Guest grapecat Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Humphrey is the dog We've been reading the site for several months, and when Humph broke his leg a few weeks ago I posted for advice and - wow - thank you! The advice was amazing, and it really made a difference. So it is nice to introduce Humphrey and us properly! We adopted Humphrey in February - we don't know much of his history, but he was born on 5 Nov 2004, and he never raced (at least not legally). He was dropped off at a local greyhound rescue when the kennel he was at went bankrupt but the rest is a mystery - he appears to have had a tough time of it though. It's hard to believe now, but when he arrived he had large bald patches on his rump, and no hair on his belly - he was very thin, and he hadn't been eating well at the rescue kennel. He had no vaccination records or anything so we had to start from scratch with just about everything. Thank goodness he's a fast learner. He settled in very well, and as he gets used to things, he has shown himself to be a sensitive, smart and really quite cheeky hound! All that missing fur has grown in thick and sleek (with some very comical "fluffy butt" stages!) and I can't imagine Humph not eating. Ever. Anything. And now, 6 months in, he is displaying more "greyhound" behavior - grinning (sometimes!), rolling onto his back (roaching?), playing... it's amazing! Humphrey is our first greyhound - Neal has had dogs before, but for me he is my first dog as well! We spent so many years traveling around (we're both Canadian) that it wasn't till we really settled down (in Kent, UK) that we could consider a dog. Without a doubt Humph has exceeded our expectations, though I've been a bit shocked at how much we love him, so fast. Unfortunately, this became horribly obvious when Humphrey snapped both leg bones in one leg above his foot, running in the park three weeks ago. He is on the mend now, however, and doing well. It's been a long haul and still will be, but it's getting easier and he is allowed to walk around the house now (!!!!! YES!!!!) which makes it so much easier! Here's some pics of Humph in happier times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Aww, he's gorgeous! Welcome to Greytalk! : Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest CeeJayBee Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 W e l c o m e Lovely dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Linn Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Welcome. He's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aroundthehound Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 What a GORGEOUS boy....What a difference a little love and attention can make! Welcome Quote AROUND the HOUNDS Charly Blair Designs Around the Hounds/Charly Blair Blog Char, Isabelle, Chester and new IG guy Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simile Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 What a handsome guy! So glad he's doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Ohhhh that is one sleek and shiney boy! :beatheart We are very glad to have you here, and continuing prayers for speedy healing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shanesmom Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 from Ohio! He's really cute! Love the first picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 He's GORGEOUS!!! :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cendrine Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Oh, he's gorgeous! He looks so sweet with his stuffie. Welcome to the site...it's greyt, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Oh, what a beautiful boy. Thank you so much for adopting a black baby, and welcome to GT.! Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaniandMalachy Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hi from Canterbury! Where abouts in Kent are you? Get well soon, Humph, you handsome boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greywen Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 What a lovable face, and such expressive eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest grapecat Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi from Canterbury! Where abouts in Kent are you? Get well soon, Humph, you handsome boy! Hi! Thank you! We're actually in Faversham, so very close! We got Humph from the Sittingbourne greyhound rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Humphrey is a good looking boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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