Strong Hounds' Home

Hi I'm Bert (and no Ernie isn't here!)

2011-11-29T13:47:00.001-08:00

Let me tell you a little about me, beside my formal tuxedo attire. I am quite a well-adjusted young man. I am polite, sleep through the night (slept in my foster mom’s room), can handle the steps, and have been fine with the little kitten and the birds. Mind you I did take off after the kitten this morning when Chloe, said kitten, ran through the house. I got a smack for that. Anyway, I was just trying to get her back for last night. You know what she did? She bit my toes while I was trying to sleep! How rude!!!

So I’ve had no accidents and really like my foster brothers here. One is an older guy but my brother…wow do we like to play! I have a big stuffed bunny that we toss in the living room. I also stay in the house without any restrictions during the day while my mom is at work and the kids take off in this big yellow thing. I am I have to say, a perfect dog. I love kisses and my foster mom uses this really goofy voice with me. Again, I think she’s nuts, but the kisses and hugs are GREAT. Anyway, if you can talk crazy to me and give me kisses and a forever home, please call Denise and we can live, Happily Ever After!

I knew they'd come back!

2011-08-21T07:20:00.001-07:00

Well I adopted some girls. They are wonderful! One is going into high

Ha! I've lost my collar! Do I care? NOT!

2011-08-05T07:22:00.000-07:00

Ok so last night I slept in my foster sister's room. She was not happy about that, but I was a good boy. I slept on a bed on the floor and didn't make a peep until my foster brother (big 16 year old guy) got up for work around 6. Mom says I had my collar, but 'blip' now it's gone. So I'm wearing a temporary one while all the humans in the house go nuts looking for my flashy flame one. Frankly, I think it's sorta funny :)

So as you see I've gotten quite comfortable. My other foster sister picks on me and the way I hold my ears sometimes. Truthfully she plays with my ears a lot and I really like it! So anyway, if you're interested in coming to visit, please call Denise or visit http://www.greyrescue.com/ and come sweep me off my feet...oh that's right, I'm already off my feet! Tee hee!

I'm back and my name is Dino now!

2011-08-04T18:15:00.000-07:00

Hi you might remember me. I used to be named Damron but now my name is Dino. Yup just like the dinosaur pet on the Flintstones. A little embarrassing and not so manly, but I'm wonderful anyway. you know what I can do? I can do steps and I'm cat safe. And I love hugs and kisses! I'm not sure what I'll be doing for my sleeping arrangements tonight. My other family told my foster mom that I liked my crate. So we'll see. I'll let you know tomorrow.

Ok gotta go. It's been a tiring day.

We're Playing Bingo in Baltimore now Hon!

2011-06-26T07:25:00.000-07:00

Well my forever Dad camoe and picked me up last night. Good thing too since I had become a thief here. I had developed a glove and shoe obsession and relcated them on a regular basis! It was fun but now I'm on to bigger and better things. I'm going to be so happy at my new home! Hopefully they stocked up on work gloves and shoes!

Get your trolls and good luck charms ready....

2011-06-19T08:27:00.000-07:00

It's time to play BINGO!!!
Hi that's me. Ok my real name is "Go Get Waxed"!! What were they thinking? Bingo fits me better because I am the winning hound. I just arrived yesterday and in a flurry of activity. These people are nuts. They plopped me in a crate and then another group of people came in and let me out and fed me. It's all good now though. I am such a champ...take a look at what I can do:
I can do the steps up and down. Usually I go one way and need help going the other. I guess I've been a little curious so that leads me in a direction. Then I realize where I am!
I slept all night in my foster sister's room and didn't say a peep (or a bark for that matter) No accidents in the house so far either.
They also have these birds. They make noise, but I leave them alone.
Last but not least I like to toss chippies---the rawhide kind. It's a private thing so I do that until someone draws attention to me. Then it's all serious business.

Ok so if you'd like to come see me, and I know you want to cause you're a winner too, call Denise and apply to WIN!!!

GREAT NEWS! I have a forever home!!!

2011-04-10T07:50:00.000-07:00

Well I have good news. My forever family came to get me today. It was really nice. They have two people boys and a little girl and a beagle! Wow I hit the jackpot! I am going to be so happy. They promised to give me kisses, walks, and good kibble every day. Been nice knowing you and good luck to all the other dogs out there.

Comfy Cozy....At least to me

2011-04-02T18:04:00.000-07:00

Ok so my foster mom and sisters didn't think I was comfortable so they took a picture of me. Don't you think it looks cozy?!
Ok so on to bigger and better things...like me!!! So anyway I have a secret to tell you. Ssshhhh don't tell anyone. I'm a thief. Ok true confessions. I took two cloth grocery bags, a box of gallon ziplocs, and an empty Pepsi bottle. Unfortunately I got caught! But I still get hugs and kisses. Hmm....wonder what I can take next. By the way, mom keeps throwing these rawhide pieces at me. If anyone knows what I'm supposed to do with them, please text me. If you want me to steal. I mean if you want me to be your forever dog and give me a forever home, please call Denise or email her ASAP.

Progress my dear

2011-03-30T13:01:00.000-07:00

Well I've been here since Saturday and I have really trained these people well. Actually mom was home today- she was sick, but I told her to go to the doctor and she did and guess what? She left me out of the crate and I was sooo good. I didn't get into anything. Before she left though, I did try a library book. Why do people read them? They taste better.
So next to the wonderful picture of me is one of my weaknesses. It's a bag of clothespins. Yes, I love them. I take them often and then the other day I gave them to my foster sister. I was so kind, she was in bed and I just laid them on the bed next to her. She was soo happy. Or at least I think that was the reaction. She was laughing at least!
Ok more updates later. If you want the perfect dog, please contact Denise and tell her you're in love!

NEWSFLASH- Stink Bugs don't taste good!

2011-03-28T17:12:00.000-07:00

Take that from me. I am an expert now. This morning my foster mom thought that I had stuffy guts stuck in my teeth so she checked my mouth as I flung my head around. That was when I opened my mouth and out it came, still wiggling! boy did my mouth stink. I shook my head and it still stunk. Wow what an escapade. So like I said, take my advice and DON'T EAT STINKBUGS!

So I know you're dying to hear about me some more. Ok well I made it through the second night in my foster sister's room without any problems. Then I stayed in the crate all day-alone for 7 hours since a big yellow thing pulled up to the house and ate the girls up and drove away this morning. I would have been scared! When they came home I just stood and wagged my tail as my foster sisters came in the door and let me out of my crate.

Mom and my foster sisters have been leash training me and I'm making progress. I still cross in front of my people (I honestly don't see why this is an issue- they don't like me sniffing their butts either! Go figure!). My foster mom also says she's not going to try the steps right away. I'm such a good boy steps don't matter and besides, I can do the 4 up to the back porch so what's the big deal?

More about Dexter

2011-03-27T05:21:00.000-07:00

Since I am so cute (getting egotistical aren't I?!) I thought I'd add some more pictures of me. So here they are. With these pictures you're bound to contact Denise and say I'm yours....

WANTED: Home with Stuffies

2011-03-27T05:04:00.000-07:00

Well here I am, Dexter. My foster mom is so mean to me and calls me Poindexter and says I should have hornrimmed glasses and a pocket protector and wear a bow tie! So anyway, I am in search of a home. This home has to have stuffies like the moose I am carrying. Let me explain. Within 30 minutes of settling in at my foster home I had taken out each and every stuffy and paraded through the house! Wow I made a mess!

