Guest RNJaney09 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hello everyone! I've been lurking for a while and decided to sign up since I like this place so much! Everyone seems so kind and helpful. I'm a nurse in San Antonio. I moved here with my family in '05 after having grown up in Michigan. I'm brand new to the world of greyhounds. I had been considering adopting a retired grey for at least a year, and finally went through with it about 6 weeks ago. I already understand why they call them potato chips! I went through Heart of Texas Greyhound Adoption, they are wonderful! Anyone else here from San Antonio? Finley was born 3/1/04. His racing name was Accolade, and his house name was Stubby before he came to me since he only has part of his tail (at his first race, the kennel guy closed his tail in the start box ). He was a return- after being in a family for 3.5 years, they had to move suddenly and apparently couldn't find housing that would allow large dogs. The adoption group brought him and 2 others I was considering for a home visit, and as soon as he walked in, he made a B-line for the couch to claim it. It was apparent he was meant to be mine . I first met him at a meet and greet but wasn't too keen on him... that is, until he walked over to me and put his head against my chest . He has made the transition pretty well considering he lost a family, but we are having issues with separation anxiety. He howls like a wolf when I'm gone, and I work nights, so he keeps my 2 roommates awake . Eek! I realize now that I shouldn't have coddled him so much at the beginning. He is a velcro dog for sure. I think a lot of it has to do with missing the other greys too. My roommate's snooty dachshund just doesn't cut it I will definitely be getting him a brother or sister, but not for a while since I'm moving soon. I look forward to getting to know everyone, thanks for listening!! (obviously I'm having too much fun playing with these emoticons) I will attempt to post a pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Welcome! He is GORGEOUS! He may settle down soon once he realizes you're always coming back... it's still very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Welcome to you and Finley from Atlanta! He sure is a handsome stripey boy and I admit to a bias for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Welcome, he is quite the handsome hound !!! He does look like he has adapted to enjoying the good life on "his bed"! Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawna Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Welcome, you've got a handsome hound. He may settle down once he knows mom is coming home. If not, try a Kong full of frozen peanut butter. Quote Missing Hiro, Tank, and Tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Welcome from Ft. Myers Florida. He is Gorgeous!!!! 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...
DesiRayMom Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Welcome from Ohio! He sure is a handsome boy! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Finley looks very much at home already! What a handsome hunk of hound he is! Eager to see more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iLoveLucie Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Welcome from Oregon! Finley is a great name - much, much better than Stubby I have a Brindle girl - just love those stripes! She is a howler too... haven't found a perfect solution, but she has had some short success when we've left her with a peanut butter stuffed Kong and a soccer game on TV. We'll see how she does with NCAA March Madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RNJaney09 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Thanks all for the warm welcome!!! We appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fringepup Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hello from PA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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