Fudge Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Jackie is my new foster girl who came to stay with me and my two greys to get used to living in a real home. She was an outside dog for all 7 years of her life but you would never guess that. Last January her owners surrendered Jackie to their animal hospital, starving and expecting. There was a breech birth involved and Jackie underwent a c-section. While her two pups found wonderful homes it is now Jackies turn. Jackie stayed at the animal hospital until she recovered and then a local rescue took care of her. Anyone wanting to give this sweet Lurcher a wonderful indoor home, please take a look at her link on Petfinders.org below or PM me. Jackie Edited May 29, 2010 by Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Here is her picture. She is very beautiful! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) She's really pretty. I'm sorry she wasn't cared for properly for the first 7 years of her life, I hope the coming years will bring her nothing but happiness, pleasure and a lot of spoiling! Sweet girl. I forgot to ask, how big is she? Edited May 16, 2010 by ckruzan Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 :wub:Thank you RobinW for posting the picture.....I couldn't figure out how to get it on Greytalk. Isn't she beautiful She's really pretty. I'm sorry she wasn't cared for properly for the first 7 years of her life, I hope the coming years will bring her nothing but happiness, pleasure and a lot of spoiling! Sweet girl. I forgot to ask, how big is she? I'd say she is about 68-70 pounds.....medium size grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) :wub:Thank you RobinW for posting the picture.....I couldn't figure out how to get it on Greytalk. Isn't she beautiful She's really pretty. I'm sorry she wasn't cared for properly for the first 7 years of her life, I hope the coming years will bring her nothing but happiness, pleasure and a lot of spoiling! Sweet girl. I forgot to ask, how big is she? I'd say she is about 68-70 pounds.....medium size grey. <sigh> Edited May 16, 2010 by ckruzan Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 She is stunning. Praying someone takes her and spoils her rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) She is a beauty! I will be praying that she gets a wonderful forever home. p.s. thank you for fostering her. Edited May 16, 2010 by argolola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Beautiful girl. Quote from Petfinders blurb: The greyhound mix thing is great because Jackies does not have some of the phobias racing greyhounds have What phobias do ex-racers have that other dogs don't? Edited May 16, 2010 by EllenEveBaz Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 I didn't write Jackie's info on Petfinder but I did explain that she wasn't afraid of anything and did mention how my two greys have a few phobias like plastic bags, little children the wind WHICH by all means does not mean that ONLY greyhounds have these phobias...it was just the way it was written.......I thought hmmmmm when I read it also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Your phrasing also implies that all/most racing greyhounds have phobias, which is in no way the case! Many are perfectly confident in all situations; I don't think I've ever seen Beth afraid of anything, though she's been startled on occasion. Jackie is very beautiful -- does anyone know what she's mixed with? Hard to get an idea in the picture. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 What a great lookin' dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) OK, now I did not WRITE the description! But, I have seen MANY greys with phobias because I am usually the one that takes them in after their former adopters can not handle them. Racing greyhounds have their quirks and I love everyone of them. Please do not get defensive about the description.....it sounds like some of you are just looking for an agrument.....and if you are you are barking up the wrong tree because I have nothing but love in my heart for greyhounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Noone seems to know what Jackie is mixed with........I would say 98% greyhound 2% german shephard or collie. There are only subtle differences such as her toes do not look as long. Her waist is not as tight and her nose not quite as needlenose in person. But neither is my one other racing greyhound. Tail is a tiny bit bushier. P.S. I requested that the description be edited about greyhounds & phobias Edited May 17, 2010 by Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 How wonderful that you can foster Jackie - she's a beauty & deserves a nice cushy life! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krystolla Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Looks like the description's fixed, though honestly I think I've seen stuff like that in lots of petfinder ads -- not just for lurchers and greyhounds. I always figured it was marketing: this mutt is even better than a purebred! "Not as mouthy as a . . . ", "Not as spazzy as a . . . " Jackie is a gorgeous girl, I'm sure she's got a perfect home out there looking for her. I'm impressed that after seven years of living outdoors the only problem she's got is a bit of food possessiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Looks like the description's fixed, though honestly I think I've seen stuff like that in lots of petfinder ads -- not just for lurchers and greyhounds. I always figured it was marketing: this mutt is even better than a purebred! "Not as mouthy as a . . . ", "Not as spazzy as a . . . " Jackie is a gorgeous girl, I'm sure she's got a perfect home out there looking for her. I'm impressed that after seven years of living outdoors the only problem she's got is a bit of food possessiveness. Jackie is adjusting really well. She is loving all the soft beds we have here and loves the walkies......I hope I am showing her how great life can and will be for her now on:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 She's beautiful. Hope she finds her forever home soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Oooooooh purdy :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Today Jackie pulled her food bowl right off the counter when I turned my back to put the can back in the frig It had dry and wet food and warm water so that went all over the place. Best thing I could think of doing is to let her eat it off the carpet so most of it she cleaned up Anyone have any ideas on how to stop counter surfing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Wow, is she stunning. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Anyone have any ideas on how to stop counter surfing?? Ekko has taught me either nothing on the counter, or be sure it's out of their reach. Thanks for fostering her, she's a beautiful girl Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 (edited) Anyone have any ideas on how to stop counter surfing?? Ekko has taught me either nothing on the counter, or be sure it's out of their reach. Thanks for fostering her, she's a beautiful girl I agree it may be easier to teach myself to leave NOTHING on the counter or edge! And, Jackie's getting more beautiful as the days go by....I can see in her eyes....they are softer and she's making eye contact more Edited May 18, 2010 by Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Just checking in to see if there are any prospects for this pretty girl. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 (edited) Just checking in to see if there are any prospects for this pretty girl. No prospects. Are you interested? But, I see you are in CA. We are in PA. We went to a meet & greet but there wasn't much traffic that day. We have another on June 12. We see many people on walks and I tell them her story. Thanks for asking! ps. I've moved the food bin into the powder room; my pet sitter found that she was using the food bin as a launching point to the counter! Edited May 22, 2010 by Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 No prospects. Are you interested? But, I see you are in CA. We are in PA. Actually, we just moved to R.I. and I honestly thought about expressing an interest in this little girl, but I think I am done adopting. But I keep her in my prayers that she will get the perfect home and get it soon! She's beautiful Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Jackie is beautiful. Here is hoping she gets her forever home soon. My inn is on overflow. I do have one super chow hound here, she may always be that way. Knowing her past where food was not always given to her I understand her wanting to be a bit protective of it. Almost a year later, she is much better. She can eat with her brothers and sisters, I just have to watch she does not gobble all of hers up and go to the other bowls. The difference with her now is that she does it with no snarkiness, just an unsatiable appetite. Claudia, done adopting. I do not believe that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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