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Lenny is as lovely he looks! He’s a soppy, 8-year-old Lurcher in the care of Rescue Remedies at their boarding kennels near Gatwick, on the Surrey/West Sussex border. He can live with children but wants to be the only pet. He is loved by all at the kennels and soaks up admiration when out and about.
Larger dogs can be overlooked simply because people don’t feel their homes are big enough but Lenny is a typical Lurcher, in that he’s a gentle soul who spends most of his time snoozing. He only gets really excited about food and, very briefly, when he’s off-lead in a secure field where he will have a quick zoomies before a snuffle about and then a rest.
He has regular foster weekends with one of Rescue Remedies’ staff members and they report what a sweetheart he is, “Lenny is a lovely gentle and friendly dog but he can get startled by dogs if they rush at him. He walks really well and rarely pulls – he clocks prey (stares intently) but is easy to move on. He wears a muzzle when out as he can find a cat hidden in a bush you are walking past and would grab a small terrier rushing up to him. He’s an affectionate dog and leans against your legs if you stop to chat to someone on a walk. He loves being stroked, but isn’t in your face demanding attention. He’s a lovely companion to have around.
“At home, he is mostly lying on his dog bed. He does have lively moments in the house – usually when he’s hungry or bored – but these last about 10 minutes and just require some cuddles, food or a walk to settle him – he’s never aggressive and is just trying to communicate. Lenny is always very respectful and I can manhandle him, remove food (he shouldn’t have) from his mouth and he has always complied gently. He is a great companion on our weekends together and I really hope someone will give Lenny a home soon. He’s a typical lurcher – loving, intelligent and very food focused.”
“Lenny sleeps really well, all through the night. He doesn’t stir until you do. He would like to sleep on the bed with you, but with us he sleeps in his dog bed and comes up onto the bed in the morning. I’ve been using a muzzle on Lenny when we are out and about and he accepts it well. It’s just for peace of mind, as Lenny, like most sighthounds, is an opportunist and would grab something small and furry if it ran straight up to his face. He’s not a dog that lunges or strains on the lead to get to small animals, but it just takes away any risks.
“Lenny can be persuaded to do almost anything for a treat. Lenny is a crafty dog and has been using some reverse training on us as he realised he could refuse to do anything until he gets a treat. So, while Lenny loves the car and is a fab passenger, he waits for a treat to jump in or jump out of the car but even 2 tiny pellets of dry dog food will get him moving.”
In summary, his foster carer said, “Lenny is a lovable dog with a few annoying traits. He sleeps or lies in his bed most of the day – however he will jump up if he thinks there is any hope of getting food. He will go to his bed on command most of the time, but you can’t risk leaving food unattended, nor shopping bags, backpacks, etc. as he will have a little rummage in case you’ve left some snacks at the bottom.
“I’ve learned that Lenny becomes obsessive about food at certain times during the day. It’s as if he is in pain – he starts pulling the cushions off the sofa or the book out of your hand and giving little barks and snaps. I’ve started giving him a small middle of the day meal and he seems much happier. Lenny is so happy around all people and loves attention and, big or small, he will always be gentle with people.”
If you want an affectionate, gentle dog and can work around Lenny’s food fixation, please contact Rescue Remedies as follows:
Please read and follow the links in the Rescue Remedies Rehoming process here.
Please note that Rescue Remedies has a policy of all adopters committing to keep adopted dogs on the lead at all times when out and about.
Please say you saw Lenny on the Oldies Club website.