Do you see what I see?

Blessing finally discovered the squirrels that visit our back deck. She stood intently watching as the squirrel gathered up all the birdseed that spilled when we filled the feeder. She was quiet, as she watched, but oh concentrating very hard on what was going on out there! See those straight-up squirrel ears?

The squirrel just kept gathering his treasures as Blessing looked on with nose a dripping.

She enjoys spending time with her new foster sister, Kite. They get along well, and will sometimes run together in the yard. Kite tries to engage Blessing in play outside, but Blessing doesn't quite understand it all yet, and prefers to play by chasing a toy (or pine cone, or stick or whatever you choose to throw!) when outside. Yes, that's Miss Princess Blessing on the big fluffy bed.

Blessing loves her toys, and is an energetic, playful girl. She is instantly awake and ready for some fun, but will also lay back down quickly and quietly if it is Saturday morning and time to sleep in! We are still crating her, but have been letting her loose for a short time when we are going to be gone for only an hour or two and she has done fine. Walking on a leash is getting better, she still zigs and zags a bit, but she doesn't lunge, and will potty on leash too. She is always ready for more when we do our short 10-15 minute loop in the neighborhood. But at the end of a good day, it's all about snoozing in some sunshine.

The Frito Bandito!

For all the years we have had dogs, you'd think my hubby would be dog-proofed by now. NOT! And Blessing has learned his weakness - Fritos! We were both updstairs when Blessing suddenly disappered. Hubby was on his way to the TV room downstairs anyway, so he lookd there first. Low and behold, she was helping herself to the Fritos that he left behind earlier in the day. Silly hubby! Now she knows where to go when it's football time too!

Blessing is a real charmer. She can be a bit shy sometimes, but eagerly greets new friends, human and hounds alike. Oh those eyeliner eyes are just beautiful... she will stand for hours by your side if you continue to pet her. She is not pushy is asking for attention, but will come lean on you hoping that you might have a few moments to spare for some lovin'.

She loves her sun-spot here.......................... or here....

She is very social and loves to have friends over to visit.....

She can sometimes be a little shy...

But she loves her stuffies! (but doesn't love them to death, at least not yet!)

And yes, that's her typical look: one ear up and one ear down...and when the squirrels are out, it both ears striaght up!!

Look at me! I'm a model!

Dear Forever Family,

It's me, Blessing, again. I just thought you'd like to know that I am now a model. I got to go to an International Veterinary Training to help vets learn about acupuncture. The teaching assistants said I was a very good girl. I stood nicely on a table with lots of vets around me while they learned about different acupuncture points. I think they learned a lot. And everyone liked me.

I hope you like my pictures. I'm waiting patiently for you.

Blessing

I'm learning so much!

Hey, it's me - Blessing. I've been hanging out with my greyhound buddies, Doc and Elsie, lately. I just stopped by to tell you how much I've learned. Most important - if I don't try to shove my friends out of the way and wait my turn, I get lots of treats and the people smile at me. I used to be kinda pushy because I didn't know the rules. I've got it now - wait nicely and good things happen.

The same goes for breakfast and dinner time. I still like to celebrate when food is served - who wouldn't? So I dance a little bit. But I know which dish is mine, and I know how to wait until that lady tells me OK - then I go eat. And I love to eat.

I'll stop by soon and update you again. Gotta run now - Doc and Elsie are waiting for me to go for a ride.

Thunderphobia? HA!!!!!!

Dear Forever Family,

As you can see, I am very chilled about thunderstorms.

I bet I could be even more chilled at your house.

While you're thinking about it, I'll snooze a bit. Mostly, I'll be dreaming of you.

Yawn......

Flying Blessing

Sad, sad day

Dear Forever Family,
Things are awful here.
Duncan got on the bed I wanted and wouldn’t give it up.
Foster Mom put up the talking toys. She says I break them. I have to make do with the million and one other toys.
I don’t get to meet everybody I see. Even salesmen need my love.
Foster Dad would not let me put my nose on the kitchen counter. I just wanted to make sure he made his sandwich right.
Foster Mom got out the baby pool and it started raining.
I play bowed and did helicopter tail for a Boston Terror. He tried to bite me. He could have taken off my extra special, dainty nose.
Foster Mom has a shaky toy. She says it is pills, and I can’t play with it. I would like a shaky toy.
I am smart and sweet and loving and beautiful. I am learning all the new rules super fast.
You can see how rough my life is. I need my Forever Family to come get me. Now!!!!!! Please?
Waiting faithfully for you,

Blessing

I'm so pretty

My foster family wakes up entirely too early. They woke me at 6:30. I think 8:00 is reasonable. I do need my beauty sleep.

