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On 10/12/2022 at 8:45 AM, HeyRunDog said:
Are you able to foster with a view to adopting?
Unfortunately not.
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On 10/17/2022 at 12:57 PM, 2greyhoundMINI said:
When my husband and I adopted our first greyhounds we took 2 right away.
We were told they were very pack oriented dogs and they were better in numbers... so 2 it was!The male was in the rescue for over a year... no idea why, and the female had been returned because "she was too anxious". She just needed to be with another dog.
I had never had a dog prior to them, let alone 2 greyhounds.
My husband had labs growing up but never greys either.My friend who introduced us to the breed was very helpful with information, as was the rescue we got them from.
I also found Greytalk which I've always found a great place for information and sharing.Honestly, I didn't find taking on 2 greys difficult. Once we got through the first few weeks where they settled a bit into a routine I found them super easy and an absolute joy.
Which is why we are on our 2nd pair of greyhounds and they have become my favorite breed.I hope you do decide to go with the bonded pair. I think that would be wonderful for them and you.
Their owner passed away suddenly, that is the reason they were placed in kennels. They are house trained and used to the sights and sounds of the home environment so I am hopeful that this will make things easier. In your experience, would this make leaving at home (a few hours max) and sleeping arrangements smoother? Many thanks!
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5 hours ago, ramonaghan said:
Have these girls been in a home (fostered or returned by a previous owner)? That will make a big difference to the learning curve. Personally I think I would have been overwhelmed taking in two at one time for my first dog as an adult and my first greyhound, but if they're used to home life already that would help tremendously.
I’m not sure of the full history. Apparently they came in “in very sad circumstances” so this could perhaps be the case. I think it may be overwhelming for us too, to be honest. I will ask when I visit on Sunday. Thank you.
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We have the option of adopting a bonded pair of (two females). One is 8, the other 4. Lovely natured girls. The thing is, we have never owned a dog before, never mind two! I grew up with dogs in the home but haven’t had any since I got married. We are a family of 4, myself, my husband and two sons aged 12 and 7.5. I have heard that 2 is easier but have also heard the opposite. Advice appreciated!
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5 hours ago, greysmom said:
Any pre-existing condition is problematic for insurance no matter what it is.
Do you know what the toe was amputated for? If she broke it or it was a serial dislocator there (probably) won't be any on-going issues. If it was amped due to corns or a kind of tumor, or some other issue there could be things you'd need to deal with in the future. It can also take upwards of a year before the foot settles into it's post-amp configuration, and it can be tender while all the bones and ligaments are moving around. She will limp and be protective of this foot until it feels like hers again. Inspect the remaining toe pads for re-emerging corns as the altered gait following her surgery could cause them to form on other toes.
But in general, the whole "weight bearing toe" thing is a non-issue. I've seen many greyhounds with *two* toes gone and they get around fine.
Thank you for the advice. Much appreciated.
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Thank you. It was a racing injury that didn’t heal well and necessitated an amputation. I did think about boots but perhaps they would be a waste of time. The dog is 6 years old.
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45 minutes ago, greysmom said:
Any pre-existing condition is problematic for insurance no matter what it is.
Do you know what the toe was amputated for? If she broke it or it was a serial dislocator there (probably) won't be any on-going issues. If it was amped due to corns or a kind of tumor, or some other issue there could be things you'd need to deal with in the future. It can also take upwards of a year before the foot settles into it's post-amp configuration, and it can be tender while all the bones and ligaments are moving around. She will limp and be protective of this foot until it feels like hers again. Inspect the remaining toe pads for re-emerging corns as the altered gait following her surgery could cause them to form on other toes.
But in general, the whole "weight bearing toe" thing is a non-issue. I've seen many greyhounds with *two* toes gone and they get around fine.
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28 minutes ago, Remolacha said:
One thing that may come up later (and very well may not!) is some lameness or soreness in the opposite leg/shoulder. In her case it would be the back leg opposite the one her toe was amputated. I adopted a 9 year old with a foot injury that had healed wonky and made him sometimes limp (right rear). When he got to be 11 he started limping in his left front. It turned out to be related to his bad foot, on a four legged animal, a chronic injury can throw their gait off and eventually cause some strain on the opposite leg. He lived to be a very happy, active 14.4 year old. This is not something major, and it would certainly not stop me from adopting, I just wanted you to be aware so if it does show up later you would know what was going on.
Thank you very much. Something to be aware of at least.
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We are considering adopting a dog who has had a front weight bearing toe amputated. According to the Trust Kennel, she does not like walking on hard surfaces and should now be exercised mainly on grass. She has a limp on the side of the amputation. The procedure was carried out some time ago and she has physically healed but seems very aware of her paw. What would your thoughts be on taking on a dog with these issues? Also, does anyone know if this would be problematic to insure? Many thanks!
