Adopted ~ Gangly Gengis ~ sweet and full of fun

27 May 2011: Very pleased to update that Gengis has recently been adoptedHope he has a wonderful life in his forever home. Please click on the tab to the left of the blog and look at the links at the end, to see more dogs who are still looking for a great home.

Recently I spent some time with Gengis, a gorgeous and sweet young Lurcher who is at Bath Cats and Dogs Home and looking for an amazing forever home. Gengis is a two year old male,who arrived at the rescue as a stray. His carer says he is playful, with endless amounts of energy – as you would hope a young dog would be. Check out the photos at the end of the blog to see him in action, he’s full of funHe is also very cuddly and leans against you, as all good Lurchers like to

Look into my eyes …

A scratch behind the ears … and a cheeky smile!

Gengis was very strong on a lead when he first arrived, but staff and volunteers at the rescue have worked hard with this boy and he now walks beautifully on a lead, although he may lunge at some dogs. A new adopter will need to continue this work in a home environment to ensure he doesn’t revert to old ways. He does listen well to direction, but will play up if he thinks he can get away with itThe rescue runs socialisation classes, which a new adopter would be welcome to attend.

Gengis has the loveliest, softest white patch of hair on his chest

Isn’t he just gorgeous?

Gengis’s carer says he is her pride and joy – and he is certainly a gorgeous chap, don’t you think? When it comes to other dogs, he is a lady’s man and good with playful, yet submissive girls, so he could certainly live with a female dog(s) following a successful introduction. He is looking for a home where any children are aged 10+ and as he is a stray, there is no history on how he would be with cats.

Handsome, handsome boy!

Still looking for a wonderful home …

Gengis would suit a home where someone is around most of the day, although his carer tells me that he would be happy to be left for a few hours, provided suitable exercise was provided before hand.

Pick me!

(Please click on the thumbnails above to view larger photos)

If you feel you can offer Gengis a loving and appropriate home, you will need to contact Bath Cats & Dogs Home directly on 01225 787 321, or complete the Home’s online rehoming form, which can be found here.

Please let them know that you saw Gengis at Poochie Freak.

Please watch the little video clip below too – isn’t he fab?