On to more serious business. I was such a good boy last night I slept in my foster sister's room on a big blanket on the floor and didn't make a peep! I got up, ate breakfast with my foster brothers and went outside. As for the sore on my nose, it's from my muzzle in the car on the way to Denise's house. It's healing nicely and doesn't seem to bother me at all. My foster mother put some ointment on it.

So a little more about me. I haven't tried the steps yet, I love stuffies, am leaving the birds and the cage alone, and the cat hasn't shown his face since I've been here so I'll let you know about that when it happens. Besides the stuffies, I LOVE people. You know what they do? They pet me and kiss me and hug me. Wow, life is grand!

So that's the start with me. I'm getting typers cramp (no one told me that this job required typing skills. Thought I was just a foster dog).

I'm gone but while I was waiting....

2011-02-12T09:48:00.000-08:00

I'm already gone to my new home but I thought I'd share with you what this crazy foster family did to me while I was waiting for my new mom. Isn't it awful?

Well I've sent updates to my foster mom from my new home. These people are great. They play with me and they got me nice warm beds. I get kisses and hugs too! Well good luck to all those other fosters out there.

Guess What? I have a family!!!! Yippeee!!

2011-02-03T17:22:00.000-08:00

Well I may not look like it from the picture on here but am I excited!!! My forever family is coming to get me next week. I can't wait!! If you recall, this was the family who had the little girl who knows how to make dog biscuits. I hope she makes them a lot - that way I won't think my name is 'hoagie rolls' or finish off the blueberry bagels anymore.

So my foster mom says that this family is the right place for me so I have to be a good boy. I'm gonna make sure I give them lots of kisses and in the meantime I'm gonna hang out here. but don't worry, I'll drop a note by here before I leave.

Wow I had a visit today!

2011-01-30T17:59:00.000-08:00

So this really cool family came to visit me today and you know what they brought with them? Their daughter plus some rawhide chips. I thought I had died and gone to heaven! In fact when they left I just stood by the door and waited for them to come back in. Mom says they are thinking about it. Well that's good 'cause I will definitely be thinking about them...especially the little girl because you know what? She knows how to make homemade dog biscuits so I'm definitely hanging out with her if I can. In the meantime I'm gonna hold this couch down and make sure the blanket doesn't get away!

my new name is hoagie roll

2011-01-30T05:01:00.000-08:00

So as you see this torn up bag says "hoagie rolls". They were for me right? I don't remember it but they must have changed my name to hoagie roll 'cause I just know it was for me! Dont you agree?

ok so all we do is sleep...is that so bad?

2011-01-28T19:31:00.001-08:00

Ha! My foster mom thinks that this is her bed!!! Wow do we have news for her! So this is how she found us the other day. You will see that my foster brothers Jack and Mustang are here on the bed with me. Jack is just a little bit loose for my taste with his legs up in the air and all. Does he have no shame?!!

Anyway, I am quite settled in here, but between the hugs, kisses, and the screams to "Shove over!!!" my foster mom still tells me we're still looking for a forever home for me.

Oh, and before I sign off (I have another bed to hold down) I wanted to tell you that this snow we've had you know? Well it is no big deal for me. I jump through it like a jack rabbit. In fact Jack and I were chasing each other in it the other day.

So if you want to meet me, you can either contact Denise, or email my foster mom at kidproof@qis.net and she'll be glad to tell you all about me and how wonderful I am!

Couch Anyone?

2011-01-23T12:28:00.000-08:00

Well I'm still here, but that's not so bad I'm thinking! I'm still waiting for the right couch, the right kisses, and some kids to sweep me off my feet! I'm not sure how many times I can review my wonderful attributes but I'll list them here for some of you newcomers:

I am housebroken
I can do steps like a champ
I like to play
I am 2 1/2 years old
I'm cat and small animal safe
I LOVE kids and my foster mom things I need to have them around
I love kisses, walks, and to hang out with you on the couch
I WOULD recommend that I sleep with you in your bed. My foster mom says, NOoooooooo! don't let him do it...he's a pig and will hog the bed (don't listen to her, she doesn't know anything!)

So that's it for me. I'm waiting for your call. I know you're not just reading this blog for the heck of it...I know you want me...don't ya?!

Lovin Life

2011-01-17T13:50:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

I went on a visit with a 'maybe forever' family this weekend. It was great. It was a trial run and I think I passed, but I'm not sure if it's gonna work or not. The family has kids!! And boy do I need kids. They are great! They lay on me and hug me. So I hope the family calls me back, because my bags are packed.

In the meantime, as you see I'm helping my foster mom take a nap. She said she needed help holding her leg down. ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..............

Well I'm still here!

2011-01-07T03:42:00.000-08:00

I haven't written in a while since I was vacationing at a home for the Christmas holiday. Unfortunately it didn't work out. Not sure why. I am such a great guy. My foster mom thinks I might need to have some kids around and a BUSY household. Here at my foster home we have birds, a cat, and three teenagers who are constantly harrassing me. Can I file a complaint with the Greyhound Rescue do you think? Harrassment such as flopping my ears up and down all the while making fun of how small they are in comparison to my big manly body? Or how about my smile that they tease me about? Maybe the fact that when I get really excited my teeth chatter? Ok, well the worst was making me lay down like a camel. The things they do to me! Oh well. Mom thinks I like it. Ok secretly I do.

So when I'm not being harrassed, I can do the stairs like a champ, am housebroken for nights and about a 7 hour day, and don't counter cruise or get into things.....unless the neon sign says, "We were stupid and left this out...so get into it!" So if you have a busy house and time to make fun of me and tease me, please call Denise.

Guess what Santa brought? Patch- I'm back!

2010-12-22T03:05:00.000-08:00

Well everyone - things didn't work out with my new family so I'm back. Obviously they needed someone to hold down this bed in front of the pellet stove too! So I got back last night and am getting back into the routine and I've offered a couple of my smiles in the meantime! Hopefully mom will be able to catch a picture of my smile sometime.

In the meantime, I have to catch some more Zzzz's so call Denise if you want to see me! The good news is that my foster mom will be home til after the New Year so if you want to come and visit, just call!

Patch has been adopted!

2010-12-12T15:59:00.000-08:00

Well I will need to bid you farewell. I have been adopted by another greyhound named Tucker. He brought these two nice people with him. Boy what a nice family. When the people were talking I just waited by the door to go. I think I have ESP! I knew they were taking me because they seemed like a smart group of people (even though they were people!).

So I have vacated my spot for the next foster grey. Whoever you are, you'll like this family!

Merry Christmas from Santa Patch!

2010-12-05T16:52:00.000-08:00

Well everyone I'm still here. I haven't had time to write since I've been taking over the couch, flinging stuffies around and wagging my tail. My mom says that I am the president of the 'Tail Wagger's Club', bet you didn't know that did you?!

Here's a little more about me. I am a big boy. If you check back to the July blog, you'll see that I have HUGE feet!! I love my people, I stay home all day and roam the house with my foster brothers and then at night they turn the heat down and it gets chilly. So, you know what I do then? I go upstairs and get into bed with my foster mom and if the other two dogs are there too, we all snuggle up together with mom. The only thing is that I don't really think mom likes all that cuddling. She hollers alot when we get in there. Maybe it's cause we lay on her and crowd her out of the bed. Or maybe she's just a party pooper.

So the typical things about greyhounds just aren't true with me. I don't gulp my food, I don't bother the cat (not to mention that since I've arrived he won't step foot out of the basement!!), and I think the birds are ok too. As for counter cruising, I ruined my reputation today by stealing the butter dish, butter and all. Once they took that from me, I went back to get the next stick of butter, wrapper and all. Well you know what happened then? They took it away!! AAAAAAAgh!!

Ok so I'm getting typing cramp. I need to go sip some more egg nog by the fire next to the tree so if you want the best Christmas present ever, Call Denise and tell them you want Patch! I will make a great stocking stuffer! (just get a REALLY big stocking)

ok everyone, I'm back!!! Wanna play?

2010-11-28T06:34:00.000-08:00

Ok so stuffies are wonderful!!! Did you know that?

Anyway, I digress...I am back. My family fell on some hard financial times and I went back to Greyhound Rescue. Not a bad deal though so far, I'm back in my foster home and boy am I having a blast!! My mom says I'm a whiner though so I guess I'd better watch myself. I do like to be around people that's for sure!

Anyway, I'm housetrained and am ok to roam the house. I am a big boy with really big feet!!! (Actually I think God got a little confused in my making and gave me Great Dane feet!) I can take steps like a champ and LOVE to run, but....if you don't have a minute to run with me I can throw some toys in the house and I'm ok with that! Boy do they fly high!

So if you want an easy dog who likes other dogs and was great with my family's kids, call Denise and tell her you need PATCH!

Patch is Back!

2010-11-27T16:12:00.000-08:00

Ok so read back to July or so! His family fell on some hard times so he is back and looking for another forever home. He is fit and happy and friendly and will be ready to write you a note tomorrow! So keep posted for pictures and info on him.....

Skinny is gone...

2010-11-21T06:36:00.000-08:00

Very sad news. Skinny had some medical complications and died this morning at the vets. We will miss him so much, but know that he is in hound heavan with all his stuffies! We will miss him sooo much.

If anyone would like to donate to help with the medical costs from Skinny's care, please log onto the website and make a paypal donation or mail your donation. Skinny would thank you with kisses! http://www.greyrescue.com/

Skinny is here and boy is he spoiled!

2010-11-16T03:15:00.000-08:00

Ok so I am here world! My name is Skinny but none of my foster family likes that name. We were thinking of calling me Skittles, because they are colorful and yummy and that better describes me!

Well as you can see I have settled right in. My foster sister, aka the lump in the bed next to me, is great. She is my best buddy (well ok so I am only using her for her bed!). She lets me sleep in her bed and you know what? I sleep ALL night with no accidents. In fact it's hard to get me up!

I just got here on Sunday but so far I have been a good boy. I can tackle the back steps, jump up onto the bed, and go in my crate in during the day with no problems. I will add more later but if you want to come visit me, AND you have a nice bed for me, please call Denise.

Nectar is Home at last

2010-11-06T13:50:00.000-07:00

Well I have gone. This is a good thing people!!! My new family came and brought my new brother and wow is he sweet. He was a little scared when he first got here, but I showed him around the place and he was feeling a little better. And guess what?! I am going to be a city dweller!!! I am moving in with the President! Ok that's a lie but I am moving to Washington DC so maybe we'll be neighbors and maybe I can be friends with their dog (I heard that dog is pretty hairy though and I bet it can't run fast like me). So my public tale ends here.....at my forever home!!

2010-11-01T17:24:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

We had a great weekend. How about you? Well first my foster brother mowed the lawn. Wow was it fun following him around. Mom says it's a little unusual for a dog to like following a gas powered push lawnmower. But I read back on this blog site and guess what? Another foster dog liked the lawnmower too. I think it's a sign of intelligence, don't you?

Well, I've been here a week and think I have the people about trained so if you want to adopt them, call me....oops ! I mean I'm ready for adoption. So sorry about that. I get a little carried away!

Anyway, I have gotten quite friendly with the stuffies in this place as you can see from the picture. WHO got a pink one I don't know. Not a very manly color though. But boy does it toss nicely in the air. So do shoes, and tennis balls! I really got these people wondering the day the stuffie landed in the pot on the pellet stove! Wow what a good shot. I think I'll try basketball next.

So some behavior updates, I'm still wonderful! Oh and although I haven't tried the full set of steps yet, I am a pro at the set of 4 outside AND I actually like the cat! He looks so nice even though he still won't let me sniff him! Party pooper! I also had my first accident in the house today. Boy I won't let that happen again! Was mom ever mad, boy she hollered! Wasn't my fault though. She didn't let me stay out long enough this morning. Next time I won't let her sit on the toilet long enough and see how she likes that! Hmmmph!

Ok enough for now. Gotta hold down this nice dog bed....I hear the pellet stove warming up! Gotta get my spot in front of it.

Just part of the crew

2010-10-30T11:34:00.000-07:00

Ok so I've almost been here a week. Mom says I'm a good boy and boy do I let her know I'm happy about that!!! My tail wags so well. The spring must be new cause it's always going! Anyway, I put up with quite a bit here. They put sunglasses on me last night! Wow...it was dark! But they were cool...they're in the shape of stars and I AM a STAR!

Ok so my foster sister has a habit of laying on me to hug me too. I guess that's ok. As you can see that's fine with me! I love the attention. She gives me kisses too. So like I said my foster mom says that I'm a good boy, and I have really tried. The piece of French toast this morning was too much to resist though. And boy was it good!!! The cat has been scared to come up from the basement but I just stare at him as he sits on the top step. I really just want to sniff him.

So that's it for now. Mom says that I'm just like her other two boys and like a regular dog here. But truth be told....I'm special!!! and much better than a regular dog!! If you want, come see me!!! Call Denise and come visit...only if you give me a hug and a kiss!!

Day 3....I am SOOO good

2010-10-26T04:52:00.000-07:00

Ok public, here is my info....
I am just a 'wonder dog'! I have been so good I have ignored the birds in their cage and BOY are they loud! I think they're upset 'cause I'm here. Tough luck for them huh?! I have tried sooo hard to get someone to give me part of their dinner or breakfast but have been pushed away! Rejection! Uh! So anyway, I am now walking pretty good on a leash. My other foster sister has taken me on a walk and said that I stuck my head against her leg like a magnet. I guess it made it hard for her to walk?! Silly girl, I just really like people and want to stick to them! I did work my way into my foster sister's (the human that was on the first picture) bedroom and slept all through the night with no accidents or cries! I was a good boy from about 10 PM to 5:30 AM...what a champ! During the day, I'm in the crate with no hassles for about 7 hours. Track dog? I think not!!

Ok so my down falls....I think that the recycling bag is really fun to go through! A frozen pizza box makes a great toy! So does a slipper....wow have you ever thrown one of those things in the air!!! ok enough for now...time for the crate....

"Is This All"? AKA Nectar is here! And boy am I sweet!!

2010-10-24T11:35:00.000-07:00

Well I'm here and like my nickname implies, I am soooo sweet! See me? I've already charmed my foster sister and I've only been here about an hour! Since I arrived I've checked out the birds in the cage and done a 'sniff over' of the downstairs. Oh and I figured out the back steps too. The plan is to charm my way into my foster sister's (the one in the picture) room tonight and see if she'll let me cuddle with her in her bed. I'll keep you posted.

