Peg Rio - 7/25: Rio's Top 5

Hello again friends,

I’ve only been retired for a few weeks, so I know I’ve still got lots of things to discover, but I thought I’d give you a rundown of a few of my favorite things

1.   Toys that squeak:  

I am discovering new toys every day, but paws down my favorite remains squeaky snake.  He is SOOOOO squeaky!!!!   

First we play!

Then we cuddle.

2.  ALL. THE.  FOODS.

Soft foods, hard foods, dog foods, people foods (if foster mom would only let me), crunchy treats, chewy treats.  You get the idea.   #foodie

     

3.  KONG

What is a Kong, you may ask?  It is vehicle of magical deliciousness.  My foster mom puts some kibble inside it, then seals the top with soft food and puts in the freezer.  When she leaves for work, I get my Kong in my crate.  It’s so good; it keeps me occupied for a long time.   Why do I love it so much?  See # 2 above. #foodie

https://www.chewy.com/kong-classic-dog-toy-large/dp/38485

 4.  SOFT BEDS:  I am still spending some time in my crate, but as I've gotten adjusted to retired life, I'm really digging these soft beds here at my foster home.  So cushiony.

5.  PEOPLE:   I get along well with my foster siblings, but I am definitely a "people person" and love to hang out near my foster mom.  She says I have some creeper tendencies, but I don't know what that means.  

Whatcha doing foster mom?  Don't mind me standing over your shoulder.
Need any help?  Need any snuggles?
PS - Coca Cola did not pay for this product placement. 

Well friends, that's all for now.  Until next time!

Rio 🐾

#hernameisrio

#adoptagreyhound

#foodie

Peg Rio - 7/22: An Evening Stroll

Hello again friends,

Since it's been so hot, we had to wait until the sun went down to get a little walk in.

This time, my foster brother Petey came along. Here we are, walking in perfect sync! 

 Petey's been teaching me important walk things, like how to check the p-mail.  I do not feel as compelled to answer as many of them as he does though.

Foster mom says I'm getting better and better with these things called "leash manners".  She really likes it when I stay close to her side and don't pull.   It's hard at the start of a walk because there are so many things to see and smell, but I settle down pretty quickly.

Once we get home it's time to hit the hydration station!

And then it's time for a well deserved rest!

Check out my cute wagging tail! 

Well that's about all for now.  It's time for me to hit the hay!

Until next time!

Rio 🐾

#hernameisrio

#adoptagreyhound

Peg Rio 7/21 - We're Having a Heatwave!

Hello again friends,

Retire, they said.
Move north, they said.
They have all 4 seasons, they said.

Well, I have been here for a week, and I'm starting to think I was told a tall tale, because it's been nothing but H-O-T and H-U-M-I-D.  Foster mom said it isn't always this way, but it's certainly put a damper in my outdoor activities.

So, what does one do for fun on a hot and muggy day?   Head to the pet store!   Foster mom cooled down the van and loaded me up for a trip!

First, we just did a little walking around; that sliding door was WEIRD, but foster mom said there was nothing to worry about, so I walked right in.   I did great on the smooth, shiny, floors.    We met a really nice cashier, who came over and gave me some love and some COOKIES!!!!  

Next, we hit the food aisle.  So many choices!

How about this one foster mom?

Or maybe this one?

But then, we came around the corner, and I saw it.  

The most amazing thing I have ever seen in all my life.

It was an open bar of nothing but TREATS!!!!!!

Have you ever seen anything so beautiful and amazing?    Treats of every kind.

Ohhhh foster mom, this one is calling to me! 

Foster mom got a bag and got all different kinds for me and my foster siblings.   Also, things to know about retirement manners:  apparently, even when delicious noms are placed right at nose height, it is bad form to just help oneself.  Who could have guessed?!   So much to learn, but I'm learning my manners and working on being patient.

After we left the bar, we headed for the register and waited our turn to check out.  I got a few treats in the van for the trip home!

Please pay quickly, sir.  I am trying to be patient, but we have cookies. 

Foster mom said I did really well with our trip to the store.  Sometimes when I try new things, or meet new people or non greyhound dogs, I get a little shy and cautious, but as long as my person with me is calm and confident and lets me know things are ok, I do just fine. 

I sure hope there are lots of trips to the store in my future.   If you are looking for a great way to pass the time during this heatwave, I highly recommend your local pet shop.  Stay cool, friends!

Until next time,

Rio 🐾

#hernameisrio

#adoptagreyhound

Peg Rio: 7/14 - Landing and Layover

Hello friends,

My name is Peg Rio, but you can call me Rio!   I arrived from Florida yesterday and wow, I've been a busy girl!   I got to VA early Saturday morning, then took a trip in a van to Maryland, where I got a spa treatment: bath, groom, microchip... and then I got to meet two little dogs and a cat!  I was gentle and polite with all three of them.  When my spa day was over, I got back in the van and took a trip back to VA where I spent the night with my temporary foster mom before going to my regular foster home on Sunday.

At my temp foster home, I had several greyhound foster siblings, and a little miniature schnauzer foster sibling; he is an older fellow, so foster mom said I needed to be gentle, and I did wonderfully with him.

I'm starting to learn the ins and out of retired life.   I've been practicing stairs, and have just about got going down 100% on my own.  Going up takes a little help and encouragement from foster mom, but I'll have it down in no time!   I LOVE mealtimes, and am learning to be patient and wait for my bowl. Right now, I like spending time in my crate; it's familiar and comforting to me.

Snoozing 💜

I've also started discovering the joys of squeaky toys.  My favorite so far has been this squeaky snake, so I took him in my crate with me to keep me company.  If you ended up adopting me and wanted to know how to get one, here's a little help (hint hint) Invincibles Sqeaky Snake

Hello orange snake.  Thanks for being a friend.

When I'm out of the crate, I like to stay close to foster mom and keep an eye on her; after all, every job needs a good supervisor!

Let me know if you need some help with that foster mama. 

We also took a little walk in the neighborhood Sunday morning; I'm doing well with my leash manners.  There was so much to sniff!  We met three non-greyhound dogs on our walk!  I wasn't quite sure what they were at first; they didn't look a thing like me, but they were really nice! 

I had a nice layover at temp foster mama's house, and she said I'm so sweet, she's really going to miss me, but today, I hopped back in the van and we took a short trip to meet my new foster mom, where I'll continue to learn all about retirement.  I'm a great traveler!

Heading to my next big adventure! 

Hope you'll check back in and see how I'm progressing!

Until next time,

Rio 🐾


#hernameisrio
#adoptagreyhound