Guest fitznpup Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I will be picking up my new "baby" this coming Friday from AAGI here in Phoenix. Her name will be "Tiger Lily" and she is a light brindle (I think). We are so excited to get her! I have been lurking around and reading various posts and looking at all of the sweet pix of everyone's greys here and I just wanted to introduce myself. I will post a pic this weekend of Tiger Lily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilysmom Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congrats and good luck! Just remember as a newbie here, heck even as a oldie here, pics are mandatory. Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congrats, welcome to GT and please give us pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yipee372 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Welcome and Congrats!! Can't wait to see her picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brandy_b Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Cant wait to see pics of her and hear all the stories you'll have Congrats!!! <3 Brandy & Caliloka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Broodmama Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congratulations and welcome from Utah!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GREENSTGREYS Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Welcome and congratulations from Massachusetts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Can't wait to see the pics - congrats!!! Welcome to GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gst Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Welcome to GT fitznpup and Tiger Lily, from Mobile, Alabama. As has been said above,......... Hope things go well for y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JulesL Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congrats! Greys are wonderful and will change your life! ~Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gr84me Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congratulations, and welcome, from Michigan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congratulations on your getting a greyhounds. They are the best!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest widowcali Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Welcome from an AZ AAGI volunteer. And congrats on your new baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congratulations on your new pup. Maybe we'll see you on an AAGI walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kipsmom Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammystroops Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congrats!!!! Quote In loving Memory of: Chip, Wendell, Tessa, Moose, Moody, Noble Storm, Thunder, Gracie, Duke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 welcome and congrats on Tiger Lily. I love the brindles. My heart dog was a brindle Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fitznpup Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I will totally post pics on Saturday morning or maybe late Friday night after we bring her home. Was it hard to acclimate your greys to stairs, home, etcetera??? I have read several books and have lots of "book learning" under my belt, but I am still curious as to how the first evening might play out with Tiger Lily. Any ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I will totally post pics on Saturday morning or maybe late Friday night after we bring her home. Was it hard to acclimate your greys to stairs, home, etcetera??? I have read several books and have lots of "book learning" under my belt, but I am still curious as to how the first evening might play out with Tiger Lily. Any ideas??? Congratulations and we can't wait to see pics. From our VERY LIMITED experience with only one grey, I can tell you PLEASE DO NOT LOSE HEART if the first evening is rough. If your dog has not been fostered she may be overwhelmed. Monty barked for 8 hours overnight his first night. And then the fun began! I won't bore you with all the details but he has adjusted well. The first few weeks were a rough adjustment due to SA and a few other things. Your girl may settle in just fine. Either way you will have a happy home after a little while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fitznpup Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thanks for your help...I dont believe she has been fostered. I work from home and she wont be alone. I am even taking off of church on Sunday to help her adjust. What is SA??? I am still trying to catch on to all of the lingo here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyAcresMom Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Congrats. Welcome from AZ Quote Sheila and COwww.greyacres.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thanks for your help...I dont believe she has been fostered. I work from home and she wont be alone. I am even taking off of church on Sunday to help her adjust. What is SA??? I am still trying to catch on to all of the lingo here. SA is separation anxiety. Some have it, some do not. If your girl does there are lots of great threads here on how to handle it. As I said we had a hard adjustment and now all is going well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gst Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) Thanks for your help...I dont believe she has been fostered. I work from home and she wont be alone. I am even taking off of church on Sunday to help her adjust. What is SA??? I am still trying to catch on to all of the lingo here. fitnpup, I am still new here myself, but our 2 new greys had no problem with stairs, but we only have 2 stairs with 3 steps each. Even my shy guy "Law" took right to the steps, once he saw the other one "Wafer" go up them. Now they don't bother with the steps they just jump up to the landing. Just remember, for them it is kind of like being abducted by aliens, they have never seen a TV, heard a phone ring, an alarm go off, heard a drawer full of silverware open, a horn blow, it is all new, even scary to them. I live near a train track, and the first day while we were in the backyard a train came by blowing its whistle, "Wafer" ran over and looked up at me,I just scratched her between her ears and she knew everything was ok. Some adapt better than others, my little girl "Wafer" acts as though shes always lived at our house, where as my big guy "Law" is still skittish. Don't be worried everything will be ok, just allow them their space, and give them time to discover their wonderful new world. And if you do have problems, help from the wonderful people on this site is just a keyboard away. Edited February 22, 2007 by gst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SYMBASMOMMY Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hi and Welcome!!! Congratulations on adopting a retired racing greyhound!!! It surely will be one of the greatest, most rewarding experiences you will ever have in life.....I have had my Symba close to two years now and everyday I wake up....he makes us smile and just feel great about life....these dogs are so special and so full of love and appreciation for their new homes.... A few things to know though....they are making a HUGE life altering adjustment...so you need to breathe in deeply and understand this...don't get discouraged.....believe me......it took close to six months for Symba's true personality to come out and it will...and when it does...WOW..... their hearts are pure.... Check back here for lots of good advice....hope you have everything you will need for that first weekend: crate, raised feeder, martingale collar/leash, soft bed, stuffies (stuffed toys) and patience..... Remember these dogs are super smart...clear your counters and child/grey proof your home...just like if you were adopting a toddler.... Best wishes, Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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