Guest Vermin Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hi all This is Belle (or Tinkerbelle, as she was called in the kennels ) a two-year-old little lady. Her "racing" name was Sarebra Spirit, but she didn't ever make it as far as a race. The lure of a sofa and plenty of cushions was far too great for her. We've had her for just over a week, and apart from an accident on the sofa on our first day (turns out she won't pee whilst on the lead) she's been virtually trouble-free. She's had a lot thrown at her since we picked her up, with us having to unexpectedly leave her for a couple of hours after we'd only had her for 5 days and then having nearly a dozen people descend on our house the next day, but she has taken all of it in her stride. She was a bounce-back to the kennels, which is a shame, but the previous owner's loss is definitely our gain. She loves the kids (curled up on the sofa with them after being home for only 4 hours), although it would be nice if we could sit down for dinner without everyone having to give her a cuddle before she'll go and lie on her bed..! The kennels said she should have been a model, not a racer. I think she's nearly got the hang of posing for the camera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opals_mom Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 That's perfect! She's obviously the next Naomi Campbell Quote Missing my bridge greys Opal and Eden and cat Bailey. Mom to Missy the Super Mutt and recent foster failure of Miley to mini-mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog2 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Holy cow, is she sleeping in the second Pick? Either way she's beautuful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vermin Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Haha, not sleeping in the second one, just trying to make a duvet as comfortable as the normal bed cushion (which was being washed because she'd already covered it in crumbs and drool!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Now that second one's an angle you don't see too often. Looks like Belle is settling in wonderfully. She is lovely--congrats and welcome to GT! Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Cutie patootie! 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 February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Beautiful, and plenty of personality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 She is a sweetheart. Congrats to you and your family. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 The kennels said she should have been a model, not a racer. Belle's so cute! Unsolicited advice on the peeing-on-leash: Take her out on leash when she really needs to go, and stay out till she pees. Then praise praise praise and treats. 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...
greytpups Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 She's so cute, and nothing wrong with an extra cuddle or two 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...
schultzlc Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 She's so cute! Love the second pic! 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...
3greys2cats Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Those poses are hilarious, she is gorgeous, congratulations!!! Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRiverClyde Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 The second pic had me laughing out loud. It looks like she's got a lovely home now, congrats and wishing you all happy days together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidoey Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Aw, I love her!!! Welcome! Quote Jackie with Tangerine and Chimes Always missing Gracie, Steely, Annie, Payne, Twilite, Janey Bug, Bindi, Sophie, and Dazzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vermin Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks for your comments everyone. Belle's definitely settling in well, especially now I've taken her off the food she was eating at the kennels. Wish I'd known about plain, boring old chicken and rice before spending money on a probiotic from the vets... Oh well, live and learn I guess. And she now pees while on the lead! Hurrah! (Why did no one tell me that I'd spend the first couple of weeks of greyhound ownership spending all my time thinking about what comes out the back of the dog, as well as what goes in the front end?!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Welcome to the wonderful world of greyhounds!! (it's NOT a cult, it's NOT!!!) That 2nd pic is a classic - should go in a calendar! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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