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Abbie (Sandy)
I’m Homed
i saw abbie on saturday at the xmas party, she is soo lovely, still trying to persuade the husband about having another dog , but after we had to put our much loved dog to sleep a few weeks he finds it difficult to think about it, will keep trying, any suggestions?x
Posted by spencer68 on December 7, 2010, 6:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cherry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
ahem. think this might not be what you want to hear but i have always found having 2 dogs is easier than just having one, they are by nature pack animals and they enjoy the company of other canines, hence i ended up having 3. all my life i have had two dogs together as they will keep each other company when the humans are not there, why not ask Ruth whether she let you have her on trial and see how you go? good luck with whatever you decide but i am sure Riley would love to have a little cute sis. Ina xxx
Posted by kallie on December 7, 2010, 5:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Gordon
I’m Homed
Will he be a "Gordon" or a "Ramsay"?! He looks very sweet.
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on December 7, 2010, 5:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cherry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We felt like that Viki when I decided rich and I should have a buddy for Rolo, but once everything settled down there is was no difference at all, we just get more love and cuddles from them when we come home. It is lovely having two, we'd probably have another if we had the space lol.
Posted by manda on December 7, 2010, 5:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Craig
I’m Homed
Craig or Carraig as we have decided to call him after his racing name, is fitting in well. I have got a harness for him which Zoe helped me with and this has really made a difference - thanks to the grey who modelled it for me. On saturday while I was gathering the things that had been lent to me while he was on trial, he went and stood by the front door - I think he thought he was going back to the kennels. Thanks again for all the good wishes, you have been very supportive. Liz
Posted by Liddy on December 7, 2010, 1:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cherry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Someone please tell me why we shouldn't give Cherry a go with our current greyhound Riley - we have enough space, we have enough love.... but I'm just not sure how much extra commitment having 2 is and whether it's a step too far... ooooh dilemma!
Posted by Vikic on December 7, 2010, 1:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Topsy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
gorgeous! Laura - ours is black and white, but mostly black, in fact very similar to Topsy's markings so - bet they are both from the Honcho line 🙂
Posted by Vikic on December 7, 2010, 1:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ellie (Becky)
I’m Homed
Becky is a very gentle lady, she is very patient with younger dogs and playful. When Becky was with us in the kennels, she was very good at settling in a new and nervous dogs. Who could resisted those soft pleading eyes x x x x x x
Posted by Donno on December 7, 2010, 11:47 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mindy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Sylv, glad to hear she is doing ok. I also have a corn so I know how she feels, ouch they hurt! Please give her a cuddle from me. Kate x
Posted by LadyVictoria on December 7, 2010, 10:16 am | 👍 0 Likes
Topsy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks Laura, I have added the photo from Greyhound Data - she looks a lot like our Joseph! she is arriving today so we will get some new photos of her.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on December 7, 2010, 6:25 am | 👍 0 Likes
Topsy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ooh lovely looking pic on greyhound data. Can't think I've seen a black and white that's mostly black before. Love it when there are newbies to fuss over. 🙂 xx
Posted by Lauramc on December 6, 2010, 10:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ellie-May
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Nine years old?? Whats the story?
