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Mary wrote:

>The only thing that I wonder about with greyhounds though is the cat. Generally that isn't a good idea with that kind of dog.
>

They're "tested" when they're with the foster home to see if they're
cat-safe, small dog-safe, and kid-safe. If they're not the group will
NOT place the dog with your family. Just be sure to let them know! :)

TreeGoddess

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In a message dated 6/9/2003 9:19:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,
treegoddess@... writes:

> They're "tested" when they're with the foster home to see if they're
> cat-safe, small dog-safe, and kid-safe. If they're not the group will
> NOT place the dog with your family. Just be sure to let them know! :)
>
>
I hope they also test to see whether the dog is getting the exercise/running
time that they need. Our neighbors babysat one for their friends, and they
REALLY need a lot of space and/or attention (like taking them out running on a
leash) to be happy.

This is one reason I've always liked mutts....they don't have one certain
characteristic bred into them that makes specialized care so necessary.

Nancy


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CelticFrau@... wrote:

>I hope they also test to see whether the dog is getting the exercise/running
>time that they need. Our neighbors babysat one for their friends, and they
>REALLY need a lot of space and/or attention (like taking them out running on a
>leash) to be happy.
>

Not any more than any other breed really. Out in the yard our Grey is a
"fur blur" when he first gets out there, but he's just as happy to lay
in a hole he dig in the middle of my lilies. In the house..... snore
city. In Greyhound circles they're called "40 MPH Couch Potatoes".
They don't need "more" room or exercise than other dogs though that's a
common misconception.

Check out this page for more info: http://www.turbospud.com/facts.htm
HTH :)

TreeGoddess

Mary

From: <CelticFrau@...>

<<I hope they also test to see whether the dog is getting the
exercise/running
time that they need. Our neighbors babysat one for their friends, and they
REALLY need a lot of space and/or attention (like taking them out running on
a
leash) to be happy. >>


Retired and rescued Greyhounds don't really "need" to go out and run. They
are very happy couch potatoes who just like a walk every day.

Mary B

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In a message dated 6/9/2003 11:07:27 AM Central Daylight Time,
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"" theRetired and rescued Greyhounds don't really "need" to go out and run.
They
>
> are very happy couch potatoes who just like a walk every day."
>
> Yep. Mary's right.
> They are big, lazy dogs that love to rest on a large pillow quite often.
> Calm, clean and sweet, the perfect breed for us.
> You don't want to walk them EVER without a good leash though. If they see a
> rabbit or squirrel.....well, I'm sure you can imagine. They'll run right in
> front of a car without seeing it.
>
> Ren


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