Guest BiniShew Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hello Everyone! My husband and I just took the leap into adopting a retired racing greyhound! His racing name was B.S. Coaltrain, but we like to call him Coal. He is two years old and 75 pounds of cuddle bug. We adopted him from Friends of Retired Greyhounds here in Colorado, and picked him up from Crowley Correctional Facility (where they have a program where the dogs are taught basic commands and manners). Like a lot of retired racing greyhounds, he had no experience with stairs -- which was a challenge because stairs are unavoidable when going to the backyard. But even on his first night home, he was able to muster up the courage to go up and down and now he is a natural. He was shy at first, but everyday he's been opening up in very noticeable ways, from becoming more playful with our existing dog Oliver, to following us around the house wherever we go...even if it means waking up from a dead sleep to do so Here are some pictures of our boys at the reservoir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 He's sooo handsome! Welcome to the forum! Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BiniShew Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thank you! I noticed you make collars, and our pup could definitely use an upgrade from "county orange". Is there anything that we should be considering when looking at collars (material, sizes, etc)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I have a feeling Coal is in for some wonderful times with his new family! He's a very handsome boy Congratulatons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BiniShew Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thank you! It feels like we've found the missing puzzle piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 He's such a handsome boy and looks to be having a wonderful time with you Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 You both look so happy with both your puppers! Welcome & Congratulations! Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Welcome to the world of greyhounds!! Coal is beautiful, your other pup is very cute too. Edited July 21, 2013 by RedHead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldgreymom Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 How sweet he is... and I love your description that it feels as if you found the missing puzzle piece. A very apt description of a grey... they just fit right in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Coal is very handsome and so is his Buddy Oliver :beatheart WELCOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Congratulations and welcome - you have a beautiful family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Congratulations! and Coal! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 What a handsome boy! And settling in so well. Congratulations! 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...
Houndtime Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 NIce family. 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...
grey14me Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 He's beautiful! Love your little one, too. Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BiniShew Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Wow, I'm blown away by all the warm welcomes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Handsome lad!!!! In fact.......nice looking family all round!!!! Welcome! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Welcome to GT! Congrats on your very handsome boy! And Oliver's a cutie too! 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...
Guest saucyalysoon Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Gotta love how well he's doing already! Welcome! As for collars, we use a tag collar for around the house and in the yard. We use a martingale for walking on leash. They are addicting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thank you! I noticed you make collars, and our pup could definitely use an upgrade from "county orange". Is there anything that we should be considering when looking at collars (material, sizes, etc)? Check out the Pet Merchandise section. Maggie and the other GT collar makers have their own threads there and you can see all their wares and ask questions about anything you see that you like. Black dogs look good in any color. 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...
Saharasmom Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Welcome! I had a greyhound named Coltrane, so I am excited to see a Coaltrain. Enjoy your new boy! Quote Rebeccawith Atlas the borzoi, Luna the pyr, and Madison the cat, always missing Sahara(Flyin Tara Lyn) and Coltrane(Blue on By) the greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Congrats and welcome. 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...
fsugrad Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Great looking family!Congratulations, handsome Coaltrain, on your adoption!! 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 lemon Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome from California, he's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hello and welcome! Congrats on adopting such a handsome boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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