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Melody
Over the Rainbow Bridge
She looks lovely x
Posted by Jess&Koda on March 3, 2013, 5:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Louis
I’m Homed
So pleased for the big boy he should look wonderful in no time at all.
Posted by Deb on March 3, 2013, 1:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dingo
I’m Homed
Well done lovely boy and don't forget to take your dolly to your new home.
Posted by Deb on March 3, 2013, 1:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jelly
I’m Homed
Jelly seemed a bit sad yesterday in her kennel,so iwent and gave some cuddles. As she is cat friendly she should have a new home in no time xxxxx
Posted by Jess&Koda on March 3, 2013, 12:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sparky
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Sparky is quite a small boy, just not good with cats. But there are lots of homes without cats xx
Posted by Jess&Koda on March 3, 2013, 12:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Eric (Ricky)
I’m Homed
Ricky is soo big, but so loving!! xx
Posted by Jess&Koda on March 3, 2013, 12:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sparky
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I met sparkey twice & he is utterly adorable. The way he looks at you with his big, soft, gentle eyes shows me he will be great in a family home. He was gentle with my 3 year old son through his kennel bars &, if I weren't full at the inn, I would have snuck him out with us! Very gentle dog who I recommend to meet.
Posted by Honeypen on March 3, 2013, 11:06 am | 👍 0 Likes
Twiggy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Lady V. We're not too bad thanks. Jak was almost the first greyhound to get an ASBO this morning. He's been more lively out since being on the Yumove and he saw his first squirrells in months right outside Castle Bromwich Hall. Lets just say there won't be any guests late for breakfast today. Thinking of going on the human version Imove as the cold weathers agrivating my joint probs which is why havent been coming up the kennells. I know it's very selfish but if my knee gives out I won't be able to walk Jak. Great if it works but if I start chasing squirrells and cocking my leg i'll have to have a rethink. Lol
Posted by Jak'smom on March 3, 2013, 10:54 am | 👍 0 Likes
Marco
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi. I'm Marco's foster mum. What a super dog he is. Super clean in the house, great with my two dogs &, as you know, totally cat safe. I saw him with the cats yesterday & he's great. He's super with young children, slept the whole night without a wimper & is such a happy, waggy dog. I would really like to give him a different name. Any suggestions welcome as Marco not the greatest name. As soon as he is awake ill take a picture of him but he's black with white speckles around his eyes & bit of white on his chest & tiny patches of white on his paws. The smallest white tip to his very curly, very waggy tail. No food aggression, relaxed in his crate (chooses to go in their to sleep) & clean as a whistle in my home. Likes to poo outside in one place too which is brilliant! Marco will make superb new addition to a family, he's a big gentle giant. Thoroughly enjoy having him here. I'll keep you updated.
Posted by Honeypen on March 3, 2013, 10:41 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lilly (Lindy)
I’m Homed
so happy for u all the best lilly
Posted by Bartleygreen,crew on March 3, 2013, 10:36 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rory
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Me again! I forgot to say. When looking for a new dog a lot of places leave little comments about their likes & dislikes & how they will best be rehomed-ie no children, no cats, best suited to quiet home, females only, needs older female companion etc. These are all snippets of advice given so a prospective owner can choose from the right list for their circumstances. Not cat safe means they're the most adorable dog going but get a cat in your house & things will get very messy! They are sighthounds after all. Ruth has explained to you what needs quiet home with no other pets means & that is Rory & many, many other animals all over the world. The description sounds worrying & shocking & I understand that but all of these short descriptions used mean a reality that new owners won't see because the dog has been assessed prior to rehoming. With Rory a new owner will be very lucky because he's fine out & about with other dogs just can't cope sharing his little space with another because he's afraid of what will happen to him. All of these greys come with a story behind their eyes. My Henry must collect things in his bed. There's a reason why & we chuckle about it because its harmless but this is still his way of coping & showing that his time as a racer & in a racing kennel was stressful. These animals just need a bit of tlc & a comfy bed for their poor aching bones & each animal is suitable to a different home. I hope I've made sense on this subject. As long as we follow the instructions for any animal we will always see them at their best.
