Kennel 23 - Sponsored by WSS Associates Ltd

Race name - Mustang Highway

Pet name - Wilson

Colour - Black

Sex -  Male

Born - 14th March 2020

Arrival date - 11th December 2023

Wilson is one of our long stay dogs having been with the Trust since April 2023. First with Greyhound Trust Hall Green and since December 2023 with us at Greyhound Trust Harvel . He is only 4 years old so still a young dog. Wilson has two big set backs for why he has been with the Trust for so long waiting for a home. Number 1 is he is strong on the lead with a high prey drive and Number 2 is that he retired from a broken hock and it didn't heal as well as it should do which has left him with a limp. With some training and socialisation, he will get better on the lead. His leg only bothers him if he has done too much exercise and after a days rest he is fine.

Wilson is a very intelligent boy and as he is restricted on how long he can walk for, he will be an ideal candidate for puzzle games to keep him busy or even teaching him how to talk with Dog Buttons for communication. He is also quite playful so will suit a home with a greyhound girl to play with or as an only pet. He is an incredibly friendly and gentle boy. He loves a fuss and has been very happy to meet young children so we think he’d be a lovely family pet. He travels well in the car so although walks will need to be shortened he will happily travel to new places to investigate. 

He is a happy boy who loves everyone and has a really cheeky side to him. Anyone would be lucky to have this boy in their home.

Here's what the other branch had to say

He’s an incredibly friendly, gentle boy too. He loves a fuss and has been very happy to meet young children so we think he’d be a lovely family pet.

He may be best suited to a more experienced owner due to his strength when walking but he’s quite manageable and will probably settle down with someone who can show him the ropes in his retirement.

Wilson is happily sharing his kennel with a female hound (she’s the boss!) so he could be a companion for an existing hound.