Ok, gotta go. The human children are acting stupid in the other room and I need to check it out. Ta ta for now!

Sissy has a Forever Home

2010-09-04T10:30:00.000-07:00

Well it looks like Sissy found her forever home. A nice lady and her grey named Doc came and took her to her forever home. Sissy heard some stories from her new mom about a bird that she has at the house. She told me that she is quite excited to meet the bird. Doc told her not to get so excited that the bird was bossy! Oh well, Sissly is such a good girl she will go with the flow I'm sure.
See you at the picnic Sissy!!!

More pictures of Sissy

2010-09-02T15:55:00.001-07:00

Just some pics! Long story but had to have a bath....and just some pics of me hanging out with my peeps

Home Sweet (foster) home with Sissy

2010-09-02T15:48:00.000-07:00

Ok has your heart melted yet? Well it should! Here I am on my foster sister's bed. She and I are best buddies. When I get scared, her room is where I go. And in this shot I'm sleeping on her bed for the night. Yes, I have been spoiled and am sleeping on her bed! So sorry.

Ok so here goes...I think that I am just the perfect dog. I walk nicely on a leash, haven't had one accident yet...not even in my crate during the day! Wow! hard to believe that I just got off the track.

My family can't seem to find anything wrong with me...but looking at this picture, can you?

Call Denise if or email my foster mom @ kidproof@qis.net if you want to come visit.

Sissy is here!

2010-08-30T17:41:00.000-07:00

So here I am. My name is Sissy, but don't get me wrong, I'm no Sissy!!! So I came here to the Strong home yesterday afternoon with my mom. My mom went to another foster home (it's because she tried to eat the cat I think) and here I am. Thank goodness there are two girls here because all the hounds here are boys! Yuck....girls rule, boys drool!

Anyway, so here's my info:

I walk pretty good on a leash

I can be coaxed up and down the steps

I LOVE hanging out with people....people are great. They kiss and hug me!

I am learning my manners and trying to wait patiently for my meals

I've sniffed at the counters but not 'cruised' them yet

I love to run in the yard

I haven't had an accident yet! Ladies don't pee in the house everyone- that's just rude!

I will keep you posted on my status later...I'm going to be in a crate tomorrow so I will let you know how I do.

PS...see me in the picture? I'm holding a chippy. Chippies are good. So good I can't stop to chew them or someone might take them! Or at least that's what I think.

Boo Hoo! Patch is adopted!

2010-07-12T19:20:00.000-07:00

Well, easy come easy go. These really nice people came to get me tonight. And you know the best part? They had two little girls. Wow! I just loved the way they held onto me and hugged me and crawled on me. They kissed me too! They handed me squeaky toys while I was lounging too. So anyway, it's been a nice short stay at the Strong's but I'm going to a great place now! My forever home :)

My Name is Patch but my foster family calls me 'Big Foot'

2010-07-10T15:15:00.000-07:00

Well here I am. My name is Patch and I am a big boy!

To go along with my big feet is my big heart. I am a Love Bug so be ready for some tail wagging and some play. I am quite a good boy and would love some kids to play with but heck I'll take any people. People are great.

So I arrived on Thursday and since that time I have run around the back yard and taught these people how to play with squeaky toys! Wow do I love them. I'm a good boy and have only had one accident and that I did by the back door. I can't help it if I can't reach the door handle! I've tried the steps up and down but boy do they scare me....so does getting into the car. But once I'm there, I'm good to go....roll down the windows and let's roll baby!

So I'm a little bit of a restless sleeper. I needed to make sure my foster mother was in bed so although I slept in her room on the floor at the end of the bed, I had to check on her about every two hours. I'm not sure why but she didn't seem happy about it. But she petted me, kissed me and I went back to sleep.

So anyway, please come visit me if you'd like a wonderful boy with big feet, a big heart, and a lot of play.

Ica has a home!

2010-05-08T15:11:00.000-07:00

Well this is my farewell note to my public. I have found a home! My new peeps came to get me today and guess what? They have a greayhoud too so I may not have to train them quite so much. She's 11 1/2 years old! Can you imagine? Anyway, these people have two kids, one girl and one boy and a big truck that they took me home in. I love car rides so this should be fun. Anyway, wish me luck!

I'm getting a complex

2010-05-06T13:40:00.000-07:00

Ok so even Ocean Breeze (Quatro) got adopted. So what does that say about me? Well I have a lot to say and alot to be proud of. Last night I had to go pee, so you know what I did? I woke my foster mom up by whining. She told me I was a good boy and to add to that I was dry in my crate ALL DAY that means 8 hours for the second day in a row. I got a snack for that accomplishment! So you see I am proving my foster mom wrong.

Ok so I also like the high school. I went there last night in the car. The car is SOO cool. I like to sit with my face right next to the driver if possible. I guess truth be told I'd probably climb in the driver's lap if I could. Mom pushes me back. But I LOVE THE CAR (once someone gets me in!!). Pssst...I also have a secret. ... I love to throw stuffies and tennis balls in the air all alone. Once my peeps see me I stop. It's so embarrassing!

So here are my goals:
#1 - I will strive to walk better on a leash
#2 - I will strive to not madly chase after any small animal such as rabbits, squirrels, etc.
#3 - I will strive to not act like a nut and try to eat the cat - I know he's in the house but I can't get to him
#4 - I will strive to learn to wag my tail instead of just stalking people

Ok so enough for now. Gotta go lay in the sun.....yards are great!

So if you would like an interview with me please call Denise Davis at Greyhound Rescue Inc.

Newsflash - I wagged my tail!!!

2010-05-05T16:06:00.001-07:00

Ok so today for the first time I wagged my tail at my foster sister. Ok she's a cute little girl and not a cute little dog, but I wagged it anyway! So here are some updates on my 'profile' ( I feel like I'm on Facebook!):

I do stairs like a champ! up and down

I am learning to walk well on a leash

I sleep on my foster mom's bedroom floor on a bed- all through the night with no accidents!

I stay in a crate during the day and for the first time today I didn't pee in it!!!

I have NEVER pooped in the house!

I am undergoing therapy for my cat issues

So it's quite an impressive list huh? I should also tell you that I've been called a stalker. I follow my peeps around. They pet me and kiss me. Maybe I'll wag my tail tomorrow too! Give them a real treat! As for the cat therapy, I don't know that I'll ever truly be safe around cats but my foster mom took me to the stable (boy those are BIG dogs!) and I saw two cats. I really wanted to eat them but I was on a leash! Oh well, as for the cat in my foster home, he lives in the basement. Probably good for him. I might not be able to contain myself and I might take a bite!!!!

Ok TTFN...I'll keep you up to date on the wagging!

See my charm is already working!

2010-05-03T14:22:00.000-07:00

Ok so I told you so!!! My charm is already working. I slept in my foster mother's room last night on the floor without an issue. I even think this petting and hugging thing are ok too. In fact right now as my foster mother types my dictation, I am standing behind her hoping that she'll pet me. I'm reserving the tail wagging until later in the week. That is unless you come and visit me and take me to my real home!!!

PS- I'll pose for more pictures later. I'm just too busy for the public pictures now!

Ica is here!

2010-05-02T17:28:00.000-07:00

Ok so I'm here and I came in with a bang! My name is Ica and I am a beautiful black hound. I am so handsome but am I a handful!!! My foster mom said I have been the worst she's had so far! Well I'm out to prove her wrong.

Ok let me tell you how I came into the house. First of all I came to my foster home with my brother Willie. His foster mom came and picked him up. Then I promptly entered the house and jumped up and attacked the birdcage. Boy did I get into trouble. Since then I've left the birds alone. In fact when I pass the cage, I bow my head in shame. How's that for remorse?! Ok so I can go up the steps like lightning, going down...not so much. They are really scarey when they go down! I am a really shy boy and am trying to get used to the rules and the hugs and kisses. I like my foster mom and when I get the chance, I follow her. That's cause she feeds me! So another thing I'm working on is housebreaking...why anyone would want to break a hosue, I don't know. but i think it has to do with the big yellow puddle I left in the kitchen on the floor. And yes I got into trouble for that too. Did I mention the chicken on the counter?! Ok that's for another time. For now as you see I have worn myself out and need some sleep. TTFN.

A little quiet here

2010-04-07T16:01:00.000-07:00

Well I have to tell you, public...it was quiet around here. Dillon left on Sunday...the Easter bunny brought him a nice couple and they took him home! Wow I don't know how the Easter bunny fit those people in the basket but he's a pretty tricky rabbit anyway.

As for me, I have been hogging all the attention the last couple of days. Wow it's been great. Anyway, tonight I went with my friend that came to visit me before I was adopted last time. I was so happy to see him. I figured he'd come back for me. We were meant to be a great team. He's great. I wagged my tail and greeted him. Then he took out the leash. Someone trained him well. I thought he'd forgotten about me. Guess what? I'm going to live at the State Capital....ok well not at the actual building but in Annapolis. I'll keep you posted on the politics I try to rearrange!!! Who needs Democrats and Republicans? Vote for Greyhounds!!!

Ok Guess what happened? Hooper's Back and Dillon's gone!

2010-04-04T11:16:00.000-07:00

(I think mom has had enough....kids, dogs! What next?!)

No one would ever believe this, but we greyhounds really ganged up on our foster mom. Let me explain...

Ok so Hooper's family didn't work out so Hooper is back with us now. He got here yesterday. I am quite happy and believe it or not....no longer need my magic carpet. In fact I came right up the steps and walked down the hardwood floor with the open stair railing (wow was that scarey!!!! I am SOO brave) to my foster mom's bed and you see what happened! Poor mom....she had to find another place to sleep. She knows who's the boss.

So now that you know my accomplishments I have to tell you some things....I ate a stick of butter off of the counter...wow was that good....wow did that give me gas...and wow did I get into trouble. Ok so that was yesterday...the day before, I finished off my human foster brother's chocolate chip cookie bar birthday cake. Oh come on...I left him a tiny square with a a little slobber to boot! I'm not that selfish. Buuuuuttt....the good thing is that I am housebroken or at least I haven't had an accident. I just need a muzzle to help me to control my counter surfing.

Ok enough bragging. A nice man came to visit me last week and decided to adopt me but he really wanted Hooper (he had seen Hooper first)....so....guess what ??! Hooper has ANOTHER HOME now! Never fear...this nice couple came today and swept me off my feet and took me away to a great home. By the way, they have a really cool SUV! I will definitely put my head on their shoulder as they drive. I like to be with people and these people are just perfect. I just hope they have lots of kisses for me (and a nice sofa and a nice bed). They've been trained by greyhounds so I think they know what they're doing. TTYL -that's teenager for talk to you later!

Hooper is supposed to go to his home this week.

Good Luck Hooper - fun to play with you!

My Magic Carpet

2010-03-29T14:23:00.000-07:00

Ok so I'm a little weird. I have some difficulty...but I'm getting therapy for it....I don't particularly like bare floors. So the first day I was here my foster mom and family had to make a path with towels across the kitchen floor so i would walk through it. All right no smart comments. I just like to think of myself as a Jeannie. I can fly ... or so I think.

Ok so so far the cat and I are getting along. I think he thinks I'm the last dog that was here. Ha! got him fooled! I also like car rides too and I'm learning how to go on walks on a leash. Oh and I slept the first night with my foster sister. She's so nice! I haven't figured out the steps yet but I'm sure I'll get there. Oh and did I mention that I LOVE kisses?!! Ok enough for now. I have to go hold down the dog bed. Bye....

Dillon is here!

2010-03-27T16:15:00.000-07:00

Ok where are the rugs? These bare floors are too much for me! Anyway, I am Dillon and I arrived at my foster home today. I have made friends with all the people here and the dogs too! I charm the people with wagging my tail, and I LOVE hugs and kisses as you can tell from my pictures. So far today I have conquered the back steps to get in and outside and was a great rider in the car (although I certainly think I can drive better...and tried to get into the front seat) Anyway, I'll let you know how I am doing tomorrow once I have explored more of this house. If you have some kisses for me and a good home, let Denise know.

PS I'm the handsome one in the picture that is NOT wearing a gray sweatshirt!

Hooper Found a Home!

2010-03-20T11:38:00.000-07:00

Ok fans...I now have a home. These two great guys came to visit me. They took me on a walk across the street too. I kept hearing my foster mom's voice though. I really love her but I did over hear her talking to them about me needing to take over their bed. They must have agreed because they are now driving home with me. I wonder if it's a king size? You think it's a water bed? A Tempra Pedic? You know I need the best bed around....I'm accsutomed to a Sleep Number myself...I'm a #40. Ok well I digress. Enough for now. Off to my new home!

Quite at home

2010-03-13T12:21:00.000-08:00

As you see me and my foster brother have become good friends. He's an older guy not like the other one who is brindle. Anyway, I have made friends with everyone in the house, even the cat. Yes the cat has finally accepted me. He still walks by and hisses but maybe it's not me? Maybe he's looking at someone behind me. Good grief I'm a great guy. I even let my foster mom brush my teeth in the morning. Ok well gotta go hold down the dogbed or the couch. No fun outside in this messy weather-cause then I have to have my feet dried off. No time for that nonsense! G2G...TTYL

I have conquered the steps...the bed ...and my foster mom!

2010-03-07T04:43:00.000-08:00

ok so I went up the steps the other night and now I am truly a pro. I can go up and down smoothly and safely! As for the others in the house, the cat is finally surfacing so maybe I'll get to sniff him after all!

So as you see from the picture, I have also conquered the bed. Me and my foster brothers just took over. We made quite a mess of the bed don't you agree?! She wasn't thrilled but you know as they say, there is power in numbers !!

So after I conquered the steps and mom's bed the other night I had a busy day yesterday. I had these nice people come and visit me but they decided on another greyhound up here in Carroll County. That's ok...I still have to train these humans anyway! But if YOU'RE interested in me, I'd love to meet you. Just contact Denise and she can make arrangements with me to get together. Ok enough of this....back to bed!

Ok Now I'm a true Greyhound

2010-03-05T16:52:00.000-08:00

I FOUND THE COUCH!

I am now a true greyhound. I figured out how to get up on the couch. See? Don't I look handsome. I think this position suits me, don't you? Anyway, I'm a little disturbed. My foster brothers keep disappearing...they go up...these things that go up into a big hole. Mom says they're steps. Now I can do the short sets of 3-4, but WOW those steps upstairs, I'm not up for yet. I'm sure though just like the couch, I'll get it.

