Guest OhCatastrophe Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) SO I started on this forum a couple months ago when I became very serious about adopting a Grey! People always told me that if I want to get info about something, find a forum! And thankfully this one is amazing and SO helpful. Well anyways, My name is Shelby. I absolutely love animals and helping them.. I volunteer at my local shelter and am one of those people who can't help but pick up dogs that are running around town.. I have had a few pets over the years.. as a kid I always had hamsters and at some points some weird critters like snails, frogs, and chinchillas.. Not to long after my 10th birthday me and my mom went down to the shelter, the one I now volunteer at, to look at some dogs. The moment I walked in I saw her, Roxy. She was a small chihuahua/corgi/terrier/ i don't know what, mix. we promptly adopted her. From that day on she was my best friend. I trained her to do a multitude of tricks and she was the most wonderful loving dog. Unfortunately Roxy got congested heart failure. It is able to be treated but not as a permanent fix.. more of a life lengthener.. She had to take 3 different pills twice a day. A couple months ago it caught up with her and we had to put her down. She was suffering and the vet said she wouldn't make it through the night. It was very obvious that his was true. Roxy was frantic. Even before she passed I had been looking into greyhounds. I watched a vlogbrothers video on youtube and Hank Green had just adopted a grey and said what wonderful dogs they were... after that my research started. I went through the process and now have a wonderful fawn girl Cleo... Its only been 4 days and I love her so much! If anyone is in the central Washington area I would love to meet up and have a play date! I cannot adopt more than one at this moment so friends for her will be important! Also thank you EVERYONE who has responded to my many posts! The info you have given me has helped more than you can imagine! Edited May 29, 2014 by OhCatastrophe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 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...
Guest cruzNhounds Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Shelby, I'm Brenda from Vancouver, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Welcome officially (now that you are owned by a greyhound)! Cleo's a beauty! Feel free to post lots of photos. 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...
AstasMinion Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Welcome to you and pretty Cleo! I'm in the Seattle area and just brought home a new grey a couple of weeks ago! Quote Lisa Dog mama to angel-boy Ewan (racing name Atascocita Ewan), 3/26/10 to 8/23/20, and angel-girl Asta (racing name Pazzo Asta), 6/16/01 to 9/7/13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mhastyy Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hello! I am also fairly new to this,but you are right, this forum has been so helpful. Welcome from Virginia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UnFROGettable Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Welcome from Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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