Hi adopters! Oyster here.
I am half way through my heart worm treatment and doing really well. Foster mom wanted to take a minute today to tell you why I'm so worth the wait to adopt me as a new member of your family...
Hi everyone,
Oyster is such a special dog. He has so many wonderful qualities that will make him a perfect addition to the right family. Here are my top ten reasons Oyster boy is worth the wait.
10) He's absolutely adorable. His sad little moon eyes will talk you into sharing your snack or giving him some pats every time. His beautiful black coat is striking and people who meet him on the street always say how handsome he is.
9) He's very smart. Oyster would love a family that will do engaging activities with him. His love of scrumptious morsels would make him an excellent candidate for nose work or obedience. He's highly food motivated, which makes training all the easier. He is doing really well with the "wait" and "stay" commands, as well as "come".
8) He's wonderful with children. While, like any greyhound, he would really appreciate that they don't play rough with him, he's equally as gentle in return. He's also a great helper at cleaning up crumbs in the kitchen and under the table. Anyone with little kids knows how awesome that is. ;-)
7) Oyster loves the rain! He's happy to go outside rain or shine and even gets a little frisky and wants to play if it's raining. No fence? No problem! If you don't want to stand out for long, no problem either, he gets right down to his business immediately when he's taken outside.
6) He's got great social skills with other dogs and would probably love to live with another dog, but can be an only as well...as long as his people are around more often than not. He did test cat safe at GHC, but has not been living with one in our home. He does love routine, so home that can give him a more predictable schedule will make this boy extra happy.
5) He's very affectionate. No aloofness with this pup. He wants to be with you everywhere you go if you'll let him. If you lay on the floor with him, he will snuggle and give kisses, roll on his back and ask for scratches. He also loves back scratches and will do a little dance to show you how much he enjoys it!
4) He likes to fetch...ok, well we can't really do a full on game of fetch right now... but he loves toys and balls and if you roll it away he will go get it and bring it back...sometimes dropping it at your feet...sometimes daring you to come get it from him, haha. But he's always gentle about it.
3) Oyster is great on a leash. He's respectful of the pace you want to go. He's also mastered stairs and has no worries over hardwood floors. He's a good boy in the car, but prefers to have a bed to lay on in the back or he may try to join you in the front seat if you've not provided him somewhere soft to lay down.
2) He's playful, but also so happy to curl up at your feet for a nap any time of day or stretch out on a Cushy dog bed for a snooze. We don't allow him on the sofa or our beds, and he's content with that, but if you want him to join you...I'm sure he could be easily persuaded.
1) Oyster is a real people pup. If you want a dog that is going to look at you as the center of his universe, he's your boy. He has so much love to give. So if you are looking for affection, adoration and smarts, look no further than Oyster. He's so worth it.
