gryhndens Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 This is the best site! I have learned a lot about what our new favorite girl from reading the comments and suggestions- plus finally convinced my husband that it might not be such a greyt idea to let the not so little miss out without a leash. Thank you! We adopted our first greyhound, Fran, in April and were all instantly in love. We have already adopted our second, Vicky, but are waiting on her arrival the first week in July. Here is a picture of Fran the day she joined our family and Vicky in prison... The best way to describe Fran is to say she is a stubborn sweetheart. She wakes us up daily with hugs and kisses. She sleeps in her bed, as long as we are not in our bed. If we are in bed, she is between us. Fran loves to ride in the car, and runs to the door as soon as she hears keys. She has never met a stranger or a person she doesn't like (can't say the same about dogs- she doesn't like the one next door). She is finally learning to play, but like most greys, she prefers to sleep. Last week I started taking her to work with me, and she loves it. My boss brings her Jack Russell, and the two became quick friends- only problem is there is so much to do, there is no time to sleep! Therefore, I can only take her every other day, so she can spend the next day recovering. I think the JR is in awe of her running ability- he sits and stares as she tears up the courtyard. Fran is a collector, to our daughter's dismay- she has taken almost every single one of the daughter's stuffed animals. She has adjusted well to our two cats, and them to her. In the short time we have had Frannie- we have spent a weekend camping at Disney's Ft. Wilderness (she loved it!) and took a road trip to Grandma's in Georgia where she passed the most important test- the Grandma test. Grandma loved her, and she loved Grandma (and her cheese). She had trouble with the stairs, but didn't give up once she figured out that to get where WE were sleeping she would have to climb them (going down was an adventure almost every time). That trip brought up the need for a different vehicle (that was the weekend we found out we were going to get Vicky so we were thinking two dogs) to travel with- two kids, two dogs and all our luggage. What would be the best vehicle? I think we have decided to just rent one for trips (no car payments!!) but not sure the best one to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAlexTheDog Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 (edited) welcome from southern california! your fran has such a black face it reminds me of how black our sadie's face was when we got her over three years ago (the picture of her in my sig is how she currently looks). we've toted our three girls around in a toyota previa minivan... Edited June 17, 2007 by MrAlexTheDog Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Welcome to GT! Frannie is lovely. Please definitely keep your girlie on a leash... it's probably a requirement of your adoption contract besides. If you've spent any time at all reading the gh Amber Alert section, you'll realize how deadly things can turn for our hounds, who trust us to keep them safe. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Congratulations and welcome to GreyTalk. Greetings from St. Augustine. Where in Florida are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 hi and welcome to GT from Philly. Fran is a beautiful girl Please keep her on leash unless in a fenced in yard or area, many photos are taken where you don't see the leash cause they are photoshopped out or are in a fenced in yard. Again, welcome to GT and the wonderful world of Greyhounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Hey there From Northern Virginia here! What a happy,lovely girl you have!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndens Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 Congratulations and welcome to GreyTalk. Greetings from St. Augustine. Where in Florida are you? Thank you, we are in Tampa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndens Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 Please keep her on leash unless in a fenced in yard or area She is always on a leash except when I take her to work with me. We have several areas where she can run safely, and there is no way out. I have read many of the posts regarding the missing dogs, and it was relaying those stories to my husband that convinced him. He has been around dogs all his life, so he thought he knew best- he knows now that greys are nothing like other dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Hi and welcome!! Fran is a beauty. Can't wait to see pics of Vicky when she comes home! Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Welcome! She is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Welcome from Chicago! Very pretty doggies and can't wait to see pictures of them together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 from North Carolina! Fran's a beauty! Looking forward to photos of your new addition. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Welcome! Your girls are beautiful! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tampagreymom Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Welcome from another Tampa greyhound fan. I think I met you at Petco recently with Fran-she is from BAGA,right? I volunteer with them at the Meet & Greets. It is wonderful to hear how much happiness she has brought you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Hello!!! Welcome to GT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CeeJayBee Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Hello and welcome from England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Please keep her on leash unless in a fenced in yard or area She is always on a leash except when I take her to work with me. We have several areas where she can run safely, and there is no way out. I have read many of the posts regarding the missing dogs, and it was relaying those stories to my husband that convinced him. He has been around dogs all his life, so he thought he knew best- he knows now that greys are nothing like other dogs. Thank you, I was expressing the concern due to the statement you made about your DH. She looks so very very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndens Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 I think I met you at Petco recently with Fran-she is from BAGA,right? Yes, she is. That was the day she picked out her new mouse toy, further proving that she is my "woof woof kitty." The group is wonderful... as are the dogs. Today was the day we were supposed to pick up Vicky at the meet and greet at Petco, but the prison kept her an extra couple of weeks for "advanced training." Today is bringing a new adventure for Fran- introduction to a pool. Should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 from CT! Your girl is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shanesmom Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 She's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest robingrey Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Welcome from the MD 'burbs of Washington DC! Love them black beauties! --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Welcome from another Tampa person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 From North Carolina She's very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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