Guest Jennifer14 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hello. My name is Jennifer and I am new to the site and a new Mommy, as of today, to a grey named Fernando aka Nando. My family is so excited that he has finally made it to his forever home. He joins me, my DH of 16 years, my DD McKenzie (12) and DD Payton (8) and our other furbaby Layla (5 year old Yorkie). He has spent about six weeks in a local prison program and then about two weeks in a foster home before he arrived to us today. He is so so sweet and so beautiful. He is sleeping on his new bed as I type this. I have no doubts he will be spoiled rotten. I look forward to making some new friends on here and being able to brag about my new baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Welcome from CT Jennifer!! Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) Welcome, Fernando!!!! I absolutely love the idea of the prison dog program. I will be looking into that in the future. Did you get to meet him while he was in the program, so you could choose him? Edited September 29, 2010 by OwnedBySummer Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer14 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 We did not choose him. The rescue group did that for us. We wanted a grey that would first be compatible with our Yorkie and then second be good with my kids. So far I think the group did an excellent job matching Nando to us. We will be able to go to the prison on 10/24 and meet the inmates that cared for him for so many weeks. They wrote letters to us and told us in those letters how much they loved him and would miss him but knew he was going to a great home. They told us what he likes and dislikes. I just think it is a wonderful program from what I have learned so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mom2hounds Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Welcome and congrats on your new family member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Welcome and congratulations...isn't it wonderful to know how much he was loved in the prison program. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kelli123 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Welcome from Michigan And congrats on your adoption. He is cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinams8 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Welcome! Nando is very handsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Greetings from Gainesville, Florida!! Nando looks like one loved pup. He's very handsome! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lovemyhound Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 He looks miserable. Poor dog. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer14 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome wishes. We had a great first night. He slept on his bed next to my bed all night. Not a single peep. He did great in the house by himself for a four hour time period. We are using his muzzle while we are gone for the first couple of days while we feel him out and he learns his new enviroment. But he is so super sweet and follows me around the house constantly. While I love that now I do hope he gains some independence in the coming days and weeks I am so happy and he seems very happy and content. We are very blessed!! Thanks again everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Congrats and welcome from NJ! 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...
robinw Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 He's really beautiful; black hounds are the best Congratulations! 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...
Guest RobinAZ Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Congratulations. Nando is a beautiful boy! Welcome from Arizona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hi and welcome from Philly. Nando is handsome - wishing you all the joy my hounds have brought me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 You both are very lucky - your family as well as Nando!! What a great story - we hope to hear more about him as he settles in. Welcome, welcome! Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Congrats Jennifer!!! Nando is a beauty! Welcome to GT! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Love the black hounds. I have 3 of them. Welcome from NC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmomof4 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Congrats to you and your family on your handsome new addition. He looks like he found his forever home. Enjoy!! I myself have a special place in my heart for the black greys. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Congrats black houndies rock!!! Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 welcome from Pa. Beautiful dog and daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer14 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Thanks everyone for the warm wishes. We have had a wonderful first four days. He is the sweetest creature. I am so in love. He has the biggest heart. I know this because I can feel the love oozing out of him. His "Prison Mom" wrote us a letter and mentioned many times about the love he gave. And that is no lie. What a wonderful gift he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bonnebike Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Welcome Fernando!! The prison dog program sounds great. It can be a real win-win type of deal. I hope you guys like Abba! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8bm6XlxuCY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LovesDoggies Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 We did not choose him. The rescue group did that for us. We wanted a grey that would first be compatible with our Yorkie and then second be good with my kids. So far I think the group did an excellent job matching Nando to us. We will be able to go to the prison on 10/24 and meet the inmates that cared for him for so many weeks. They wrote letters to us and told us in those letters how much they loved him and would miss him but knew he was going to a great home. They told us what he likes and dislikes. I just think it is a wonderful program from what I have learned so far. Welcome from CT! Nando is gorgeous! I have to tell you, the above made me cry, just a little! What a wonderful program, and how wonderful that Nando made his way to you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Welcome Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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