Denise: 11/20 - Settling in

Hi everyone it's Denise,

I'm the new girl in town but you would never know it.  In a mere 2 days I have managed to master the stairs- up-and-down!  My Foster family can hardly believe it.  I think I've set a world record or something.

I also discover something else- toys! Oh glorious squeaky fluffy objects, how I love you.  I must admit that I'm kinda obsessed.  

I get along great with my foster brother and sister.  And I'm very good around kids.  I mentioned that I have a human foster brother that's 10.  But tonight I had a 3 year old human visitor.   I was very excited and wanted to give him kisses.  He wasn't so sure that was a good idea.

I am still learning about table manners, but I listen when I am told no.  They just don't understand that food tastes so yummy. I heard about this thing called Thanksgiving.   I hope there is food because my foster parents have been working hard on moving things from room to room. I think being human is exhausting.

Well that's all for now.  Talk to you in a few days.

Love, Denise

Felicity: 11/20 - Getting Settled

Hello Everyone, I'm Felicity and I'm just beginning my "real" retirement. You see I "retired" from racing a few years ago but I went back to the farm and raised a couple litters as a brood mom. Now my pups have gone on to their own careers and I am looking to finally settle down. The people at GEGR said they would help me learn about life in a people house and find a people family of my own.  The first step was a trip to Greyhound Central for spa day. That's where all the new retirees get all clean and loved on a little and have our glamour shots taken for the website. Here I am getting a little love from one of the volunteers!

Next was a ride to my foster home. I heard it was going to be a long ride but I was pretty tired already so I slept through most of it. When I arrived I met my foster pack. They are nice enough but I found a quiet spot in the corner where I like to hang out. I found I can get real comfy here and relax.

Yep, this is the spot for me. I enjoy the peace and quiet here for a rest.

My foster home also has these great beds that are just super comfy.

They really know how to keep a girl cozy here!

Well, that's all for now. I will update you again soon on my journey! Until next time, tail wags and nose kisses from me, Felicity!

Cookie: 11/20 - I see you FM!

So FM has been on travel, and I got to see her when she FaceTimed us!

I hear you and see you FM! Where are you?!?!


Okay fine. You’re not touching me so I’m gonna be sad. 

Until next time (and FM is home)!

Cookie

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Denise: 11/18 - My first day

Hi everyone   I'm Denise, but people call me  Dee as well.  I'm 2 1/2 years old but I managed to run a lot of races until I hurt my leg and started this "retirement " thing. 

I just spent my first day with my foster family and I had so much fun!  I went on a couple of walks outside but not too far because I still need to get my strength back in my leg.   I'm a great leash walker my foster family says.

I heard a lot about these things called steps.  My foster home has a bunch of them. I'm really good with the shorter flights but I'm still working on the larger ones.  I'm a fast learner!  Once I'm up I do a great job of settling down for the night.  I didn't pace too much and I already have a favorite bed.

My foster family has two other greyhounds that I get along great with.   they are showing me the ropes of retired life.  I am learning no eating of the kitchen table or counters but mostly about laying on the most comfy beds ever!  I know when it's not okay to do something and when I do something right because I get lots of praise and pets.

I also have a 10 year old human foster brother who I love.  He loves to pet and talk to me.  I gave him some kisses and some to my foster mom and dad.

I'm sure to have lots of adventures in the coming weeks and I will share as often as I can.

Love, Denise

Kay Copper: 11/18 - Play Hard, Kiss Harder

It may just be the spirit of the season, but I am feeling the L O V E lately! I love other dogs, and people, and toys, and kisses, and naps, and snacks, and beds, and ALL THE THINGS!

I surprised Foster Mom by planting a big, wet smooch right on her face the other day. She felt so special and told me what a sweet boy I was! All in a day's work, m'lady!

I am also happy to report that I am getting better at going potty outside and not doing my biz indoors. Told you that I'd get it!

People are the best. I love the people. People bring me snacks and toys. OH! TOYS! I love toys! I love to play with toys. Toys are the best invention! How many times am I going to say toys? Toys.

Also enjoyed by yours truly is play time with other puppers. (That means dogs for those of you who aren't hip on the lingo.) 

Retirement has been a blast so far. People call me a sweet boy and a silly pup. Anyone know what handsome means? I keep hearing that a lot as well. I miss chasing that robo-bunny with my furry friends, but I'll take a cushy bed, constant love and attention, and my toys over that any day. 

Until next time,

~ Coppaaaaahhhh (Copper)

Cookie: 11/18 - sharing is caring

Hello there! Cookie Monster here. Okay. So I’m not really a Monster, but FM said it’s a cute nickname for me since I like to check everything out to the fullest extent possible. 

It’s been extra cold since retirement life started, and I’ve pretty much stayed in my pj’s. I like being toasty what can I say. I’ve also decided that sharing beds with the resident 4-leggers is another way to stay warm, and near FD (‘cause I think he’s my favorite 😊).

Don’t pay any attention to my partial #BedFail. I had to make sure Zoey had the room she needed since she’s old. 


Secret decided that as long as she was closest to FD that she’d share the bed with me. I’m glad she’s nice. 

Until next time!

Cookie

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Rebel: 11/15

Hi deer, It'z mee Rebel!  I'z sneeked ontwo the cumpewter whilst mi fawster mum is taken a nap.  Awll I reelly wanted to tell u iz dat I am reelly reelly hoping to find mi furever familee.  I amz wurkin reelly hard too beez da best boy ever.  I wonted too sheer sum stuffs abowt my ownz self.   Wen da toyz are in da bin mi mostest fun time iz taken em awl owt and zooming bak and forth throwing dem in the air.  Dis makes mee souper very happy.  Day tell me I amz frendly but mostlee I like to take a minewt to get two no sumone den I iz aktin like i did no dem forever.  Mum sez dat I givz da best tini kissez, she sayz she likes dat.  At nite I prefur too sleep on da same bed awl da time but ifin anudder dawg gets da bed I like, I downt get ubset.  I just fined anudder won to snuze on.  Fawster mom was taken sum fotos ub me tooday wit da liwdle dawg. I am frendly wit dat dawg but she duz make a lot of barkin noizez, dat I fink is redikuliss.  Ifin you wood be lookin four a new dawggy, one dat iz reelly reelly good lookin, dat wood be me.  Just fill owt an applikachun at GEGR.org on da cumpewter and send it in sew ewe can expairiants a terrifik dawg like my own self.  Heers a fotograft of me and dat liddle dawg takin da treets reelly nise.  Pleez ignawr doz udder needle nozez and just payz attension to dat most handsum fawn dawggy.  Dat wood be my own self!  Luv, Rebel.