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Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We used to have a big black grey named Jay. He never used to show any excitement, he vary rarely wagged his tail, if we wanted to fuss him...we had to get on the floor with him...and even then he was'nt keen.They are all so different. The fact that he did'nt look for you at Stratford could just be that he trusts you to come back for him. l don't think you should worry too much ...as long as he is ok physically, maybe he just needs some stimulation, like a bit of playtime with a ball etc. l sometimes wish ours were more laid back !!! XXX
Posted by muddypaws on August 2, 2014, 6:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Peg
I’m Homed
Peg is making herself at home & is liking the sofa very much!! So far she & Shaun seem to be getting on together with only the odd grumble from Shaun where food is concerned!! Peg has taken her first venture upstairs today. Peg is a lovely girl & certainly likes her cuddles xx
Posted by shaunhelen on August 2, 2014, 4:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Norah
Over the Rainbow Bridge
It seems like you have had Nora ages she is such a good girl xx
Posted by Jess&Koda on August 2, 2014, 3:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you everyone for your comments just needed a little reassurance. Jed has always been quiet and in a lot of ways is an ideal dog, he walks beautifully on the lead, good with all breeds, fine with children he meets just incredibly quiet. I think I was just comparing him to all the dogs I had been reading about on this site and was worried he was not 'happy' also my last dog Tess not a greyhound was the polar opposite and I have tried really hard not to fall into the trap of comparisons but I guess I have unfortunately. Once again thank you for the advice much appreciated.
Posted by Caro on August 2, 2014, 2:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Annie
I’m Homed
Don't Worry Annie. You have a wonderful reference now and your forever home is very close. I am sure Steve and Sue tried really hard and given you a fantastic start. You get my cuddle today ( sorry Banger but you will be permanently cuddled next Saturday). Who knows Annie, maybe you will fit on Bangers sofa soon. Good luck my sweet pup.
Posted by Badgerdaddy on August 2, 2014, 1:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Again as everyone says they are all different, I have two unknown to us when we met Breeze they are uncle and niece, but also chalk and cheese. Archive i think feels he is a proper grey , slightly aloof, maybe even standoffish. He is calm most of the time. Breeze on the other hand she is silly no other word, Archive had many races and was very fast if he gets excited its connected to this he may see something run on the TV and then try to find it behind TV or in the room, Breeze will just dash about with him she knows something must be going on but not what. Breeze will take their toys and drop them here and there Archive likes them in his toy box and tidies up after her. Saying this he will wag his tail when its walk time unless it is raining then he lies on his tail so cant see if tis wagging. We had Breeze last nov Archive we have had 2 years this month, i have lost count the times Breeze has split her tail wagging it usally when we come home Archive? Never.Does Jed have cuddle toys? Archive really likes having his cuddlies, often he will lie with one snuggled up against him. But shhh he has his macho big black greyhound thing to protect. Xxxx Hope some of this ramble has helped. Xxx
Posted by NMD07 on August 2, 2014, 1:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
As others have said they are all different. For peace of mind it may be worth just having a check up with a vet. Rolo is very laid back & most of the time just wants to sleep in his own quiet corner. We have had him for 3 years now & he rarely gets excited with us. We sometimes get a wag of a tail at walk times but not always. He tends to get more excited with others than us. He almost turns into a different dog when he sees his old kennel hand Joy where he is trying to jump up barks growls for attention & bounces round in circles, something we have never managed to get him to do for us. He reacts sometimes like this for a few people at dog training but not us. He will play with toys at home but prefers to do this when we have left the room & no one can see him almost like he is embarrassed to be doing it. His favourite playtime is just before dinner time when he knows we will be in the kitchen sorting out his tea. It might be worth trying to attend a training class if possible as it will teach him to bond with you better & you might find he gets excited knowing where he is going every week. Ours look forward to weds nights for training. Hope you feel like you are his friend & you are both happy together soon.
Posted by rolohound on August 2, 2014, 11:43 am | 👍 0 Likes
Norah
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have had my golden girl NoraH over a year now she is the love of my life.A fantastic girl no trouble great with all dogs tiny or large and cats anybody's cats as-well. Yes she does growl at Sunny and big Al and Jess just keep them in check well she is a diva like her mum and loves her grub. But she really is a wonderful girl and love so much xxx
Posted by blueangel on August 2, 2014, 10:00 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
If his behaviour has altered alot it might be worth taking Jed to the vets for a check up to make sure he is okay. If he gets excited at the prospect of walks or food. ears up, wagging tail and running towards lead or food then I think he is okay. With our two Roxy is the live wire into everything but Jaylo is more laid back only getting up for walks, toilet breaks and food. Each greyhound is different.
