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Minty (Vera)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hello Sylv, I am so sorry to hear about Georgie but glad I got to meet her and know she was very much loved by you. Big hugs. I know how hard it is to let them go xxxxx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 4, 2010, 7:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lulu
I’m Homed
thank you (: I will!
Posted by rachel on March 4, 2010, 6:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Minty (Vera)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Sorry for the delay,but we had to have Georgie pts.,10days ago but Minty's coming on, no problems on the toilet front , springing & bounding this afternoon. I was in the G/house & she was like a spring lamb spring all over the garden & taking to digging in the borders. SYLV
Posted by suzie on March 4, 2010, 6:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lulu
I’m Homed
hi rachel i am so pleased, enjoy her she is perfect
Posted by Adam_83 on March 4, 2010, 3:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Terry
I’m Homed
Hi Moomin,thanks for your comments.........Sorry you were not at the Training last night.Perhaps next week?Last night a big St Bernard pitched up.....I could swear blind he had chewed a pair of trainers as there were what looked like shoe laces hanging out of the side of his mouth!Uuuuuurgh...lucky us Greys have manners eh!My Dad was talking to the blood bank today and the next donation session is on the 4th May I think.Anyway see you soon,Licks Terry x
Posted by HannahR on March 4, 2010, 2:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Minnie
I’m Homed
I hope Minnie finds a home real soon, she is absolutely gorgeous, she loves playing in the run with you then coming over for a cuddle, its a shame she was returned but the right home is waiting for her where she can be taught properly. I really believe she will make somebody a fantastic pet. I love her!! xxx
Posted by chloe94 on March 4, 2010, 2:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Yes Leanne I loved your poem too. Beautiful. Sharonx
Posted by SharonMolly&Reggie on March 4, 2010, 1:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cracker
I’m Homed
Hi Goldie, I just wanted to reassure you that things will get better if you give it time. I had a similar experience. I homed my first grey,Molly in June 08, I have two cats and two guinea pigs. At first she was very keen on the cats and basically just wanted to eat the hutch to get to the guinea pigs! It was a nightmare. I was very firm with her and eventually she got the message.She just ignores them now and I am so glad I stuck with it, she is the most perfect girl, we all love her so much. October 09 I homed Reggie my second grey and went through it all again. But he is the perfect gentleman now. They just needed time to adjust. As for size Molly is dainty so easily managed where as Reggie is huge and powerful, much stronger than me.If he wants to go, he generally does with me dragged behind him!! But he knows Im the boss and usually does as he is told. They were both hard work in the beginning but there are so many plus points it was very very worth it. I love them so much. I hope this helps. Best wishes Sharon x
Posted by SharonMolly&Reggie on March 4, 2010, 1:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
It is lovely to see the photographs of Lucy out and about having such a great time. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 4, 2010, 1:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cracker
I’m Homed
Hi Rachel, sorry to hear that settling Cracker in isn't quite going to plan. When we had Buddy (our first Greyhound, a big black boy as well) I worried about how he'd get on with the house sights and sounds that he'd never known before, but he took everything in his stride, wasn't even bothered by the noisy vacuum. The main thing we had to teach him early on was manners, because he had none! He'd jump up on the work surface, take food off plates, push to be first through doors, whine, dance and pull to get to other dogs. In fairness he did want to say hello and is good with all dogs (he'd probably eat a cat though!) but I didn't know that at the time. "Wait" was a really useful word to teach, wait before going out into the garden/for a walk (I always go out first) wait before eating (saves bowl and food being knocked on the floor!) I get him to wait at kerbs when out for a walk and teaching him wait also stops the awful situation of him jumping straight out of the car when opening the boot. Leave is also a really useful command, especially with your small animals. I don't have a big voice, so saying "no" for me isn't helpful, I say "a,a" sharply (not A,A, that would sound funny!) and that works, he doesn't like the tone of voice, then I praise him when he stops doing whatever he shouldn't.Teaching him took time, patience, consistency and cheese(!) but it was worth it, he was worth it! Good luck, keep asking for advice xxx
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on March 4, 2010, 1:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
i have just sent Lucy another cuddle possibly the last one i can send her before she goes to meet up with all our beloved friends over Rainbow bridge. farewell beautiful little girl i am glad that i got to see you and hug you last week and say hello to my beloved Lenny and Monty for me. you are in my thoughts every day, all our love Ina Rossi Toby and Kenzie xxxxx
Posted by kallie on March 4, 2010, 12:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ruth, Im glad you liked it, the photo's of Lucy out and about are lovely, she looks beautifull in her pretty coat, love the one of her being carried up the hill like a proper little princess, im sure she would have been laughing to herself another wonderfull memory for her.. Xxx
Posted by Lea,Sonny,Poppy-Obi on March 4, 2010, 11:38 am | 👍 0 Likes
Clover
I’m Homed
hi to ruth and everyone at daybreaks. Its a week now since we bought clover home. He is being really good and has settled in well with charlie our other grey, they bounce off each other in the garden and are very entertaining!! Its true that another one is no more trouble. simon and i have now got a dog each to cuddle on the sofa!! Happy families eh!
