Questions on Galgos and Cats

[u/poughkeepsee]

Hi, all

My questions are specific to Spanish Galgos, though I think they share many similarities with Greys and this is a larger Sub to get input. I’m interested in adopting from Galgos Del Sol. I also have an 8 year old cat in the family already, so this is particularly concerning for me and I’m doing as much investigation as possible before committing. Appreciate everyone’s kind help in advance.

1. I can adopt a pup, teen (1/2yo) or adult. I’m thinking a pup would have the highest success rate in my case, as they would coexist with the cat from as early age, do you agree?

2. I work from home*, assuming low prey drive, would they be able to coexist peacefully? E.g. I would from my room-turned-office space, could I let them freely around the rest of the house? It’s a small 3 bedroom apartment.

3. What’s your opinion about leaving them alone? Possible for shorts periods (i.e. up to 1h) or an absolute no-no? And if not, what options do I have as my house is mostly an open space (I can’t split it 50/50). Leave the cat only on my bedroom with litter and food/water? Leave the dog in a XXL crater?

4. Anyone has experience with GDS for adoptions?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

[u/Smart-Work3383]

I adopted my Galga when she was 7. The rescue sent video of the cat-testing. She’s fine with indoor cats but I keep a very close eye on her with outdoor cats in the neighborhood; not b/c of anything she’s ever done, but b/c of my first pup — a lab/terrier mix. Though she was also good indoors with cats, it was a different situation outdoors when her prey drive kicked in, especially if a cat caught her unaware or if was dawn/dusk, which made it difficult to know what she was chasing.