Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue

Welcome to the Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue (GEGR) blog page! Here you will find information about our current foster dogs, events, and other information. We are located in Southern Maryland region and help racing Greyhounds into retirement throughout Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and the Washington, D.C areas! Whether you are looking for a 4-legged family member, a volunteer opportunity, or for new friends, we are excited you are here!

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Tina (Spice It Up): 2/21/23 Walks

Went with FD (foster dad) on a walk yesterday. I tried to pull him along until I realized that it was going to get me anywhere faster. Once I figured that out, I walked like a lady beside him with something called a slack leash. I don't know what that was but FD was super happy about it.

Tina

xOxO

Nelson (Baby Face Nelson): 2/19/2023 Hello World!

Check out my boyish looks fans! I am cute as a button and nothing like my namesake. There's not an ounce of gangster in these bones.

Partner for life,

Nelson

Tina (Spice It Up): 2/19/23 About Me!

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Q. What is your full name?

A. Spice It Up but my foster parents call me Tina.

Q. How old are you?

A. I am almost 3 years old. My birthday is February 25th!

Q. What’s your height and weight?

A. Approximately 31 inches from the ground to the top of my head for my height. I weigh about 61 pounds.

Q. What’s your occupation?

A. Retired racing dog, but I ran in 39 races before I retired. For 2 of those races, I came in 1st place! My very last race was January 10, 2023.

Q. What’s your income?

A. I’m retired so I rely on my good looks and sweet puppy dog eyes to keep me in dog treats, comfy beds, and regular meals. I’m also a big foodie so I’ll happily eat whatever you have in your hand.

Q. Do you have any children?

A. No kids for me. After I retired, I wasn't chosen to be a brood mom.

Q. Any medical issues?

A. Not a one!

Q. Do you have any tattoos?

A. I have tattoos in my ears, and I was feeling pretty special about them. FM (foster mom) hurt my feelings though. She said that every former racing greyhound has tattoos. #WayToBurstMyBubbleFM #ButIAmSpecial

Q. Who are your parents?

A. Vanderworp and Odd Twilight

Q. Do you have any siblings?

A. I have 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Note: You can check out my pedigree at https://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=2483229&z=DUbuPQhttps://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=2483229&z=DUbuPQ.

Q. What's your marital status?

A. Single but I don't have time for the boys. Please don't try to match me up with anyone. I would rather just hang out at home with my family.

Q. What is the first thing people notice about you?

A. My sweet, adorable face and waggy tail. I just want you to touch me and love on me.

Q. What are your three best life skills?

A. My love of all people, quietly checking out what you’re doing when you’re moving about the house, and happily sleeping in my favorite dog bed when FM isn’t home.

Q. What's the most important thing you're looking for in a family?

A. I would love to have someone (or some people) to love me, spoil me, play with me, feed me, walk me, and did I mention love me? I'm all about kisses, hugs, and if you don't mind, snuggling with you. FM won’t let me on the couch, but I think I could be easily convinced that it’s a great place to snooze and snuggle.

Q. How do you typically spend your leisure time?

A. Sleeping, pulling out and playing with all of the toys that squeak, playing with the resident puppy, and investigating what FM is up to.

Q. Do you have any issues with sharing?

A. I don’t have any issues with sharing! I love to play with the whippet puppy that belongs to my foster family. Sometimes she gets the toys, and sometimes I get them. She runs a lot faster through the house with them though. I just let her go be crazy and wait for her to come back.

So enough about me. Can you tell me about you? I'd love to find my furever family!

Tina

xOxO

Gaga (Poker Face): 1/3/23 Meet Gaga

Hello everyone, my name is Gaga. I'm almost two years old, and have been doing my best to figure out life as a retired racer. I really like to be outside, but I'm a bit nervous on walks. I think that will get better over time.

I'm most happy when I get to spend time in the house getting love and attention. My foster family keep saying I am a "cuddle bug".

