Gaviota

Dog name: Gaviota       Nicknames: Gavi

History: Galguero hand-in to SOS Galgos, Barcelona. Arrived very scared

UK arrival date: 20/06/2026

Breed: Galga

Colour: Brindle with white

DOB: 24/05/2022

Height: TBC

Weight: TBC

Neutered: Yes

Mediterranean disease: Clear

Health condition: Good. No current health concerns reported. She had a little “happy tail” during her first week in foster, which now seems to have resolved. She is absolutely fine with handling and doesn’t mind being brushed or having her paws, mouth or ears touched. 

Character: Easy, loving and happy. Gaviota has blossomed into a really affectionate, contented girl. She loves attention and will come over to actively demand a stroke or cuddle, and when she’s particularly happy she rubs herself around on the sofa! She has become much more relaxed and independent as she has settled, and no longer feels the need to follow her foster carers around as much. She is gentle and easy-going, settles extremely well and could potentially make a lovely first-time dog.

Likes: Cuddles, strokes and plenty of affection; the sofa is now definitely her favourite place to relax. She enjoys her food, natural treats and chews, sniffing around the garden and investigating the toy box – preferably by taking absolutely everything out of it! After a walk she is quite happy to spend the rest of the day snoozing, but she is equally content having a quieter day pottering in and out of the garden. 

Dislikes: Loud vehicles can make her unsure, although she continues walking rather than panicking. She can also be nervous about things moving above her head – for example, a kitchen cupboard opening above her – but her curiosity is starting to win out and she will stay to see what is happening. Very busy environments are not where she feels most confident, although she copes by calmly observing her surroundings. 

Special talents: Emptying the toy box! She is also wonderfully adaptable – happy to enjoy a good walk or equally content with a quiet day at home.

Specific needs: Gaviota would benefit from a kind, calm home that continues to nurture the confidence she has gained. She walks beautifully on the lead and has successfully been around the seafront and busy town/city environments, taking them in her stride. She simply ignores other dogs when passing them.

Cat workable: No

How long they can be left for: 4 hours with the company of other dogs, during which she slept the whole time. She has shown no destructive behaviour when left. 

Current area: Arundel, West Sussex