Flying Sandpaper? What is that?



Hi, my name is Flying Sandpaper.  Yes, horrible name for a racer, isn't it?  We all know sandpaper causes friction and I am sure that is what slowed me down so I never really raced!  That is good for you, though if you are looking for a greyhound with youthful exuberance!! Let me tell you a little about myself:

 

First, I am very much a puppy.  I LOVE to bounce and life excites me.  I LOVE to experience new things.  I LOVE to test out new toys.  I LOVE visitors.  I LOVE spending time with my people.  I really just LOVE life.   

 

My job here during the day is pretty tough.  I have to pull all of the stuffies out of the stuffie basket and play with them- my foster sister Ginger is kind of lazy so a lot of them have not been played with much!  Then, I have to grab a couple of my human foster brothers hot wheel cars to zoom across the floor- he has way to many to give them the attention they deserve.  Then, I lay on my bed and roll back and forth with one of the stuffies.  I also have to investigate everything once or twice a day to see if anything new showed up for me to play with.  I also have to greet everyone who comes here.  Oh my gosh, life is just soooooo busy and exciting!!!!

 

I'm still learning all of my jobs, so sometimes I greet my visitors a little too exuberantly and jump up on them.  Sometimes I take toys that aren't mine to test out.  AND, the thing that makes my foster mom really laugh is when I lay down on my dog bed and fall off.  I am kind of clumsy and awkward because I am still a puppy and have not quite figured out how big I really am (I am pretty big for a girl!). 

 

So, if you are looking to add some energy and youthful exuberance to your life, give my foster mom a call.  My foster mom says I am still learning a few manners, but if someone is willing to teach me manners, I am available today...If you want to wait for me to learn a few manners, I may take another week or two.  BTW, I am absolutely stunning according to my foster mom and have no nicks or scrapes on me and I have a tail that curls on the end!  I think I may be the total package when I finish learning some manners!  P.S.  My foster mom says I am probably better off with a home that does not include small dogs and cats!

Play then nap

I like to play, but boy is it exhausting!  Glad I have a bed I can go to afterward!

Need more Smooches?

Hi, its Smooch!  My foster mom asked me to give you a bit of an update.  She says she can't believe I have been off the track less than two weeks!  So, life has settled down quite a bit for me.  I have gotten rid of my crate (never really liked that thing, anyway!), seem to be completely house trained, and have learned to deal with my 3 year old human foster brother...In fact, he is not too bad after all and I kind of like him (he drops lots of food on the floor still)!  So, when I said I would prefer to be in a house with older kids, I am kind of changing that tune.  I just take some time to warm up to kids.  I am such a good boy, that when my foster brother fell on me while I was sleeping yesterday, I just grumbled at him.  Most dogs would have bit him, you know!!!  I'm still not a fan of sudden loud noises, but this works to your advantage if you adopt me...All it takes to correct me is a clap of your hands.  I even move away from the 3 year old if he corrects me that way!!  I love to please my human, so when I get yelled at, I take it pretty hard and go mope on my bed.  My foster mom says I have really good coping skills (not sure if she knows I am a dog, yet) and if something bothers me, I just go to my bed in the bedroom where I can get away from it and get a hold of myself.   When I am ready to come out, I do!  Sure beats fighting something out!  One final thing of what I learned this week:  There is this awesome basket in the corner of the living room.  It has these really cool things that squeak.  I found out yesterday that I REALLY like these and I took all of them out of the basket to try them out.  These things they call stuffies are a lot of fun!! 

So my foster mom says that she likes people to see the real me, even the negatives, so here is my admission:  I know I am a big boy (Robie calls me a horse!).  The vet said he thinks I could easily put on another 20 lbs (and weigh about 95 lbs).  I look at myself in the mirror every night, but I still like to believe I am a petite pup.  For this reason, I see no problem with being a lap dog or giving my person a hug!  So, if you want hugs and smooches and someone to sit in your lap while watching a movie, I am your man (even though Michelle says she is going to train the hugs and lap dog status out of me...Yeah right!)!!!  I am fine staying home for over 8 hours at a time without an accident and will be the most excited dog in the world when you come in from work!  We are not sure, but we are almost positive I would prefer a companion at home with me, though.  Another dog would just make my day!!  Please call Denise or Michelle and see if they will give you a Smooch!!!!

P.S. Smooch would be an AWESOME apartment or townhouse dog.  He is okay with the outside, but its not his favorite place to be.  He is okay walking and does well on the leash, and he enjoys saying hi to everyone along the way but he doesn't have to be out long to be happy.  He is comfortable on the steps and any floor surface.  And, best of all for those close by neighbors, Smooch rarely barks or whines. 

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!!