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Jack
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Got home from work today to a clean house - again but what on earth does Jack want with the tv remote and vacuum cleaner brush head in his bed?? He's obviously figured out how to open the living room door - he'd be an expert burglar!! He's really coming out of his shell now and he's an utter joy to have around the place - he's also claimed the sofa as his own!
Posted by Darryl on September 19, 2011, 7:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kat
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I love Kat, i keep coming for a peek!! I have been trying to convince my husband that Blue needs a friend!! haha! Hope you find a home soon lovely Kat! xxx
Posted by toryb on September 19, 2011, 2:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kat
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh crumbs another lovely dog. I have got to stop doing this.I really understand now why people want more and more greys...
Posted by iris'sma on September 19, 2011, 1:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
DJ
I’m Homed
Oh but I like him. I thought he would be snapped up over the weekend. I will watch and see what happens. Happy Birthday to you by the way for the other day.
Posted by iris'sma on September 19, 2011, 1:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Blue
Over the Rainbow Bridge
me again, looking for a bit of advice with feeding? we have kept blue on Burns pork/potato and half a tray of naturediet as he was on in the kennels but we are finding that since coming home he poops 6-7 times per day...is that normal or could it be becuase he is still settling? Im not bothered by the poop but he seems hungry all the time and im worried that for some reason he isnt digesting the food properly? I spoke to a nutrition person at Burns and she suggested making sure that he was only having between 250-280g per day (he has 250g and has done since he came home)... just wondering if anyone has any advice?? :o) Thanks!
Posted by toryb on September 19, 2011, 11:18 am | 👍 0 Likes
Bonny
I’m Homed
We rescured a lurcher from The RSPCA and we werent warned about extendable leads. We had Millie for less than a week and tried one out with similar thoughts of giving her a bit more freedom.However on the first outing with it she accelerated so fast when she saw a squirrel that my husband dropped the lead and she ran across the park dragging the lead followed by a frantic dad and hysterical teenager.Fortunately the squirrel ran up a tree and not across a road.Millie only stopped when she crashed into the tree.The exentable lead is now banished to the back of a cupboard!. As well as causing possible harm to dog and handler it is difficult to control a dog who is out on an extendable lead especially when it sees other dogs/small furries etc. It would be good if you could find an enclosed area to let Bonny off the lead and some of the training clubs hire stables from time to time to allow free running.With a lot of training she may even eventually be able to safely go off the lead Sounds like this little girl is going to have a fantastic retirement and be spoiled rotten.She deserves no less.
Posted by Deb on September 19, 2011, 9:18 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you everyone - it's good to know that Mia isn't alone! It was just that she has a bit of a crazy expression in her eyes when she does it so we wondereed if it was any kind of sign of distress - but I think that, as you say, it's just that she goes into a sort of trance! We'll leave her to it then as she seems to enjoy it! Thank you for your posts - I find it incredibly helpful, as an inexperienced owner, to be able to ask people things who have the experience and knowledge to know all about these wonderful dogs, and to know that people will always take the trouble to reply - thank you xxxx
Posted by cinders on September 19, 2011, 8:34 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Awwww that is fantastic for him!! I went to bed last night thinking about him and hoping he was being a good boy.. I knew there was the right family out there for him, and with patience and understanding that he would be a fabulous companion. I hope sunny boy can go someway to filling the gap in your home and your hearts. So so happy you have given this boy his real chance at happiness. We will miss you sunny. No doubt an absolute favourite with volunteers! Much love xxxxxxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on September 19, 2011, 7:24 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
The first thing I thought about when I woke this morning was...... I wonder how Sunny is doing....... especially after the incident in the office with the squeaky toy!!!!! Thanks to the Walsh family for giving this fella a chance - our longest stayer - everything went against him in the homing stakes as he is big, black and very keen. Thank you so much for seeing past this and giving him a chance as he is a big gentle softy at heart x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on September 19, 2011, 6:32 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am so pleased my favourite boy, yes I know I shouldnt have favourites!, has been such a good boy. Well done Sunny continue to be good xxx
Posted by skinnyme on September 18, 2011, 11:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bonny
I’m Homed
Hey I hope Bonny Boo is doing well, but I am sure she is x Sounds like she has fallen on her paws and can enjoy her retirement in a loving home ! The lead thing - our greys are happy on their short leads, they just love dragging us from smell 2 smell - sometimes it seems that we walk miles in zig zags ha ha ! I did briefly think about extendable leads until a friend at the kennels pointed out the pit falls - tis ok wen u kno and as Fi says that is why having a grey from daybreaks is so amazing cos everyone looks after each other and u get so much help and information 2 help u along - thats what we are here for x x x
Posted by sarah on September 18, 2011, 11:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hey all, just to let you know Sunny has been suprisingly, absolutely, fantastic settling here in his new home! He loved exploring the garden and has already broken the squeak off of his toy! After looking up at every new sound and sniffing around most of the kitchen, he has been lying on his bed in the living room with his head on moms feet-very much at home already 🙂 Wish us luck for his walk tomorrow! Thanks again, Jo and family xxxx
Posted by Jo29 on September 18, 2011, 10:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bonny
I’m Homed
Aww don't worry hun.. That's why this page is so helpful.. You can get advice and help from other owners. You could always take bonny to an enclosed field where she can run? I don't know if you have anything like this near you but if you post your area on here maybe someone in your area could suggest somewhere. Its just not a nice thought if she was to see a small fluffy in the distance she could seriously injur herfelf...40 miles an hour doesn't take them long. So please to hear how well she is doing bless her. She really is a little star xxxxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on September 18, 2011, 9:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bonny
I’m Homed
Sorry I was unaware extendable leads were not suitable for greys, i thought by giving bonny a little bit extra space to sniff whilst we were out walking on the playing fields would be fun for her. She is always in my sights and she never goes too far ahead of me. I love her so much she is my baby would not do anything if i thought it would hurt her.
Posted by mau&greys on September 18, 2011, 8:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bonny
I’m Homed
I have used extendable leads in the past - great for giving your grey some freedom but equally a nightmare if your grey suddenly runs - you can do great damage to their necks. You have to really pay attention and hang on tight to prevent an accident happening - sadly I have heard of many tragic stories using extendable leads too 🙁
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on September 18, 2011, 7:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bonny
I’m Homed
Hiya.. Not really recommended for greyhounds becausee of how fast they can go and how quickly they can get to speed... It can be really dangerous if she decides to shoot off and can realy harm her xxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on September 18, 2011, 7:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bonny
I’m Homed
She's gorgeous. I don't think extendable leads are recommended for greyhounds, though. Perhaps someone who knows can comment?
Posted by lindylou on September 18, 2011, 7:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
so happy sunny has finally been rehomed xxxxxxx
Posted by lichfield_sam on September 18, 2011, 7:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rocky
Over the Rainbow Bridge
its nearly 2 months ago that i took Rocky to his foster home and i am so sad to see that he has still not found a home of his own, i wish i would not work and had more room as he is such a lovely lad, good luck gorgeous boy xxxx
Posted by kallie on September 18, 2011, 6:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fizz
I’m Homed
this is so lovely that she has a family life again...thank you so much and be a good girl Fizzy pops, much lovexxxxx
Posted by kallie on September 18, 2011, 6:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes