Introducing Girly

Hello my possible FFP's (forever family people)

I would like to introduce myself and tell you how much I love retired life and how I'm so looking forward to finding my forever family.
I'm having a GREYT time in my foster home but foster mom keeps reminding me that this is temporary and hopefully I'll find my forever home soon!

Let me tell you how much I'm loving retirement. I wasn't so sure at first but foster sis' Opal has been showing me the ropes and foster mom tells me, "it's not about the race, it's the journey that counts".

Well I'm pretty darn smart but FM can get a little overly philosophical for me. Opal my FS helps though. She says. "just chill and all the good things will come to you!"

So far I've been learning how to walk on a leash and I'm really getting the hang of it. I'm learning that meals are served twice a day without fail. Treats show up pretty much every time we come home from a walk and sometimes more often!

I'm the one with the antenna up!

I'm learning about all the great smells there are out in the neighborhood, not to mention other dogs, humans, cats, squirrels.

Right now I'm chilling after dinner but I'll get back to you soon!

Kong is looking forward to the weekend

Why the long face? We got caught out in the rain this week. I got soaked. I didn’t really mind it though, and getting dried off was kinda fun. I let my foster people chase me around the house.

I’m gradually learning that it’s ok to sleep in and I don’t need to wake my foster parents up in the morning. I kinda assumed that when birds outside started chirping that was a good time for me to wake them up. Now they are the ones that get me up from a slumber! All good though, I’m ready to roll in no time and can’t wait to get out for a walk.

My foster sister is fine. We like hanging out but kinda just ignore each other. Occasionally she’ll try and get into my crate and we’ll hang out in there. Not much worries me to be honest!

Hope you have a nice weekend! Kong 🐾

MJ Cream

Hi Friends! I'm MJ, and I've been working hard at learning how to be "retired." Shortly after I arrived in Maryland, my foster mom (FOMA) took me home, and I met her dogs! I was so eager to make new friends. I made sure I wagged my tail and did all the appropriate sniffing. Shortly after we met, FOMA said I had to learn how to go up and down stairs. At first, I was worried about going up the stairs, but I didn't want to be downstairs by myself, so I got brave, and up I went. FOMA clapped and told me I was a good boy. Going down stairs was kinda scary, but FOMA made sure I saw treats waiting, and she talked me into taking it one step at a time!

Since I'm so used to having a regular routine, I had no trouble adjusting to FOMA's work schedule and being crated. In fact, I love my crate. Anyhow, I sleep in my crate whenever she's not home. She leaves music on for me and her pups, so that's also relaxing. 

You know what I don't love? FOMA's Roomba. That thing really scares me. I hope it's okay if I hide from the vacuum in my new home. I go to the shower or my crate when that thing starts! My FOMA's got to figure out how to add pictures, so she can show you how cute I look hiding in the shower!

In the meantime, I'm going to keep working on how to be someone's BEST BOY! ❤️

We'll chat again soon!

MJ

Turbo Hale - Camping!!

Sorry it's been awhile! I have been BUSY!

Foster mom took me hiking and camping which was so cool.

Except for the scary centipede....

Check out my adventures below!

Foster mom's sleeping bag was the most comfortable spot in the tent, so naturally that's where Selene and me wanted to sleep!

In the morning, Selene let me cuddle with her!

Hiking is tiring, thankfully I can lean on Selene!

Napping is fun, but napping in the outdoors is even BETTER!

 I really enjoyed my adventures with my foster family. I just love doing any activity as long as my people are around. I can't wait to find my forever people to do activities with!!

-Turbo

Kiowa P Maxwell 6/19. Greyt Job!!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen!  He did it!!! Maxwell has mastered going up AND going down the stairs all on his own!!!!  Twas no easy feat for a guy who has never known stairs before!!!  Greyt job Maxwell!!!

But wait!  There's more!!  Maxwell has also discovered that toys that squeak can in fact be very entertaining!!!!  Is there anything better than a happy dog with a squeaky toy?!!!  Me thinks not says Maxwell!

So what does this smart guy do after a long day of training, walking with his foster sisters and giving squeaky toys a serious what for???  Well snuggle in for the night of course!

Mac's Mandrill: 6/18/19 - Fun in the Sun!

Soaking up some rays 😎

Hello Friends! 
Mandy here with more Tails from Retirement. I've been continuing to do really well in my foster home. I've got this whole retirement thing down. After eight years of a full (and quite successful) career and motherhood, I'm more than ready to live the good life. I've been spending most days relaxing and lounging around the house and backyard with my foster brother. The best part of the day is sunbathing! Here, take a look: 

Gotta be speedy to get the majority of the mat...

...But don't worry, I know how to share!

This past weekend, my foster parents took me out to meet some of my fellow greyhound retirees. It was called a "play date" and I had a lot of fun. There was a huge yard to run around, sand to dig, a pool to cool off in, and friends to chase! I may be "older" but don't let that fool you. I have no problem keeping up and was out running with the younger pups from the minute we got there all the way to when we had to go home. Like I've said before, I take retirement very seriously and don't waste a minute of it! Here are some photos of me having a blast with my new friends: 

Discovering the pool for the first time

Relaxing in the sand hole I dug for myself

Taking a breather after the chase

Cooling off in the pool

Come on Friends, let's keep running!

Resting with the pack

Dreaming of another awesome day.
Hope I can share it with my Forever Family 😊

Well, that's all for now. I'll be back in a few days to tell you more about some of the fun adventures I've been on and the cool new booties I've been sporting. 

Your Girl,
Mandy 

Here's a preview of my next blog post: 

Don't you just love my new booties?
I sure do!

Canon - My fun retirement - 6/17/19

Hi ya'll,

It's Canon!  I have been enjoying retirement life here with my foster brother and sister.  They are showing me how to relax.  I just love comfy beds, and I already have a favorite.  I am learning about house manners and not to stick my nose on the table (it was very tempting)!  I am learning about ear rubs and back rubs.  If I just come up to my foster parents and lean in, they get the idea that I want some love.  I am still working on going up the stairs, but my foster parents are confident I will master it soon.  We also just had a big loud thunderstorm and I was just fine.

That's all for now.
-Canon