Jet and Adoption Day

Well tonight kinda like Christmas Eve,  both for the adopters and foster families.   Oh how very cool.  A lot of lives are going to change tomorrow.

I’ve made the trip to Grey Hound Central (GHC,) probably a couple hundred times.  But adoption day is always the best.  Adoption day in the spring is even better.  Just wait you’ll see.

If tomorrow’s your first trip to GHC, enjoy the whole trip.  The final 2 miles to GHC is some of the most beautiful country on the east coast.  The closer you get the better it is.  Doug and Lisa’s home overlooks Helen’s creek, just off the Patuxent River.  While your day will be hectic, take in the view, take in the vib.  “Amazing”. 

Your life is going to change, tomorrow and that beautiful hound in foster care tonight will be riding home with you tomorrow.  In the future you may look back on tomorrow as one of the best memories.  Enjoy the experience the volunteers of Greyt Expectations will take good care of you.

Jet is looking forward to tomorrow.  He’s been practicing his wild tail gyrations.   His famous I’m the cutest dog on the planet look, and of course the regal stance.  All in an effort to catch your eye.  Of course he just may play the shy, quiet guy routine.  Don’t be fooled there is a goofy happy go lucky hound inside them bones.  

Enjoy tomorrow it’s definitely a one of a kind.

Jet

So we’re getting close to an adopt-a-thon.  I’m not sure if all fosters feel the conflict of will my charge find his own family this weekend or do I get to enjoy them for a little while longer.  Regardless I know between four and seven of these magnificent goofy hounds are going to start a new life with their very own family this weekend and continue their life’s adventure.  

Many many volunteers have worked long hard hours to bring these dogs to this point.  Not all are fosters parents but each have pitched in, in so many different ways to make it happen.  If you’re coming to the adopt-a-thon take a little bit to look and see all the volunteers and how their leaning in to help these hounds find your home.

My friend Jet wants to thank all the people at GERG. I’m almost there.

To my future family Oh Boy......  Oh Boy......Oh Boy.....My tail is already wagging......  I just can’t wait to meet you.  This is gonna be Greyt.....

Jet

Jet:

Jet had a rough week.  He was scheduled to be neutered Wednesday, however because his boy parts weren’t visible.  The surgeon needed to go fishing.  If you’ve ever had abdominal surgery it kinda feels like you did several rounds with Iron Mike Tyson.  They kept Jet over for pain control, and hydration.  Cindy is an absolute rock star dealing with sick, injured, or recovering hounds.  Cindy’s skills have helped him to recovered and he’s back to being that sweet lovable hound again.  

I know you guys want to hear about his personality but honestly Jet’s kinda that perfect dog.  He wants to be with his peeps and is never farther then a few steps away.  He very pleasant to be around.  I would recommend just sit down in the grass and enjoy his company.  He’ll make you feel good about yourself just by being in his presence.

Jet is not a hard dog to look at, in fact he is the antithesis of a stunning greyhound.  Sometimes he’ll unknowingly strike a pose, in the yard with his head up and you’d swear when the artist painted that classic regal looking Greyhound Jet was the model.  Just an incredible site.

One of the biggest benefits of volunteering with GEGR is to meet so many hounds.  Sometimes I’ll just open their create and spend a few minutes with them while they’re waiting for the next thing to happen.  For me meeting a hound is just such an honor.  

While you’re at the adopt-a-thon meet and enjoy as many of these hounds as you can, even if they’re not on your list as a potential friend they’re a one of a kind, and oh so special in their own right.

Kiowa P Teejet “Jet”

Kiowa P Teejet “Jet”

So as you can tell Jet is the classic flashy spotted white dog, with Beautiful brown brindle patches.  While his web picture makes him look regal and serious, he is a totally in your face pet me, pet me, pet me fun dog.  

Coming home from work is interesting with a total of three grey hounds vying for attention Jet takes no prisoners in getting to the front of the line.  Even if another hound sneaks in he’ll squirm his way back into the front of the line.  I gotta tell you I have never seen a dog’s tail helicopter, swing and sway and go up and down so quickly, add to his hips and feet are moving independently from his tail.  Sometimes I just laugh at his antics.

Jet should really try out for the local roller derby team.  Walk anywhere in the house he’ll sneak up from behind and give you a solid hip check when he closes in on your legs.  Cindy has been knocked sideways from his physical displays of affection.  I swear sometimes I think I hear him snicker after a good bump.  It really is his version of “I Lov Ya Man”

The one word I think of with Jett is sweet.  Sit or stand for very long and you’ll find your hand filled with Jet’s face or neck.  He just really wants to be “Your dog”.  

More on Jet later