Guest annickaandjef Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hello Everyone! We are the proud partners of Penny, whom we adopted on December 29th, 2013. She is our first greyhound, and our first dog (previously we had cats, no cats now). We live in Ukrainian Village (Chicago and Western) in Chicago, and we adopted from Greyhounds Only. Penny was formerly named Roxy by Greyhounds Only, and her racing name was D's Rockon. She was very shy and reserved for the first few days of being home, but she has really started to come out of her shell over the past 24 hours. Her toys, in which she had no interest for the first few days, have become a passion! Today, she discovered the joys of sitting on the couch for the first time. She came to us with a very deep bacterial infection on her right forearm and back left leg, which she has worried incessantly whenever we aren't looking. Our vet (recommended by Greyhounds Only) has prescribed a treatment of strong antibiotics and a medicated shampoo, as well as wearing a cone whenever we aren't around. She hates the cone, so we've been trying to use her turn-out muzzle whenever possible, but she rakes her muzzle against her crate and tries to remove it when crated, so we're still mostly using her cone whenever we crate her. We're really hoping that she feels better soon. She hadn't had any accidents in the house (she had in the first few days in her previous foster parents' houses) until tonight, when we gave her a new, high-value toy at about 9pm. Otherwise, she's doing great - we are moving into clicker training and we are fortunate that her foster mom taught her sit - she sometimes will sit instead of going potty, which presents an interesting reward dilemma for us! We also have a heavier coat, warmer and booties coming to us from K9 apparel - we're hoping that it gets here before Sunday, when it will be in the negative degrees. We live just across the street from Smith Park, a large park in the neighborhood, and she has expressed distinct interest in the small dogs running off-leash there - we are considering muzzling her for walks near the park moving forward, at least for the time being. We've been very grateful to Grey Talk members over the past week for the amazing amount of insight and guidance you guys have shared here - and we are really excited to be a part of the community! - Annicka & Jef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dancer Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr_Owski Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Very pretty dog! I own several things from k9 apparel, and it's a lifesaver in Chicago when we get snow dumped on us like these past few days and with the temps about to plummet. Like you, we had never owned a dog before, and upon getting dog #1 we owned a second within 6 months...so beware of the can of worms you just opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Your girl is beautiful and she will continue to adapt to her new life. Congratulations. Welcome to the wonderful world of greyhounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Welcome from NJ. Cute kid! You can use a bite not collar instead of a cone, or make your own. Fold a bath towel lengthwise and wrap it around her neck. Secure with vet wrap. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Congratulations! She is gorgeous! 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...
Houndtime Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Welcome from Delaware. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin 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 DogNewbie Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Welcome! She is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 What a cutie! I'm a sucker for white toes on a dark hound. Hope her infection heals ASAP. 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...
Guest undergreysspell Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Welcome - I love black hounds, they look beautiful in any color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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