Look who we met today......

[MrsMozartleto]

Is it tomorrow that we get all excited?

 

[{97702}]

Is it tomorrow that we get all excited?

Sunday ???

If he doesn’t work out I may get a Rottie instead ?

 

[MrsMozartleto]

Sunday ???

If he doesn’t work out I may get a Rottie instead ?

Rotties Rock!

And, you'd have to be bonkers

 

[Goldenstar]

He’s beautiful I hope he fits in .

 

[silv]

Hope all goes well on Sunday, he is absolutely gorgeous, can see why you are potentially smitten

 

[Bellasophia]

lev.I’m happy for you that you are taking on another greyhound
but
I looked him up on the rescue site..it said he was an ex racer(elderberry fury) could be “stubborn “when walked and was returned from first adoption as he had high prey drive re their cat..Now I’m saying I’m worried for Colin .This will be a difficult dog to say the least.
Why choose this one when there are others there that they say are good with small animals and never raced?
If you do take him could you foster in the first instance?

 

[Sandstone1]

Beautiful looking dog but hope he fits in with the others. Could be a big ask with two small dogs, One still a pup. Hope it goes well if you do go ahead.

 

[{97702}]

lev.I’m happy for you that you are taking on another greyhound
but
I looked him up on the rescue site..it said he was an ex racer(elderberry fury) could be “stubborn “when walked and was returned from first adoption as he had high prey drive re their cat..Now I’m saying I’m worried for Colin .This will be a difficult dog to say the least.
Why choose this one when there are others there that they say are good with small animals and never raced?
If you do take him could you foster in the first instance?

BS I am sure you post with the best intentions but I am really taken aback by this post and it has taken me some time to be able to compose a reply.

I have been involved with rescue greyhounds for 20 years and have known dozens of them in that time, I’m quite used by now to assessing and managing their behaviour. They are not all perfectly behaved when they come in off the track into the totally alien environment of a home, I don’t expect them to be.

The rescue coordinator is a personal friend who knows me and my set up/dogs very well, we have had many discussions about dogs over the last few years and she knows I can easily manage dogs that others would return for tenuous reasons (as happened in Casper’s case) specifically because I don’t expect the poor dog to be perfect in every way. In my experience most people would have returned Ace, and everyone in their right mind would have returned Millie to the rescue charity!

Casper was not returned because he failed his cat test - he was only cat tested AFTER he was returned, and I’m well aware he failed. That’s exactly why I didn’t bring him home last weekend, and am going back to try him out with the little ones in a controlled environment before I make any decision. I am not stupid, and I do not put any of my dogs at risk - EVER.

Whenever I adopt a new greyhound I make it quite clear that I don’t mind what colour or age he is, the only criterion is that he must get on with my existing dogs. If Casper proves not to be suitable so be it, there are always many others looking for homes.

And the reason I don’t go for the ‘popular’ ones which state they are good with small animals and have never raced? Because I know they can go to less experienced owners who will enjoy their first greyhound, I’m happy to take on the slightly more difficult ones who also deserve every chance of a loving home.

 

[twiggy2]

lev.I’m happy for you that you are taking on another greyhound
but
I looked him up on the rescue site..it said he was an ex racer(elderberry fury) could be “stubborn “when walked and was returned from first adoption as he had high prey drive re their cat..Now I’m saying I’m worried for Colin .This will be a difficult dog to say the least.
Why choose this one when there are others there that they say are good with small animals and never raced?
If you do take him could you foster in the first instance?

Lev I am taken aback on your behalf.
My Maz lurcher spent 2 yrs in rescue kennels because no-one wanted her, she was 'as mad as' hence the name, she has been the easiest dog i have ever owned(once she settled which took a few weeks) I don't want the easy dogs where is the fun in that and as you say there are more people to give them homes than the difficult ones.
BS little dogs and cats are not the same thing and dogs (even ghreyhounds) are fully aware of that, my last lurcher would hunt cats given the chance but lived with 2 small dogs, used to be used to introduce tiny dogs to big dogs as she really had no interest in them, we also had ferrets that she just to free range under supervision with as she had no prey drive or interest in them. I am sure Lev has things under control re Colin and a dog that whilst in kennels and unfamiliar surroundings is not easy.

