Mickey was a procedure training dog in a Victorian institution.
The former racing dog was used for practicing ultra sounds, giving tablets, taking blood, applying wound dressings and putting in drips. He was due to be killed at the end of his “use” but was rescued just prior to his scheduled demise.
Mickey is one of the lucky dogs that has been given a new life.
He is currently going through a second puppyhood – often mischievous and very playful. An unusual trait is his lack of reaction when he experiences any minor procedure like having his nails clipped – perhaps a legacy from his institutional past, but he is in a safe environment with a family who adores him. He enjoys long walks around the neighbourhood and his collection of soft toys, but like most greyhounds, his favourite pastime is curling up on the couch.