Guest k9soul Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Hello GreyTalk! First let me say I've been an admirer of greyhounds as long as I can remember, and have longed to have one of my own the past 10 years or so. I have lurked here off an on since I found this board in 2005! Well it is time, circumstances are right, and I am finally, finally getting my hound! I have 2 mixed breed girls from animal shelters, one 6-year-old and one 14-year-old. In the beginning of January I put in my application to Greyhounds Only in Illinois, and finally today the girls and I went to the kennel. We met 5 lovely hounds, and our hound chose me, and my girls chose him. Rudy will be coming home soon, a dream come true for me. He's a 5-year-old dark brindle, a true gentleman I am honored to welcome to my home. I would like to share some pictures from his foster family. Does he not look like a total sweetheart? Thanks for letting me share my excitement. I so look forward to becoming a part of the greyhound community! Edited January 27, 2013 by k9soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oh my goodness!! He is adorable! Best of luck with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mld Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 He does look like a sweetheart, and looks like he is fitting in quite well! Congratulations on being chosen by Rudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Congratulations and welcome! I waited almost 5 years for my first grey. They are worth the wait. Your boy is beautiful. june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9soul Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thank you! I thought I'd throw in a picture of my girls. Tasha, the fawn is 14. Raven, the black lab mix, is 6 years old. They both seemed very comfortable with Rudy. He was very respectful and sweet with them (both are quite submissive and a little nervous with pushy dogs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vers Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Rudy is gorgeous, and he looks like a very sweet and smart gentleman hound -- so happy for you. I'm another who waited a long time to get my first greyhound, and I've never looked back. Can't imagine life without my hounds now Welcome home, Rudy, welcome k9soul to the greyhound family, and congratulations to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iclarkz Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Did you come look at him at the kennel in Wisconsin? I am wondering if I saw him there last weekend. We just got picked by a black female there, and are waiting anxiously for her foster period to be over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9soul Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Did you come look at him at the kennel in Wisconsin? I am wondering if I saw him there last weekend. We just got picked by a black female there, and are waiting anxiously for her foster period to be over! I did! The one near Kenosha. I know 8 other dogs got picked today. Were you there? How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Congratulations!!! Rudy is very handsome. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oh my he is sooooo handsome 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...
Guest k9soul Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'm just still so psyched I can hardly settle down tonight. I had kept everything really low key as far as announcements to friends/family until I knew for sure. All the "what ifs" going through my head, what if the girls don't do well with any of them? What if none of them seem to really connect with me? etc. etc. Rudy was the 2nd dog I was shown. The moment he reached me, he plastered himself to my side and grew roots. He rested his cheek against me and his eyes seem to glaze over in bliss as I stroked his head over and over. Then I brought each of my girls, one by one, and he was sweetly curious but not straining and pushing to a point that made them feel uncomfortable. After all this boy probably seems tall and intimidating to them! My older girl relaxed and stood right under his head, not even flinching when he took some tentative sniffs. She then took her turn to give him some sniffing which he accepted gracefully. Raven was antsy with people and dogs around but after a few moments her little tail came untucked and she gave some gentle snuffles and tail wags. After I put my pups back in the car and met up again after some paperwork, Rudy again velcro'd himself to my side. People kept commenting on how he had made his choice. I felt so deeply touched, a privileged feeling honestly to be so immediately trusted and sought after by this beautiful sweet boy. Thankfully he has already been in foster for some time, is comfortable in a house setting and is ready to come home. It's all a matter of arranging transportation and a good day and time for everyone to bring him home. Until then, I'll be reading everything I can get my hands on. I feel education with dogs never really ends and just have this strong feeling that my life is taking a new turn now; one that will affect me deeply forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Rudy is one handsome dude! Congratulations. Rocket picked us the same way - plastered to you is a good description. 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...
Guest Vers Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Reading your update -- you and Rudy and your girls are going to be just fine, more than fine. He chose very well, I think Go slow, give him time to settle (oh, and talk to him a lot!) and those roots he just planted with you are going to grow very deep into your heart. Corny, but true I think you're both very lucky right to find each other from the start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjpk Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :beatheart :beatheart he is just dazeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Welcome to GT! We're so glad you've joined, and shared your story! Great first official photos of your handsome new boy, Rudy! He sounds like a wonderful match for your family. We'll look forward to adoption photos, and learning more about him soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Welcome to you and your handsome new boy! Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Congratulations to you, and welcome to GT! Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronckew Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 what a gorgeous hound! love the black & yellow stripes. be prepared for being accused of walking a tiger Quote Regards, Wayne KronckeCAVE CANEM RADIX LECTI ET SEMPER PARATUSVegetarians: My food poops on your food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainLady Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Congratulations on being picked by Rudy! He is so handsome!! I was "picked" by my first greyhound, Pup - while on vacation in Florida many, many years ago. He, too plastered himself by my side, poked his needle nose into my hand - and let me know in no uncertain terms that he was coming home with me. let me say, I did not go to this kennel with the intention of adopting a dog, it was just a sight-seeing visit ... I had to call the DH back in Michigan and let him know I was flying home with a dog! Pup was right, he was OUR dog, and we had the most amazing life together. We can't wait to hear of all the fun and adventures to come once Rudy joins your family! You will find that your greyhound is uniquely different from your other dogs. People will stop you in the street when you walk him, wanting to meet Rudy and to ask questions about him. Greyhounds also draw small children in to them like a magnet. Be sure to post once Rudy comes home! Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 What a wonderful dog!! Boy, you sure waited a long time, and it was all worth it. Congratulations on finding and being chosen by Rudy!!! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 WELCOME GT I am so happy you been chosen by Rudy . He is absolutly stunning :beatheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Welcome - I love your story about how he picked you and look forward to your future stories and pictures once you get him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoundWorks Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Rudy is one handsome fellow & you have a beautiful pack of dogs! I love how your dog sometimes chooses you. Such a nice story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9soul Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thank you again everyone, such warm welcomes, I have always known doggie people were the best! My first dogs when I was a teenager were 2 rough collies, one sable and one tricolor. They turned a lot of heads and we got a lot of questions with them, so that part at least I'm a little familiar with. I know I will need to learn the best way to field some of the touchier and more uninformed questions. Having lurked here off and on, I'm familiar with some of the ideas the general public has. Embarrassingly I used to have a few of them myself until I learned more. We'll certainly do our best to be great ambassadors for the greyhound community . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Congrats! He is a handsome boy, the dark brindles are so striking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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