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Kat
Over the Rainbow Bridge
A stunner, I'm sure Blue would love a friend lol xxxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on September 20, 2011, 12:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ronnie
I’m Homed
Keep looking at your picture gorgeous boy xxxx wish we could have another handsome black boy, especially as you sound so cuddly....which I love xxxx My hubby maintains the common sense when it comes to hounds 🙁 keeps saying more than 3 is too much 🙁
Posted by BeckyB-F on September 20, 2011, 12:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ted (Dan)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Such a handsome boy, lets hope someone falls for you soon xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on September 20, 2011, 12:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
She is very beautiful xxxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on September 20, 2011, 12:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joey
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Bless him xxx Hope a cat free home comes along quickly xxx Now the weather is turning I suppose it is harder to home these lovely creatures.....people less keen on the idea of 'walkies ' xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on September 20, 2011, 12:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
pleased to read that Sunny is settling well xxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on September 20, 2011, 12:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Meg
I’m Homed
Meg has made a fantastic pet. She now runs off the lead, and comes back for a treat. A good walk each morning, then sleeps in the home office for the rest of the day.
Posted by Messi on September 20, 2011, 12:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Char
I’m Homed
Words can't explain my devastation and grief at losing my beautiful boy. I wish I could put into words just how special he is and how much he truly deserves. Char is so loving and affectionate and lives for the fuss and being close to you, he is a big boy but will still get right on your lap for cuddles like a small westie. He is house trained but needs a family/couple/single person to continue with this, he will come and let you know he needs the toilet but if you miss the signs or don't let him out straight away he will go where he can, with more training I'm sure he will get better. The way to Char's heart is through his belly, he is the typical greyhound food monster and gets so excited at dinner time, the same with his walks. So long as he has his walk and dinner he is happy and content. He would do well in any kind of setting whether that be a family, where playing with the kids in the garden would be his idea of heaven, he really loves his toys!! Or a couple or single person. He would definitely prefer a house with another grey (male or female) unless somebody can be with him most of the time because he misses his family LOTS when they go out so would appreciate the company, although he doesn't wine, bark or chew ever! When I went out he used to run to the window and watch me go from there, then lie by the door and wait for me, I have never been greeted by so much love ever and I have to say that feeling never gets old, he loves unconditionally, as do all our greys which is so wonderful. Char will need a firm handler (although I am a 5 foot female!) when walking because he sometimes makes a fuss when he sees other breeds of dogs by pulling a bit and barking, and if he sees them running in the distance he barks more out of frustration, he isn't an aggressive barker. Once he says hello though he is absolutely fine, I muzzled him just to be on the safe side but he has met all kinds of dogs and has been wonderful, its just the initial excitement. Cats are his weakness and he just can't understand how he has been taught all his life to chase small furry things but he can't chase these, which is fair enough really! I have had him off lead in an enclosed field and he absolutely loves it, especially when I took toys with me, running free is every greys dream I think and its amazing when you can let that happen, he couldn't go off the lead in a pubic park because of the distraction with other dogs but if this can be worked on then he could go off in time. I am crying writing this but I need people to understand how this boy completed my life and how my heart is on the floor now he's gone, that's how special he is. Whoever takes my baby on will be so lucky and should feel so blessed to have him in their life. The photos on here don't do him justice, he is absolutely stunning to see, if you click on the family tree and race history there are photos I added of him while he was with me, and he looks absolutely beautiful. If anybody is interested in finding out more about Char you can add me on facebook: Chloe Strachan where there are 100s of pictures of him to look at and wonderful videos of him playing and running, you can also ask me anything further and I will be happy to help, I just want him to find the best possible home now because he deserves it so much, it has left me heartbroken but I know its what he needs.
Posted by chloe94 on September 20, 2011, 11:25 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jess (Purdie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Aww good girl jess! Glad you have settled well xxxxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on September 20, 2011, 6:48 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jess (Purdie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
hi, my name is Jess ( aka purdie) i just thought i'd let you know ive settled into my new home a treat! I've been here now for nearly 2 weeks now and i get the feeling im very loved...Ive got a lovely soft bed, i ve been eating lots of nice new foods and my new mam n dad take me on lots of nice long walks with my new mate Ollie...and they keep telling me im off to the seaside soon...not sure what that is but it sounds good to me !!
Posted by mary&terry on September 19, 2011, 11:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joey
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Joey came home with me tonight to see how he would get on with the cats. Sadly he failed his cat test. He has been very good with my greys and, after an initial, "oh what's that" reaction to my non greys he is now very settled. Only had a couple of accidents and he is already going to the back door when he wants to go out, amazing seeing he's only been here 5 hours. He is fast asleep on the rug as I type! Joey is going to be an asset to someones home.
Posted by skinnyme on September 19, 2011, 9:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fizz
I’m Homed
The tears are streaming as I read this! God bless Fizzy Pop, you deserve every happiness & I will never forget you or stop loving you. XXXXXX
Posted by court-family on September 19, 2011, 7:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I hope its not leather!? I had a beautiful leather sofa once............ Then I had charlie! Xx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on September 19, 2011, 7:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Goldie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
A big day today as it was a work day, not happy as it meant i had to leave goldie, well as with everything else it was a doddle, came home after an hour, crept in and she was sleeping on her bed, what a star! Had to return to work n dad arrived home to find the same again! Stands in the kitchen door when I cook and when we eat lies down by Dad and all of this after 3days! It's just a delight to have her, we're so so lucky.
Posted by goldi&ruby's-mum on September 19, 2011, 7:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
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