Alyse Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) The day has finally come! We bring home our pup tonight! He's 4 years, 4 months; racing name is KB's Harper though we haven't decided if we keep that or wait for him to "show" us what he should be named. We'll be fostering him for 2 weeks to make sure he's a good match. He was returned by his previous owner for not getting along with their small dog, which we also have, but we're fairly confident that after learning the whole backstory that it was situational. If all goes well and everyone gets along for those couple weeks, we'll made the adoption final! I'm going stir-crazy waiting until this evening but DH and I couldn't be more excited! I'll post pictures and updates soon! Edited July 6, 2018 by Alyse Quote Alyse with Archer (KB's Harper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 DOGGY TIME!!!!! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Good luck and watch for overheating even on on a short turnout in this heat. Have some old towels available that you can wet down quickly with cold water if the dog overheats. I have had Rocket overheat one time in 9 years (oddly enough, in Illinois, not here) and kept rotating cold wet towels on him with a fan blowing over him to remove the heat. Be sure to wipe the cold towels over the belly, legs and paws if your dog will let you, should you need to get him cooled down quickly. Since our water here isn't overly cold in the summer, I always have some bottles of water in the frig just in case. 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...
PaddysDad Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Congrats! Also good advice above about overheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Very exciting!! Have fun getting acquainted! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
Neighsayer Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 How did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyse Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) So far it's been great! Good on a leash and in the car, both he and my Chihuahua are getting along (not buddies yet, but no issues), slept through the night even though he woke up earlier than I'd like. Took our stairs like a champ, tile is okay but he isn't wild about the hardwood if he can avoid it. Such an encouraging first night but we're still taking things slow and being cautious. I attribute a lot of our early success to all the help and advice from you all so THANK YOU!! Edited July 7, 2018 by Alyse Quote Alyse with Archer (KB's Harper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyse Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Here is the required photo! 😄 Quote Alyse with Archer (KB's Harper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 :pepper what a handsome fellow! glad to hear things are going well, you are smart to take things slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 He's so handsome, and has a wonderful ear-do too. Congrats on a great first night! 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...
fastpointydoge Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Those are great ears! Congrats on the hound! Quote Sarah with P Kay Ruger "Rogue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) He's so handsome, and has a wonderful ear-do too Welcome, Mr Maybe-Harper! Be polite and respectful to that chihuahua -- he was there first. Besides, I've always thought greyhounds look something like chihuahuas on stilts. Maybe you're related. Edited July 7, 2018 by EllenEveBaz 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...
Potomacpupsmom Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 What a handsome boy! Good luck and I hope it continues to go well! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Oh that's a "please keep me" look lol. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Look at all of those stripes Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
mychip1 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Best of luck. I'm assuming people have told you not to leave them together unsupervised - now or even for a long time. And if you do, there's nothing wrong with muzzling. Mine wore muzzles for several years until I was sure they would be good with my cat. I would paint peanut butter on the inside when I left the house so they saw it as a treat. Just my thoughts.... He is just beautiful! Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Congrats! He is so handsome!!! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyse Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Thank you to everyone for the kind comments! I would paint peanut butter on the inside when I left the house so they saw it as a treat. We kennel him if DH and I are both leaving the house or cannot supervise appropriately, but I do like the peanut butter muzzle treat idea! He doesn't mind the muzzle too much: tries about 3 times to paw it off and then forgets it's there. Boy does love his peanut butter though! Quote Alyse with Archer (KB's Harper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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