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2/26 Grande

Guess what?  I have a little secret ... the best kept secret - it's GRANDE and he's back and ready for his retirement.  After a long month of some basic treatments from being a bit under the weather (he got pretty sick from a tick-born disease), he's 100% himself and more than ready for his forever home.  And trust me, he's already a tough one to let go because he's so incredibly perfect!


So let me see how I can sum this up; loving, silly, happy, obedient (for the most part), oh and did I say loving?  He loves each of us equally which is great - he loves following my 8-year old all around and does the "bow"-playing with him.  He is such a ham and just will melt your heart with those big brown eyes!


It didn't take long for him to get the routine and blend right it with our other two rescues ("non-greyhounds"). He hasn't had one single accident since he's been here .... seriously .... not one!  And he will even pace and go to the door when he does need to go out!  Then he goes out, does his business and is ready to come back in.  Although, those beautiful days we've had, he's quite enjoyed sunning himself on the deck!  Then, of course, it's back inside to relax. LOL


He likes knowing everything about everything - he sticks that long pointy nose in anything he can to get a good sniff .... the fridge ... the dishwasher ... behind that curtain under the counter ... he's just too much!  And, of course, he loves being near you and usually likes resting his head on your lap when you're sitting doing something; like on the computer ....


Now, that is one thing about him, if you're home, he wants to know where you are. He does great in the crate while you're out; maybe a few whines of dislikes but nothing earth-shattering or persisting.  But, if you're home he'll follow you and settle perfectly in any room that you're in; but, if you leave the room, i.e. to go to the bathroom,  he's gonna follow.  And when you do, better have the couch blocked so he can't get to it because if he's not waiting for you at the door, that's where you'll find him!  Trust me, I learned the hard way ... "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me".  After the second time, I had to gate the living room; so, new family beware - this is most likely a couch cuddler because he looks at us with those big brown eyes hoping for some welcoming room.  But, of course, he settles for cuddling with one of his foster-sisters.


Oh, got cats?  No words needed:


Well, he's getting ready to have a bath soon.  More pics to come; but, for now, I'll leave you with this: