HeidisMum Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) We have been toying with the idea of getting a second greyhound for a while. We haven't had two since we lost our first greyhound, Heidi, in June 2013. I loved Heidi with all my heart and still miss her every day, but she was not an easy dog to live with. She was our first greyhound and was a borderline spook. Her fears ruled her world and we never found anything, other than time, to calm her when she went into a panic attack. Betty became an only dog when we lost Heidi and Betty did just fine as an only. She loved life and didn't appear to miss having a sibling. It was us humans who started to think a second greyhound would be nice. After having Heidi, we realized we are actually a good home for a shy/fearful dog. We have the patience to deal with them and realize that sometimes it can take a long time to gain their trust and love. On 11/21 DH emailed Fast Friends Adoption in NH. Within an hour I had a phone call from them and talked through the kind of dog we were interested in. We were looking for cat safe (our hound sitter has cats) and were ok with shy and/or somewhat fearful. They had a few who matched our request. On 11/26 DH, Betty and I took the 2.5 hour ride to the kennel. We met a very tiny, black beauty named Skittles (racing name: Rj Have I Told U). She was a shy hound who shook when she entered the greeting room, but stopped shaking within a few minutes and was curious about the room and a toy in it. We fell in love and put her on hold. On 12/6, Fast Friends brought Skittles to our house. She came in with her tail tucked, but quickly grabbed a toy to squeak. We renamed her Hannah. Through the past 4 days we have watched Hannah's fears quickly subside. She still backs away if we walk toward her too quickly, but she will come to us if we call her, asks to go out for potty, follows Betty around, eats all her meals, and plays with toys until she is too tired to squeak them anymore. She is going to be a handful as her personality comes out. She has already climbed over our couch and into the bay window, tried to eat the plants (which have been moved to an inaccessible room), and stolen a slipper and laundry. She makes us laugh. We couldn't be happier to see her become a little mischief maker. She will certainly keep us on our toes! It is cold in our house at night, so I made the girls matching jammies. They look thrilled Hannah is 55lbs and Betty is 68lbs. Day 3, she discovered the sofa and learned to snuggle with Dad Edited December 11, 2016 by HeidisMum 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...
inaandmax Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 she is gorgeous! Quote Loving life with my first greyhound Max (4 year old dark brindle boy)! Check out our hiking blog! www.greythikes.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Beautiful little girl! Congrats to all, and welcome to Hannah! 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...
45MPHK9 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Congrats to all of you! Welcome home, pretty Hannah. 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...
greysmom Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 There is nothing better than watching a shy dog bloom into a mischief maker! She's gorgeous! 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...
TINMANPDX Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 She is gorgeous! Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8kids Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 she is beautiful and a lucky girl! Congratulations on the new addition, she is already filling your heart! Quote Kathy, Bo (SK's Bozo), and Angels Storm (Greys Big Storm), Grace (Rise to Glory) and Sky(Greys Sky Dove),My dog believes I go to work for their food and treats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Congratulations on your adoption of Hanna! She's a gorgeous black beauty! May you have many happy, healthy years enjoying life together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 She's adorable, congrats! Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 She is so beautiful. Congratulations Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Your intro had me smiling from beginning to end. What a wonderful holiday gift to yourselves. Welcome home Hannah!! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Welcome home, Hannah!!!! That pokadot collar looks smashing on your shiny black fur. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Awwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Congratulations!! What a beautiful, shiny girl! 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...
Time4ANap Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Congratulations! She looks like trouble. The good kind. 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...
Remolacha Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 She is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 She's adorable 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...
Houndtime Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Congratulations. What kind of collar is that around her neck? 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...
HeidisMum Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Congratulations. What kind of collar is that around her neck? I made the polka dot martingale. The black buckle collar holds her Whistle GPS tracker. Thanks everyone She is settling in better than we could have imagined. We love our bookends (you can see the size difference here) 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...
Kestrel Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 What a little cutie! Wishing you all many many many years of happiness (and mischief!) together! Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Welcome to your newest black beauty. She does sound like she'll keep things lively. What does Betty think of her? 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...
HeidisMum Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Welcome to your newest black beauty. She does sound like she'll keep things lively. What does Betty think of her? Betty is very independent and doesn't really interact with most dogs. She gets excited to see a greyhound, but once the introduction sniffies are over she goes off to do her own thing. At playgroups you can find her off on the side just stiffing or prancing alone. As we expected, Betty is treating Hannah much the same way. Betty has play bowed Hannah a couple of times, but mostly just ignores her. Hannah follows Betty around and Betty tolerates that very well. They are doing great together. Hannah is already keeping things lively. She decided to chew on our TV stand while we were at work on Tuesday. We weren't mad. We know it was our fault for giving her too much freedom too soon. Both Heidi and Betty did better with the more freedom they got. Hannah is proving that isn't true for her. So, she is back into the crate while we are at work. We have a webcam on her so I know she is fine with being in the crate. She just sleeps all day with some quick bursts of playing with a stuffy in her crate. Hannah is so cute and is just trying to figure out the rules of the house. She's stealing our hearts (and underwear!) more everyday Here they are during this morning walkies yesterday. 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...
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EllenEveBaz Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 She's stealing our hearts (and underwear!) 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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