Well tonight will be the test. My human foster sister is gone for the night so my bed will be elsewhere. My gosh, what will I do? I will certainly let you know.

Ok so here's an update on my skills. I like the cat...though he doesn't seem to like me much! I love the ride in the car. It's so much fun to look out the window. I can sit like a nice gentleman and then I lay down for most of the ride and chill out.

Ok eating....this is a problem. My foster mom calls me a pig. I do have sort of a curly tail. Do you think that's it? I doubt it could be the fact that I lunge into my food and end up by knocking the dish off the bench. What do you think?

Beyond that I am wonderfully mannered. I no longer try to get out the door and on the bus with the kids. It's kinda nice just to watch them go out. They ALWAYS come back, and then they play with me and KISS ME! wow life is good. Ok....back to my nap on the couch. I'm getting carpal tunnel paw from writing.

Ok - who is who?

2010-03-01T17:47:00.000-08:00

Ok so one might think that I'd been in a home for quite a while but no, it has only been a little over 24 hours since I arrived.

So here's the update...

last night I slept in my foster sister's room...she's not a dog by the way..she's actually kinda cute for a human. If you want, you can check her out on the greyhound rescue site's latest newsletter. Anyway, I digress...last night I slept on this really pretty blue and white puffy comforter on the floor. I slept like a baby ALL night. Then today I went into the dog crate and stayed there for the day....no accidents.

So here are my wonderful traits....

I can walk on a leash like a gentleman, I haven't done any counter cruising, and I only peed on the bag of recycling once. Boy did I get yelled at for that. I also got yelled at for putting my paws up on the bird cage table. Come on guys, they squeek. Speaking of squeekies, I like the squeekie toys and rawhides and tennis balls. Did I mention tennis balls???!!!

So did you figure out which one is me? The other one is Jack...my foster brother.

Ok....enough waiting I'm on the more handsome and intelligent looking one on the right.

Hooper is here...

2010-02-28T15:51:00.000-08:00

Hi- My name is Hooper and I arrived just today. Funny thing is that I look SOOO much like my foster brother Jack. We even both have red collars! Ha! Won't we have fun with that!? Anyway, I haven't had too much time to train these people yet. I have had time to go for a walk with the kids and learn how WONDERFUL lots of hugs and kisses all over my face are. Oh, and chippies---you know those rawhide pieces? They are great. Especially when you're on a fluffy dog bed next to the pellet stove. Huh, what's not to like?! I also have a real thing for tennis balls......

so....if you can give me lots of hugs and kisses, have a tennis ball available and a couple side chippies...call Denise and we can work something out!

Cannon has blasted off!

2010-01-31T18:14:00.000-08:00

Well as fast I got here, I'm gone. I found this really nice lady who came to visit with her older dog today. She was a really old dog but I liked her just fine and she liked me too. The lady was really nice too and I charmed my way into her heart and her VW beetle! I have this way of putting my head on your lap and just sticking around....anyway, I got her! So she took all my stuff and me and whisked us away to Southern Maryland. I think I'll be really happy with her. She's a high school math teacher and my foster mother says that if she can teach high schoolers, she can do anything with a greyhound! Adios!

BOOM!!! Cannon is here...

2010-01-24T04:43:00.000-08:00

Ok so I might not look as impressive and powerful as a big cannon but I have arrived yesterday. Rumor has it that I might not be here too long since my foster dad from my other foster home, said that someone was interested in me! I was in a home for about 4 years and they could no longer keep me so I was in a foster home for about two weeks. Then they had to go on a trip. So I'm at a babysitter....how demeaning! I am not a baby!

What I am is SOOOO SWEET! I like to hang out with people but am not pushy. I am perfectly content to find a spot near you and lay down. Other times if I want your attention I gently rest my head on your leg, arm, or chair arm. I will stand there that way for a long time! Anyway this new house has a cat---I'm curious but he hisses at me! and two birds. Wow do they make funny noises. Stairs are a breeze and I am quite polite and haven't removed any goodies from the counters or trash. Bedtime was neat. My babysitter took me in her bedroom and had me sleep on a bed on the floor. I got up once in the night to go out but was fine after that.

Ok so I'll keep my public posted on the person who was interested. I hope that will be my forever home!

Doug is adopted...yes the Greyhound Doug!

2009-12-22T17:03:00.000-08:00

Well it finally happened. I've found my forever home. These nice people came and got me today. They have a girl and a boy....the boy took me on a walk with my human foster-sister. This boy let me kiss his face. Wow! how great!!! Anyway, they hung out at my foster home with me for a little while and my foster mom gave them some Christmas treats for me to take home. I think I'll like them. They have a CAR! Car rides are great. Anyway, been nice telling you my story, but I have new people to train and KISS. Bye!

Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla Coffee is the best

2009-12-19T07:47:00.000-08:00

Ok so this holiday stuff is ok. Not sure why they have a tree in the house but I'm ok with that. My foster mom made these really yummy peanut butter pumpkin snacks for us and then a nap by the mini tree is great. Oh and by the way, the coffee to get is Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla. Wow it's great.

Ok more about my skill development. I haven't figured out the steps to go upstairs yet. The other dogs disappear up there but I'm ok down here. My mom says that's ok for now. I don't have any trouble on the other small sets of steps so I should be ok. The car is another wonderful thing. Wow she took me to a dance studio to pick up one of the kids. Good grief...petting mania! All the kids were in love with me and I was so well behaved. I also like the leash walks. They're great. ok...I'll update more later. This dude called Santa is coming next week. Wonder what he'll bring me?

I'm a Christmas Present....let me be yours

2009-12-11T15:31:00.000-08:00

Ok these girls in this house are a little crazy, but they have the right idea. They wrapped me up as a gift! Contact Denise if you want me to be yours!

Available: Tax Accountant named Doug

2009-12-11T05:09:00.000-08:00

Ok so now I'm offering a new business. I can do your taxes for you. I was caught this morning with the above listed item in my mouth. My foster mom says I was sneaking away. Doesn't sound good for an accountant does it?! But hey, I might steal your tax money but at least I haven't peed in the house!

More about me....

2009-12-09T17:35:00.000-08:00

So ok on to the more important things. First of all, the other Doug…he’s just about up for adoption. My foster mom told him the other night he would lose his cell phone. So he must have done something really bad.

Now about me- here are some of my redeeming, charming qualities:

· I sleep in my crate all night in the dark by myself and don’t whine!

· I eat politely – boy my foster brothers are AWFUL. What pigs

· I can do short sets of steps. Foster mom hasn’t tried the big set. She doesn’t want to invite trouble by having me go upstairs to the bedrooms. Don’t know who trouble is but maybe he’d be fun too

· I am learning to walk on a leash · I like ALL people, and this weekend my foster mom said we were going to go for some rides in the car to get me used to going out places

· I have tried to chase the cat, but my mom says that it’s only ‘cause the cat runs.

PSST...I also found the couch...don't tell anyone! It's great.

Ok so off I go to another cushy nap place....I'll keep you posted. Let me know if you know someone that wants to adopt that human boy Doug. Otherwise contact Denise to see me!

Bah Humbug! Who needs decorations anyway?