Posted by theothersue on March 3, 2010, 9:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lulu
I’m Homed
picking her up on friday! it can't come quick enough! so excited (: she'll be treated like a princess!
Posted by rachel on March 3, 2010, 9:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cracker
I’m Homed
Hi Rachel. Well as predicted - I did say that Cracker would be keen on your other pets!!! (rabbits are obviously going to be very exciting to him) but you only took him yesterday and he still has a lot to learn. He can only do this with your encouragement and of course we are here to help you as well. You have got to remember Cracker has come from a totally different environment and to settle in a home can take days, even weeks of training. Please give me a call, however, if you are having any doubts it is best to return him sooner rather than later which would be a pity as this boy will be a most wonderful pet - he just needs to know and learn what's right and wrong.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 3, 2010, 9:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cracker
I’m Homed
Hi Ruth, Just to let you know things are not going quite to plan with Cracker. There are 3 concerns at the moment ; Firstly, he is seriously keen on the rabbits, and the budgies big time . I have sqiurted water in his face, and given him, a firm 'No', but he just doesn't want to know. He keeps going back to them. I can move the budgies in to another room, as he was biting at the cage, which is scaring the budgies, but i can't move the rabbits, and it takes some doing to pull him away from the rabbit cages, as he is quite powerful to hold back. He is proving to be quite a handful there. The other thing is that when I am walking him, he seriously wants to eat small , fluffy doggies.He is always muzzled, but again he is quite a handful to hold him back when you are pushing a small nipper in the pushchair, and trying to hold on to him at the same time. The other thing is that with Cracker being quite a big pushy pooch, I am frightened that him may knock the liitle one over, which I feel is a possible recipe for disaster. Cracker doesn't stop for anything, or anyone. It is quite difficult to segregate Cracker from Josh, and when I am keeping them apart it is hard to stop Cracker from pushing his way through the baby gate. I don't want to get too attached to Cracker at the moment, and if I hadn't got rabbits and our young son, he would be a super dog. On the positive side Cracker is an affectionate, playful, and a very loving dog, with lots of love to give. He loves cuddles and playing with his toys, and a the moment he is lying flat out on is bed, and he definatley loves his food, although treats are the last thing o his mind when the bunnies, and budgies are about for a tasty snack. I don't want to give up on him yet, and I will keep you up to date on his progress. Any suggestions, or advice would be much appreciated. See you soon, from Rachel, Dave, Joshua and Cracker xxx
Posted by goldie on March 3, 2010, 5:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Terry
I’m Homed
Hi Terry, this is Moomin here (aka Hannah) - I was at the kennels the same time as you were the first time around. My mum says we've all got to go to training class as I keep barking at other dogs since a very excitable dog jumped all over me in the park! We can't go tonight, but we'll hopefully see you (and bark at you!) next week! I will also be giving blood with my brother Kev and sister Sadie (if she's big enough - she's only a little dot!) Moo xxx
Posted by Emma on March 3, 2010, 4:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cleo
I’m Homed
awww another black beauty, sooooo gorgeous xx
Posted by pinkunicorn on March 3, 2010, 4:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Eagle
Over the Rainbow Bridge
aww he's lovely, why does he have teeth missing, i love the black dogs, im very interested in adopting a dog in the next couple of weeks. big slobbery kiss for eagle xx
Posted by pinkunicorn on March 3, 2010, 4:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Terry
I’m Homed
You have certainly landed on your feet Terry. What a lovely Mum and Dad you have Pam
Posted by PamD on March 3, 2010, 3:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes