Our Greyhound

[erash]

Jonah left us almost 2 years ago now. He was our 3rd rescue greyhound. I'm ready for another...my husband is not. Jonah had gotten pretty sick and I think it was very traumatic for him to watch and a lot to care for.

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

So handsome. Yes, so sad to lose our furry children. Hard to accept they are only with us a short time but the joy they bring is for a lifetime💕. Especially our rescued ones, they need us as much as we need them. Maybe hubby can think of the next as a comfort animal for you. Lynn

[jimeka]

Grey hounds are such fun loving animals, my Dad used breed and race them. We used to have fun naming them all as they had such large litters. I can see the attraction, but they do need a lot of exercise. Maybe if you want another dog, try something smaller, maybe a dog you can carry around, and exercise in the house with a toy for wet, rainy days. Just a thought Erash, blessings Jimeka

[erash in reply to jimeka]

jimeka i can imagine they do require a lot of exercise as pups. I was first interested in a breed that would run with me. But by the time we rescued ours, they were couch potatoes. Sure, an occasional walk, and lots of sniffing every blade of grass, a rare sprint around the yard, but mostly curling up with us on the couch.

I am partial to big dogs but it definitely would be easier to scoop a little one up if they misbehaved.

I actually think I see another cat added to our house next.

We had a love bird (peepers) and cockatiel (Alfie) ...my niece has a bearded dragon (Taco)

Maybe I can convince hubby on a sugar glider 😊

Sorry for my ramblings...

[jimeka in reply to erash]

Morning Erash, I didn't know anything about sugar gliders so I googled it. Apparently you need 2 as they get lonely and you need to keep your toilet seat down as they cannot get out of the toilet if they fall in, and they can make a lot of loud noises, that I am getting used to having my grandson here! Lol 😂 🌈 🐩 🐱 🐿 🐇 🐖 🐟 🐢 .?????

[AngieRowe]

Sad when we lose them. Prayers

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

I'm so sorry erash it's hard losing a part of the family. He looks adorable. He was loved ♡ you can see it in his eyes.

Jes ♡

[Karen-x]

Awww, its hard to watch our beloved dogs go. It sounds lime you are an understanding and caring wife.

[greaterexp]

I've never been a major dog fan, but I was amazed at how I sobbed when we had to put our last pug down. The one we still have was supposed to stay a couple of weeks, but is here years later. And I'm glad. No one is more surprised than I that he has brought me so much comfort when all I could do was sit. They are wonderful creatures, and I'm so glad you had yours, even for a time. He was definitely with the right people. He was loved.

[angelite]

Beautiful poochie : )

My black lab girl is 12 now, bless her. I know I will be devastated when the time comes...

I still miss my boy lab - he was from a working kennels and was being sold off as he was deemed 'too stupid to work' - turns out he was v.smart, even learned how to open the fridge when I was out at work ! We had to fit a chain around it - childproof locks were no match for Mac ! Took a year of socialisation to help his fear of everything but his great personality shone through in the end. Barmy and exciteable but gentle and obedient when needed. Sat with me during illness, kept his eyes on me when out walking, watched me down steps etc. My 2 dogs went through my illness/recovery with me and adapted accordingly. My remaining girl took over the caring role when we lost our boy. The best non judgemental, loyal, devoted, accepting friends. I think I will always want to have a dog for as long as I'm able to look after one. I totally see the sense of getting a smaller breed - I can't lift my girl in/out of the bath anymore so have to wait for partner to be available to help but have to admit I do love labradors !

I have a house rabbit ( Ozzie Fuzzborn ! ) who is a manic bundle of joy - into everything and v. v. chewy ! Had to panel furniture/skirtings off with hardboard to stop his artistic remodelling ! Past house bunnies were much more chilled than he is - not for the fainthearted ! He enjoys being petted but only in situ - he doesn't like to be picked up or sat on your lap. Neutering sorted out his territorial aggression issue, as he would snort and run to bite you when you touched any of his 'things' whilst trying to clean up ! He has never bitten since : )

Finally, we have 'Bandit', possibly the oldest African Pygmy doormouse ( micro squirrel ) in the world ! Another sad case that was bought for a child ( like my bunny was originally ) until the parents realised she was unsuitable and returned her to the pet shop. She is v. quiet and shy, does not like handling and prefers a quiet life. Catching a glimpse of her is an honour ! She is now at least 7 1/2 years old - average lifespan is 4 - 6, so I guess there is something to be said for a stress free life. Eat, sleep, poop, repeat ! : )) x

[Fancy1959]

Hello Erash, it's Fancy1959 responding back to you losing your beloved Greyhound. When your pets become part of your family it is always extremely difficult to let them go. The best you can hope for is to love them and let them be the animal they were meant to be while they lived with you. Some of the hardest animals I have lost over the years are 5 beloved collies, 3 beloved horses, several cats, and 1 loved ferret. Yes, i said ferret! I have always been an animal lover. I got that from my dad. My husband has always said that when I go to heaven there will be within my funeral procession a train consisting of animals following me toward the Gates of Heaven!

[erash in reply to Fancy1959]

Fancy1959 i like the visual of that processional 🐶🐱🐹🐴

[SueAB]

Erash, I know exactly where you are coming from. We had a 120 pound German Shepherd for 14 years and were devastated when he died. We are seriously considering another Shepherd - maybe even a service dog to help me with my balance.