Posted by Honeypen on March 3, 2013, 10:19 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rory
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi everyone. I'm the foster mum who took Rory home. I came to kennels to pick up coats & left with Rory! I brought my 3 year old son with me who he showed no problems with whatsoever & had met my whippet before so I felt confident about the fostering. I arrived at my house after a long journey (we were caught up in the terrible accident traffic & our ride home took hours instead of 20 minutes). He sat well in the boot &, on arriving home, did a wee outside before going in. He took treats from my 3 year old with gentle teeth. We went into the house & straight into the garden where he met Henry the greyhound & Jasper the whippet. They sniffed, wagged & after a while ran about & played happily. Food time was great, no issues & then he stood by me for lots of fuss. After a while he found a chewy bone which my 2 hadn't been interested in & I'd forgotten we had-he perhaps found under Jaspers bed. I saw him happily chewing & felt this was a chance to see how he was with my children. Each of us took his bone from him over a period of 30 minutes & he was absolutely as he should be. This confirmed my thoughts he saw my sons as above him in the pack. At 7pm I took him & Henry for a walk. He walked well with Henry but does like cats as much as Henry! He was clean in my home & made no attempt to toilet in the house. On returning home we came back (my sons asleep in bed) so it was just me, my husband & the dogs. Rory went into his bed....with his bone. It was now after 8pm & he was tired. When in his crate, chewing his toy, Jasper the whippet walked past him & this is when we saw his behaviour that has been mentioned. He growled & bared his teeth to Jasper. I gently scolded him (usual gentle a-a with greys) & once his bone was gone he lay down to sleep. During that time, the dogs walked past he would quickly stand & repeat the behaviour. An hour or so later I was in the kitchen (9.30pm ish) & I stood bit too near to him (the dogs toddling about still) & we had another episode of growling etc. It was then my husband & I decided we should think about returning him because we have young children who, with the best will in the world, do not follow instructions & are unpredictable. Couple this with Rorys newly seen fear & we couldnt guarantee what could happen. My home was the wrong environment for him. That said, he had a super night, clean bed & out playing with my dogs & children again in the morning. We had witnessed behaviour we knew could frighten such young children (my one son has autism which makes it more complicated) & we had to air on the side of caution. He was showing signs of possessiveness with his bed & treat. We had to think imagine if Rory were sat with a child & one of my dogs came too near to him. The natural behaviour would be directed to the dog but sometimes people get caught up in situations. Anyone with children know you would die for them so we had to return him. It wasn't the right environment for him. I've seen Rory many times & he's a lovely, lovely dog. He just isn't ok to be homed with other male dogs-who knows what he's been through during his racing years. The reason I felt no other dogs (even though he shares well with females) is to quash the bed/treat issues. No other dog to pinch his precious treat which he's probably hardly had before & no growling. He's absolutely fine with dogs when out but not cat safe. The only reason we returned him was because we had to be cautious about dog to dog behaviour around children but mostly because we found out very quickly that he needs a home with no other animals. It was just too much for him & makes me feel he's had an issue with dogs whilst in his racing kennels. He's stressed & when we're stressed we don't behave as we normally do. I know what has been written about Rory won't show him in his best light but I would urge someone who wants a first & only greyhound to take him & see how he really is. I will be more than happy to speak to anyone who would like to discuss his time with my family. He is great with children but I felt an older child would be best because they'll have a better understanding of giving an animal tlc & not lying all over him/running about by him & using noisy toys etc. He just wants calm, cosy &cuddles. I think he reached other dog in his space overload over the last few days &, I feel, it reminded him of whatever happened to him in his past. He saw other smaller dogs on his walk & he was fine it purely is an issue when he wants to rest & relax & must've been terrified something would happen to him at the hands of my dogs & when he felt so vulnerable. We feel so sad for him & hope someone can see past the worry they're taking a savage beast home & realise they will have a calm, quiet, loving & loyal companion & friend.
Posted by Honeypen on March 3, 2013, 7:25 am | 👍 0 Likes
Louis
I’m Homed
Louis is doing really well - I am so very pleased..... a fab new photo too 🙂
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 3, 2013, 5:24 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rory
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I wasn't going to put on a comment but feel I ought to. Rory went to a foster home on Friday but came back yesterday as he had been baring his teeth at the family. We think he found it a little overwhelming with the other dogs, children and his new surroundings and was quite protective over his treats - which is totally understandable. On his return to the kennels, Rory had been fine in the run with 3 of my greys and then came in to the office to have some extra TLC when a visiting dog also came into the office. Unfortunately the visiting dog thought it would be nice to 'wash' his ears which he took exception to and poor Farah, our volunteer who was holding him at the time ended up with a bite to her finger in the process :-(((((( A trip to A&E and the finger in question is ok, although very sore but Rory sadly ended up back in his kennel. We feel that Rory would love a home where he would be the only dog (although he has been happily kennelled with others in the past) and perhaps older children. With a manic week ahead, I am unable to take him home at the moment so if anyone is able to offer this fella a chance, please give me a call. He loves to lean, he loves his cuddles, he happily ate his treat in the office and I was able to take this off him and give it back to him several times with no food aggression. He really has got a lot to give to the right home. He broke my heart yesterday as his eyes seemed so sad but his chance will come when the time is right x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 3, 2013, 3:32 am | 👍 0 Likes
Norah
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi buckethead! That is great news about Nora..... of course another week is absolutely fine... it is always best to be 100% sure - I will keep my fingers crossed 🙂
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 3, 2013, 3:23 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rory
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Wow I was so pleased to see that a really kind person has fostered Rory, he is such a handsome boy and would really benifit in spending some time in a home, this has made my night !!! I will go to bed happy !!! Congratulations Rory x
Posted by michelleandbertie on March 2, 2013, 10:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lilly (Lindy)
I’m Homed
oh sorry Lindy I forgot you are Miss Lilly now !!
Posted by michelleandbertie on March 2, 2013, 10:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lilly (Lindy)
I’m Homed
well done Lindy we are soooo happy for you and your new family !!! x
Posted by michelleandbertie on March 2, 2013, 10:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Lots of love to Joe, get better soon. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 2, 2013, 10:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jelly
I’m Homed
So sorry it didn't work out for you all. I am sure it won't be long before a new home comes along for lovely Jelly. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 2, 2013, 10:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes