Ferb

About Ferb

*Currently living in a home *Living with another greyhound *Toilet trained *Can comfortably climb stairs Hi, I’m Ferb. I’m a rather handsome 6-year-old black boy with a white patch on my chest, the cutest little white feet, and a very soft heart. More than anything, I’m a dog who wants to belong to someone. When I love, I do it with my whole heart, and I love my people deeply. I’m happiest when I know where my person is and life feels safe and predictable. I’m hoping to find someone who’ll love me just as much back. I’m currently in foster care with another greyhound, and I adore being close to my hound friend. How close? Close enough that I use her as a chin rest. She’s very patient about it. At home I’m a quiet, easy boy. I’m toilet trained, I sleep through the night, and I can even manage the 15 wooden stairs, which I think is quite impressive! Being left alone is something I’m still learning. Right now I can manage about 30 minutes, though I will occasionally use my (apparently very lovely!) voice to let everyone know how I feel about it. I’ll need someone patient to help me build up my confidence, one little step at a time. Walks can be tricky. Other dogs can make me react, and once something has worried or excited me, I stay on high alert for a while afterwards. I’m a sensitive soul, so I need someone calm who’ll help me feel secure rather than expecting me to simply get over it. I travel really well in the car, though getting in and out is still a team effort and I appreciate a hand. I tend to feel more comfortable with women than men, so any men in my new life may need to give me a bit of extra time and let me say hello at my own pace. I’m very sweet with people, and I stole more than a few hearts at the kennels. The regular volunteers got to know the gentle, affectionate boy that I am, and I became very special to them. I’d be happy in a home with children over 5, and I’ll do best with people who understand sensitive dogs and won’t rush me. A calm home, patience and plenty of affection will take me a very long way. I’m not looking for someone to make me braver overnight. I’m looking for someone I can learn to trust, and eventually feel completely at home with. Because when Ferb loves you, he really loves you, with every bit of his big heart. And I’m just waiting for the person who’ll love me that big right back. Good with children aged 5 and over.