Smooches for you...(I hope!)

Hi there!  Allow me to introduce myself:  I am Smooch.  Yes, it has been brought to my attention that it is not a very manly name, but when you are my size, it doesn't matter what anyone calls you.  I am a big boy but I am just as sweet as smooches!!!  Please forgive the picture my foster mom took.  She claims I am hard to get a picture of.  I MAY be a bit curious and she MAY have a lot of pictures of my nose!  So, a little bit about me.  I have not been off the track long and I am only 2.  I love kids, at first, but I am a little nervous about how loud they can be.  My foster brother taught me that when he began banging his drum set.  If you have some older calmer kids, I would probably really enjoy that (of course, I am still learning, but my three year old foster brother is too much for me right now).  That being said, I do not snap at my foster brother or confront him with his loudness, I just go hide in my foster parents bedroom.  They say I have been pretty much perfect since I have been here.  I am very quiet and I sleep through the night.  I am learning some manners like not trying to take food from my foster brother and keeping my nose off the table and the counters, but I've been told I am a quick study.  I can be a little stubborn, so it is a good idea for me to have someone around that is more stubborn than I am and is willing to be the alpha dog.  Ummm, I hate to be imposing, but my foster brother is driving me crazy, so I would really appreciate if someone would come take me home soon!!!  My foster parents bedroom is nice, but I would really like to hang out with people. 

P.S.  I don't give smooches, but I love smooches and I LOVE when my people lay down next to me and rub my ears...Puts me right to sleep!

Can a greyhound be depressed?

Hi, this is Cooper.  I haven't written because my foster mom told me I was so sweet and adorable that someone would want me soon.  We had a few close calls, but turns out that I may be a bit too active for some people.  Well, yesterday, I went to the greyhound picnic and got to see my brother and lots of my cousins.  I had a great time and was on my best behavior because my foster mom said someone would meet me and fall in love.  Well, I am a bit shy and it turns out that is not the best way to get a new home.  The other pup that was there looking for a place to live found a home, but not me.  I am so sad today.  My foster mom says I look a little depressed.  But, she told me just hang on, someone will love me and see how wonderful I am.  I really am a good pup.  I love my people a lot and I have a funny personality if you just give me some time to settle in and figure things out.  So, if you have some time and patience, please come visit me.  I promise that after 2-3 weeks of living with me, you will love me as much as I love you!!

I'm still here

Hi everyone,
It is me, Flammer, again. I am still waiting for my forever home. You may remember me asking to be an only dog. I think I still would prefer that, but as you can see, I am growing to be okay with other dogs. My foster mom still wants to make sure I don't get hurt as I have only been here about a week, so she keeps me safe by not allowing me to snap at my foster sister, but I am doing so well, that the only time I have my muzzle on is at night now when I might get startled out of my sleep when Ginger gets up and walks around. I do have to periodically tell Ginger to calm down when she starts bouncing too much, but my foster mom says that my response when she goes crazy is perfectly reasonable. All of this being said, I do love my people. My human foster brother is great because he is about the same height as me and seems to walk around with food a lot. He also sneaks me morsels from the table. YUMMY!! He can do pretty much anything to me and I am just fine. Well, I just wanted everyone to know I am still here and could really use a home. My foster mom says someone is going to be VERY lucky to snag me!!!

What is a Flammer anyway?

Hi, I am Rooftop Flammer, better known as Flammer. My foster mom says you may not remember to read about me here, but she is hoping you will. It has been a long time since my foster family has taken someone in but they decided to give me a chance and they said they are very thankful they did. My foster mom says I am a sweet, patient gentlemen that is just a bit nervous. You see, some crazy stuff has happened in my life and due to my owner's medical problems, I moved to a kennel for a long time. When my owner realized he couldn't take me back, I came back on the adoption block. I am a little nervous because I am 8 years old and I am afraid no one will want me. My foster mom says I would be great in a home with kids as I am very patient with my almost 2 year old human foster brother. I am totally housetrained and I travel well and walk well on a leash. I used to live with cats, too, so I have very few drawbacks. My one request is that I be the only dog in the house. I have not told anyone exactly what happened to me, yet, but I am very nervous around other dogs (including greyhounds) and I am much more comfortable just hanging out with my humans instead and I am very loyal to my humans. So, please, please, please, if you have room in your heart and home for me and me alone, call Denise or my foster mom as soon as possible. I need someone to love me for the rest of my life and I promise to love you back forever!!

What about Bob?

It turns out that Ovie was actually Bob all along! Ovie went home yesterday to a couple that was overcome by his playful, loving attitude and wonderful ability to listen to commands and willingness to learn! When Ovie came off the track, the handlers were calling him Bob. He got renamed in his first home. Without knowing he was Bob before, his new family thought Bob was a fitting name. Guess he was Bob all along!! Bob's first report back was that he was slowly adjusting and slept through the night! Bob found his perfect forever home!!

Not your usual boring greyhound

So I've heard the rumors about how greyhounds are supposed to be. While I have some of the normal greyhound characteristics, I am definitely not your usual boring greyhound. You see, I have a personality. Bettis is older, so he just lays around and I have fun. Some of my routines are cleaning out the stuffie toy box. Yep, I have to play with every stuffie every day!! We wouldn't want any of them to feel slighted. I also help my foster parents when they are on the computer. I stand with my head on the desk and proof read what they are typing. My human foster sister loves me very much because I make sure she knows I love her by following her around when she is here. Like a typical greyhound, I have bursts of energy, then have to rest. While I am resting I like nothing better than to cuddle with my people. I will cover them in kisses if they will let me!! I do get scared sometimes. I don't like vacuum cleaners and cleaning supplies much. I also don't like people to jump at me. I run away. I try to be brave and come check some of these things out if my foster parents are with me, but the sounds of appliances scare me a bit. I am learning manners. My foster mom says that even though she has not spent a lot of time on this, I am a quick study. I get very excited when my people come home and she is teaching me it is better to lay down and wiggle until they come to see me than to jump on them and get in trouble. It is really hard to lay there when people come in, but I am learning. Oh, one other thing- when my people come anywhere near me my tail begins to wag even if they aren't coming to pet me. I figure if I am adorable enough, they will stop and give me a belly rub along the way. It works pretty well, because as my foster mom says, I am an adorable love bug!!!

Ovie the top

Good morning! So my foster mom thought Ovie the top was cute...Get it? Over the top. Yeah, I thought it was pretty off the wall, too! So, a little about me...I am Ovie and I turn 2 next month. I am very sweet and lovable- Just ask me!! Don't tell Bettis (my foster brother), but my foster mom says I am one of the most beautiful brindles she has ever met. I would have to agree! Some of the things we have discovered is that I HATE the crate and should not be contained. I do well when left at home with my foster brother, but I am still learning my manners. I love to go for walks and lay on the couch and cuddle with my people!! That is all I want in life. My foster mom says I am probably not a good fit for young kids, but I would love older kids that want to play with me. I don't really need a yard as long as my people want to take me for walks. I don't really like going outside alone anyway. Well, as I "blossom", I will let you know how things are going!!!