kronckew Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) well, almost. so far so good. looks like i have found my new dog. meet Poppy. 12-18 month old, 24" high at the shoulder. rescue doglooks like she needs a bit of feeding, but i gather salukis are supposed to show ribs.my application has been approved, need to get a home visit to get me approved, then a letter from my landlord.should hopefully, fingers crossed, be on track for january. i'll have to get her elected as an honorary greyhound so i can post her antics in 'cute & funny'. i'll have to add a new fuzzy eared pointy to my avatar. Edited December 28, 2013 by kronckew 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...
TexasMermaid Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 She's adorable!! Congrats on your soon-to-be new family member. Quote Jennifer, mom to Galen (GableTeletubbie) and Trixie fka Mooch (MostAggressive)Always missing Connie (Connies Fullofit) and Chase (No Worries aka "Ace") & IG Angels Velvet and Bitsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Beautiful. 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...
mom2four Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Oh Poppy is cute! I hope all goes well so she can become an honorary Greyhound I would support that! Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 She is beautiful I would love to have a Saluki someday. You say she is a lurcher, do you know what she is besides Saluki? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 She looks like she's going to cute and funny, indeed! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 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 IrskasMom Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 She is adorable :beatheart :beatheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Cute! Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 She's so cute (and funny, too, I assume)! I can't wait to read about her antics! 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...
kronckew Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) She is beautiful I would love to have a Saluki someday. You say she is a lurcher, do you know what she is besides Saluki? not quite sure but i think they said she was saluki one side & a collie (and i'd say some greyhound) on the other, kinda a long dog lurcher. apparently she's a sweetie, loves people, takes treats delicately with her front teeth, loves other dogs of all sizes, doesn't counter surf, no aggression or separation anxiety. hasn't eaten much yet, but is not a fussy eater & takes her turn with the other dogs. not fond of cats tho. hasn't learned toys yet. she plays by running and chasing and rolling around on her back. housebroken, slept thru the night at her foster on her first 2 nights & she hasn't made any noises yet. still a bit nervous from her move. not sure what her history was. the rescue said she sounded perfect for me. i hope so. i'm a bit nervous about the house visit Edited December 28, 2013 by kronckew 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...
Remolacha Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 She does sound perfect! Well, not for me I have cats, but for you Don't know why you would be worried about the home visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 What a sweet looking girl! Looking forward to more pictures :-) Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 What a sweet face! I hope everything works out as planned, and she's soon part of your avatar. And household. 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...
spottydog Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 She's lovely! Close enough to greyhound for me. What's to be nervous about with the home visit - you are an experienced owner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Such a pretty girl Best of luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 What an adorable little teddy bear! Congrats! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 All fingers crossed! She is lovely. 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...
scullysmum Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Congratulations...she's a pretty girl. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Adding our congratulations in advance. She's beautiful. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Congratulations......she's a beauty. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjoman Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If she has Saluki in her be prepared for something that can run and not stop. A friend used to call her son's Salukis "horizon dogs" 'cos they always disappeared over the horizon when let off the lead. Quote Miss "England" Carol with whippet lurcher Nutmeg & Zavvi the Chihuahua. R.I.P. Chancey (Goosetree Chance). 24.1.2009 - 14.4.2022. Bluegrass Banjoman. 25.1.2004 - 25.5.2015 and Ch. Sleepyhollow Aida. 30.9.2000 - 10.1.2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronckew Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 apparently the rescues major requirements are 1. garden with 6ft escape proof fence. 2. agree to never let them off leash outside a secure area. so far i'm OK with 1-2. there rest is, i hope, just details that can be overcome. 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...
moofie Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hope the homecheck goes well, though sure its more a formality. I've seen poppy before on some site, she's very pretty, lovely colour and sounds like she's a sweet character to match. I do like the saluki lurchers (smooth or feathered) though not sure if one would be bit too much for me being less active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronckew Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 homecheck passed, went to see her at her fosters, she's a real sweetheart, bit of a bossy boots to the other doggies there. one of the whippets came ove for a pet and she pushed him away and got in between us so i'd pet her instead. went for a walk. she's very well behaved. foster says she might be younger than they thought as she's grown about an inch the last month. and put on a few pounds. you can just make out the legs on the couch, the foster's blue greyhound. he slept most of the visit, came over to me for an introductory sniff and a quick head pat then laid down on the nearby dog bed. last major hurdle was my landlord's OK, which i got today. they are the local council (govt.) . the policy had been that we could move in with a dog, but not replace it if it passed. the council approved cchanging it last march, they got final plan approval just before xmas for implimentation in january. i got their email today approving poppy! they're going to send a letter to the rescue confirming. next step is she's being spayed on the 13th, week till stitches come out, then hopefully barring some disaster, i can sign the papers, pay the fees and take her home around the 20th. :confetti :confetti :confetti 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...
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