I am great with kids and other dogs. I really just want to get along and be part of the pack.

I love my food, and one of my favorite things to do after breakfast is have some time in the yard followed by a big nap.

But rest assured, I'll be ready for lots of love and attention as soon as I wake up!

My foster parents say I am a quick learner - although I have a cheeky side to me. Apparently I don't need to help out with the dishwasher, can't jump on the sofa, and need to have my muddy paws cleaned before coming inside. So many rules!

- Gaga

Jasmine (Superior Jasmine): 12/9/22 Christmas Magic

I am Jasmine!

If you like squeaky toys, long walks, catching stuff and happy energetic hounds then you are the people for me! You may have seen me here before, but I am once again in search of my forever home.

I have a lot of energy and love playing with my humans! Foster mom says that I am wicked smart and has given me some puzzle toys to figure out! I am really good at them, but can someone please help me figure out how to get that ball out of the crate?!!

I have pretty good manners! I know all about living in a house, walking on a leash, waiting my turn at dinner time and going potty outside! Here is me asking for a walk! I LOVE walks!

I like to be busy, but I also know how to chill! Ummmm....there aint nothin better than a good bone to chew on when hanging out!!!!

I saw my very first Christmas tree this week! I love discovering things!!! Just imagine all of the wonderful things we can discover together!!!

This Christmas I am hoping for a family that can love the beauty, energy and excitement that can only be described as Jasmine!

Dorie (Volando Olvera): 8/30/22 - Roaching Queen and Toys

Hi everybody! It's me, Dorie, here again with more fun stuff about me. Have you ever seen a greyhound "roach" before? Well, let me bark, I'm pretty awesome at it!

First though, a picture of my pretty self just to remind you what a cutie pie puppy I am...

Just cute little ol' Dorie 😀

Now, back to the roaching stuff. Check it out!

That's a pretty good roach if you ask me!

And how about one showing my awesome form? Back legs a little to the left... front a little to the right... PERFECT!

I did mention I was the queen of this, right?

And let's not forget me being silly with toys. I LOVE to play with toys - especially my kitty toy that's my favorite right now!

What's that? You want to meet me? Just don't forget I need a couple of things - a fenced yard, and no small dogs/cats/bunnies/foxes/etc... Just go to www.GEGR.org and let them know you want to meet me!

I'll bark atcha again soon, okay?

Until then,

Love and greyhound kisses,

Dorie

Dorie (Volando Olvera): 8/22/22 Dorie Needs a Hand

Hi everyone! It's me, Dorie, again - and today I need your help. I need some help finding my forever family. I just know they're out there somewhere! So I'm going to take just a minute to remind you of a few of my finer points, and then tell you about my simple needs. And then? I need you to take a long look in your heart and your family and see if there's room for me in your family!

Okay, first up? Just a quick reminder of all the good stuff.

Here's a quick pic of me cooling off after a warm walk outside.

First off, I'm a super sweet pupper with my people (which is why I think you should become my people). I'm a cutie pie, know all my obedience skills, get along well with other medium and large dogs and do great with other greyhounds. You can find all my previous blog posts HERE which describe all this in greater detail.

So Dorie, you ask, if you're so perfect, why haven't you been adopted? Well, I have a bad relationship with small animals: small dogs, cats, bunnies, foxes, etc... and this makes me a little hard to walk, because I bark at those things and sometimes lunge toward them. So I need a fenced yard where I can just have my own space without having to bother with all the little critters!

Oh, did I mention that I love TOYS?

This is me playing with a fun squeaky toy!

So, do you have a fenced yard? No small animals in your house? Love sweet and loving greyhounds who will get along fine with your larger dog or greyhound(s) after a good introduction?

Then I'm your girl!

I've been in foster care since March of this year, and while Uncle Chris and Auntie Kate love me (and I love them), it's time for me to have my own home. Do you have room in your home and heart for a sweetie like me?

Windy Trixie