Posted by tinabina on December 6, 2010, 9:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Josie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Yay! for you pretty girl : ) x
Posted by tinabina on December 6, 2010, 9:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Billy
I’m Homed
We picked up Billy last week and took him on the Sutton walk with our 'H'. He was an absolute dream, jumped in the car next to Harrison and settled straight down. He was an angel to walk - I almost forgot we'd got him! He was friendly with the other greys and was confident around people and didn't react to other breeds that were walking. He's got such a gentle temperament without being nervous so feel he would be an ideal choice in a family with children or even for someone elderly who needs a gentle soul. Good luck Billy, someone's going to be counting themselves lucky very soon. So sorry we cant have you. Tina, Ellis & Harrison xx
Posted by tinabina on December 6, 2010, 9:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
she is FANTASTIC! I LOVE her innocent face bag is FFAABB! thank you Ruth ellie (brown age 7)
Posted by TheBrownies on December 6, 2010, 7:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Black Flash
I’m Homed
Hiya, just thought I'd post an update on Flash as he's been with us for almost 6 months and I know you daybreaker's peebs like to know how things go after a proper settling in time. I have to say Flash has gone way past our expectations. One of our criteria when choosing a grey was that they got on with other breeds as my family have so many in all shapes and sizes. Well, Flash has just been fab, he mixes on his own and in groups with every dog we meet, we've even been on a walk with a heard of 5 chiwawa's and Flash was one of the gang! Flash even has a spaniel grilfirend who throws her paws around his neck in a hug every time she's in heat 🙂 Flas has adapted well to differet forms of travel in the car, boat and on the train - After a careful trial on our local line we noticed he had no fear of the trains rushing in and would lay down in the carrage as soon as we got going. He's even travelled through London on the tube, getting VIP treatment at the stations as staff let us use the lifts. After a couple of months we noticed Flash relaxing around the house so much more, he has a whole sofa to himself upstairs in the office and now will often stay there all day while we rumage around. We staggered time away leaving him in the house on his own (after a month or so settling in). He has responded very well thanks to a kong and his sofa. But most of all we feel its being in a routine that has helped him the most - he now knows when its time for morning and evening walk so being left in the morning while I'm out is not a problem for him. Interestingly contrary to all advice, leaving him the whole run of the house makes him feel secure and he lounges in the office (we've watched him on web cam), however if we confine him to one room when we leave, he takes to bar biting the safty gate and causing general havok. I phoned after a few weeks when we got him as he had to go to the vets with stomach pains. Turns out almost half the dogs at our local park had the same thing I found a couple of weeks later and 3 of them also ended up at the vets. Flash recovered within 4 days and my vet had done all sorts of tests on his gut. The last test for B12 adsorption came back two weeks later and it turned out Flash was sevearly deficient for B12, such a result can be caused by all manner of things in a dog but one thing that is know is that without injections of B12 the stomach can't repair itself to take B12 up again. I've since learned that B12 is one of those essential nutrients that impacts the whole body. Well, Flash went on a 4 month course of weekly injections and a month corse of antibiotics for a possible gut bacterial overgrowth that could be the cause. At the end his B12 was tested again showing adsorption was restored. We noticed that at the end of the course he suddenly gained weight (3 kg) in a week and his coat went really glossy, and his capacity for evil farting stopped 🙂 The vet was so pleased by his performance that she used his treatment as a case study at a dog and cat gut conference :D. If any of the staff remember Flash, you may have noticed that he was a little shy, taking time to get to know you. I'm so pleased to say that over the months he has grown to hanker after chin scratching and attention. Last week we visited my folks and when I gave their collie fuss Flash was straight over barging the poor collie out the way swiftly dipositing his chin in my hand (as if to say "no fuss me, not her") 😀 We're chuffed to bits with our lad and want to say a big thank you to all of the staff for making us feel welcome when we visited. Maybe one day when we get a bigger place we'll be popping by for another hehehe (don't tell my partner Ben :). Have a gret Xmas xxxxxxxxxxx Fran Ben + Flash (gordan)
Posted by fran_pitt on December 6, 2010, 4:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cherry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I wish I hadn't read this either! I thought I was safe to fuss her on Sat as she was reserved, but now I learn she's available AND cat-friendly - oh dearie me...!
Posted by Emma on December 6, 2010, 1:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Josie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well done Josie! Be happy. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on December 6, 2010, 1:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Scottie
I’m Homed
DON'T forget to ORDER your Red Blizzrd coats from Ruth. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Standard issue for this time of year (CHRISTMAS) 🙂
Posted by MadMick on December 6, 2010, 12:27 am | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Mars Bar/Sprout)
I’m Homed
We had a great time at the open day 🙂 Rachel had a good day and spent an hour with Sprout after his long walk, She kissed him loads and hugged him. when she slapped her legs and said Sprout, he came to her <3 Mx
Posted by MadMick on December 5, 2010, 11:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes