Guest magiknat Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hi! My name is Nat and we have recently adopted our first Greyhound, Zac. We had planned to adopt two, but recently a little Staffy cross wandered into our lives in desperate need of a home and we just couldn't say no. Indiana the 7 year old Staffy mix has been with us for a month now and Zac came home last week. So far so good! Indi had been rather neglected by her previous person and has some health issues that we are currently working through. She also has a terrible case of separation anxiety and unfortunately the vet deemed it so serious as to require medication. We have also been using behavioural techniques to improve this and it is working wonders so far. Next week she is scheduled for surgery to remove a nasty tumour that is so far benign but there is a significant risk of it turning malignant at any time. Zac is a 7 year old retired racer who came to us through a Greyhound rescue group here in Sydney. We worked with them to find a dog that would suit our lifestyle and get along well with Indi. He is a big, cruisy boy who loves everyone and spends most of his time relaxing on his bed! We don't know much about his former life but suspect that he may have been a successful racer as he made it to the age of 6 before being picked up by the rescue group. He was on death row at a pound. We did a lot of research before deciding to adopt a Greyhound and are really pleased to have this beautiful boy in our lives. Indi is pretty happy about it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) Welcome! You know, we need pictures of Zac so we can agree with you about how handsome he is. Edited July 5, 2012 by Jenbo Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome to GT and Congratulations! We definitely need pictures! 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...
Guest magiknat Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Indi going crazy with her toy while Zac watches on casually Both pooped after a long walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lady_Catherine Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 So adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hello Nat ,nice to have you here :wave . This is the Place to be for Advice, Venting and everything else.Zac and Indi seem to be best Buddy's. :beatheart :beatheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Beautiful pups! Welcome to GreyTalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Oh, wow! A big black and white male cowdoggie!!! You can't go wrong with one of those,although I'm a little biased. Zac is super handsome, and Indi's a cutie, too! Hope Indi's surgery goes well next week. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Welcome! Some Greytalkers are on Instagram. Some of our user names are here: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/286791-instagram-are-you-on-it/page__hl__instagram Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Welcome from lower Delaware. 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...
Guest magiknat Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Oh, wow! A big black and white male cowdoggie!!! You can't go wrong with one of those,although I'm a little biased. Zac is super handsome, and Indi's a cutie, too! Hope Indi's surgery goes well next week. My little brother who is 8 came over to meet Zac the other day and his first comment was "He's almost a cow!: ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Welcome to GT! Great pictures! 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...
greytpups Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Welcome to GT...thanks for sharing pics. 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...
fsugrad Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Oh, wow! A big black and white male cowdoggie!!! You can't go wrong with one of those,although I'm a little biased. Zac is super handsome, and Indi's a cutie, too! Hope Indi's surgery goes well next week. My little brother who is 8 came over to meet Zac the other day and his first comment was "He's almost a cow!: ;p He's right! The cowdoggies are awesome and they are usually total goofballs! 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...
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