 

[Bellasophia]

I’ve never posted in malice and know your credentials re greyhound rescue are five star..never doubted that,nor questioned your ability.
I posted this because you recently posted you were under extreme stress..not going into that,but you posted a very disturbing post and therefore it seems very bad timing to bring in a high prey drive dog (with so many issues )into a pack with a new pup and an old dog;terriers both.
Plus your prior gh rescues have all been into a greyhound pack..never mixed with terriers.This is new territory for you too.Many terriers don’t really kick off until they come through adolescence..castration wont change the dogs character,just his repro drive.
My post was serious,you would still be giving a greyt home to one in need,but maybe this particular dog would not be the best choice at this time,as he has many red stars and would still find a person (who maybe has just one large dog )who would still be a good fit.
I don’t know why you are surprised by my post,for me the surprise was to read the dogs description on the rescue board ,which you omitted to include when you showed us his pictures.Had you included this I’m sure others would have shared my concerns.

 

[{97702}]

No, as I’ve said, I’m sure you have the best intentions BS and I’ve never thought anything else where your posts are concerned.

The specific reason I didn’t post any information about Casper was because I know a lot more about him than you will find online (as I’ve said, the rescue coordinator is a friend, we have discussed him a lot) and I knew people would jump to conclusions based on the limited information they had available. Conclusions that were inevitably incorrect.

As for the rest of it..... I am starting to get really angry now about your judgement so I shall refrain from further comment.

 

[Bellasophia]

Best wishes.Hope it all works out.

 

[TheresaW]

It’s all well and good saying dogs know the difference between a cat and a small dog. 10 years ago, my friends little terrier, who was on a lead, was ripped apart by 4 greyhounds. I took him to the vets for her as she didn’t want her children to see him. I posted on here at the time about it.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

There's a man I simply know as the Man with the Greyhounds who lives in my neighbourhood. I've ocasionally met him with his various Greyhounds through the around 20 years we lived here, as far as I know, all his dogs have done Greyhound racing (it's only done on amateur level here in Sweden), and they've all loved/loves meeting mine, and all other, dogs they come across out on their walks.
His latest bitch even loves the cat who lives with a neighbour to them, but all other cats is best to keep a distance to her.

Just saying this as an example of that even Greyhounds that have raced doesn't have to be unreliable with small dogs, and some Greyhounds can even make a difference between cats they consider as theirs, and all other cats.

 

[Sandstone1]

I do not think any malice was meant by the poster expressing concern. I had to turn down a rescue dog in the summer as as much as I was able to cope with her problems my other dog just did not like her and it would have been unfair on both of them.
However much experience you have with dogs sometimes it just doesnt work. I think thats all that was meant anyway.

 

[{97702}]

Wow, the total inability of people to read a post on this forum never fails to amaze me.

Let me clarify - I did not post this thread to seek anyone’s views or “permission” to adopt this hound or any other greyhound. That decision is mine, and mine alone, and if I am entirely honest I couldn’t give a flying flamingo what anyone on an Internet forum has to say about it. Only one or two of you actually know me and my dogs, and nobody knows the dog I may or may not be adopting.

I shared a pic of a possible hound because I was excited about the prospect of getting another one. That is all.

For the sake of the lazy/unobservant I have commented on posts 1, 4, 13, 27, 32 and 38 that I am well aware he may not work out as he may not get on with the terriers - who knows, he may fight with Marty or Millie tomorrow! Anything is possible.

So I will repeat for those who chose to ignore it the first time - I don’t put my dogs at risk, EVER. As I’ve said in this thread, I’ve already turned down one greyhound who wasn’t safe with terriers, why ever do you think I’d do anything differently this time??!!!!

I have also made it quite clear that I do not think BS was being malicious, I never think that of her, I am just pointing out that I’ve done this many many times before - and yes, with a terrier hence rejecting the last one! - so I know what I’m doing.....

 

[Sandstone1]

Wow, the total inability of people to read a post on this forum never fails to amaze me.

Let me clarify - I did not post this thread to seek anyone’s views or “permission” to adopt this hound or any other greyhound. That decision is mine, and mine alone, and if I am entirely honest I couldn’t give a flying flamingo what anyone on an Internet forum has to say about it. Only one or two of you actually know me and my dogs, and nobody knows the dog I may or may not be adopting.

I shared a pic of a possible hound because I was excited about the prospect of getting another one. That is all.

For the sake of the lazy/unobservant I have commented on posts 1, 4, 13, 27, 32 and 38 that I am well aware he may not work out as he may not get on with the terriers - who knows, he may fight with Marty or Millie tomorrow! Anything is possible.

So I will repeat for those who chose to ignore it the first time - I don’t put my dogs at risk, EVER. As I’ve said in this thread, I’ve already turned down one greyhound who wasn’t safe with terriers, why ever do you think I’d do anything differently this time??!!!!

I have also made it quite clear that I do not think BS was being malicious, I never think that of her, I am just pointing out that I’ve done this many many times before - and yes, with a terrier hence rejecting the last one! - so I know what I’m doing.....[/Q
I didnt say you would put your dogs at risk. I simply said that I didnt think the poster you made the fuss about meant any harm. Stop getting your knickers in a twist for goodness sake and chill out!

