lanlove
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Post by lanlove on Apr 11, 2015 1:32:13 GMT -5
It is so nice to see the pictures of all the new greys up for adoption. They are all so gorgeous, and the ears on some of them! Here's hoping they find forever homes quickly and a special hope that those sweet boys, Hillis and Star, find their forever homes quickly too!
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daylight
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Post by daylight on Apr 12, 2015 10:38:42 GMT -5
Totally agree... the new pups are beautiful!! Wonderful to see that several have been adopted in the last few days! Fingers crossed here too for the gorgeous Hillis and very handsome Star. Wishing for their special chosen families to show up soon.
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Post by mustlovedogs on Apr 13, 2015 7:02:29 GMT -5
Such beautiful new pups! I love seeing many adoptions - congrats to the lucky families and their new pups Really makes me tempted to adopt another, I've had my eye on Hillis for sometime. If only I could sneak him into the house without my husband noticing, lol.
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lanlove
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Post by lanlove on May 6, 2015 20:01:34 GMT -5
It was so nice to log on and see that Hillis has found a home, way to go Hillis, enjoy your happily ever after!
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Post by misscarlotta on May 22, 2015 7:06:05 GMT -5
I so desperately want to adopt another greyhound. I lost my dear little girl 1 year ago to cancer. She was only 10.5 years old and it happened very suddenly. When I got her from GRA, I wasn't working because I was dealing with cancer. I spent so much time with her, now I am working full time and do not have the time to dedicate to the care and rehabilitation of one of these beautiful gentle souls. Should I wait till I retire to get another pup?
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troysmom
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Post by troysmom on May 22, 2015 14:18:16 GMT -5
misscarlotta, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of you little girl, cancer has taken so many, too soon and one of mine as well.
Many people own dogs with a full time job. If you can manage a dog walker during the day when you are at work that would help. I don't think having a full time job should deter you from getting another grey. I work from home 3 days a week so that helps me with my boys. Maybe a few others will chime in here on what they do when they are at work.
GRA also has a facebook page which seems to be more active, I would ask your question on there as well.
I don't know how long you have to wait to retire but I personally don't think that should stop you from adopting a lovely grey. They sleep half the time anyway LOL.
Good luck with your decision, such a wonderful group up for adoption, as always.
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Post by angelollie on May 22, 2015 22:31:13 GMT -5
MissCarlotta ... welcome to the GRA forum. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Cancer is so ugly and has taken many of our sweet babies. I've had multiple hounds since 1992 and worked full time during those years. Coming home to my hounds after work was magic to me ... the excitement, the love, all those wonderful moments you share together. Looking back ... I wouldn't change a thing.
I can't help feel you are still mourning the loss of your little girl. Many times a new soul to love and care for will bring joy and purpose into your life again, will help you heal. And I believe your little Angel would want that for her Mom.
Just a suggestion, why not give Heather Main a call or even go visit the kennel and speak to her about your situation. Heather is compassionate and she might be able to help you with your decision. I would also go on the GRA facebook page as troysmom suggested and make a post ... the greyhound community is awesome, I'm sure many working parents would be glad to share their working arrangements vs greyhound with you.
The annual GRA picnic is coming up on Saturday, June 13th, I think from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. You are more then welcome to attend, meet the hounds and the members. I believe there is a post on GRA FB regarding the picnic and activities, etc. Good luck and don't be shy ....
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Post by celine87 on May 23, 2015 8:21:56 GMT -5
MissCarlotta.... I'm very sorry for the loss of your puppy. I have not had to deal with this with my pups yet but I did loose my cat a year ago and it was very hard. I also just wanted to add that my husband and I both work full time and we have 2 greys. On most days I go home during my lunch and let the dogs out so they are usually alone for about 4 hrs at a time. Its happened on some days where I cannot go home and the dogs are left home alone for a good 8 hours if not more. Callie, my oldest is let loose but Ozzie still gets crated since he's more destructive. Don't let having a full time job deter you from getting a dog. Dogs are very adaptable once they are used to your schedule but like it was mentioned above if you can arrange so that someone takes it out during lunch then all should be ok.
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daylight
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Post by daylight on May 23, 2015 22:28:27 GMT -5
Misscarlotta... you have been through so much over the past while... with a positive and thankful outcome having made it through your cancer treatment, but so sad that your lovely girl succumbed to this dreaded disease. My sincere condolences. I can only imagine the emptiness this has left in your life. I am a true believer that love helps us to heal and, likewise, you will sense when the time is right for love to enter again. Everything will fall into place. I would not let a workday routine deter your decision here, as I find that with an adequate morning and evening walk / outing, these pups do very well. I think 'routine' is a key word for dogs in general, and most particularly for greyhounds. In my humble experience, they seem to thrive on a predictable day and are capable of adapting to a reasonable daily schedule. Once used to it, they are fine with a '9-5' (nap) gap. So as suggested in previous posts, I would touch bases with GRA via visit, attending the picnic, Facebook, or whatever works comfortably for you. Your heart will guide you. Good luck and please keep in touch
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Post by turbodogs on May 24, 2015 13:35:36 GMT -5
We have all thought the same at one time or another. You will find a way to make time for your new pup should you adopt again.As for the new pup you will find out the they very quickly adapt to your schedule.The way I see it the longer you go without a greyhound the more laughs and love you will me missing out on.
Larry
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lanlove
Junior Grey Lover
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Post by lanlove on May 25, 2015 12:56:52 GMT -5
Misscarlotta, I too was concerned about owning a greyhound while also working (I work 12 hour shifts), as it turns out these greys are pretty adaptable. Not to say that he is home alone all the time, my husband farms at home but also has to travel with business and is very busy in general so it is not uncommon for Lanny to spend 8 hours home alone at times (with his cat "friend"). We have another dog who hangs out with him in the house in the winter but she is a farm dog and spends the nicer weather days outside, while Lanny prefers the civilized life of an inside dog. Most of the time someone is home around lunch time to let him out and give him some loving but there are lots of busy days that he sleeps away until we return home or come in from the barn. Lanny has adapted fine to this lifestyle even though it is sometimes not as routine as he would maybe prefer it to be. We have lots of fun on my days off and he loves to hang out with the kids when they get home from school too. Life is always busy whether it is due to work or hobbies or family, I think most dogs adapt to the lifestyle that their owners provide them and it sounds as though you have the best interest of the dog at heart and plenty of love to share with one, I wouldn't let a job get in the way of what could be the best thing for both you and the dog you adopt. I am so glad that I adopted Lanny and I am sure he is too, he is very much a beloved member of our family and we wouldn't want it any other way. All that being said, it is entirely up to you and I am sure that you will make the right decision, be it to adopt sooner or later, just trust yourself and as daylight said, "your heart will guide you." All the best.
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renaldo
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Post by renaldo on Jun 19, 2015 14:31:11 GMT -5
I am cross posting this: can someone tell me about Star? We currently have three girls. I dont login very often because of the temptation!
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Post by Sally Blossom on Jun 20, 2015 8:05:09 GMT -5
Hi Renaldo: Great to see your name again on the Forum. The best thing to do about finding information about Star is to contact Heather Main (at the GRA Kennel) at 519-532-1741 (cell) or e-mail her at crazyforgreys@rogers.com as she is just a wealth of information and she will guide your honestly plus she is amazing in matching the pups up with new Forever Home families.
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