Posted by Fay&JaysMom on August 2, 2014, 9:52 am | 👍 0 Likes
Alberto
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks Kate for your help yesterday with Alberto or Big Al as i call him. Him and Sunny had been running around like looneys and he got rather hot and his leg was hurting but after i cool with a cool towel the fan on him so water syringe in his mouth and a nice treat he was as good as new Sunny has taught AL a lot of new tricks like bin raiding xxx
Posted by blueangel on August 2, 2014, 9:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So pleased to hear that Mia is feeling much better. We hope that all goes well today & that there is good news on Monday. Such a worry when they're poorly xx
Posted by DuleekDandy on August 2, 2014, 9:41 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh Caro 🙁 Please don't feel that he's not happy with you. Just like us, they're all different. He may just be a bit of a quiet character. As you know, I have Bob who is just like that. When we were at the Show at Solihull last year, the gentleman with the clipboard by the rings commented: 'If there was an award for the most p'd off look, he'd win it!' I always say Bob is more like a cat....a bit more aloof. All he's interested in is food & sleep....he's quite famous for his "drop 'n' snooze" as someone on facebook said! He does like to be near me & have a cuddle when I'm sat on the sofa, but he's a bit like Jed in that I could leave him with someone & he wouldn't be bothered, whereas Orla would be. As Sarah suggested, would he be interested in some toys? (Bob doesn't know how to play....he just gets them in the back of his jaws and 'kills' them in 3 seconds) ((xx)) PS Bob rarely gets all excited or wags his tail either, whereas Orla gets so excited she doesn't know what to do with herself....as I say, they're all different & he may just be a quiet character
Posted by DuleekDandy on August 2, 2014, 9:35 am | 👍 0 Likes
Isla
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Isla is doing well, loves being part of the family, I'm sure she can feel it's for good this time. She still wakes in the night sometimes and wants reassurance but I think we will get there eventually. The boys have set up tents in the garden to play in and she finds it highly amusing diving on top of these and sitting in them thinking she is one of the gang. I popped her 2nd leather lead on yesterday while she was in the garden and tied it to the table for 2 minutes just while we had the front and back doors open to carry some ladders through the house and before I knew it she d bitten straight through it again! Must remember to muzzle her ! lol. Thanks for all your help with Isla. We love her lots xxx
Posted by lisa1875 on August 2, 2014, 8:37 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I dont know what to suggest to help but I am sure Jed is happy to have you, maybe he's a bit under the weather and not feeling his usual self? They are all individuals and some are quieter than others. Does he like toys? Squeeky things always cheer Jack up so maybe a few new treats will get him interested again x
Posted by Sarahphe on August 1, 2014, 10:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Liam
I’m Homed
they say a picture tells a thousand words 🙂
Posted by Jeff on August 1, 2014, 9:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Zeta
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Wonderful news for little Zeta and her new family. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 1, 2014, 9:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Zeta
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi, just to let you know zeta seems to be doing OK. Her being fostered in a house without dogs and OK being left was what swung it for me big time after the long heartbreaking time with lexie destroying everything including the cage before eventually settling. She shares my bedroom and runs wild with squeeky monkey and like me to lie and settle her to bed. Sleeps through no problem. She is left alone in the day and I find myself rushing home to greet her and smile as I see her flaked out on the settee, despite knowing out of bounds when we home, so I like to think going to work gives her something to smile about knowing she'll be able to go on there. She loves her doggie puzzles and thinks if she sits nice with that gorgeous pleading face she will get what she is after. I am not sad she was returned because I believe she was always ours and had to come back so we could have her. She is so chilled feels like she has been here ages but actually less than 2 weeks. Brilliant when took her to introduce to the vets and her first health check. We been doing bit of recall and leave etc in reparation for training at Sally's classes. Nanny and Grandad love her to bit as do we. Thank you to everyone involved in looking after our Zeta till we were ready to come and get her and thank you so much to Ruth and Lisa for recognising her as the one for us. in less than a week she is upsidedown legs stretched and being spoiled with love and fuss. Needs bit of fattening up but vets very happy with her and said she is gorgeous. He was very happy to see us in better circumstances and glad we adopted another greyhound. Rest assured she is being well loved and taken care of and seems to be settled and I hope she carries on as she is because that makes me really happy.
Posted by macoleman on August 1, 2014, 8:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daisy (Dee)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
That would be just fab Millie. Xx
Posted by missfifi on August 1, 2014, 7:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
How do you know if a greyhound is happy? I have had Jed since December and he is a lovely lad but very quiet. I read of the antics some of your greys get up too and worry that because Jed doesn't do any of these that he is not happy. He is eating and sleeping but I barely get a waggy tail these days it's like he has just switched off completely. I have taken him on the fund raisers at Stratford and he has behaved impeccably but for example when I left with a fellow owner to pack my car up prior to leaving he didn't even look for me. I am open to suggestions, I don't have the option of taking on another dog at the present time for company.
Posted by Caro on August 1, 2014, 7:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cadbury
I’m Homed
Cadbury, sweetheart, I am so pleased you are settling well and have so many friends looking after you. I remember when you first came into daybreaks and you are such a lovely boy. I will keep my fingers crossed that yoy have found your forever home. Xx
Posted by helenanddave on August 1, 2014, 7:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes