adopting, please get in touch directly with Iron Dog Rescue. The search will show you all the available Whippets in your area. They need a home committed to them for the rest of their lives and one that will walk them and include them as part of the family and all activities. Meet our latest Iggy Rescue boy. 139 talking about this. They probably have fleas, worms, are filthy - they come 'warts an' all'. 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. We have volunteers all across the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Sam ended up in the Broken Hill pound at 4 months of age. We foster dogs only as a last resort - interim homes are always stressful for dogs. He is used to living on acreage and has always had company so he needs a home where he wont be left on his own every day. Konrad has the most amazing blue eyes and is a stunning looking boy. They both deserve the very best new homes. I will do some random posts on here also about whippet news, goings on around here etc etc … She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. 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. He is a pup who likes his human company and is very affectionate, but, is still learning the ropes. They are Whippet cross pups and looking for their forever homes. Your fencing must not have any gaps. This tiny, dear little girl (only 4.2 kgs) lost both her elderly owners recently. While we try to match foster dogs to you, given the circumstances, we prefer homes that are able to take all sorts. You must have minimum 6ft fencing and that includes gates. is 2 years old and is looking for a new home. 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, on mobile 0438 371544 or email at simonjennifer@bigpond.com From time to … About Italian Greyhounds in Need (Australia) is a small group of Italian Greyhound enthusiasts. He was not socialised previously so can be a little shy initially. Thankfully Trish from Albury Dog Rescue, heard abont Sienna and rescued her from the pound. Augustus was dumped in a rural pound and no one claimed him, so he came to iggy rescue to find his forever home. He's also fabulous with cats and loves kids. Konrad comes from a lovely home where he has been well loved and it shows in his behaviour. 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 is partial to a pat and a cuddle, especially on your lap and can stay there forever if you let him. Since his arrival just over 2 months ago from a country pound, we’ve learned a lot about him. 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. 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. South Australian Team Member: Nadine Rumball 08 83813987 - nadwayr@optusnet.com.au Tasmanian team member: Noelene Watson - 03 6265 1123 - whipridge@yahoo.com.au WA Whippet Rescue: Kasey: wawhippetrescue@yahoo.com Layla has been well loved and cared for but her owners moved to a rural property and the electric fencing isn't keeping Layla in, so she is risk of being hit by a car. She is the quirkiest and loveliest little dog, just really special. These girls are going from strength to strength and each day l learn more about their little personalities. Jessie is by far the smallest Italian greyhound we have had. We will do everything possible to help out the whippets that need us. The Whippet and Greyhound Club of S.A. Inc. Milton is housetrained, lead trained and will sit/drop/stay/beg/ wait before crossing the road and waits until he recieves the 'eat' command before he eats. Hozier, 8 year old Whippet/Italian Greyhound cross (approx. 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. RESCUE / REHOME Sadly, from time to time, we receive notice of a whippet or multiple whippets in pounds or shelters around NSW. Secure yard, access to both inside and outside. Lenny came into our care after being surrendered. You must have sighthound experience and understand the anxieties that are associated with this breed. He will bring the ball back to you every time, with a huge smile on his face and his little curly tail waving madly. Jackie is a total sweetheart who is 11 years young. She recently came into care and is a total sweetheart. Whippet Rescue Information: The Whippet is a small, elegant, Greyhound-like breed. He is absolutely stunning. As you can see Rommie is overweight and needs to lose weight. He hasn’t met a cat before. Gali is the size and build of a male IG, but has a soft non shedding coat which will require regular grooming. Mia requires good fencing that can’t be climbed as she’s pretty good at that unfortunately. Advertise, Sell, Buy and Rehome Whippet Dogs and Puppies with Pets4homes ... Hi I'm looking to adopt a rescue sight hound or staffie I lost my whippet girl 8 months ago due to old age and I'm now ready to welcome another dog to our family . He is very social with other dogs. We are delighted to introduce gorgeous Jett to you all. She has been well loved her entire life. She is fine with other small dogs and has been great when introduced to cats. Penne found herself in a Sydney pound after escaping her yard. These boys are brothers who are devoted to one another and cannot be separated. “Oskar”  is a 3 year old Italian Greyhound cross – larger than the average Italian at 9.7 kilos which means he is less liable to injure his legs as he’s a little more sturdy. Whippets can sprint at speeds up to 37 miles per hour. Bosun is a very gentle slightly timid boy. Bosun needs fattening up and also needs secure fencing. Whippet Rescue and Placement WRAP is a 501 (c) (3) charity devoted to the rescue of pure-bred Whippets. His coat was extremely matted so had to be shaved off. RESCUE Our greatest passion is to help whippets in need. She does have sensitive skin and is still having medicated baths which the new owner will need to keep up on a fortnightly basis or more frequently if needed. He was absolutely filthy, full of worms, underweight and very timid. Tuppence is a sweet girl who is looking for a loving home preferably with another Italian or similar sized dog although she has been an only dog, she is not used to being left alone for too long. This little girl, initially rescued, has unfortunately been passed from one home to another and now is in need of a stable home with someone who is at home a lot of the time. I am a 12 year old Italian Stallion! A gentle soul, she is most happy curled up on the lounge next to you. It has always been less than two weeks, but it could be months. We believe all dogs are here for a reason and we hope to help them on their journey if we can. He is very social with other dogs and quick in his movements. We are thrilled they contacted us and are most grateful. 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. We have successfully used many amazing foster homes over the years, and most people love the experience. Ideally any companion would be able to keep up with her more easily. If new owner works then he must have a doggy friend, - preferably an owner who will allow him to sleep in their bed or at least on the sofa, - if there is a large dog it must be gentle with smaller dogs. Oliver had been living without any shelter from the elements and had been having seizures due to heat stress. He has an excellent temperament and gets along with other animals. Many rescue dogs have been saved from death row. Brocky & Summer are both looking for new forever homes. Whippets have been bred since at least 1610. I sleep through the night and don’t bark a lot. 2 purebred Whippet boys aged 4 yrs, in need of a home. Konrad has come into rescue as he has pancreatitis. The Whippet was an instant success in America, and Whippet racing—for money or just for fun—caught on with people from all walks of life, just as it had in England. South Island Whippet Club (New Zealand) Donatello and his litter mates were surrendered to a country pound. Milton is a sweet boy who has ben a much loved pet, however he needs a new home as his owners will soon be off overseas. Please click on blog link above for updates on these two lovely dogs. 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