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How did this all work out? I would love to know! 🙂
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Do your greyhounds sleep well at night?
How long after adoption did it take them to sleep all night?Being half duvet myself, I can put up with a few nights of disturbed sleep, but not too many!
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Thanks for all the advice, guys!
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Jerilyn, thanks for replying! He wouldn’t take a treat from me. Should i try anything else to help him feel comfortable?
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We are about to adopt a male greyhound, age 5. We have walked him a few times and he always wants to walk behind us. He hates being in front. He also looks up at us every few steps. Thoughts?
Many thanks!
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2 hours ago, buddibear said:
I would. But I never had a grey live past 12. If you can handle vet costs go ahead. There was a grey in Florida ( Genie,I think lived to 18 or 19).
Thank you! I’ve no idea what to expect with regards to vet costs. I will check this out.
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51 minutes ago, kudzu said:
I love the seniors, so you should keep that in mind since my advice will be biased. My seniors have been the best pets ever, truly. The most amazing was Luke. Adopted him at 10 years old. I knew he had arthritis and we soon found out he had chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Despite that, he joined us for basically everything including camping and other vacations. I used to do a lot of classes like obedience and agility with my younger dogs. Apparently Luke got tired of being left behind. One day he body blocked me at the door when I was trying to leave. He just stood there staring at me. He moved when I told him to but ...v e r y...s l o w l y... lol Bless him! I signed him up for intro agility and he did everything along with the toy sized dogs. He was the class favorite.
He loved it so much I also signed him up for intro rally obedience. He loved that, too. Luke stayed in agility class until he was almost 13yo. (Remember though, he was only doing the lowest obstacles.) At 13 he started to slow down and ultimately left us before his 14th birthday. Luke was good with kids up to a point. If they pestered him when he just wanted to rest, he would leave the room. When visiting family with kids we had a rule. When Luke went into "his" bedroom, the kids had to stay out. Some of the kids broke the rule. I tried to keep an eye and shoo them out, but one time I heard a, "she told you to leave him alone in there," and rushed down the hall. Apparently on child was in the room, laying on the floor with her face in Luke's face. Luke had growled a warning. The child backed up but didn't leave. Luke was just ignoring her at that point. From then on, if Luke went to his room I would put up a gate. That solved the problem with the pesky kids.
Sunita is my current Greyhound and she is 13 yo now. She is a very picky eater and has laryngeal paralysis. She wants to keep active but cannot go on walks, except in Winter, because the heat effects her. She still goes camping with us. However, we only take campsites with electric hook ups so I can run the air conditioner for her. What she loves most are our walks in the cool mornings or late evenings. She slows or stops at any campsite where she sees a human to give them a chance to pet her. She's the darling of the campground, meeting and greeting with anyone who shows the slightest interest in her. Su adores humans sooo much. She's still good with kids and would still be excellent candidate for a home with considerate children. Of course, you would need a way to give her some quiet time away from super pesky visiting kids, but that would be the case for any dog.
None of my greyhounds has been up for rough housing with people, but several would enjoy running with kids when they played in the yard. One would even retrieve items, at least for the first few throws. After that she'd look at you like, "Seriously, it's your turn to go get it!"
The average lifespan of my Greyhounds has been 12-13 years. Some other people do better. I would adopt a 12 yo, but only if I though I could stand the heartache of losing one anytime from a few months to a couple years down the road. And I would have to be willing to adjust expectations to match age related problems. That applies to all dogs but with seniors it starts upon adoption, rather than years later. All that said, if you think your family is up to it then go get that dog. Seniors really are the best, regardless of the age of adoption.
Kudzu, this all sounds wonderful. I’m encouraged. What do you think about walking and exercise needs? What would you recommend?
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2 hours ago, Fostr_Mom said:
The older dogs make wonderful family members. Hopefully FiveRoooooers will chime in as she always takes the older dogs. Just keep in mind that you will have a shorter time to spend with them. I, personally, would jump at that.
Thank you! Obviously, I have concerns about losing her sooner rather than later but so far she is healthy. She was a good racer in her day, then was used for breeding.
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I have recently had the opportunity to adopt a 12 year old girl.
Her previous owner passed away.
She is housetrained, friendly and still fit for her age and able to go for walks.
Would you advise this? She will be my first dog as an adult. We had greyhounds when I was growing up.
We have 2 kids aged 11 and 6 who I know would not bother her and would leave her be as they are sensible, good boys.
I thought she may be a good choice as she will be easier to manage for a new owner (I think!).
I would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Many thanks. 🙂
He loved it so much I also signed him up for intro rally obedience. He loved that, too.
Adopting a Bonded Pair
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What a wonderful tale. This gives me hope that we could perhaps manage it. Thank you.