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Ronnie
I’m Homed
Awww after spending some time with Ronnie yesterday he is such a loving boy, a real cutie and a gentleman... Please dont be put off by his condition, he doesnt seem bothered by it, he is a little star bless him!!! xxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on September 5, 2011, 1:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Hi Sharon... when we first had Lena (almost a year ago now) she wouldn't pee when we were out walking. She walked like she was on a mission all of the time - kind of doggy power-walking. So we had a problem that she would get home and then pee in the hall. We found that we had to take her straight into the garden when we got home from the walk and she would then pee quite happily. We always left her collar and lead on and took her outside straight away. We'd just say 'wee-wee good girl' when she peed and over time she just got the hang of the fact that walks are our leisure time and now she will almost pee on command on grass at least! It just took time really and I couldn't even say how long but once we worked out what was happening it was no hassle to do what was necessary to get Lena on the right track. Now she pees almost as many times as our other girl Lola when we are out for a walk. She still likes to go into the garden when she gets back from a walk but that's just to check for squirrels now! Simple Solution is great for neutralising the smell of the wee too. We got ours from the kennels. Not sure if this will help....but your girl is so pretty and I hope that she will come good over time. Linda xx
Posted by LindaPaul on September 5, 2011, 11:27 am | 👍 0 Likes
Blaze
I’m Homed
update on Blaze, he is getting stronger and stronger by each day. He is now walking unaided but with a wobble, vet has said he would expect a 85% recovery within a week and can come home tonight.
Posted by steveandwend on September 5, 2011, 11:07 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Hi Sharon Ruths not well so might not have seen your question, I think that's for 15kg of Burns but you don't feed as much of it as some dog foods (it should tell you on their website and certainly says how much to feed on the back of the sack). Burns is better digested so the dog gets the goodness ... if you look at a lot of cheaper dog foods they have a lot of 'fillers' in like cereals ..dogs in the wild don't cultivate fields of wheat etc and they tend to poo a lot more when you feed cereals so we've found that dogs who have had house training problems can be clean when fed Burns. You'll need to get rid of all wee and poo smells as that might be encouraging Lily to toilet in the same place, there are some proper cleaners at the kennels or at Pets at Home etc or try anything that doesn't have ammonia in it to clean up. It might also be that Lily is scared to stop and toilet much when she's out, are your walks somewhere quiet or are there lots of other dogs about that Lily might be worried by? My last greyhound used to have to find a quiet bush before she'd toilet when I first had her 🙁 I wouldn't feed once a day, its much better for their digestion and mental well being to be fed twice a day .. I suggest you go back to basics, take her out on a lead into the garden after she's eaten and wait till she's weed/pood.. maybe put a command like Busy or whatever to it and praise her when she goes. Take her out to the garden every hour when you're there so she gets the idea that's where she can toilet plus of course nice long walks twice a day to encourage her to empty .. that's a good 45 mins to an hour morning and night till she gets into a routine then you can shorten one of them, plus a late 15 min late night walk down the road. You need to teach her what you want rather than just letting her choose her own time .. if she's been a kennel dog all her life she will be used to toiletting when and where she wants to. Best wishes Julie
Posted by tiggersslave on September 5, 2011, 8:34 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fergie (Little Pea)
I’m Homed
First night was great , and today we took pea on a bus, into town sat had coffee and this afternoon went to the fun fare and the woods in the park, then for a meal, she loved every moment, and now she's tuckered out and snoring away, bless her and all greyhounds everywhere,they are so misunderstood and surrounded by myths.
