cgs Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hello, I'm so glad I found this place. We're adopting a greyhound next weekend--I met him today. He's straight off the track--no foster home. It'll be interesting. I posted a question about the first night in the behavior forum. I'm excited, but also a little nervous. We have a small dog, but have never had a big one. I'm at home during the day, so I'll be able to focus on him. Hoping it goes well. He seems to be a pretty calm dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Congratulations and good luck from 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...
cgs Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks! I'm in Maryland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 from Miami! Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastpointydoge Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Welcome from Pennsylvania! We request photos when your new grey arrives. Quote Sarah with P Kay Ruger "Rogue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgs Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket57 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Congratulations & welcome from SC! Quote Cricket, mom to Mulligan (Kycera) and Xena (Kebo Tina Turner ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Congratulations!! Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I'm excited, but also a little nervous I'm like this while I'm waiting for every new dog -- a combination of "I can't wait!" and "Oh, no, what have I done?" So far, it's always worked out ok. Most greyhounds are so calm inside the house that you forget how big they are. Has your small dog met him yet? 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...
hidoey Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Hello from Philadelphia! Your houndie will change your life 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...
cgs Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Our small dog did meet him. We went to the rescue place and checked out several dogs. The one we're getting is the first one we met. The dogs sniffed at each other a little and my dog at one point gave a little "back off" yip and the grey was fine with that. The rescue lady said it all looked good. He was also the calmest on the leash. The other one we considered also seemed good with our little dog, but was harder on the leash. He was red, which is what I wanted, but we're getting the black one, which is not what I wanted. Oh well. I thought calmer/easier (the rescue lady thinks he'd be the easiest of the group) was more important than color. Our little dog is black, so if they cuddle up together, they'll be one indistinguishable lump. I looked at a few others too, but they either seemed too interested in our dog or too hyper. There was a female I liked, but another couple was checking her out and decided to take her. The one we're getting was also pretty disinterested in the other couple's tiny little dog. My neighbor over our back fence has three chihuahuas, so I want a dog that isn't tempted to jump the fence and chase. We're getting him Saturday! Yikes! I've ordered a crate (the one I borrowed from a friend is too small) and got a coat for him and a collar and tag. He'll come with a martingale collar and leash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgs Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 I don't have a great picture yet, but this is Percy! He's settling in nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Welcome, Percy! He is a beautiful "tuxedo" -- Just you wait until you find the best food for him and that black coat fills in and gets shiny and soft. I trusted my adoption group's first choice when I got Jeter, and it has worked out fine. What does your little dog think of the new dog in his territory? 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...
cgs Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 At first, our little dog, Lulu, just kept looking at us, like why have you ruined my life and when is he leaving. But he doesn't bother her at all. He sniffed her butt once, she gave him a dirty look, and that was it. She seems to be getting used to him and isn't giving us that look anymore. I've taken them on a couple walks together and they do just fine. Not much interaction yet, but no issues at all. She's not territorial about us or about food. He's not territorial about food at all either. I've picked up his bowl while he was eating, just to move it. I've picked up the kibble around his bowl (he's a total slob) and put it back in while he's eating. Lulu has finished his food when he's left some uneaten. He doesn't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidoey Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 He is so handsome!!! I love black hounds Welcome Percy! 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...
fastpointydoge Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thanks for sharing the photo! Percy is a handsome guy. I love the white at the tip of his tail. Quote Sarah with P Kay Ruger "Rogue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Oooo-so handsome! I'm in MD too - what group did you use? 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...
cgs Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 I love the white tip of his tail too! Thought about naming him Tip/Tippy/Tipster--something like that. Hi ozgirl2, I got Percy from Greyhound Rescue. What group did you use? I looked at Greyhound Welfare first, but in the end, I'm lazy and Greyhound Rescue had fewer hoops to jump through. Path of least resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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