Ramon: 6/20 - newly retired hound here

Hey everyone.  Ramon here!  I'm newly retired and looking for my furever home.  Here's what I've been up to since I started retirement...

That's me in the crate all the way on the right.  I was waiting with Susie and Cardinal to get checked in and start our spa day.

When I arrived at FM's home, I was brushed and there was enough hair to make a small dog!  FM said the time I spent waiting while I was brushed was worth it.  It helped pull out the pretty red color in my coat.

One of the things I had to figure out was the big box.  I kept looking at it wondering why it was making so much noise.

I'm not a fan of the dog beds FM has so I've been using the comforter that she laid down for me.

I spent some time in the xpen my first 24 hours while I figured out how things work here.

That's it for now.  I'm going to go take a nap.

Ramon

Or as FM calls me, mi niño guapo.  She thinks I'm one handsome boy and tells me so every day.

Mac's Cardinal: 6/18 - So Many Firsts

Hi my name is Mac's Cardinal but my foster mom calls me Cardi. I came in from a track in WV on Saturday with 5 of my friends. There have been so many retirement firsts since I stepped off the hauler.

I had my first spa day complete with a bath, nail trim and ear cleaning. I didn't even mind the micro-chip. Then it was a long ride to my foster home in VA. I have 4 foster brothers and sisters to show me the ropes. One of them is a handsome 2 year old foster like me. He even looks like me.

That's me having my first meal in my foster home. Don't mind that food on the floor. I'm greyt at picking out the peices I don't like. Foma said that's bad manners so I don't do that any more. Foma says I have a good appetite. I think that's a compliment.

Here's my first time sun bathing in retirement. It was so relaxing after I checked out the whole yard.

My first time napping outside of the crate with my foster siblings. Thats me in the top right. Foma says I've been good in the house and haven't tried to go on the counters or chew things I shouldn't. She said that will earn me lots of free time. I like the sound of that.

And lastly, it's my first roach in retirement. Yes I'm all legs and feet like a bug. Foma says it means I'm getting comfy here. I think she's right. I'm really going to like retirement. I know I have a lot to learn but I'm ready.

Well it's bed time and I need my beauty sleep. Check back to see what else I experience in my journey to my forever home.

VJ May Fly (Ashley): 6/19 - Settling In

Hi everyone! I'm Ashley's foster mom!  I can't say enough wonderful things about this sweet girl. She's the total package and more. An A+ student in the study of retirement, and a beautiful pup to boot!

She has a gentle and quiet nature, but is rapidly discovering the fun of tossing fluffy toys through the air. She is a more submissive dog, so adhering to the tips for training greyhounds with sensitivity and a gentle hand definitely applies with this little lady. She's eager to please and is really enjoying the comforts of a cushy bed to snooze on.

She is currently the only pet in our home, and does not seem stressed by that in the slightest. She has also been wonderfully sweet to our 2 and 5 year old daughters. She's doing well practicing going up and down stairs on a leash, but still prefers to go hang out in her crate or bed on the main level most of the time. I'm excited to watch her continue to bloom this week and share any further updates.

If you want an excellent ambassador for her breed, look no further than Ashley. She's ready to make someone a wonderful companion!

Flying Dogwood: 6/18 - Leader of the Pack

Hi everyone. I wanted to tell you about some more fun I had on the picnic weekend. We got up the morning after the picnic to go on a pack walk before everyone went home. Miss Debbie said if I was a good boy I could walk with her.

I wasn't just good, I was greyt! I did so well I got to lead the whole pack.

I got to be out in front setting the pace for all those older dogs. Foma decided I was doing so well that she went ahead and recorded my walking video. Seems all the good pups get to make one. So here's mine.

I would love to have a family that could take me out for walks. If that's you, be sure to ask those nice folks at GEGR about me. I can't wait to meet you.

Mass Pike (AKA Susie): 6/18 - Adventuring

Hi everyone:

On the way to L & J's house

My name is Mass Pike, but you can call me Susie. I just moved here from West Virginia, and I'm looking for a permanent home in the area. I think I deserve one -- I just turned five in May and I raced 168 races in my career!

I spent my first night in Maryland with S and then my foster parents, L and J, picked me up the next day. In my foster home, I have a greyhound foster brother, Mr. G, and there is also a cat, Miss Thing, who thinks she is the boss (I'm pretty sure I'm the boss).

I'm really enjoying going for walks to explore the neighborhood, but L says it's too hot to go very far. Maybe later in the week we will get to go on some long walks. In the meantime, I have gotten to meet a bunch of people and some dogs on my short walks. I even met one dog who is very small. I was a little confused -- I didn't know they came that size -- but I guess he was nice.

I roach with a little help from the wall

When I'm in the house, I spend my time exploring and then resting up to do more exploring. I'm also practicing my roaching. I am pretty sure I'll be an expert in no time, even though L and J keep laughing at me.

I also like toys. I discovered them at S's house the first night. I included a video she took of me below so that you could see my skills. I hope you enjoy.

That's all for now, talk soon,
Susie

Mac's Highwood: 6/18

Well hello. My name's Mac's Highwood, but everyone around here just calls me Mac for short. I just came in from West Virginia over the weekend, and, boy, was that a long day. Between the long van ride, a bath and beauty treatment, and then another long ride, I was exhausted. My foster mom was impressed that I laid right down in the car and slept all the away home.

I've only been retired for a few days now, but already I know I'll like it. I currently live with two other greyhounds and a terrier. They've been showing me the ropes. Except that terrier is like a police officer. She's been very good at letting me know what I can and can't do. I've figured out that when she barks at me, I'm doing something I'm not supposed to do. That's how I learned that countersurfing is not allowed. Too bad. So many good smells.

On our way home from Greyhound Central, foster mom and dad stopped at the pet store to pick up some food for the pack. I've never been to a pet store before. I was fascinated. The nice lady at the counter gave me lots of pets and said I was very handsome and a good boy. I really liked the bucket of chewies, but foster mom said no treats before dinner. Maybe next time.

Flying Dogwood: 6/14 - Picnic Time

Dogwood here. I know it's been a while so I need to catch you up on what I've been doing. Last weekend foster mom took all of us pups to MD for a huge gathering of greyhounds. It was greyt to see and meet so many hounds. During the day I hung out with another foster pup name Pitbull.

We were like stars with everyone coming to see us and give us pets.

After the picnic was just as much fun. While everyone else was sleeping I got more love and attention. I checked out all the food and may have knocked over a cup or two but I'm pretty sure they all loved me.