2009-12-09T16:30:00.000-08:00

So now they call me Scrooge! I really have nothing against Christmas. Honestly I know nothing about it except this lady literally lost her head...with a little of my help. So the picture on top has the wonderful picturesque, snowy, Christmas-lighted, decorator village scene. See the white fluffy cloth that is supposed to be snow? (NOT!- I saw the real stuff the other night. I'm no dummy. You can't fool me) Well Tuesday I was sitting in my crate...you can see the small section of it right next to this lovely scene....wondering what to do when I looked up and saw the white fluffy stuff staring right at me. It spoke to me and said, "Come. Take me and let's play" So I promptly stuck my cute little nose (seen in the other post) through the sections of the crate and GRABBED and PULLED. What fun. All the houses tumbled down!

Now there's a big barrier -some cardboard wall between me and the table.
Not sure why they wouldn't let me play with it. It seemed like fun at the time. Oh well. These people just don't know about Christmas Joy. Somehow the new set up isn't quite as festive!

I'm so sweet my foster mom says

2009-12-07T15:18:00.001-08:00

DC Douglas has arrived

2009-12-07T15:06:00.000-08:00

Well here I am ...Let me introduce myself. I am DC Douglas and I just arrived this evening. Quite a handsome chap in my tux don't you think?

Well in this picture is my counterpart, Doug. My foster mom said that it would likely be a debate as to which Doug would be placed up for adoption. Not sure I understand that. She said it depended on both of our behavior. I guess I shouldn't help her drive like I did on the way home. But really, I don't understand why I couldn't sit in her lap. She gives great kisses and Wow do I LOVE kisses!!

Ok well, gotta go. There's a lot to discover in this place....they have birds! Wow and a cat too. He is hiding in the basement. He just hisses at me. Oh well I guess I have some time to win him over.

PS- I'll let you know who is REALLY up for adoption

Elmo's found his gal

2009-11-01T09:50:00.000-08:00

Well everyone, I've found my forever home and family. This really nice lady came and took me to her house. I charmed her from the beginning though. People think dogs are dumb but let me tell you I knew she was the one as soon as she came in the door. You know how it goes....she spotted me from across a crowded room and it was love at first sight! Well that's what it was. So she took me home. She had a stuffy and a rawhide in the car all ready for me. She's a smart chick! Anyway, ta ta for now!

I have some confessions...

2009-10-30T04:03:00.000-07:00

OK, my mom told me I need to do some confessions. That I need to tell the public about myself. So here goes...

#1 I'm a hoarder. I manage throughout the day to snatch all the fluffies and put them in my crate. It makes me feel so secure.
#2 I'm a hidden player. My crate is in the dining room and my foster mom said that she hears me jumping and throwing things around. I won't admit it though. When she comes to check she said she has caught me throwing the toys in the air. Once I see her I stop and run to my crate. It's my little secret! Can't a guy have a guilty pleasure?!

Ok so here are some other updates. I've been going on some car rides. They're ok! Mom takes me in and out of places. Not sure what the purpose is but I see a lot of people. I even went to a football stadium the other night and saw a marching band! Wow was the sousaphone loud!!! Drums too! But I was brave...I was not scared (it's my tail...it makes me brave I think). The stadium had these big metal noisy stairs. I took them like a pro. Truth be told my foster brother, who's kind of a flake, was scared! Not me! I'm such a trooper.
Ok anyway, I have a possible forever home family coming to see me on Sunday....gotta go prepare or at least confiscate some more fluffies!
Elmo

More Elmo - getting comfortable!

2009-10-26T04:46:00.000-07:00

Elmo is here!

2009-10-26T04:27:00.000-07:00

Here I am! My Name is Elmo and no I am not red nor do I come from Sesame Street!

Anyway I am a big boy that arrived yesterday and thank goodness these people have a crate. Wow there was just too much room and I needed some security and I found it. By last night I got more used to the house and people and have learned to ignore the birds...wow they're noisey!

Anyway, I have learned the small set of steps to the back porch...my foster brothers made it clear that this is the way in and out of the house! I found the cat this morning. He wouldn't let me sniff him at all. Party pooper! They also have these two wonderful girls here. They have talked sweet to me, sat in my crate with me and even took me on a walk. Wow was I upset when they walked out the door for the schoolbus this morning. Why can't I go with them?!

Ok some other things about me...I can't quite handle dealing with the other dogs at mealtime...for now I eat in my crate. It's safe there! Besides being a rich dark brindle with baby eyes, I have a novel tail It has a character of it's own. I guess it got broken when I was a wee pup. It doesn't bother me...hope it won't bother you. I'm too handsome to let that bother anyone! I like fluffy toys to toss around and wow a rawhide is great too.

Ok I'll write more later....need to check in on my crate.

Sonya's still here

2009-06-26T16:59:00.000-07:00

Haven't been on here in a while. Sonya visited with another Greyhound family while we went on vacation. Amazing how she just fell back into the routine of the house when she arrived back 'home' after two weeks of being gone. Her coat is beautiful adn has gone from a fluffy brownish grey, to a glossy dark gray. She is quite the wonder dog.

Rumor has it that she is to be adopted by a family next week. They are one lucky family!

Give me more kisses!

2009-05-27T18:58:00.000-07:00

Updates on Sonya

2009-05-27T18:48:00.000-07:00

This is from foster mom this time....
Well Sonya has been here for a week and she is a wonderful girl. She walks nicely on a leash- she is quite dainty! She is also housebroken and only occasionally takes things...the ink pen for some reason seemed better than the rawhide chew-go figure! She also attended her first baseball game tonight and was quite interested in all the people and kids at the park.

Sonya is a great dog. Not demanding or high intensity but politely wagged her tail at the new people at the ball field and asked for a petting. Sonya responds well to 'no' and loves people and hugs but isn't too pushy. She even sat at watched fireworks this last weekend while the wimpy boy hounds ran around the yard like idiots or hid in the house. She would be a great companion dog for other dogs or hounds and a family with kids. She is an 'easy' dog and ignores the cat and birds -while in their cage- as well as the turtle. If you're interested in seeing her, please contact Denise.

Tough being a greyhound...but I have a new friend

2009-05-25T10:56:00.000-07:00

Ok so I'm getting the hand of this hound thing.....laying around in the grass is great! I also figured out how to get up on the bed! No wonder my foster family sleeps in one...wow! comfortable.
Well I want to introduce you to my new friend....isn't he cute? He's a lawnmower. This boy here mows the grass and I love to follow him around. Kinda cool huh? Only problem is that the lawnmower, as they call it, won't pet me or kiss me! There were fireworks last night here too. The other dogs were so scared they barked! Me? I just watched. Wow they were pretty. My foster mom says I'm a little unusual. I just go with the flow no matter how loud or crazy.

Well that's it for now. The patch of grass in the shade is calling my name! Please call Denise or email my foster mom (kidproof@qis.net) if you're interested in meeting me. I am the catch of the day and will melt your heart forever!

Sonya' s best friend

2009-05-22T18:06:00.000-07:00

Let me introduce you to my best friend. You see this young lady in the picture? Well she is my best friend, well one of them. My other is the other hound here named Jack. He and I race in the yard. The chick up above gives me lots of kisses. In fact, when I woke up this morning, I waited outside her bedroom door until she opened it.
Anyway, I have been adapting quite well to this house here. I steal recycling papers on occasion...the box for cream cheese is great. I also relocate the fluffies around here and have relocated a book or two off of a bed. The dog bed even changed rooms. Ha ha! these people got so confused. They all thought the other person moved the dog bed....NOT! it was me!

