Roo Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Despite the fact that I'm so much a greyhound person, I fell in love with a not-greyhound. I was browsing adoption sites, just to see who was out there. I saw the sweetest old face in a shelter about 3 hours away. My parents met her (they were near there anyway) and told me I had to meet her. Yesterday I made the drive up, met the little girl, and that was that. So, meet Daisy, the 12 (approximately) year old Jack Russel (mix maybe?)! By the time we were ready for bed, she felt right at home: (My apologies if the pictures are huge - I can't figure out how to resize them!) Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 That's about the sweetest thing I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 She's so sweet! Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Cute kid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 What a love! Congratulations. 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...
Meandmy Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Oooh, she looks like she might be a rat terrier, or at least a mix of one, which is one of my fave breeds. They are fun! Enjoy your new girl Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 So sweet. The heart has room to love all creatures. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 What a cutie! 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...
Remolacha Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 She is adorable! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Aw, she looks sweet! Congratulations. What shelter did she come from? I'm just curious if it's one I volunteered at in NC, though I guess it's a bit closer than 3 hours away. 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...
Guest MurphysMom Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Oh wooow She reminds me of the terrier mutt that I grew up with; we named him Sparky and he wandered up our driveway one day and decided we were his people. Best dog ever... he passed away 9 years ago, and I still miss him! Daisy just looks so so sweet, I want to cry. Lucky her, lucky you! Congratulations on your new family member! (Our Sparky) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 What a sweet face...Congrats...I have a rat terrier Chi mix....she is adorable as well and is the best snuggler. Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I was browsing adoption sites, just to see who was out there. Famous last words! He looks so sweet! Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 How could you not love that face? Congrats to you and Daisy and thank you for opening you heart and home to a senior! 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...
macoduck Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Welcome home Daisy! Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 She's adorable. Congrats. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Thanks everyone! She's settling in beautifully and I couldn't feel luckier. Aw, she looks sweet! Congratulations. What shelter did she come from? I'm just curious if it's one I volunteered at in NC, though I guess it's a bit closer than 3 hours away. She came from the Asheville Humane Society. She was apparently a stray We went to the vet yesterday for the post-adoption wellness check and she's mostly healthy! Her front right leg (it sticks out funny) was apparently dislocated at the shoulder in the past and keeps popping out, but it doesn't bother her so it's not a big deal. She has some old lady warts, fatty tumors, old dog eyesight and hearing, and a little joint stiffness, but nothing too bad for her age. Oh, and she dribbles a little when she sneezes, which j find weirdly endearing. Is that incontinence or just...old lady? The only issues are her anal glands (he said it was pretty bad and wants us back for a recheck in December to see if it's chronic or a one-off - I'm happy to pay for this as opposed to doing it myself ) and a grade 3 heart murmur. Not knowing anything about her history, this could be something she's had her whole life or something that has started with age. She's getting an X-ray when we go back in December to determine which it is and to see if there's anything we can do. I'm kind of thinking this is why she was turned out of her home, if that's what happened (perhaps the greyhound with osteo that I found on CL a while ago made me cynical...). Poor dear. She does have a bit of a chocking gagging cough that happens mostly when she's been resting (or when I tried to squeeze her into a harness - quickly abandoned that when I realized it made her cough!) which the vet said could be due to her heart being a bit enlarged So we'll see. I'm trying not to worry until we get the X-rays done, but...I'm not sure it's working! If anyone has experience with old dogs and heart murmurs, things to look for, things to do...I'd appreciate any advice. On a positive note, she finally ate dinner last night! All it took was some rice and wet food. Ha! Edited November 13, 2015 by Roo Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Awww! What a sweet old girl! So happy for her and for you. 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...
robinw Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 What a cutie! Congratulations to both of you! 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...
Batmom Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Oooh, she looks like she might be a rat terrier, or at least a mix of one, which is one of my fave breeds. They are fun! Enjoy your new girl Agree with Rattie. She looks adorable, congrats and thank you for giving this old girl a home. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 :) Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitycake Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 My sister had a terrier-cross that had a significant heart murmur all his life. The vet said he wasn't expected to live much beyond 6 years old...but he lived a great long life of 16! He coughed when he exerted himself and sometimes had episodes of fainting spells, but his attitude and joy of life was great. Good on you for bringing this cutie home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronckew Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 looks like a miniature short legged racing greyhound to me. check his ears for tattoos. their speed is amazing, yer greys may be surprised when he catches one of them. he may be holding back to lure them into a false sense of security. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Congratulations to you and Miss Daisy. <<looks like a miniature short legged racing greyhound to me>>. Yeah, just a greyhound minus the stilts. 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...
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