Introducing our new family members, Val and Stella!
I adopted Val and Stella from Hounds of GRACE, a great greyhound rescue organization here in Michigan that gave them a soft place to land (see photo, LOL) while they looked for a home for them.
I'm not going to elaborate too much on the rest of the story, because all's well that ends well for the dogs, right?
And from now on, girls, Rawley and I promise you smooth sailing! He already worships you, and he was well-trained by Kyrie to know that when it comes to pack dynamics, Girls Rule!
Wonderful! Can't wait to hear more about these dogs. I've always been interested in greyhounds, but you scared me off once when you wrote they'd chase anything, and aren't good off lead. Let us know how they do.
Posted by: KathyF | 07 November 2011 at 11:26 AM
You scared me off greyhounds too, lol! I think they'd be a perfect match for us but you said they would jump our puny fence and run away. And now I see you've got two very pretty ones. Are you trying to keep all the greyhounds for yourself?
Posted by: YesBiscuit! | 07 November 2011 at 11:54 AM
Oh youse guys! I simply told you the reality of living with sighthounds, which is that you have to treat them as SIGHTHOUNDS, not skinny Labrador Retrievers, LOL. I wasn't trying to scare you off, just orient you to how they'd be to live with. In most ways, you will never find a dog easier to keep than a greyhound!
Posted by: Christie Keith | 07 November 2011 at 11:58 AM
Wow, this is great news! I would thank you for doing this, but I know you will be amply rewarded by having them. :O) Greyhounds are a lovely example of form following function beautifully.
Posted by: Original Lori | 07 November 2011 at 12:18 PM
Greyhounds are easy, as long as you remember that A) they can run 45mph and you can't, and B)they can see things a lot farther away than you can. If your particular dog happens to be easily triggered to chase things, it is safest to keep it on a leash or behind a fence too tall for it to jump. Other than that and a few minor details like being careful about anesthesia drugs and "no body fat=winter coats for winter walks", they're the same to live with as other dogs.
Posted by: Kathy Johnson | 07 November 2011 at 12:45 PM
I have updated Billy with the info that if we got a Greyhound, it wouldn't necessarily bolt upon arrival and be gone forever. He says MAYBE we can try getting ONE greyhound one day FAR IN THE FUTURE.
I just had to share this exciting news. This is the most open he's ever been to adding a dog to our family ever, heh.
Posted by: YesBiscuit! | 07 November 2011 at 07:42 PM
What beautiful and lucky pups! Glad they ended up with you (and that the person responsible for leaving them is being taken care of . . .).
Posted by: db | 07 November 2011 at 08:46 PM
Congratulations! When do they come home?
Posted by: Liz Palika | 08 November 2011 at 05:35 PM
They sure look like sweet, sweet girls. I now have a big case of dog envy. And, you get an excuse to unabashedly yell "STELL LAHHH"!
Posted by: Rori | 10 November 2011 at 06:22 PM
Rawley's new sisters are lovely girls! I'm so glad they're getting a safe, loving home with you, rather than going to the pound.
Posted by: Lis Carey | 12 November 2011 at 11:05 PM
Wow! You adopted my favorite breed of dog. A Rescue! Congratulations to your entire family pack. Reading this just made my day.
Posted by: Andrea Partee | 15 November 2011 at 12:24 PM
Congrats! But I do think you need another borzoi....
Posted by: sue mcg | 15 November 2011 at 10:17 PM
They sure look like sweet, sweet girls. I now have a big case of dog envy. And, you get an excuse to unabashedly yell "STELL LAHHH"!
+1
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