Posted by DeeDee on September 4, 2011, 9:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sid
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Awww bless him. As his confidence with you builds he will really come out of shell.... Maybe he needs a girlfriend... Permanantly ha ha xxxxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on September 4, 2011, 8:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Blaze
I’m Homed
Just read this news and have sent Blaze a cuddle. Really hope for good news for you all from vets and keeping everything crossed. Such a worrying time for all of you so our thoughts are with you. Linda, Paul and the girls - Lola & Lena xxxx
Posted by LindaPaul on September 4, 2011, 8:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ronnie
I’m Homed
Love to you Ronnie xxxx the handsome black boys always win my heart xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on September 4, 2011, 7:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Slightly early I know as actually it's not Mia's birthday til tomorrow but we've been celebrating today as unfortunately it's our first day back at work tomorrow after the school holidays! So - a very Happy Birthday Mia! I'm glad you enjoyed a slice of your birthday cake (thanks to Vicky at greyhound gifts!) and a lovely long walk all round Kenilworth castle. We've had you nearly six months now and you are a special, sweet and adorable girl - much loved and cherished. Many more happy birthdays to come I hope. Love from us and your greyhound sister Evi xxxxxxxx
Posted by cinders on September 4, 2011, 7:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Billy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Nes and Dave, I'm so sorry to hear your news. It almost didn't register when you told us. I can't imagine has you are feeling. I'm glad Nellie is coping ok. Thinking of you. Love Clare, Jim, Ellie and Josie. X
Posted by ClareInsightHounds on September 4, 2011, 7:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sid
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We are feeding him Burns and now have the measures right! Thanks for that. Today, we took him to meet Kevin another greyhound to try to build up his confidence on walks. Sid has this thing about only going so far on a walk before he stops and then decides he doesn't want to go that particular way and there's no budging him! He really knows his own mind and the way back home so walks are short at the moment. Today he was brilliant, Kevin and Sid seemed to really get on well and Sid was more than happy to go for a very long walk and we think he thoroughly enjoyed himself and meeting his new friend. We were so pleased. It's only been 3 weeks and he is settling in slowly at his own pace! We hope that in time he'll come and keep us company in the lounge but he's tried it out for a few minutes and then retreats to his bed but it's a start. We are really enjoying having him and look forward to more progress with walks and getting him used to being a bit.
Posted by Phoebe009 on September 4, 2011, 6:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Madge
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Met you today, a pretty little loving girl xxx Hope you find your much deserved home soon....you should be on a sofa xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on September 4, 2011, 3:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Blue
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Met Blue/Bentley today. A sweet boy, who needs to be in a home again. He was lovely with me kids and he is cat friendly, a winning combo....plus house trained xxxx Ready for a family xxx Always wish we had more space, money etc xxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on September 4, 2011, 3:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
how many kg is the burns food?
Posted by sharon83 on September 4, 2011, 1:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
i have a mixture as still have the retired greyhound food i give tessa and i mix it with the burns with some dog food sometimes i give them sardines in sunflower oil as tessa loves it.
Posted by sharon83 on September 4, 2011, 12:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well done Jack, you so much remind us of our first grey. He was also a bog black male who we called Jack. We lost Jack back in march 2010 at an age of 13, it was Jack who made us fall in love with greys. Hope it works out for you x
Posted by steveandwend on September 4, 2011, 11:39 am | 👍 0 Likes
Blaze
I’m Homed
Thanks for all your kind comments, I'm sure Blaze would happily give you all a luv and cuddles x
Posted by steveandwend on September 4, 2011, 11:34 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fergie (Little Pea)
I’m Homed
Enjoy your new girl, saw her at the kennels when i popped in this week she is really adorable, taking her out on walks you will meet lots of lovely people who always stop and ask about a greyhound, good luck.xx ann and ellie may.x
Posted by spencer68 on September 4, 2011, 11:30 am | 👍 0 Likes
Blaze
I’m Homed
sending Blaze our love and lots of healing vibes, hope he will be ok and very much better soon. love to you all ...Ina and boys xxx
Posted by kallie on September 4, 2011, 11:09 am | 👍 0 Likes
Blaze
I’m Homed
Just had a update from Willows, Blaze has made some good progess. He is back on his feet and has started walking although still very wobbly, with a bit of luck he might be able to come home tomorrow. He is being greatly by us all. Gracie seems to missing him, she hasn't been the same since Blaze was admitted. We are going to Willows to spend some time and cuddles with Blaze. Will keep you updated x
Posted by steveandwend on September 4, 2011, 11:03 am | 👍 0 Likes