 

[{97702}]

Sorry Sandstone I can’t quote you because your quote didn’t work properly, but I wasn’t referring to your post. I only referred to it to reassure everyone that I agreed that I didn’t think BS was being malicious.

ETA - and quite frankly, if everyone wasn’t so bloody judgemental on the forum I wouldn’t get so bloody annoyed? To make y’all feel better, I’ll just post ‘no really Sherlock I’d never thought of that’ next time....

 

[Sandstone1]

Sorry Sandstone I can’t quote you because your quote didn’t work properly, but I wasn’t referring to your post. I only referred to it to reassure everyone that I agreed that I didn’t think BS was being malicious.

Something weird happened to my post and quote thingy.

 

[TheresaW]

No point in talking to you. You know everything, only your vet is a good vet, and just, well...

We have a husky, high prey drive dog. She was absolutely fine for a long time with smalls, then one day she wasn’t. Since we lost our old cat, who she was fine with, we know bringing another cat in will be asking for trouble, even if it is a dog savvy cat. But you know best. I just hope and pray the little ones are safe, whichever dog you get.

Would like to point out, we’ve had a couple of rescues now. Can honestly say, the first 6 weeks or so have been a honeymoon period, and then we meet the real dog. Good luck, but being the expert you are, am sure you’ll be fine.

 

[{97702}]

No really Sherlock? This will be rescue number 14 for me, so obvs I had no idea about any of that.....

 

[TheresaW]

No really Sherlock? This will be rescue number 14 for me, I had no idea about any of that.....

Obviously, as i said, you know everything

 

[HashRouge]

Obviously, as i said, you know everything

In fairness, whatever your opinion of Lev she *is* an experienced owner of rescue greyhounds and has stated categorically that she will not adopt the dog if she feels he may in any way be a risk to Colin or George. So I'm not quite sure why she is getting so much grief.

 

[{97702}]

In fairness, whatever your opinion of Lev she *is* an experienced owner of rescue greyhounds and has stated categorically that she will not adopt the dog if she feels he may in any way be a risk to Colin or George. So I'm not quite sure why she is getting so much grief.

Oh it’s quite simple - TW, Clodagh and their like cannot resist a petty bitch fest at me at any opportunity. It shows them for what they are to be honest....

 

[misst]

So... I am not getting involved in the argument re good choice/bad choice - but I will say I hope it goes really well tomorrow and that you have a new family member soon Lev. I am looking forward to hearing all about it good vibes being sent for a happy outcome tomorrow x If it doesn't work out I'm sure you'll walk away but in the end it is no ones business but your own.

 

[TheresaW]

Oh it’s quite simple - TW, Clodagh and their like cannot resist a petty bitch fest at me at any opportunity. It shows them for what they are to be honest....

What are we? Please do tell.

 

[PurBee]

My brother’s rescue dog who i ended up homing rather than him being returned to the rescue, first day here he initially chased one of my 3 cats.
She buggered off for 24hrs and i coaxed her back.
Strange for him to do that as he was otherwise good with cats and chickens with my brother. He was also good with the other 2 cats.
I put it down to him being excited and nervous in a new enviornment after a very long journey from my brother’s place.
He’s ended up being the most chilled out of all the animals.
So there’s no knowing until the set-up is introduced...it might be abit rocky at first as everyone gets used to the newbie and vice versa, but most times, it works out. If not, its obvious too.

Cant wait to hear how it goes with him lev, his cute eyes really have got me! My boy dog has one black ear on a white face....so cute!

 

[{97702}]

So... I am not getting involved in the argument re good choice/bad choice - but I will say I hope it goes really well tomorrow and that you have a new family member soon Lev. I am looking forward to hearing all about it good vibes being sent for a happy outcome tomorrow x If it doesn't work out I'm sure you'll walk away but in the end it is no ones business but your own.

If Casper isn’t right there is a newbie big brindle boy just come in, but I saw his pic and burst into tears - he looks very like Ace, maybe a bit too soon!

There is also a gorgeous older black greyhound boy who was taken back in because his owners couldn’t be bothered to secure their fences and let him stray all over a main road (the police brought him home on one occasion!) so we will see.

And if none of them are right, then it isn’t meant to be - there are new hounds coming in all the time, I’m not in a huge hurry, the right one will find me ?

 

[twiggy2]

I hope tomorrow goes well Lev

 

[misst]

My rescues that have "found me" have never been what I was looking for LOL but they have always been wonderful. Enjoy tomorrow whatever happens.