Husky

2011-01-29T15:18:00.000-08:00

Husky is settling in and getting more comfortable with the other hounds in the house. She will now come lay on a dog bed in the dens with everyone else at night. But is something spooks her she will go immediately to her crate, this is her safe place . But those times are getting farther apart. She is using her leg very well and even attempt to play a little.

Husky loves to go into the yard and just lay and look around. So Husky needs a fenced yard for her forever home and someone who is very patient with her, letting her be with them when she feels comfortable. She still has come vetting to go and will hopefully soon be ready to search for the special forever home.

Will try to gets some new pictures of her soon, when ever she does something cute the camera is always in the other room.

2010-10-21T17:42:00.000-07:00

Well I have been here 2 months and I finally decided it is safe to go to the computer room and sleep on a dog bed.

My leg seems to be doing good and I am walking on it most of the time. I sometime hold it up when I get excited.

I am going to visit Foster Mom Cathey for the week end while my foster Mom and sisters go to the Reunion in Memphis. I will let you know how that goes when I get back home.

My second week here.

2010-08-31T08:55:00.000-07:00

Husky here, I wanted to check in and let everyone know how things are going here for me in the Trapp household. So far all is well, I still stay in my crate most of the time except for pottie breaks. The crate door is open so I can come out if I like but so far I am just more conformable inside. No real problems with my foster sister,except when I get treats and they look at mine, sometimes I have to let them know they belong to me, I just talk to them, no snapping or anything that serious.

My foster Mom made me come out of the crate so she could give me fresh bedding Monday and she put me in the room where the computer is and put the baby gate up so I couldn't run back in my crate. There are lots of bed in there and I found one that was pretty comfortable and took a nap. This might be a place I would be comfortable with in the future.

My leg seems to be a little better and I am walking a little better on it than last week, I am not licking it anymore so I don't have to wear that Muzzle when Mom is away. I am sure glad of that.

Will keep in touch and let everyone know how things are going for me. So far so good.

Arrival in Nashville

2010-08-20T06:05:00.000-07:00

Well Nini and me traveled afar piece today and finally arrived in Nashville where I met my new foster Mom Liz. She seems to be OK. I moved over to yet another vehicle and rode another far piece to my next new home. I was pretty tired and napped most of the way.
Finally we arrived and I investigated the yard for a few minutes and then into the house to meet my new step sisters, all 5 of them. We all sniffed each other and then I spotted an empty crate, it just had to be mine so in I went and took another nap. I will let you know later how this all works out,so far no one has been bad to me so I think I will be fine here.

I'm traveling today

2010-08-16T05:05:00.000-07:00

Good Morning, I've had a really good weekend with Nina and Bob. I had no problem with Evan, Debutante, or Barney. They are my new friends. I've stayed in the guest crate except when Nina took me outside to potty. I've had no accidents in my crate and I've done well on leash. While they were home I've not had to wear my muzzle, but when they left for a few hours and at night I've had it on. Nina did find out that I don't like flying things like flies, moths, wasps, etc. I'm kinda excited about our trip to Nashville and getting to meet my foster Mom, Liz. I think I will be with her a long time, but that will help me develop a little more personality. Nina said I will have five foster sisters to help me.

A few more photos

2010-08-14T07:38:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more photos of my discharge yeaterday......

Friday the 13th.. My lucky day

2010-08-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

Good Morning everyone, Well yesterday was my lucky day! Dr. Pearce called to say that I could be picked up and Nina came to get me yesterday afternoon. I am moving into the next chapter of retirement. Bob was waiting for me at home as were Evan, Debutante, and Barney. We did the usual doggie introductions (i.e. butt sniffing) and all was well. From the video it looks like I was not very excited to leave the comfort of Dr. Pearce's office. I've been doing fine at Nina's do far. I ate good last night (after Nina put my dish in the right spot in my crate. I am picky about that.) and I slept through the night. She said we are leaving Monday morning for Nashville where my foster Mom, Liz, will meet us and take me to her house. All this is so new for me. I know I have to work harder at developing a personality.

Not another surgery. YIPEE!

2010-08-03T19:29:00.000-07:00

I finally got to see Nina yesterday afternoon. I was in my usual spot behind the desk chillaxing with Dr. Pearce's staff. I pretty much spend my days there 'cause they want me to be a little more social. I'm trying. The best news is Dr. Pearce said that I don't need another surgery. He said that waiting for the infection to clear up was a good thing. I'm not 100%, but I'm gettting there. You can see from the pics that it looks better. When they leave for the night my leg is wrapped and my muzzle is on. I think I'm going to my Foster Mom Liz in a week or so. YEA!

