Guest Rhea Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi, I am a brand new owner of a retired racer! I found him through Greyhound Pets of Arizona (the local chapter of Greyhound Pets of America in my neighborhood). He's a very mellow sweetie, and overall very well behaved. (He completely took our huge family gathering in stride on Sunday, and there were at least... 15 people in the house.) My family has had pets in the past, usually black lab mixes, but they both had greyhound in them. The more time I spend with Dane, the more I can see how much greyhound those two had in them. I knew I wanted a companion... an animal... to help me with my depression and anxiety, to provide unconditional love, uncomplicated by human hang-ups. I also knew that I needed a pretty mellow, low-energy dog, but one that was also affectionate. I knew greyhounds are a low-energy breed, and I also knew that many groups across the country adopt out racers... so I asked my parents for permission to get an animal (and after articulating my needs, they agreed.) I've done quite a bit of reading, but I also know that in the past, we were kinda lazy dog owners. At least I certainly was, although some of that was due to depression and having low energy, etc. So I really want to do right by this dog, my dog. I'm also footing the costs of care, acquisition, and everything myself. So he is my dog. I'm feeling hopeful that Dane is just what I need, he's adjusting pretty well so far. We go on two walks a day, once in the morning, once at night. (It's so frickin' hot here during the day.) I also feel a bit like a nervous nellie, anxious to know that I'm doing the right thing with him. We're still getting to know each other a bit, but I think he's feeling more comfortable. I've moved him over from free-feeding (what his foster was doing) to twice a day. His racing name was Gable Gambler Go, and he seems to have had his career locally in Tuscon. Four years old, not a stellar career, but no major injuries or collisions, other than some scars on his body. (Who knows what they were from, puppy-hood, being bumped, getting caught on a kennel door?) They have him listed as "Red" but he could be a fawn too? I really don't know, I know they get their colors registered at three months or something like that. He has a tiny pink spot on his nose that I just adore and can't get over <3 He would probably do this all day if I'd let him. He likes to lay in the grassy part of the yard too. Dane on the car-ride home last Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Congratulations on your new boy, he sure is handsome!! 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...
Guest Wasserbuffel Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 He sounds like a sweetie, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 He looks like he's settling in nicely...welcome! 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...
GreyPoopon Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Congratulations! He's settling in very 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...
Guest ShanYu Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome! He shares a granddaddy (Gable Dodge) with my Nike and is related to many others here on GT. Nike is also a red fawn and looks a lot like your boy who is gorgeous! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaBean Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Congrats! He's a handsome boy Quote **Shellie with GiGi aka: Good Girl (Abita Raginflame X Ace High Heart) and two honorary hounds Butter and Bella** https://www.etsy.com/shop/GiGisCloset2?ref=si_shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Congratulations on your beautiful boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Congratulations, he is beautiful and looks like he settling in just fine!! 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...
Guest AngelPup Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 What a handsome boy! He certainly looks pretty comfortable with you! Good luck with him and Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Very handsome boy..........Welcome Home Dane ! Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 He's related to Myka too, in a long round about way. 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...
galgrey Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Greets to Dane and human! Welcome to GT! He's a beauty and it sounds like everything is going very well indeed. Just let us know if you need anything. Greetings to Dane and human! Welcome to GT! He's a beauty and it sounds like everything is going very well indeed. Just let us know if you need anything. 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 Rhea Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Welcome! He shares a granddaddy (Gable Dodge) with my Nike and is related to many others here on GT. Nike is also a red fawn and looks a lot like your boy who is gorgeous! Enjoy! I bet! Doesn't he have over 10,000 offspring registered!? (I mean, I realize it's different for sires, and there's frozen sperm banks and such, but still! That is a LOT) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Welcome Dane! You will love retirement. Tell your person that Red greyhounds will lighten to fawn as they grow older. PS. I also got my first grey as an emotional support animal. Now I am much better, but will not be without a greyhound in my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Welcome to the forum! Dane is enjoying the retired life it looks like, he's doing a FAB job of holding that bed down!! 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...
PrairieProf Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Congratulations! Dane looks great! (Be aware that his name may contribute to some people's confusion between greyhounds and Great Danes! ) Most scars on greyhounds are from puppyhood.... Edited July 24, 2013 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rhea Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Congratulations! Dane looks great! (Be aware that his name may contribute to some people's confusion between greyhounds and Great Danes! ) Most scars on greyhounds are from puppyhood.... Haha I know, I thought about naming him "Hamlet" but I'm pretty sure I'd be too embarrassed to actually use it in public. (I wanted to go with Diogenes but that's a bit long. I suppose it could have been "Dodge" for short lolol.) Dane is also the name of a hero of Ferelden in the Dragon Age series, and Fereldans are all about their dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wasserbuffel Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Dane is also the name of a hero of Ferelden in the Dragon Age series, and Fereldans are all about their dogs You could have named him Mabari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Congrations and welcome from 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 BiniShew Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 What a handsome pup! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zizi Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Congrats, he is handsome. I am sure you will have many great years together. They truly are a special breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Greetings from Florida!! Dane is a very handsome boy. Have fun with him!! Edited July 25, 2013 by fsugrad 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...
AZGreyGirl Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Welcome from Chandler, AZ! My girls are both GPA dogs well and raced in Tucson. Dane is beautiful! I look forward to seeing lots of pics of him. Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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