win4profit Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 We picked him up Saturday afternoon at 1:30 and were totally smitten by 1:35. He was very reserved but greeted us with a smile. He rode in the van like an old pro, even took a quick nap. Introductions to Gypsy were made outside and she immediately approved. We were warned that he likes to mark everything so we were ready with a belly band and kept a close eye on him at all times in the house. We determined that he has a UTI and got him started on antibiotics yesterday. He is very curious and follows us everywhere. Nothing seems to shake him, he is very laid back. He still hasn't quite figured out the nice beds on the floor are for him. He prefers to lay on the towel in front of the patio door. He loves the sqeaky toys. He crates easily and doesn't make a peep. I decided to sleep on the sofa next to his crate the first night and awoke around 4 am, he was circling in his crate and I reassured him that I was right there and to lie back down. Unfortunately, in my sleepy state, it didn't dawn on me that he needed to go. So even with the belly band on, he let loose and soaked himself, the bed & the pen. Once he was done, I took him outside and of course Gypsy had to come too. So I am walking him on his lead (afraid to let him loose in the dark on his first night, even though we have a fenced yard) and I can hear Gypsy jumping up on the 6' privacy fence. I try not to yell, seeing as it is 4AM, telling her to stop. She is completely stretched out up the fence. As I am walking towards her I see that there is something on the top of the fence, I can't make out what it is, but it is not moving. Just about that time, Gypsy makes one final leap and snatches it off the top of the fence and starts shaking the ** out of it. If didn't matter then that it was 4AM and I yelled bloody murder for DH. He comes running out in his boxers to see what all the commotion was. I handed Slick off to him and went to go get the high power flashlight and went out to see what it was. Evidently when I screamed, Gypsy dropped the critter and ran to the other end of the yard. So now we can add a possum to her growing list of kills. So here we are at 4 in the morning cleaning Slick, cleaning his crate and adding new bedding and washing the poo off of Gypsy. Thankfully, last night was much better. So without further ado, the pics...... My handsome boy I believe Gypsy was whispering 'you are really gonna like it here' He finally started climbing on the bed late last night. He really wanted to taste test the chicken Gypsys booboo from her encounter with the possum I think they are going to be best buds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripley488 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Congratulations on the new addition. He is very handsome! Quote Jennifer Watkins Shamrock Greyhound Placement, Louisville, KY Greyhound Festival of the Bluegrass -July 19-21, 2013 Holiday Inn/Hurstbourne, Louisville KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 What a looker! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 what a handsome guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Congratulations! He's definitely a looker! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 What a memorable introduction and first night!! Hope things ease up on you though . Looks like you have a perfect team and for some reason, I smell mischief in the air!! 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...
Guest zombrie Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 He's sooo handsome! I absolutely love his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 congrats!!!! he's handsome!!! Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KatJon Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Oh my goodness... Slick is so handsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike516 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 He's got great coloring. Tough first night, and yea, they look like they're conspiring to do mischief to me also LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Sue, he's gorgeous! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_Lazygreys Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 He is beautiful and I love his manly collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Congratulations. He is very handsome. 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...
Time4ANap Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Welcome home Slick!!!! What a handsome dude! Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 WOW, is he ever handsome!! Welcome home, Slick!! 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 goofydog Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Welcome home handsome Slick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Congratulations! He's so cute and looks right at home. 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...
grey8greys Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Slick is very handsome, I love his name. Congratulations!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaznNik Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Gorgeous brindle boy:) Hopefully you don't have any more early morning encounters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Congratulations! Sounds like he's settling in really well. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Congrats from an Ohioan Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Very handsome boy - and his collar matches his coloring very nicely. Congratulations. Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSquare Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Wow! they are both really good looking! Congratulations on your new addition. Quote Taunya and her Supreme Grace, Anna - Sharsanna (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Camden Coming), Surge (no races), Kelsos Yorktown (Trent Lee x Kelsos Spotswood), Galgo Espanol - Valentin. Forever waitin' on Red (Kiowa Mon Manny x Bella Ionic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FlosMomma Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 My Flo is the female version of him to the tee! She thinks he is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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