FOSTER UPDATE: Answering to Maggie, [Megan] comes when called, loves attention and praise and likes to be first at petting time. When confronted with something new, Maggie needs encouragement to boost her confidence. She loves people & kids, but is learning not to jump with her excitement.  Maggie is not small dog/animal compatible. She is cautious about loud noises but does not run away. Maggie has embraced car rides, barks moderately, and is house trained using a doggie door. She is not crated. While walking zig zag style, she does not pull on the leash. Alert at the sight of rabbits, a firm yank on the leash and the command ‘leave it’ brings her into line. Maggie is open to grooming but cleaning the ears needs work. She would do best in a home where people are around frequently or she has another dog for companionship.

FOSTER UPDATE: Ginger is charming, independent and affectionate, but not needy. This is a happy tail wagger that gives kisses. She’s experienced in home living and is thoroughly house trained in all respects. Initially shy with new people, Ginger warms up when she gets to know them. No fear of vacuums, cars or loud noises and she barks very little. Ginger enjoys car rides and daily walks, but zig zags, so she’s walked using a harness. She can be left alone for a few hours without becoming anxious. Ginger responds to her name and obeys the commands: ‘lay down,’ ‘out,’ ‘no,’ ‘wait’ and ‘stop.’ Ginger is in good physical health, no foods seem to bother her, and she tolerates grooming without fuss. She would do well as an only dog or with another calm dog.

FOSTER UPDATE: Iron is a charmer. Always happy and affectionate, he greets his foster mom at the door. Iron is practically house broken and is not destructive in the home when left alone for a few hours. He has mastered the joys of playing with toys and sometimes, when mom returns home, she finds a toy on the couch. Mm, wonder how that got there? When doggie sat by his foster aunt and three other dogs, no growling from Iron when it’s time for chow. He walks well on the leash but is always on the lookout for desert critters he’d like to chase. He gets along with other dogs at the doggie park and, with supervision, is cat tolerant. Iron attended Career Day at a local elementary school and was a huge hit with the kids. He would do well in a home with kids and another dog for furry companionship.

My name is Aiden. I’m new to the Greyt Hacienda and I’m still getting into the ‘wagging’ of things around here. At first I was a little shy and mistrustful of people ‘cos I’m still a pup, but no more. Now I love greeting the volunteers in the morning, getting pampered, and running with my buddy Troy. I’m a medium light brindle boy and, I’m told, very handsome. I’m ready to be a couch potato so I checked out several furniture store websites. I really like Copenhagen leather couches, but Troy tells me that those are reserved for people, not pooches, because our nails would scratch the leather. Hey, hasn’t anyone heard of couch booties for us greys?  Now that I’m retired, perhaps I could start a greyhound bootie business. Me wearing couch booties would be on all the marketing brochures. What fun. Are you up to the task?

My racing days are behind me and I’m free to find a permanent home. I’m Troy, a medium size red brindle boy. I tried to register with Facebook, but they kept asking me for a password. Racers don’t allow passes – we need to stay out front – so this was really confusing. Then someone told me about Twitter – I thought that’s what our feathered friends do; yet more confusion. I’m sticking to email and my cell phone to get out the word that I’m here, available, and can move in any time. I’ve been neutered and had my teeth cleaned, so no doggie breath here. I’m also micro chipped so should I escape from your yard, you have a better chance of bringing me home, but I’m sure you would make sure this would not happen. Greyhounds are special and need to be cherished – and I’m one cherishable hound!

FOSTER UPDATE: Sweet Mandi is nicely settled in her foster home. She tries to play with the family cat but kitty is not particularly responsive. Mandi is not shy around people or other dogs and doesn’t whine or get upset when left alone for a few hours. Mandi is crated for no more than two hours a day and naps or sleeps in the crate at night with the door open. Her favorite game is to transport toys from one room to another, then pile them up in her crate, and lie on them. Mandi is healthy, rides well in the car, ignores loud or unusual noises, and barks very little. She is housetrained without a doggie door. Walking is her time to explore the world and her inquisitive nature makes her pull on the leash, but this will pass. She knows her name and the commands, ‘lie down’ and ‘leave it.’

FOSTER UPDATE: Max is a young, loving, sociable dog. He will occasionally growl if he thinks his bully stick is about to be snatched, or another dog hovers while he’s eating. Max walks well on the leash, uses a doggie door, but occasional accidents occur. This greyhound shows no signs of aggression to people or other dogs. Thunder storms and other unusual noises do not disturb this boy, and he can be left alone with his doggie companions without becoming anxious or destructive. Max enjoys his walks and car rides. He is crated for two hours a day and accepts his temporary confinement. No food issues have been noted, his appetite is normal, and he’s in good health.  Max is not resistant to a grooming regime. He knows his name and comes when called. Max would do best in a home without small children or cats. He’s not cat friendly.

Hello Tucson. I’m Dibby – a small red fawn female greyhound seeking a permanent place where I can hang my leash, relax, and know that I’m loved. I’m recently retired from racing and looked into how much I would get each month in retirement benefits ‘cos I thought a trip to the Caribbean would be awesome. I was told that my retirement benefits would come from someone who would take me home and treat me like a princess. Oh my – I’m up for that – will I get to wear a tiara? Do they make bling for us retired racers? I’m waiting patiently for that special person who will meet me and know that their life is not complete without Dibby. I’m a low maintenance gal. Lots of toys, a couple of doggie beds embroidered with my name, and regular daily walks are all I need to be one happy fur companion.

FOSTER UPDATE: Overcoming his initial shyness, Bailey has morphed into an exuberant greeter, rolling back his upper lip and chattering his teeth, a typical greyhound greeting. Bailey is good with children but jumps when excited, so he could topple a toddler. He has shown no fear of the vacuum, traffic, or other loud noises. Bailey walks well on the leash, loves to be outside, and now enjoys his car rides without flinging drool. He is mostly housebroken but will have accidents if one of his potty times is missed. He is crated when his fosters are absent, and frequently voluntarily sleeps in his open crate at night. Gentle grooming has not been a problem, and he tolerates being bathed in the tub. He responds to his name and the commands ‘down’ ‘come’ and ‘stay.’ Bailey gives kisses, enjoys belly rubs, and prefers to ‘moonwalk’ backwards when he wants to change direction.