rascalsmom Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Since Jack died last November, I have been kicking around the idea of another dog. We weren't going to, but after we got Silas--the brat cat--I really started missing having a dog. About two or three weeks ago, I decided to do it. One reason was that this dark brindle female, only 2.5 years old, showed up on our adoption group's website. Anyone who remembers my other dogs (Rascal, Ruby, Buddy, and Jack) knows that Rascal and Ruby were my dark brindle littermate-sisters. So of course I have a soft spot for dark brindle girls. I didn't know what my chances might be of getting this particular dog, but I submitted the application. She was brought from the track on August 18, having suffered a broken back leg. I was also told, during the application process, that they were having trouble getting females this summer. I kind of wanted a female from the size aspect--when Jack got sick I could NOT lift him into the car myself. Plus, I really have been missing my girls. Anyway, when they took her in for her spay, they cat-tested her, and she passed. Now it was just a matter of setting up a visit. We went to see her at her foster home this past Sunday, and wow. What a sweetheart. They said that she 'lives up to her name', and they weren't kidding. We spent about an hour visiting, and later that day decided we wanted her. Since yesterday was a holiday, we thought it would be perfect--we'd all be home with her. Her foster mom and the powers-that-be at the group were fine with us picking her up yesterday, and she has been a dream. She largely ignores the cat, and tends to go the other way if he hisses at her (good girl!). She did get a good sniff of him this morning when he was doing his morning chipmunk-watching at the patio door. He wasn't crazy about it, but he didn't swat her or hiss--just walked away. Hopefully they will become good friends! She had visitors yesterday--my friend came to see her and said she was 'maybe the prettiest greyhound I've ever seen'. Then my in-laws came to see her. She slept in our bedroom on the dog bed all night, and never made a peep till we got up around 6:15. She gobbles her food----gotta love an enthusiastic eater! We haven't settled on a name yet....she is alternately Sweetpea and Phoebe (trying out that name, partly because it rhymes with Sweetpea!)...but we'll figure it out. Oh--I know ....you probably want some photos. She's a little hard to photograph, since she's very dark, and in motion much of the time. But I did get a few nice ones. Silas came out to see what the heck that loud gobbling sound was! She cleared that bowl in about a minute! She does settle occasionally: Close: Is she not the cutest thing?? I am smitten. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Yay, congratulations! I hope you have a lot of fun with her! She's beautiful. 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...
a_daerr Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Ahhh!! I am so happy for you!!! :colgate I saw her on the website last week and thought she was gorgeous. Are you keeping the name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Ahhh!! I am so happy for you!!! :colgate I saw her on the website last week and thought she was gorgeous. Are you keeping the name? Not sure yet....still deciding. It took me MONTHS to decide to adopt again, I sure hope I can pick a name quicker than that! Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Congrats! She was fostered by the same family that fostered James! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Congrats!!! She is beautiful! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Not sure yet....still deciding. It took me MONTHS to decide to adopt again, I sure hope I can pick a name quicker than that! Whoops, I missed that part in your post because I scrolled down to the pics. Phoebe is adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Is she not the cutest thing? .... She is. Definitely. Congratulations! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 HUGE congrats! She's gorgeous! Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 She is gorgeous :beatheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddibear Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Belle or Sweetie works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 She's beautiful. Congratulations. 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 Lochshumans Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 She is gorgeous! Congrats I love her dark brindle with the white neck...so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Yes, she is a cutie! Congratulations - wishing you many happy years together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Congratulations! I'm thrilled for you! I think she's absolutely gorgeous and I love the name SweetPea, but then I do live in the south and we love names like that. 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...
fsugrad Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 She's gorgeous!! I love the swirlies on her face!! Congrats!!! 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...
ramonaghan Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 What a beauty! Congrats. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Oh, she's precious! Congratulations!! 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...
robinw Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm so thrilled for you and your family! She is beautiful and sounds very sweet. I bet she and Silas will be best friends, too Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 She is absolutely stunning Congratulations!! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Congratulations! She is adorable! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katherineaz Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 She is beautiful, congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Congrats!!! Such a cutie! 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...
Remolacha Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 she is adorable! what beautiful markings I like the name Sweetpea, lots of nickname possibilities there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful Welcome home Sweetpea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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