Let's try again, new addition to Team Cutler...

vix · 10-04-2011, 19:54

Some of you may have noticed the last thread about our rescued greyhound when missing, and this is because unfortunately Susie had been discovered to not be cat friendly and we couldn't have her!

However, we picked up this silly chap on Friday and he's settling in well.

His name is Owen and he's a 5 year old retired greyhound. He had his cast race in Dec 2010 so he's quite newly retired, not really used to being in a home and having cuddles etc. We were warned that greyhounds are very lazy and love to sleep but I actually can't believe how much time this dog spends zonked out on the living room rug. When we do manage to drag him out of the door, he walks ever so well on the lead. He is very house trained and cries if he needs to go pee in the night. Last night he slept through and woke me up at 7:30 to go pee, then went back to sleep!

I have Easter off, to get him used to the house, and I'm going to start leaving him for short periods to get used to when I'm back at work.

He's a total daddy's boy, and if he feels threatened he goes straight to Phil.

The chinchillas are wary but coming to terms with the fact theres a great big animal in their room, he's not really fussed about them, he will watch them with interest. The cat is very wary and they had a chase yesterday so she's taking her time, but all things look promising.

Knipples · 10-04-2011, 20:12

He's so sweet! I love his white tummy. Patch says hello!

Del Lardo · 10-04-2011, 20:24

Awwww, cutie

Piggymon · 10-04-2011, 20:38

Owen is such a cool name

*waves*

Roberta · 10-04-2011, 21:08

He's GORGEOUS!

Kitten · 10-04-2011, 21:13

Sally's in lurrrrrve!!

TinkerBell · 10-04-2011, 21:15

Gorgeous doggy! Can't wait to meet him

semi-pro waster · 11-04-2011, 19:46

Good luck with Owen, hope he turns out better with cats than Susie. Even if he is though as a sighthound if the cat starts running there's a fair chance he'd give chase given the opportunity - as long as you're aware hopefully it won't be an issue.

Kitten · 11-04-2011, 19:49

our grey was like that. Didn't bother with them sat still but they started running and whooosh!! She saw a furry thing to catch.

Jonny69 · 12-04-2011, 12:14

You need to teach your cat to man up a bit and wop the dog on the nose a few times. Then the chasing stops

p.s. looks like Santa's Little Helper

10-04-2011, 19:54	#1
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Let's try again, new addition to Team Cutler... Some of you may have noticed the last thread about our rescued greyhound when missing, and this is because unfortunately Susie had been discovered to not be cat friendly and we couldn't have her! However, we picked up this silly chap on Friday and he's settling in well. His name is Owen and he's a 5 year old retired greyhound. He had his cast race in Dec 2010 so he's quite newly retired, not really used to being in a home and having cuddles etc. We were warned that greyhounds are very lazy and love to sleep but I actually can't believe how much time this dog spends zonked out on the living room rug. When we do manage to drag him out of the door, he walks ever so well on the lead. He is very house trained and cries if he needs to go pee in the night. Last night he slept through and woke me up at 7:30 to go pee, then went back to sleep! I have Easter off, to get him used to the house, and I'm going to start leaving him for short periods to get used to when I'm back at work. He's a total daddy's boy, and if he feels threatened he goes straight to Phil. The chinchillas are wary but coming to terms with the fact theres a great big animal in their room, he's not really fussed about them, he will watch them with interest. The cat is very wary and they had a chase yesterday so she's taking her time, but all things look promising. __________________

10-04-2011, 20:38	#4
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	Owen is such a cool name waves __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

10-04-2011, 21:08	#5
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	He's GORGEOUS! __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

10-04-2011, 21:13	#6
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Sally's in lurrrrrve!! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

10-04-2011, 21:15	#7
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	Gorgeous doggy! Can't wait to meet him __________________

10-04-2011, 20:24	#3
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Awwww, cutie

11-04-2011, 19:46	#8
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Good luck with Owen, hope he turns out better with cats than Susie. Even if he is though as a sighthound if the cat starts running there's a fair chance he'd give chase given the opportunity - as long as you're aware hopefully it won't be an issue. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

11-04-2011, 19:49	#9
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	our grey was like that. Didn't bother with them sat still but they started running and whooosh!! She saw a furry thing to catch. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

12-04-2011, 12:14	#10
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	You need to teach your cat to man up a bit and wop the dog on the nose a few times. Then the chasing stops p.s. looks like Santa's Little Helper __________________