a_daerr Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 We have a new addition. I was convinced it was going to be a girl this time, but Truman picked a brother. This is Wolfgang, aka Wolf. We adopted him yesterday through GAO (Greyhound Adoptions of Ohio). He is a veeeery tiny boy (only 59 pounds). He is dwarfed by Truman, who is close to 80. Wolf is a young boy, only 18 months, a racing washout from Daytona. Surprisingly, he's very even tempered, not crazy or jumping off the walls like you might expect. He's curious about everthing and loves looking at himself in the mirror. He's got a dark muzzle and radar ears that almost never go down. He's one of those "never met a stranger" types of dogs. Helicopter tail and very sweet personality. Truman is elated to have a buddy again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locket Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Awwwww adorable earsies! They will make a cute pair! Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 YAY! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Gorgeous boy! Looking forward to more pics. I'm so happy for all of you. Everything going well on the feline front? 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...
a_daerr Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Everything going well on the feline front? So far, so good! We're introducing them very gradually. He tested cat-tolerant through GAO, and he did well with his first few leashed + muzzled encounters. While he's definitely curious and wants to stare at the cats, he doesn't display any "inappropriate" behaviors (whining, barking, lunging, shaking), at least not yet. He can be distracted easily with a leash correction and a vocal cue. At this point, everything is so new, so I don't correct him for being interested. It seems more of a "what is that thing, and what does it do?" interest, rather than "I want to eat it" interest. This morning, I let him observe Boogie for a few minutes on leash. Then he managed to distract himself by glancing at his reflection in a mirror. Eventually, we had to put him back in the crate because he was so mesmerized by himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsieg Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Congratulations, love the dark face on a brindle. I got both mine from GAO as well, did not know they adopt out as far away as Pittsburgh. Quote Rob Logan (April 7, 2010 - July 9, 2023) - - Max (August 4, 2004 - January 11, 2018) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 did not know they adopt out as far away as Pittsburgh. They do, but I think only on a case-by-case basis. We have a shortage of cat-safe dogs (and foster homes) in the Pittsburgh groups, so it was going to be months before we could find an appropriate dog for our household. Our Truman was really lonely, and we didn't want to have to housetrain in the dead of winter. GAO was great to work with- very accommodating. They had A LOT of dogs to choose from too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 He is adorable. I wish you many years of joy with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Then he managed to distract himself by glancing at his reflection in a mirror. Eventually, we had to put him back in the crate because he was so mesmerized by himself. I can see why- he's gorgeous! Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddiesmom Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 congrats. Quote Amy Human Mommy to fur baby Maddie (Doobiesaurus) TDI certified. May 5, 2002-September 12, 2014 and Mille (Mac's Bayou Baby)CGC, TDI certified. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg"]http://i270. photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 So far, so good! We're introducing them very gradually. He tested cat-tolerant through GAO, and he did well with his first few leashed + muzzled encounters. While he's definitely curious and wants to stare at the cats, he doesn't display any "inappropriate" behaviors (whining, barking, lunging, shaking), at least not yet. He can be distracted easily with a leash correction and a vocal cue. At this point, everything is so new, so I don't correct him for being interested. It seems more of a "what is that thing, and what does it do?" interest, rather than "I want to eat it" interest. This morning, I let him observe Boogie for a few minutes on leash. Then he managed to distract himself by glancing at his reflection in a mirror. Eventually, we had to put him back in the crate because he was so mesmerized by himself. Sounds very promising! Being distractable is a good thing, right? Even if it's by your own reflection. (BTW that's exactly what Sweep did on her home visit...met the cats briefly, then went back to gazing at herself in our bedroom mirror. Cat test passed!) 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 November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Wolfgang is so handsome, congratulations to you all! I can only imagine how excited Truman is to have a new partner in crime. I hope your new boy can help you begin to heal your heart. 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...
nmontgomery48 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 He's so handsome! Hope you guys have a good life together, and that he heals all of your hearts Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 No wonder he loves looking at himself in the mirror.......I love looking at him!!!! Congratulations to all!!!! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Congratulations! This is great new! Looking forward to updates and pictures. Congratulations, love the dark face on a brindle. I got both mine from GAO as well, did not know they adopt out as far away as Pittsburgh. My Treasure was from GAO and I live in Canada. 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...
greytpups Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Congratulations of the best kind of heart healer. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Congrats!! Sounds like a great fit. What a cutie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Congratulations. He is very handsome. 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...
Remolacha Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 What a handsome fellow, no wonder he likes looking at himself in the mirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 He is wonderful! So glad that you all have another Grey to love on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 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...
PrairieProf Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Congratulations! Look forward to many more updates! He MAY get a bit crazier as he settles in... Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 What a handsome dude! Even better that Truman picked him as his new buddy! Congratulations! 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...
winnie Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Wolf's much older half-sister, Celeste, says CONGRATULATIONS!!! (Back in her younger days with the dark mask and radar ears.) Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 He's so handsome! Congratulations! 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...
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