Guest KennelMom Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 So....I drive up to Project Racing Home last Saturday to drop off charmsmom's boy Cash. We are NOT looking for another dog...I don't even go back to the kennel to LOOK at the dogs. I stay up front and chitchat with the kennel director for a few minutes since I haven't seen her in ages. I'm telling her about the past year and all the changes we've had. The heartbreak with the Podengos but, despite being a difficult decision, it was the best one for our pack and our life. I said that we weren't looking to adopt again for a really long time but that I've learned to never say never. Because the second you do, a dog comes along that needs you more than you don't need to add another dog. Pretty much at this point, any adoption would have to entail a group contacting us to adopt a specific dog they couldn't place anywhere else. She brightens up and says that she has a dog she's considering a kennel resident at this point b/c she's going to be virtually impossible to place. She's already bounced from experienced greyhound people who've dealt with shy dogs in the past. The dog needs a large pack and owners with spook experience who are patient to let her blossom at her own speed. Hmmm......this dog's needs are sounding an awful lot like a family I happen to know I figured it wouldn't hurt to meet her real quick Yeah right. I tell the kennel director that I'd talk to DH and we'd let her know... On my way to my sister's house I called DH. It went like this: Me: Soooooooo.....<kennel director> has this dog that's been waiting a 1 1/2 years to be adopted. Bounced once. Spook. Pretty much a kennel resident at this point. She asked if we'd be interested since our family is what she thinks this dog needs. DH: Bring her home. Me: Um....are you sure? Do you want to think about it for a 1/2 second or so? DH: I don't need to. This is what we do. These are the dogs that we are supposed to help. Bring her home. There's a reason I fell in love with Leroy (Cash)...he was here to open my heart up to the idea of adopting another greyhound. And here is the greyhound we are supposed to adopt. Me: OK! I'll stop by tomorrow on my way home (the kennel is three hours away and I was staying w/my sis for the night to visit). So....Sunday morning I filled out the paperwork to adopt our new girl! Idy (probably changing but to what we have no idea...Ken is liking the name Venus). She's doing really well...much better than I anticipated. She follows the pack out to the yard and back into the house. She follows them at feeding time into the detached garage. She found a bed in the bedroom that she feels safe on so she lays in there and comes out every once in a while to check things out...usually when another hound goes in to check on her she'll follow them out. She lets us approach her v.e.r.y. slowly but it'll be a long time I think before she comes to us. That's Ok...she has the next 12 or so years to work things out I don't have a ton of pics yet b/c the camera flash freaks her out. Here's one from the ride home and one of the resident hounds meeting their new sister. She's so tiny! I think she's the shortest dog in our pack (and we have some small greyhounds!) Even when you aren't looking...sometimes the right dog finds you anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiff Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 She is SO darling!!! Congratulations!!! :yay :yay :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Awwwwwww, she looks so worried. Don't worry sweetie. You are in a good place. Please update as she progresses Heather. Spooks are the best. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congratulations..... she is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momto3greys Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Awwwwwww, she looks so worried. Don't worry sweetie. You are in a good place. Please update as she progresses Heather. Spooks are the best. Congrats!! Congrats. She is absolutely adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Aw what a sweet story and a sweet girl! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 She is beautiful. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhoundgal Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 She is a beuatiful dog, and so lucky to have found a home with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Very cool. She's beautiful! I'll be anxious to hear about her updates and progress (and we all know there will be progress.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhenIGiveIn Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congrats! Im so glad she found you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellieb Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Your DH. What a man! She is adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congratulations. She is beautiful. She has just been waiting for the right home! Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congrats to her and you!!! Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 She's a sweetie! K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Yay! What a lucky girl. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congratulations. Did "Venus" ever race? If so, what's her racing name? Just curious. She is a doll baby and hopefully being with your confident pack can help her blossom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhoundluv Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congratualtions!! I loved the story. I have two shy dogs, I know how rewarding it is when they do blossom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congratulations! You and your DH are awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Your DH. What a man! She is adorable. I agree. What a wonderful person and a beautiful girl. What a special bunch you all are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Oh Heather and Ken, Venus is beautiful. I got shivers reading this, as this IS what you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 OMG. She's got eyes that melt my soul. Welcome to heaven on earth, little girl. 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...
4greyhounds Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! She is a Beauty. She could never be in a better home, you and Ken are her Angels!!! Thanks so Much for helping another baby, and I am sure she will come out real soon with you two around. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) Heather she is GORGEOUS! Congratulations!! I'm so pleased, I got all teary-eyed when I read the conversation you had with your DH. Your DH. What a man! I second that!!!!!!! :clap ETA - I think Venus is a beautiful name for her. Edited July 28, 2008 by merlinsmum Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 OMG, She is beautiful! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoofBert Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congratulations....And, yes, I know the feeling of having a GH that needs you land right in your lap. We'll look forward to more Venus photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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