Anyway, I have adapted quite well. I love kids and people in general. I really pick up quick and learn anything you tell me.....as long as the payment is kisses! Please come see me. I am beautiful.

2009-05-21T04:00:00.002-07:00

I'm sooo blue...because I need a home!

2009-05-21T03:48:00.000-07:00

Hi ! My name is Sonya and I am a LOVEBUG!
I'm in a foster home as of last night and there is this really nice girl who I made friends with. She gave me kisses all the way home in the car last night. I on the other hand drooled ALL OVER the car. This girl's brother calls me slobber puss! That's not all there is to me though.

I am a beautiful, rarely seen blue Greyhound. My paws have white little tips...sorta looks like someone painted my toe tips! Then I have a little white on my chest. I am just beautiful and my personality matches.

I've only been here less than 12 hours but I met these two other greyhounds...they're boys- remember we fillies really rock. They are ok though. I get along with them as well as the cat. I slept in a little ball in my crate last night. Wow can I shrink into a roll.

Anyway, enough for now. Please come visit me I am the dog of your dreams!

Cruzecontrol has been installed into a new home....

2009-05-09T15:53:00.000-07:00

Well I've found my forever home. This nice lady came to pick me up today and you know she brought this little mop thing with a nose. My foster mom told me it was a dog too. Ha! That's a dog?! Oh well. It seemed nice enough. Anyway, I was wisked away to a new home and my foster mom told her all my secrets...
I like to have my head gently petted, that an old bedspread on the floor is the PERFECT bed, I like some rawhides sometimes, and nothing beats a good walk especially with my new owner......
Best of luck Strongs...I know you'll miss me.

OMG!!!

2009-05-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

Ok This is humiliating! Do you see us? We are dressed up as the 'family'

Let me explain...there are three preteen girls here...yes three, and they decided that the old dress up stuff they used to use would look good on us....NOT!

Jack is the one in the tie-died shirt on the left, he's supposed to be the baby-note the bib. Mustang is in the middle. Not sure who he is supposed to be, and there I am on the right end with a tu-tu on!

I did try to tear it off as well as Jack's clothes. It was such fun in the backyard. Ok get this...the girls took us on a walk across the street! How embarassing!

You want to know the REALLY embarassing thing? I kinda like it! I will sleep like a rock later that's for sure.

Anyway, please please someone contact Denise Davis and help me...(pssst - Denise- be careful who you send next to this foster home-these people are NUTS!)

Not sure why I ever raced...this is far better!

2009-05-04T17:18:00.000-07:00

Not sure what that racing thing was all about! This is far better...I am truly a greyhound!

Did you know that my foster mom looked up my racing history and I won 3 first places. One was even on her birthday last year. I must have known I would be staying here. Flattery never hurts.

Anyway, it has been an relatively uneventful day after the morning. Wow one of my foster brothers peed on the floor. Whew! did she yell. I didn't like that and just hung out in my crate. How stupid can you be?! (of course truth be told I lifted my leg a couple times the other day too-ha! won't do that again) Of course this is the same dog that ran the track in the back yard in the pouring rain. Again, how stupid can you be?! Lucky for you who wants to take me home, I'm brighter than that. Can't you see it in the picture?

Me and my friend....

2009-05-03T08:31:00.000-07:00

2009-05-03T08:23:00.000-07:00

Let me intruce you...this is the enemy. Not sure what it does but boy is it loud and things disappear from the floor when it goes by! Yikes! I might be next!

Anyway, a couple of other things about me, besides my fear of this 'thing'...

I can handle stairs...they're not so bad. I did really well in my crate last night. NO whining at all. In fact it was pretty nice there. Don't tell the other dogs this, I really don't think they've noticed, but I have confiscated most of the stuffies and other toys and taken them into my crate. What a stash I have.

I went out this morning to play in the rain with the brindle dog here. We played catch and ball. I play those games pretty well. Then I came in and parked myself in the best bed of all...The pile of old bedspreads! This thing is great. The older dog-Mustang thinks so too. Look up above the enemy...don't we look cute together?

CruzeControl is here

2009-05-02T17:04:00.000-07:00

Well I'm here...who am I? Well I am the best invention yet-

CRUZE CONTROL!

Anyway I arrived here earlier today and have already made one of my foster brothers a little mad. Not sure what I did...oh yeah, I licked mom. I really like people so I couldn't help myself. I guess he doesn't like to share.

My mom has some initial notes about me:

I am a lovey boy- hugs are great, kisses too
I love attention and if you call me in a fun voice (pretty much call me anything since I don't really know my name) I will come to you wagging my tail
I took a walk with my brothers this afternoon and did pretty well on a leash
I take direction well and so far respond to the 'mean voice' quickly- remember cruze control always aims to please...just set the speed and I'm there
I like my crate...in fact it's kinda cool to be in there just for the heck of it
I like to play with they stuffy toys and rawhides. I also like to jump and play with the other dogs (maybe that's what made them mad too!)

So that's all there is for now about me. If you like me, and I certainly do, contact Denise and maybe we can meet.

A little about us....

2009-03-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

We are the Strongs and began our jouney with greyhounds about 4 1/2 years ago when we adopted our black and white male, Mustang. He is now our authority figure. Or at least he thinks so. If he could talk, he would just shake his head and ask what's wrong with these young kids today - in regard to the foster greyhounds.
Next came our former foster dog, Jack. He's about 2 years old and his name Jack fits.....Jack Be Nimble, Jack _ss, and Jack in the box. He is quite a character and wasn't adopted due to his growling at prospective parents. Not the best way to convince people that you are the dog of their dreams! Of course now that we've adopted him, that never happens. I think he had alterior motives, huh?!

Fluffy is forever home!

2009-03-14T15:11:00.000-07:00

Ok, I'm outta here. Enough boys around this house. This nice lady and her two girls came to get me today. They drove about two hours to come and see me. Now they really know how important I am! Oh and they brought this short little guy and wow did his face taste good! I got in their van and you know what they had? A van full of treats for me...ok I guess it was just their chips but I was taught to share so they should too, huh?! Anyway, you should see the bed they got me! It's beautiful. I am definitely going to get the princess treatment that I deserve.

Anyway, I'm in my home now and will need to begin training this new family. Wish me luck!

Settling in with Fluffy

2009-03-12T12:29:00.000-07:00

Ok, here I am in a home. There are two other greyhounds here but they are boys. Too bad for them! Girl Power! The other one with white just looks at me with disgust. I really don't know why. Don't all dogs try to empty the dishes from the dish drainer? The people here were also worried about me and the steps. Ha! no problem. I took them like a champ. And guess what? They have a BIG bed here. Wow did you know that three people AND three greyhounds can actually fit on the bed?! We watched a movie last night. I actually watched some of it but when the dogs in the movie barked I was outta there! No dog is gonna jump through the TV at me!

Anyway, I am quite a catch. I LOVE people. They are soooo cool. Some of my other skills are: pushing doors open- ha! can't keep me out you silly people! counter surfing (they keep hollering "no" at me...wonder what that means?!), ball playing, and my foster mom says I'm a good girl in the crate at night and during the day. I also wait in there patiently until my foster brothers get their food first. By the way, what happened to "ladies first?!" I have some teaching to do here!

Ok, I've attached some pictures with the right gender. GIRLS (ok one has the one of the other male greyhounds and a boy that lives here too)
If you're interested in seeing me please let me know. I'm quite the charmer.