These Italian Greyhounds are available for adoption in Illinois with IGCA Rescue.
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Rocky
Rocky is a very sweet, lovable boy. He will be 7 years old in October. Rocky is a little shy, but warms up quickly and seeks ear rubs and cuddles. He is still getting use to the world outside and normal neighborhood noises scare him. Even the tiniest of fireworks terrify him. But he does enjoy sniffing around the yard and taking a few playful laps when it is not noisy.
He had a recent dental and he only has 2 teeth left. But he is feeling much better and is starting to play with toys. He eats kibble with a some water added and popcorn is his favorite treat. He is at a healthy weight, just over 16 pounds. Rocky is a calm boy inside and gets along with his foster siblings. He sleeps with his foster brother zipped into a canvas type crate in his foster parents room. He does sleep all night but he is an early riser! He is also crate trained in a regular crate when his foster parents are away.
Rocky suffered an injury in his past causing some rear leg weakness, and some knuckling of rear paws when he walks. He has had an MRI and CT scan. His neurologist says he has a cervical vertebrae fusion with a small disc protrusion. It is not severe enough to do surgery and can be managed medically for flare ups. He is not on medication currently. The injury appears old and stable but there is a chance that it could progress in the future. But conversely it could remain as it is just as well. Because of this Rocky has a few restrictions. He needs to wear a harness for walking rather than a collar and eats and drinks from an elevated stand. He should not jump on or off furniture. Currently he does not even try to jump. He should not be allowed to climb or descend stairs, but can go up two small steps such as an entry to a home. Rocky needs a home with calm dogs that do not engage in roughing and wrestling, or would also be fine as an only dog. He sometimes loses his balance so he should not run with dogs that might bump into him. He version of running is a couple laps around the yard, but it’s not a typical iggy speed.
Rocky has been working hard on potty training and is probably 95% successful. He is occasionally using the doggy door to potty as well. And he is enjoying the dog door just to be outside at will. (Only when parents are around to keep an eye on him)
Rocky is very loving and makes a great companion dog. If you prefer calm, chill dogs Rocky may be a great fit for you.