Chillin' Behind the Desk

2010-07-21T18:39:00.000-07:00

As you can see from the photos, I'm relaxing up front with the girls. Someone brings me my meals and I have no problem eating every bite. Dr. Pearce said that now he is not planning to do the big, complex surgery, but I may have to have another less complicated surgery. But for right now, my leg gets soaked a couple of times a day, the bandage is off, and my muzzle is on. I'm OK with that. I'm learning how to be friendly and trying to pay attention to the folks around me. I believe that I'm not small animal safe 'cause someone had a real little puppy the other day and I jumped up and was all about trying to get to that puppy. Of course, no harm was done to me or to the puppy, but the girls are watching me now, just to be sure. There is a resident cat at Dr. Pearce's, but I haven't really seen him. That's all for now...... just working on getting better so I can get on with this new phase of my life called "retirement."

50/50 Chance

2010-07-15T17:25:00.000-07:00

Well, Dawn told me that she had to depend on Nina to get her blogs posted and she came by Tuesday afternoon just in time for my dressing change. Dr. Pearce wanted her to get some pictures for you all to see. I pretty much don't mind whatever needs to be done. He said that there is now a chance that he will not have to do another surgery. He is treating the infection and waiting for that to clear up. The wound is slowly healing. Please pray that I'll not have to have another surgery.

Some not so good news

2010-07-10T13:43:00.000-07:00

As you know, I am the timid greyhound and don't have too much to say, but I wanted you to know what's going on with me. Nina will be posting my blogs for me. Dr. Pearce's staff is keeping me up front with them so I can get some socialization. I can roach really well and I don't mind being petted or loved on, but I won't initiate any interaction, kinda "standoffish." The bad news is Imust have another surgery when the infection is all cleared up. It is going to be a pretty serious surgery, but I know I am in good hands. Nina took some photos of me last week to share with you.

Guilty!

2010-07-05T12:52:00.001-07:00

Not much to say. Nina had planned on taking me and Dawn last Saturday to meet Liz and Anne Marie, but I had to go and chew through my dressing. My Bad!!! So now I get to spend a lot of time up front with Dr. Pearce's staff. Of course, when Dawn came in Friday afternoon she immediately made herslf at home, just like she is the "Queen" or something! I'm still too timid. I couldn't even give Nina a wag of my tail. But in time and with lots of love and care I'm sure I will be a lot less reserved.

Gettin' Better

2010-06-25T19:42:00.000-07:00

Hi, I'm kinda timid so I don't have much to say. Nina visits withme when she brings Dawn in for a dressing change. She took some more pictures Tuesday while Dr. Pearce was changing my dressing. He wanted to show her how much better my leg has been doing this week. I know he was worried about me, but now the blood supply is good and he thinks I can go to Nashville next Saturday. Nina said that my foster Mom is going to be Liz. I don't know anything about being in a home or retirement, but she said I would really love it because my foster Mom knows a lot about us greyhounds. She will help me adjust to my retirement and find my forever home..... but that will not be too soon 'cause my leg needs some time to heal. Well, that's about it .....

Kinda quiet

2010-06-15T18:42:00.000-07:00

I got to go into a room this afternoon and visit with Nina. She took a few pictures, so you can get to know me. I am very quiet and don't seem to interact a lot just yet. All this is so new, but Dr. Pearce said that I am very cooperative. Taking care of me is no trouble. He changed my dressing and my incision is looking good. Don't know when I'll be released, but we are hoping by the end of next week. We'll see .....

2010-06-15T18:37:00.000-07:00

Let Me Introduce My self

2010-06-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

Hi Folks,

You are finally going to hear from me. I've been taking it easy at Dr. Pearce's clinic, hoping that I'd get a chance to let you hear from me. Dawn said that people read these blogs and it is a greyt way to communicate with potential forever homes and to let everyone know that the Angel Fund goes to help greyhounds like us. Well, Dr. Pearce did surgery on one of my leg muscles last Thursday. He did a special surgical procedure to shorten it. Now, we wait. I got to meet Nina about a week ago and then saw her again Saturday morning when she bought Dawn in for a dressing change. Everyone was really busy, so she came back to my kennel and loved on me for a few minutes and took some pictures. I'm a little shy, but I don't mind attention. So that 's about it for now.