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.

Happy weekend! Love, Kong

Happy Saturday! This whole “weekend” thing is pretty great. My foster people are around all day, and I am enjoying alternating between laying in the sun on the porch and my soft bed inside. It should be Saturday every day, because my favorite thing is hanging with the pack.

I’ve been really busy this week, learning and trying new things. We went to a “restaurant” where we sat outside and had dinner. It was hard to sit still at first, but I got the hang of it. I think I’m pretty sparkling dinner company. I am also getting the hang of “stairs” - still not sure about climbing the huge mountain to the second floor but I am fine with the few steps to the yard and out the front door. It’s weird how you have to put one paw up and then the other and the other and the other but foster people promise it’s a good skill to learn. Guess I’ll keep working on it.

Man, have you ever seen a squirrel?? They are incredible. Such amazing tails and they are so fast. I want to follow them up the trees but turns out I can’t really climb. Because I’m a “dog.”

Whew! Saturday’s are exhausting. I’m going to nap with my bear toy and get ready for a big walk this afternoon. Hope you’re having a nice weekend! 

Good morning it’s Kong!

Good morning! Kong here. I’ve been learning what it’s like to get in to a routine where Monday to Friday my foster parents go to work in the morning, then come back in the afternoon (!!!). It turns out I’m pretty good at it.

Someone called a ‘dog walker’ let’s my foster sister and I out in the back yard for a potty break around lunch time...then it’s back to sleep. While I am good at patiently waiting for my foster parents to get home, when they do arrive, I am SUPER ready for some attention and a walk! I think I’m a pretty adaptable boy! I do have a couple of little quirks, but I’ll tell you about them next time : )

It’s me, Kong!

I’ve been settling in to my new foster home and learning how to be part of a family. What you need to know about me is that I absolutely LOVE going for walks. Exploring the neighborhood, meeting new pups and people, taking in sights and smells is my favorite thing to do. Of course my next favorite thing to do is sleep it off when we get home. True to our reputation, I’m a greyhound that needs a quiet place to rest and recharge my batteries!

I’m still learning how to do dog things, like stairs and peeing without getting it all over my front paws. Im getting along great with my foster sister who is a little beagle mix. I sometimes bump in to her without realizing but she doesn’t seem to mind. I’m ok with being left in my crate overnight when it’s bed time, but when my foster parents get up in the morning I’m full of feelings and happy sounds!

Even though I’m a big sweet (and handsome!) boy, underneath it all I’m a sensitive soul. I do think I’ll take some time to adjust to my forever family...but I can’t wait to meet them.

Kong.

Trash Can Teddy: 5/22 - It's About Time We Met

Hi folks.
My name is Trash Can Teddy. Please just call me Teddy. No need to talk about trash cans, peeing on trash cans, the turning over of trash cans, or eating out of trash cans. I don't do any of those things.(any more)

I'm big handsome brindle boy and I just turned 2 at the end of March.  I've been hanging out at my foster mom's place with her 3 pups. One of them is young like me and we have lots of fun together.  Foster mom says I was a bit immature when I first came. She kept calling me a puppy head. She told me I was going to have to graduate from greyhound boot camp in order to be ready for my furever family.

Challenge accepted foma. This cool dude is ready for school. Right after my nap.  What? My brain needs to rest before all of that learning.

Turbo Hale

Hi all you superstars!! My name is Turbo Hale (or Turbo) and I am FULL of love that I want to share with everybody!

I'm so Turbo fast that foster mom has a hard time getting a clear photo of me!

Foster mom lives in a city called Baltimore, which means I get to meet LOTS of new friends, most importantly my foster sister, Selene, and my foster brother, Milo - he's a cat...what's up with cats???

Here's some pictures of me and my fosters siblings hanging out. We loooove to hang out.

We also went for a walk in the park where we met ANOTHER dog that looked just like me! Foster mom says I'm really good walking on the leash in the city. She even asked if I could teach Selene a thing or two about it!

Our new friend, Zuma!

Foster mom says I'm so loving and gentle. I can't wait to find my forever family to share my love with! Signing out for now!

-Turbo

Coastal: “I’m finally home!”

Hey everyone!  It’s Coastal here.  I’ve got some fantastic news!  My fo-fam took me to what they call “ Greyhound Spring Break”  which is this mega awesome picnic with so many greyhounds running around...a real free for all!  I was chilling in a place called “the foster pen” and guess what?  I met my new REAL mom and  dad!  They came just to check me out and take me to my furever home!  Mama  Pam and Papa Ray have welcomed me into their family and I’m so excited to be their Coastie with he mostie!  I’m so blessed to have new parents to love and be loved by!  Thank you to all the greyt folks at GEGR that rescued me, took care of me, and found me furever family!