Speaking of that, Foster Mom says I need to let you know how beautiful I am.

I know all greyhounds are beautiful, but I am especially pretty. I am an average size for a female. You won’t have to worry about me being too big, but you won’t mistake me for a Yorkie either.

Folks say I have a super beautiful head. It is small and delicate. My nose is narrow and darker than my face. I have the perfect amount of eyeliner. I don’t want to look trashy. My make-up is classy and gorgeous.

I have the softest ears in the world. I have taught them to do at least 15 tricks more than other hounds. I try not to make other hounds feel bad about my skills, but I would like show you all of my ear tricks.

I do have a few scars from my racing career. I was a very good racer and I put my all into it. Foster Mom says I have beauty marks, not scars. I’m sort of like Marie Antoinette that way. There is a beauty mark over one eye that makes folks look deep into my eyes and see my sweet soul. You’ll see when you meet me.

Oops. I almost forgot. I have a tail that has hair all the way down. Yes, it is a long, smooth swoop of fawn. Elegant and stunning just like the rest of me. And, I have hair on my bum! I am not saying anything bad about hairless bums. Lots of folks think bare bums show off muscles more. I’m just saying I have soft hair on mine.

I am not stuck up. Please remember that Foster Mom made me write this. Of course, it is easy to write when you are as spectacular as I am…..

Well, it’s 10:30 a.m. and I need my third nap of the day.

Waiting on my forever home, Blessing

Hello from Blessing

Tuesday I moved into my until-I-get-a-forever-home foster home. My first foster mom broke her ankle so I went to a temporary foster family. They have lots of hounds. I liked them and they liked me. They would have kept me if their inn wasn’t already full.

The ride to my new foster home was long. That didn’t matter. I lay down on the seat and rested the whole way.

My foster brother, Duncan, and I took a walk as soon as I got to his home. We like each other.

My foster parents showed me the house. I am curious and smart. I wanted to see it all. I especially liked the chair full of stuffies.

My foster parents ate lunch right away. Duncan and I flopped on the carpet close to them. I am very adaptable to new circumstances.

I got to check out the back yard and have a quick run. I came back in as soon as I was called.

Foster Mom took me on a walk by myself. She said I needed to learn a few more leash manners. In less than five minutes, I learned what Loose Leash is. That means I don’t get to move if the leash is tight.

I showed off how smart I am. There was a squirrel playing 30 feet away. I stood next to Foster Mom with a Loose Leash. Next time I’ll probably go after the squirrel, but I fooled her this time. Told you I was smart.

I slept in my crate. I admit it. I cried for a bit. Then I settled down and didn’t move all night long.

We did lots of other stuff on my first day, but I’m tired and need to take a nap.

Sending houndee love while I wait for my forever home, Blessing

Fun with Blessing

Flying Blessing has been visiting her cousins, Doc and Elsie. She gets along well with other greyhounds,but I really think she likes people even better.

If you're looking for a dog who is curious, comical, with a great personality, this girl will put a smile on your face. She's so eager to learn about every new thing she sees. Her greatest discovery is stuffies! She loves to throw them into the air and then pounce on them. Then she dances through the room as if to say, "Look at me! Isn't this fun?"

She's ready to hop in your car and head to her forever home. She'll even bring her own stuffie.

Bless has settled in!

Bless came home with me on Sunday and has been a little sweetheart! She may be one of the prettiest little greyhounds I've seen. The car ride was without incident - she stood the entire trip watching the world go by but didn't have any anxiety or crying. Once home we walked around the back yard to explore then met the rest of the hounds who were anxiously waiting in the house watching our progress. One by one we met the 4 hounds, got all the smelling out of the way and then made our way inside to explore. Bless is very curious and got to walk the entire house. She proved that she could do almost anything. She went in the doggie door on our first trip into the house with me right behind her ( I was still holding the leash!). She went up the stairs right away, she had to be coaxed to come back down but she has mastered that as well. The first 3 days I had to make her go back into the crate when I left but then Wednesday night she went into the open crate and layed down. Now when she wants to rest I will often find her laying in the crate with the door open. She is still VERY food motivated but hasn't been obnoxious about it.

Bless gets along great with the rest of my greys but she really doesn't care to interact with them a lot. She tends to spend time with me or will go lie in her crate or rest time. She is still crated while I'm away from home, but the rest of the time she is free to stay un-crated in the dog room or the rest of the house when I'm home and it's been a week with no accidents in the house!

She has been a joy to have around - look at that beautiful face - how could you resist?

Foster Mom Dawna

Who could resist this face!

I promise I'll say the blessing every night if you take me to my forever home!