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Ben
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well done Ben & Blue! You are such good ambassadors for your breed. Hope some of those children will now go home and tell their parents how adorable greyhounds can be. Lots of love Linda, Paul and your buddies Lola & Lena xxx
Posted by LindaPaul on March 7, 2012, 10:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Arty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh poor Marty, you feel as though they should be over the moon to be in a nice warm comfortable home but to them it is a major shock! My husband keeps saying that Lizzie must be feeling so lucky that she is living with us but she is still worried, pants are less frequent. she is happiest outside drinking water out of the bird bath rather than the fresh water in her bowl, inside... because i think that's what she's known- an outdoor life. They'll get there in the end with lots of love and time.
Posted by Chazat on March 7, 2012, 8:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Berry
I’m Homed
WOW Berry what a lucky girl a new home with Auntie Jill, you are a very lucky girl who will be spoilt rotten! Jill you are amazing n it was great day when you got your first grey! Love to you all Mandy, Goldie n Ruby xx
Posted by goldi&ruby's-mum on March 7, 2012, 8:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Berry
I’m Homed
You wonderful person, Jill!!!
Posted by Chazat on March 7, 2012, 8:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kezia
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Was playing with Kezia in the run today and she made me laugh soooo much, shes so energectic and has the most fantastic personality, I'm sure she wont be at the kennels for long! xxxxxx
Posted by AimeeJayne on March 7, 2012, 6:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Arty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
oh bless the little man....he is bound to be a little confused as to what has happened to all he has known for so long, they all react differently and i am sure that he will soon find his 'forever' feet and bounce right back up where he should be. give him a big hug, i loved him so much and really wanted to take him home many a time but already having three big boys made this just not possible. good luck to you all and much love...Ina and the boys x
Posted by kallie on March 7, 2012, 4:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jester
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Very sorry to hear about Jesters problem with the floors. My Greyhound doesn't like slippy floors either. Hope you can help him regain his confidence. It must be very scary for him at the moment. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 7, 2012, 3:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mel
I’m Homed
Wishing Mel lots of happiness in her new home. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 7, 2012, 2:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Arty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Marty was a bit subdued yesterday and seems rather depressed today. I think he is realising that the fun trip on Sunday is going to be a permanent arrangement and is feeling homesick for the kennels. He is fine with us and the other two greys but must be missing his friends, human and canine after so long with them. We keep talking to him and giving him lots of reassurance. At the moment he is stretched out, relaxed on his settee.
Posted by Foggie on March 7, 2012, 2:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ben
Over the Rainbow Bridge
It sounds as though Blue and Ben were top of the class! I bet they had a great time. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 7, 2012, 2:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ben
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What great ambassadors Blue and Ben are 🙂 and well done to FatHarry and Maria for all their hard work 🙂 J xxx
Posted by tiggersslave on March 7, 2012, 1:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jester
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi It does sound like he's hurt himself as you think, rubber backed mats are great as they don't move as that will frighten him more ... plus if he has hurt himself then walking stiffly will possibly hurt too so he's reinforcing his view that the floor hurts 🙁 In my experience greys are very bright - look at all the things they get us to do for them 🙂 but you need to train them in short bursts and stop when they have had enough and in the early days that can be after seconds ...Look at all the changes to Jesters life- a very successful race dog up till late last year then into a whole new and probably scarey different world for retirement so everything he knew has gone, then into a home alone, he was returned which can upset any dog and now he's back into another home- all in a matter of weeks. It sounds like it would be better to leave him to settle into his new home and be confidently walking about then start training him - I find they have no problem learning if you make it fun - especially the 'bed' but every grey I've worked with finds 'down' a toughie. Best wishes Julie
Posted by tiggersslave on March 7, 2012, 1:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jester
Over the Rainbow Bridge
hi there, sorry to hear he has suddenly developed a fear of the floors but it does sound like he has possibly hurt himself and that he has lost his confidence. i have laminate flooring in most of the downstairs and i have put rubberbacked mats on them so that they can get 'grip' when they are walking, cardboard and towels will still 'slide' which may be why he won't walk on them....sometimes it can be one step forward and two back for a little while but i am sure he will overcome his fears as and when he knows he will not slip again....all the very best for you all and the gorgeous Jester..Ina x
Posted by kallie on March 7, 2012, 12:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jester
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks for the offer, we'll see how we go for the time being, as see if it gets worse. I posted another message last night but I think I fell aslepp before hittng send! Basically over the last three days he is suddendly frightened by all of our floors in the house. If he is in the living room he gets stuck behind the threshold strip to the hall, and likewise if he is in the Kitchen he gets "stuck" and cannot walk in the hall. SO I think he has perhaps fallen while we were out. When he does walk on the hall floor, he is walking very stiffly and catching his claws through being awkward. We tried putting down cardboard and towels but I think all the attention was spooking him. I tried putting him on a lead and leading him through but he just locked all his limbs. I think we perhaps need to ignore it and carry on as normal, he has coped up until now.
Posted by robinm2000 on March 7, 2012, 9:49 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jester
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Robinm2000 - try putting some mats around his bed to see if it encourages him to get up and out of his bed..... I am setting up Crufts today but could always try and pop round later this evening if you are still having problems..... just give me a call on the Trust number and we can arrange something. xxxxx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 7, 2012, 9:31 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jester
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thats was a strange night - Jester managed to get 'locked' in his bed - as though he was on an island surrounded by water! All the encouragent seemed to make him more and more nervous - so this morning we have just ignored him until he tentatively stepped out on to the floor. He's had a nice walk and came back 'normal', but after breakfast he has got back in bed and whatever has upset him seems to be building up once more. We don't know if he has taken a fall while we were out, we are wooden floor everywhere and they do get exited when they hear the letterbox, so its possible. Or it could be separation, although we though he was coping with that. We so much want to help him, but he seems very confused if we try and learn him any commands, we don't know if we have put too much pressure on him to learn 'down' and 'bed'. Don't worry, he hasn't outstayed his welcome, we really love him, but I think the honeymoon is coming to an end.
Posted by robinm2000 on March 7, 2012, 8:36 am | 👍 0 Likes
Berry
I’m Homed
I am sooo pleased that Jill has decided to keep her! I can relax now and stop worrying about her. Well done Berry, well done Jill, she will be so loved and well cared for like all your animals. XXXXX
Posted by Nes on March 6, 2012, 9:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Omani
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Can't wait to come and take you home little girl xx totally stole my heart... Thank you to everyone to has helped in us choosing her, your help has been amazing and I would recommend anyone who is considering having a greyhound to spend time with the doggies and staff first. Can't fault you at all x thank you!! ...eek!! Excited!!
Posted by marneymoo on March 6, 2012, 8:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
i watched a couple of your videos on youtube they are lovely hopefully this will help you find a home alot quicker! i really am puzzled by how nobody has fallen in love with you other than fiona and your new forster family! love you hope you got spoilt rotten today happy birthday!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by Jess&Koda on March 6, 2012, 8:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I do hope her room mate Stevie gets a home soon and Im going to follow his progress too , Like I said on his page , if I could take him , I would , but I think Teddy wouldn't know what had hit him with 2 giants suddenly turning up here.... hopefully 2 weeks 4 days will bring a home for Stevie too ...
Posted by Jeff on March 6, 2012, 8:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes