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They are total couch potatos – like to rip around the yard a few times a day and walk a few times a day – and then sleep and cuddle like crazy. http://www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org/fosterdogs/adogs2.html for some that would like to be adopted.

What a bunch of cuties! I get sad seeing the cats needing homes, but seeing these dogs with their hound eyes and just looking so vulnerable and lonely really broke my heart. — Cheryl

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On 2005-03-03, Victor Martinez penned: I hear you. Here’s a list of the animals I’d like to have: dog, ferret, snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a dog, but I don’t think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we really don’t have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters! Stinky?  Depends on the fur, really.  Some dogs have oily fur; it’s their own waterproofing, and yeah, it’s a bit stinky.  I can always tell when I’ve been petting a lab.  But not all dogs have that.

I love all animals but I find dog smell to be stinky. Dog breath and wet dog and dirty dog. Ick. Puppy breath, however, is delightful to me for some reason.

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On 2005-03-03, Victor M penned: I didn’t know that… it seems like every dog I’ve ever petted stunk. I like to mortify my MIL when I call her dog "stinky", right after she told me she had just spent so much money at the doggy spa… LOL! My aunt has a giant schnautzer

Why is the idea of a GIANT Schnautzer so scary to me? I mean, exactly how big is this schnautzer?

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On 2005-03-03, Mary penned: My aunt has a giant schnautzer Why is the idea of a GIANT Schnautzer so scary to me?  I mean, exactly how big is this schnautzer?

Truly giant.  Hip height or so.  For some pictures of them next to people, go to the "Family Album" link of http://www.schnauzergiantbreeder.com/ — monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – On 2005-03-03, Victor Martinez penned: I hear you. Here’s a list of the animals I’d like to have: dog, ferret, snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a dog, but I don’t think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we really don’t have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters! Stinky?  Depends on the fur, really.  Some dogs have oily fur; it’s their own waterproofing, and yeah, it’s a bit stinky.  I can always tell when I’ve been petting a lab.  But not all dogs have that. I love all animals but I find dog smell to be stinky. Dog breath and wet dog and dirty dog. Ick. Puppy breath, however, is delightful to me for some reason.

Dogs are easier to bathe than cats, though!  :)  My little mutt Sampson (RB) loved to get scrubbed with baby shampoo, rubbed down with a towel (dog scritches!) and then adored the blow-dryer.  Keep ‘em clean and they don’t stink.  But then, cats just naturally don’t stink. Jill

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On 2005-03-03, Kreisleriana penned: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – On 2005-03-03, Victor Martinez penned: I hear you. Here’s a list of the animals I’d like to have: dog, ferret, snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a dog, but I don’t think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we really don’t have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters! Stinky? Yes? Love, Stinky

Oops!  Sorry, Stinky, I was talking about someone else! — monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca

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Hi there: I’m embarassed but I’m obsessed with greyhounds.  I’d like to adopt a retired racing hound sometime.

They are lovely, and I respect your wish to be cautious before adopting one due to your cats. Have you seen whippets? They are smaller, and a very different breed but they have similarities in looks and the most amazing little "hoppy" run. I am in love with boty greyhounds and whippets. Like you, if I ever got one it would have to be a rescue.

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On 2005-03-03, Mary penned: Hi there: I’m embarassed but I’m obsessed with greyhounds.  I’d like to adopt a retired racing hound sometime. They are lovely, and I respect your wish to be cautious before adopting one due to your cats. Have you seen whippets? They are smaller, and a very different breed but they have similarities in looks and the most amazing little "hoppy" run. I am in love with boty greyhounds and whippets. Like you, if I ever got one it would have to be a rescue.

There are also italian greyhounds, which are literally miniature greyhounds. http://www.italiangreyhound.org/aboutigs/igintro.html — monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca

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Stinky?  Depends on the fur, really.  Some dogs have oily fur; it’s their own waterproofing, and yeah, it’s a bit stinky.  I can always tell when I’ve been petting a lab.  But not all dogs have that.

I didn’t know that… it seems like every dog I’ve ever petted stunk. I like to mortify my MIL when I call her dog "stinky", right after she told me she had just spent so much money at the doggy spa… Victor

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On 2005-03-03, Victor M penned: I didn’t know that… it seems like every dog I’ve ever petted stunk. I like to mortify my MIL when I call her dog "stinky", right after she told me she had just spent so much money at the doggy spa…

LOL! My aunt has a giant schnautzer, and she says he has to get haircuts as often as she does, and they’re just as expensive! — monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca

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So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!!

As you know, I’m in the same boat, Susan (though I’ve never wanted any other animal than cats). Sympathy purrs on the way. — Marina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki

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Stinky?  Depends on the fur, really.  Some dogs have oily fur; it’s their own waterproofing, and yeah, it’s a bit stinky.  I can always tell when I’ve been petting a lab.  But not all dogs have that. I didn’t know that… it seems like every dog I’ve ever petted stunk. I like to mortify my MIL when I call her dog "stinky",

Yes? My, people are calling me a lot, today. Love, Stinky Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

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Hi there: I’m embarassed but I’m obsessed with greyhounds.  I’d like to adopt a retired racing hound sometime.  They don’t stink like other d*gs, are totally affectionate and super laid back.  Their fur feels like Otis’ when you pet them.  They are total couch potatos – like to rip around the yard a few times a day and walk a few times a day – and then sleep and cuddle like crazy.  http://www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org/fosterdogs/adogs2.html  for some that would like to be adopted.  So many are killed per year due to failed or ended racing careers that its a crying shame.  They actually need time to be puppies and learn what houses are about – though they are socialized with other dogs and humans early and constantly in a racing environment – not an affectionate environment.  You have to teach them to walk up stairs! I would *never* adopt one while my cats were still living and I have made Otis promise me that he’ll be with me until *at least* he’s 22 years old, which makes my adoption of a greyhound at least 13 years out.  I’m just besotted with them *and* cats.  Greyhounds and cats don’t always mix. Greyhounds are trained to run after small furry creatures and are pretty much one of the few dogs that could catch a cat if it chose to run.  Some are great with cats. Otis is such an emotionally dependent and sensitive cat that I would never do him emotional or psychological harm by bringing in a dog that had the same emotional sensitivity. So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! Susan M Otis and Chester … and a heart big enough for *all* the animals in the world

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On 2005-03-03, Susan M penned: So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!!

Amen.  I desperately want a black lab (well, a mix actually, but some lab anyway) … but we really need to have a fence and a doghouse first, and we need to be spending the money on other things.  DH says we don’t have time for a dog; I know I could make it work, and I certainly wouldn’t get a dog if I didn’t think it would get enough attention.  I’ve thought alot about Oscar and a dog; she’s lived with them before, much more successfully than with another cat.  It was certainly in the back of my mind when I got Oscar a cat tree, giving her a place above doggie reach.  The dog would stay outside during the day, so that would give her a chance to get a break, too. My dad keeps saying not to even think about it, though he knows it’s my decision.  He says they’re a lot of work and of course I know this.  But I do want one.  Maybe in a year or two I’ll have finances in better shape for it. — monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca

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On 2005-03-03, Susan M penned: So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! Amen.  I desperately want a black lab (well, a mix actually, but some lab anyway) …

thanks for understanding.  I wish you well on your d*g venture as well Loved your pics of Oscar again.  What personality! Susan M Otis and Chester

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi there: I’m embarassed but I’m obsessed with greyhounds.  I’d like to adopt a retired racing hound sometime.  They don’t stink like other d*gs, are totally affectionate and super laid back.  Their fur feels like Otis’ when you pet them.  They are total couch potatos – like to rip around the yard a few times a day and walk a few times a day – and then sleep and cuddle like crazy.  http://www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org/fosterdogs/adogs2.html for some that would like to be adopted.  So many are killed per year due to failed or ended racing careers that its a crying shame.  They actually need time to be puppies and learn what houses are about – though they are socialized with other dogs and humans early and constantly in a racing environment – not an affectionate environment.  You have to teach them to walk up stairs!

I like greyhounds too, and hte ones on that page look *adorable*. Ialso like rottweilers – they’re both very misunderstood d*ggies. I hope you can one day enjoy the company of a great lovehound Yowie

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Hi there: I’m embarassed but I’m obsessed with greyhounds.  I’d like to adopt a retired racing hound sometime.  They don’t stink like other d*gs, are totally affectionate and super laid back.  Their fur feels like Otis’ when you pet them.  They are total couch potatos – like to rip around the yard a few times a day and walk a few times a day – and then sleep and cuddle like crazy. So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! Susan M Otis and Chester … and a heart big enough for *all* the animals in the world

I’ve always loved the greyhounds I’ve seen at PetCo and other places where they were holding adoption sessions.  They were all gentle, sweet dogs that loved the human attention.  I hope you get to have one at some point. Jill

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Hi there: I’m embarassed but I’m obsessed with greyhounds.

Don’t be embarassed.  Adopting a loving companion and saving a life – what is there to be embarassed about? Hope you get your wish someday. -L. (who would love to have a French Bulldog but won’t support breeding…)

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So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!!

I hear you. Here’s a list of the animals I’d like to have: dog, ferret, snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a dog, but I don’t think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we really don’t have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters! …. and a heart big enough for *all* the animals in the world

Me too. — Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)

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@shaw.ca yodeled: Hi there: I’m embarassed but I’m obsessed with greyhounds.  I’d like to adopt a retired racing hound sometime.  They don’t stink like other d*gs, are totally affectionate and super laid back.  Their fur feels like Otis’ when you pet them.  They are total couch potatos – like to rip around the yard a few times a day and walk a few times a day – and then sleep and cuddle like crazy.  http://www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org/fosterdogs/adogs2.html  for some that would like to be adopted.  So many are killed per year due to failed or ended racing careers that its a crying shame.  They actually need time to be puppies and learn what houses are about – though they are socialized with other dogs and humans early and constantly in a racing environment – not an affectionate environment.  You have to teach them to walk up stairs!

I know.  This kills me.  They are just darling dogs.  They are very quiet in the house– sometime they like to just stay in the crate, or curl up on the sofa.  I know someone who has a racing rescue– he is a huge dog, and I remember how much time she spent walking him around the neighborhood, taking him in all the shops, and walking him up to so many people, so he would get over his shyness. I would *never* adopt one while my cats were still living and I have made Otis promise me that he’ll be with me until *at least* he’s 22 years old, which makes my adoption of a greyhound at least 13 years out.  I’m just besotted with them *and* cats.  Greyhounds and cats don’t always mix. Greyhounds are trained to run after small furry creatures and are pretty much one of the few dogs that could catch a cat if it chose to run.  Some are great with cats. Otis is such an emotionally dependent and sensitive cat that I would never do him emotional or psychological harm by bringing in a dog that had the same emotional sensitivity. So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!!

I hear ya. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi there: I’m embarassed but I’m obsessed with greyhounds.  I’d like to adopt a retired racing hound sometime.  They don’t stink like other d*gs, are totally affectionate and super laid back.  Their fur feels like Otis’ when you pet them.  They are total couch potatos – like to rip around the yard a few times a day and walk a few times a day – and then sleep and cuddle like crazy. http://www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org/fosterdogs/adogs2.html  for some that would like to be adopted.  So many are killed per year due to failed or ended racing careers that its a crying shame.  They actually need time to be puppies and learn what houses are about – though they are socialized with other dogs and humans early and constantly in a racing environment – not an affectionate environment. You have to teach them to walk up stairs! I would *never* adopt one while my cats were still living and I have made Otis promise me that he’ll be with me until *at least* he’s 22 years old, which makes my adoption of a greyhound at least 13 years out.  I’m just besotted with them *and* cats.  Greyhounds and cats don’t always mix. Greyhounds are trained to run after small furry creatures and are pretty much one of the few dogs that could catch a cat if it chose to run.  Some are great with cats. Otis is such an emotionally dependent and sensitive cat that I would never do him emotional or psychological harm by bringing in a dog that had the same emotional sensitivity. So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! Susan M Otis and Chester … and a heart big enough for *all* the animals in the world

Dennis and I have friends who adopted a retired racing greyhound and they also had 2 cats which they had since before they got the greyhound.  Mercury, the greyhound totally got along with the 2 cats, Mana and Jade.  They always used to cuddle together, it was the cutest thing and Mercury really doted on the cats. Unfortunately my friends got divorced and the guy got custody of the greyhound and the girl got the cats, so I don’t think they see each other anymore. — Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that’s covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album

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Hi there: I’m embarassed but I’m obsessed with greyhounds.  I’d like to adopt a retired racing hound sometime.  They don’t stink like other d*gs, are totally affectionate and super laid back.  Their fur feels like Otis’ when you pet them.  They are total couch potatos – like to rip around the yard a few times a day and walk a few times a day – and then sleep and cuddle like crazy.  http://www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org/fosterdogs/adogs2.html  for some that would like to be adopted.  So many are killed per year due to failed or ended racing careers that its a crying shame.  They actually need time to be puppies and learn what houses are about – though they are socialized with other dogs and humans early and constantly in a racing environment – not an affectionate environment.  You have to teach them to walk up stairs!

Animal Planet had an episode of Pet Stories (is that one of their shows?) about the adoption of racing greyhounds. They showed this one group that takes the dogs to a sort of half-way house for a few weeks to learn about stairs and glass doors and windows, and things like that, and then when the dog is ready makes them available for adoption. While they’re working with the dogs, they also work with prospective owners about all the things they’ll need to know to make their new family member comfortable. They also said that many greyhound owners use the term "chipping" in reference to the fact that people just fall in love with these dogs and adopt more. "Chipping" = you can’t have just one! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha http://www.jhedge.com

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On 2005-03-03, Victor Martinez penned: I hear you. Here’s a list of the animals I’d like to have: dog, ferret, snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a dog, but I don’t think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we really don’t have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters!

Stinky?  Depends on the fur, really.  Some dogs have oily fur; it’s their own waterproofing, and yeah, it’s a bit stinky.  I can always tell when I’ve been petting a lab.  But not all dogs have that. — monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! I hear you. Here’s a list of the animals I’d like to have: dog, ferret, snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a dog, but I don’t think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we really don’t have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters! …. and a heart big enough for *all* the animals in the world Me too. — Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)

Snakes make great kitty TV! Get a corn snake.  Docile, pretty, and fun to grow from a baby! -L.

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On 2005-03-03, Victor Martinez penned: I hear you. Here’s a list of the animals I’d like to have: dog, ferret, snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a dog, but I don’t think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we really don’t have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters! Stinky?

Yes? Love, Stinky Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

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