Paddington is a 5-year-old Greyhound in Geneva, OH, who needs $422 for Hernia Repair Surgery, Dental Surgery and Treatment for Lyme Disease.

Paddington was found as a stray at a county shelter. No one claimed him and he was transferred to The Sanctuary at NE Ohio Greyhound Rescue. We are not sure if Paddington is a full blooded greyhound, but we know that he is not a retired racer. It's likely that he may be a product of a back yard breeder that produces greyhound mixes for field trials, a popular but dangerous sport.

Sweet Paddington is learning to live in a house. He's curious and friendly and gets excited when he sees the other hounds. He loves affection and is patient and quiet when being groomed. He likes to run but he also likes to nap in comfort. He doesn't really know what toys are but he watches the other hounds play. Paddington is doing well with his potty training, but needs to go frequently.

One of Paddington's most enduring qualities is his smile. Like all greyhounds, he opens his mouth wide with soft, gentle eyes. He's a gentle giant, a sweet soul but he also is beginning to show us his goofy side. He's learning his name and learning to come when called. He's learning to walk quietly on a leash and he's learning that life can be very comfortable and safe..

When Paddington arrived, he had an injured paw and several cuts and scrapes when he arrived and a very large hernia that needed to be repaired as well as a dental. His presurgical lab tests showed that he had active Lyme disease, with many of the symptoms, including kidney disease and a urinary tract infection.

NE Ohio Greyhound Rescue is a nonprofit that takes in special needs hounds that need medical attention. Most of these hounds are overlooked by potential adopters and don't have many options. We rely on donations from kind people to pay for vet bills and medication.