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Ellie (Becky)
I’m Homed
ahhh well done gorgeous!! No surprise you are reserved tho. What a cutie. Wish i could have seen you before you were snatched up!! xxxx
Posted by Donna+Baby+Jake on November 17, 2010, 6:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mindy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi All, Just to let you know the Icemaid Mindy visited the vet's today, her back leg (hip area) is put down to a heratoma. The corns not so bad but not right. The receptionist says she was surprised how lively the Icemaid was after coming round from her X ray with her old legs. Another visit in 3 weeks time. Sylv
Posted by susie on November 17, 2010, 2:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Mars Bar/Sprout)
I’m Homed
Hi Lisag. Is there another room downstairs where he could settle. Our boy always slept on his own and never bothered in the slightest, but when he had to sleep at my Mom and Dad's house (a place he had been so many times before), he whined and whined. We realised that he didn't like the sound of the motor on the back of the fridge, moved him to the lounge and he slept like a baby afterwards. Amanda
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on November 16, 2010, 10:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ellie (Becky)
I’m Homed
becky you will get new home with your family from tanya julie kelly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by wawa on November 16, 2010, 8:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
molly you will have a new home kelly like molly from tanya julie kelly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by wawa on November 16, 2010, 8:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Santa
Over the Rainbow Bridge
happy birthday santa did you had lots pesents from tanya julie kelly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by wawa on November 16, 2010, 8:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Penny
I’m Homed
penny you will get a new home with your family from tanya julie kelly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by wawa on November 16, 2010, 7:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kite
Over the Rainbow Bridge
kite you have a new home with family kelly like kite from tanya juile kelly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by wawa on November 16, 2010, 7:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Craig
I’m Homed
What a shame he seems such a quiet laid back boy with people....maybe just needs someone with another grey who works part time or something and can do some training! The blacks are gorgeous btw...I have just got one! x
Posted by Naomi on November 16, 2010, 3:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Harry
I’m Homed
Stunning! He looks like a boy....so handsome!
Posted by Naomi on November 16, 2010, 3:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Mars Bar/Sprout)
I’m Homed
the problem is I can't have him upstairs at mo as Bobcat sleeps on my bed, its his safe spot and its not fair on him. Also Ringo has to be muzzled at the mo because of cat. I would like him to get used to sleeping downstairs. He isnt too bad and usually settles after a while but is getting a little upset when Im not around. Ill keep working on it, ignoring him and not making a fuss when he first sees me. xx
Posted by lisag on November 16, 2010, 3:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Mars Bar/Sprout)
I’m Homed
Hi Lisag Twiggy sleeps outside our bedroom door on her pillow and duvet. She is happy and it's nice to have her close by. It's funny to listen to her dreaming sometimes...woof, woof, grr! xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 16, 2010, 2:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Mars Bar/Sprout)
I’m Homed
Perdi whined and howled when we had her, but we totally ignored her (if we gave her toys/chews she just left them and howled anyway) and she improved as the first week progressed. We didn't want her upstairs, but I nearly caved in because she sounded so forelorn! We eventually had a few quiet nights, but we decided to have a second dog to keep her company anyway 🙂 Having two is no more trouble than one and they are v sweet together. So my advice is either ignore it and I'm sure it will improve or get him a friend! xx
Posted by StefanBecky on November 16, 2010, 1:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Mars Bar/Sprout)
I’m Homed
Hi Lisag He's probably never had to be on his own before .. greys always have company so its hard for them to get used to being alone especially when they've just retired and everything is new and maybe scarey for them in the outside world. Does your heating go off at night? If so he might be cold so get him a warm fleece coat for pyjamas (greys only have one thickness of coat so feel the cold more than other dogs) or is his bed near a boiler or similar that might be scaring him?. Otherwise you could put his bed in your bedroom which usually solves the problem or if you'd rather he wasn't in your room put a childgate on your door so he can see you but put his bed outside and he'll probably settle. You can try ignoring him and seeing if he'll settle .. if you go down to him that's attention so it just teaches him to whine more- you could try leaving him with a Kong full of things like mashed potato, bits of cheese and liver etc etc so he has sometihng nice to occupy himself at bedtime. My girl ate a lot of my doorframe when I tried to get her used to being in the kitchen at night so I just gave up (and understood her 🙂 ) and put her bed in my room and she's been fine ever since 🙂 Good luck with him 🙂 Julie x
Posted by tiggersslave on November 16, 2010, 12:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buttons
I’m Homed
I'd take her and her limp any day of the week, but I am on a greyhound ban now!! She looks so cute and chilled out, bit like her big brother!! You'll find a home soon xx
Posted by manda on November 16, 2010, 10:28 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
I’m Homed
hes suppose to be casterated tomorrow so should be with you very soon 🙂 xx
Posted by Chloee on November 16, 2010, 9:21 am | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We understand how much it upsets you, our little girl Petal was still charging round the fields at the age of 15! Please don't loose sight of the amazing work your doing with her and her recovery is down to you, her trusting in you is lovely. If you need any help with anything just let us know, we have a little bit of experience with older grey's. We would rate metacam a lot, it got Petal through to 16 xx
Posted by manda on November 16, 2010, 9:17 am | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
When my Tigger was very ill last Christmas I saved over £250 buying her antibiotics and pain killers thro the internet - my vets prescription was £10 each product but it was still a huge saving. Tig had damaged discs in her neck ... she was given Tramadol as painkillers by The Willows ... (she had to take 3x daily plus Metacam 🙁 ) anyway I meant to say that my vets were not keen to prescribe them and only did because The Willows had given them to Tig when they treated her BUT they were obviously a much better pain killer so when Maisie needs a bit more help than Metacam there are other options .. also have a look on Greyhound Gap's forum cos every so often someone asks what pain relief everyone's dogs are on and I've learnt a lot from them .. I just wish I'd known before I lost my last lurcher with desparate arthritis and my vet said there were no other painkillers to help him 🙁 J xx
Posted by tiggersslave on November 16, 2010, 9:09 am | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Mars Bar/Sprout)
I’m Homed
does anyone have any tips on whining? He's being the model house mate, except he is begining to whine a little when he goes to bed. Ive left Classic FM on for him and he has a little light, but for a good 20 mins he really whines. Not sure if Im supposed to go down and tell him off, or just ignore it? any help would be appreciated xx
Posted by lisag on November 16, 2010, 8:30 am | 👍 0 Likes
Tom
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Ina Sorry we missed you yesterday, Tom says "hello".
Posted by Winniethepooh on November 15, 2010, 9:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes