So sorry Smartie has not been well and Angel and poor Tilly hope all get better soon sending hugs xxx

Well....... we have had this lovable loon for a year now then - and she still shows no signs of calming down! We are convinced she is part collie or springer spaniel - she has a 1hr - 1.5 hour walk in the mornings and then still dashes into the garden to play when you get home. Then the same in the afternoon! The 'snoozy grehound' tag certainly doesn't apply to her. She adores cuddles on the sofa and is a proper daddies dog. Sadly she didn't celebrate her gotcha day in the greatest fashion - instead she had an emergency operation to remove a large splinter from her paw - and now she cant be walked for 10 days. Bearing in mind, what I have said above - that could be interesting as she is already stir crazy only 1.5 days later! Indeed - we seem to be going through the wars with the girls at the moment. Smartie has only just come off a temporary diet of renal food following an unexplained kidney scare which has hopefully righted itself now; Angel has been unwell following ingestion of lego(!) and so is currently on a special diet for a week or so to sort that; and Tilly went in for an op yesterday which has potentially diagnosed a degenerative muscle disease worsened by racing. Just hoping that Rhia stays fit and healthy - but currently feeling like we live at the vets, so hoping all are on the mend and that we are just getting everything out of the way in one hit!

Well we went out this morning with our 3,and bumped into these lovely 3 ! smartie,angel & tilly,all six from daybreaks !!

I hope your being a good girl Smartie miss you xxx

I am over the moon for Smartie she sounds a very happy dog its wonderful! cant stop reading the comments feeling really happy for you Smartie your always be special to me xxx

I would like to say hello to my little half sister smartie I'm glad you have found a great home and your having fun be happy and I hope your new mom will let my nanna know from time to time how you are getting on lots of licks and kisses to you love tinker and nanna xxxx

Lorraine, what fab news. You're a star :-) xxx

Only popped outside to clear up the garden and the next minute, Smartie was running around with a tennis ball like a complete nutter!!! She has definitely found a partner in crime in Tilly and whilst Angel is not so playful, it was nice to see her and Smartie have a quiet wander around the garden together and they are now both passed out in the lounge at at my feet with Tilly having all their beds to herself. It is however official that Smartie is a looney tune!!

That,s my girl xxx

So pleased for little Smartie! Sounds like she is having a great time. Lorraine you have been a wonderful Foster Mum to her. Xxx

Hmm, 1st evening in a new home with new people, 2 other dogs and a cat so Smartie will be a bit nervous and unsure of herself, right? Not a blooming bit of it! She has explored, she has been on sofas and beds, she has played chase with Tilly (inside and out) and is currently flaked out on the living room floor panting like a demon having spent a mad 5 minutes 'killing' the ferret squeaky toy in the garden. What a start ;o)

Smartie rehomed. What wonderful news. Congratulations all round and love to Lorraine. Xx

Smartie has a lovely new family with two another black grey girls and her dad around most of the time. She can go where ever she wants in the house what more could she ask for she is a lucky girl .Sunny and I will miss her but so happy for her be happy pretty girl xxx

Hurray for Smartie glad to see she has a new home.
Lorraine has been a great foster mom. Good luck in your new home sweetheart. xxxx

Great news be happy sweetheart. Sending hugs to Lorraine. X

She is lovely so lovable if things were different i would keep her myself i love her xxx

Hi blueangel, Smartie sounds lovely so we'll be speaking to Ruth about getting her and our two girls together to see if things work out!! Fingers crossed......

I can bring Smartie up any time i am there about three to four times a week but speak to Ruth x

Hi blueangel hoes Smartie doing when will you be bringing her into the kennels ? Xxx

Hi Lisaestelle she would have been very suited to your home but so glad Boo got go with you as she has waited so long xxx

Smartie I hope you are having a lovely time at Auntie Lorraine's you are a lucky little girl. I hope you haven't learnt anymore escape tricks. I would love to take you home, you certainly wouldn't be lonely at my house love Ava. Cara and Boo xxx

hi dannie if you are new to greyhounds you need to get down there the greyhound will pick you and that is a wonderful feeling but sorry the black ones really are the best
really hope one finds you xx

Hello Dannie. Smartie is a lovely, lively girl who loves her walks, but she really needs the company of another dog and people around her to feel happy and secure. She is presently in a foster home with 3 other dogs and loves to play, we can arrange for her to come in, or why not pop along to the kennels to have a look at the boys & girls, we will be happy to show you round.

Hello, I'm new to the site, and I am looking to adopt a fairly young and active greyhound or lurched. Smartie looks gorgeous, and just wondering if she likes her walks etc or is she a very sleepy greyhound? Thanks!

Smartie doing well she has put on some weight now weighting 27.08kg. She is great with the cats loves her walks and company she so would love her forever home xxx

Just added a picture of Smartie with Joey the cat!

Love it. An escape artist like my Bob and Norman (aka Steve Mcqeen the great escape). How many times i chased them in the car when the window cleaner left the gate open. Now sadly gone but not forgotten. Proper dog xx

Lorraine brought Smartie to the kennels today...one minute she was in the kitchen the next she was out! This clever little girl has learnt how to open the lock on the door! She has it all, looks personality and intelligence! Xxx

Never mind smartie auntie Lorraine will give u big kisses to make u feel better and I bet your forever sofa isn't far away xx

Sadly due to an unexpected circumstances the family are not able to adopt Smartie at the moment.

You get our cuddle today Smartie. Your sister, Wish, sends you lots of love and hopes you find your forever home soon xxxx

Smartie is flat out again on the sofa after going to the stratford walks and visit to my mums with her 2 dogs bless her xxx

Met this little treasure this morning - what an absolute sweetie!
Thank you blueangel for taking her back and helping her to feel settled - you fosterers are amazing! :-) xx

And then she went for a walk in Elmdon park with Norah,Jess,Sunny,Tilly,Alfie,Charlie and Louis. Has had her tea and is flat out on the sofa. Tomorrow she is of on the Stratford walk she such busy girl
xxx

Smartie has spent the day at Moreton Morrell Open Day where she has proved to be an absolute star.
Theres no way to fault this girl. She just loves meeting people of all ages and sizes. There are no problems with any other breeds and was a perfect traveller in the car. Whoever is able to offer her a permanent home will be getting a dog with a wonderful loving nature.

Smartie is such a friendly girl and just loves being around people and loves the company of other dogs.I have left her for short periods and she has been fine with my three dogs. She is very nosey around the house. She is toilet trained and great with the cats indoors and likes to chase them in the garden along with naughty Sunny my whippet . Smartire is great with kids and with all dogs small or large. She would suit a part time worker with a dog or other dogs. xxx

Oh Smartie what can the Clan say but we know your sofa is out there. Love from all four of us The New Icemaid Clan xxxxx

Smartie has sadly been returned, but is being fostered by lovely Lorraine for a while. We are sorry for all concerned things didn't work out this time. Xxx

She's lovely Lorraine. Do your magic :-) xx

I picked Smartie up from auntie Ruth's last night and she has been a really good girl Sunny was over the moon to see her. She sleep in my room but on her own bed has been clean in the house eat all her breakfast and has a walk and has been great with the cats xxx

Thinking of you Smartie hope your settled down now love and hugs from Sunny and me xxx

Lovely photo, be happy Smartie! Xxx

A gorgeous new photo of Smartie in her new home :-) So pleased for her x

Thank you all for your lovely comments . Smartie has settled in really well with us today and has started to make her self right at home.

Smartie be happy have a fantastic life we all ready miss you we love you be a good girl xxx

Hi to the new family of smartie we do hope she will be happy we have her sister tinker who is very good loves her toys and loves to go on long walks we hope smartie is the same please give her a big cuddle and kisses please would you let us know how she is doing love tinker and nanna xxxx

Lovely rehoming photo.
Love to the family.
The New Icemaid Clan xxxx

Smartie had a great day out with Norah at mell square she will be going to her new home tomorrow we all miss her especially Sunny xxx

Smartie has been reserved by a lovely family who have had lots of experience with dogs.She will be staying with me until they have had there home check i will miss her. She then had a lovely walk in Eldmon park with mine and Sara and her boys she is now flat out a sleep bless her xxx

Smartie was at Pets at Home Sheldon today with Max and Judy. Her second time doing a event she certainly learning the swing of things sitting down and then greeting people when they came by.Whom ever home this sweet girl will be very lucky xxx

Smartie loves sleeping in the bed with me.She is fully house trained loves all dogs and people getting better with the cats.Is getting in to a great routine and is a clever girl who is learning fast xxx

Smartie did very well on her first roadshow, she enjoyed all the fuss and attention. xxx

I took Smartie to Melbicks today along with my girl Norah. She has had her tea and is now fast asleep on the Sofa

Agree with Ruth. We have chickens and cockerels in the garden which to Champ are amazingly interesting. Over the last few weeks we have been training him to leave them alone. He will still chase them given half a chance so we watch him and them very carefully but he is slowly learning that they are not his playthings - it just takes patience and time xx

So glad that smartie was a good girlie with the cats last night Lorraine she is a super little girl -are you sure that you don,t want to be a failed foster mom like me lolxxx

Smartie has had a walk tonight with Norah,Jess and Sunny and her super She is now a sleep on the sofa next to me and little Jess and she has been good with the cats tonight xxx

Ruths right with patience and a bit of work greyhound can learn to except small furriers when Minnie came to live with us we had two rabbits and within a week with a bit of training she was very happy with them and would lie by the cages and let one of them nibble her fur . Good luck smartie I'm sure there is a sofa out there just for you x

Smartie went out yesterday afternoon but sadly came back this morning. She found the indoor guinea pig and free range chickens in the garden quite interesting! There were also initial grumbles but this is very normal.

I did train Shrew to accept my friend's guinea pig and mine have got used to our chickens and ducks....(although Joe and Maggie are still quite intrigued and given half a chance would have a fresh chicken dinner but they are safely away now at the end of the garden).

It just takes a bit of time and patience so if you do have small furries - please don't be put off by this comment for Smartie. She is eager to learn, so very loving and wants a home to call her own x

Even thou you stay with me for a very short time it very quiet here with out you Smartie hope your being a good girl no news is good news xxx

Smartie is half sister to our tinker to so wish must be half sister to tinker that's great there are all so dainty and have really pretty faces to love to you all tinkers nanna xx

Wishing you luck Smartie we all miss you and love baby xxx

What a gorgeous girl! She is half sister to our little Wish & they look very similar - dainty & very pretty. Smartie, you get our cuddle today X

Smartie is a big puppy loves to have a cuddle with Sunny and I. Walks great on the lead learning lots about all the sounds,birds,ducks she loves all people she is just fabulous! xxx

Ah Lorraine that's lovely, hope she continues to get on well with your gang - she is a real cutie. xx

Smartie is staying with lovely Lorraine for a while....so pleased to hear she is getting on well with everyone. Xxx

Smartie is a great girl took her home with me tonight great with all dogs and cats xxx

Oh you're back already smartie! See you tomorrow then. Looks like sunshine for the walks. Xx

Smartie is back from foster - she has had a great time and was fantastic with the children, clean in the house and very very affectionate. I hope this gorgeous girl can find her forever home very soon x

Glad to see you have a lovely foster home smartie. Hope you settle in well. Will miss you at the kennels. Hugs. Xx

Great picture of Smartie xxx

What a lovely picture of Smartie, hope all goes well for her? Xxx

Smartie went out to foster yesterday...... can't wait to hear how she has got on..... :-)

Love the new picture of Smartie, she looks drunk to me !!!!!

So happy for you Smartie xxx

A little sweetheart xxx

Hello smartie. I walked you on Wednesday when we were at the kennels and you were such a good girl. Hope someone gives you a forever home very soon. Xx

Love this little girl! She was introduced to a little Westie today and was such a good girl. She just wants a home and family to call her own - keeping fingers crossed for you my lovely little girl. xxx

I met Smartie when she had just arrived and had her bath. She is a very pretty girl with a beautiful face and the waggiest tail

Hi smartie what a gorgeous little girl you are you are tinkers half sister and your dad is Honda black and what a great boy he is you are like tinker dainty and are very cute boo boo you to have the same dad you to very dainty and cute all the girls of Honda black seem to be very dainty and have such cutie faces to love to you little sister tinkers nan and tinker Xxxxxx

I popped into the kennels during my lunch break today and met this gorgeous girl. She is so dainty and affectionate, a real cutie. Welcome sweetheart. xx

She's so cute!!!

Gorgeous little girl! Xxx