Greyhound Information =)

[Iilo]

I have a life too. That's why I understand that the next time I will be able to get another dog will be in a rather long time.

Five years for someone your age is not that long... That puts you at 19, doesn't it? So you'll be finishing up high school and *probably* going on to college... That certainly sounds like the best time to add another dog to your life. What I'm saying is if you have a life now, and can't walk Roxy every day, then how do you expect to be able to walk a Greyhound every day and spend quality offleash time with it (in a fenced area) when your life is only going to get busier?

[Roxyluvsme13]

I have a life too. That's why I understand that the next time I will be able to get another dog will be in a rather long time.

Five years for someone your age is not that long... That puts you at 19, doesn't it? So you'll be finishing up high school and *probably* going on to college... That certainly sounds like the best time to add another dog to your life. What I'm saying is if you have a life now, and can't walk Roxy every day, then how do you expect to be able to walk a Greyhound every day and spend quality offleash time with it (in a fenced area) when your life is only going to get busier?

Well, I've learning to balance my life and pets together.

Well, then maybe I'll get one sooner. I know my limits, and I think I can handle another dog in the near future. I'm not saying it's going to happen, but I could and can handle one.

Actually, at 19, yes I probably will be in college, and yes I can handle my dogs and cats.

I could easily spend time with a Greyhound. I could, and will. I don't do it now because Roxy doesn't need that much excersize. She's laid back, and daily playtime tires her out.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Sophie, thank you . My mom doesn't want another dog right now anyways, although I do love this girl.

Her name is Mercedes.

Mercedes is a light fawn 2 year old female. She is being foster with cats, has been with a small dog with success and she loves attention. What more could you ask for?

Small Animal Friendly: Yes.

I think she would fit in nicely here.. .

[Zippy]

Wow Bri she is beautiful

[zoomer]

She's a beauty!

I was going to say something about walking not being the only excersizes. You've got to have time to play frisbee, ball, walk him, train him, and everything else. One walk a day isn't enough.

[Roxyluvsme13]

She's a beauty!

I was going to say something about walking not being the only excersizes. You've got to have time to play frisbee, ball, walk him, train him, and everything else. One walk a day isn't enough.

Yeah I know. But inside time is perfect for ball and training. I'm sort of even afraid to try adopting a Grey now, seeing as they probably wouldn't approve us.. .

[Roxyluvsme13]

Ahh, Mercedes.. <3 Do you guys think she would fit in here at this current point in time? (yes, I said my mom doesn't want a dog, but I want opinions on that)

[bckrazy]

Wait, so, your Mom would allow a Greyhound to stay indoors? And not Roxy? Does she realize that Greys (even though they can scrunch themselves up when they're sleeping ) are larger & taller than Roxy? =P I would say no, quite honestly. These dogs should never be outside for extended periods of time, they definitely need immediate medical attention for what would seem like a benign puncture on any other dog, and they should be walked/exercised often every single day to be happy.

I assumed you wanted a Grey when you moved out, but as far as what I've heard about the current situation, no.

I didn't even comment about "if I got a Grey, I would give away my Bettas to make more time"... because Bettas are disposable, right? =/

[Roxyluvsme13]

Wait, so, your Mom would allow a Greyhound to stay indoors? And not Roxy? Does she realize that Greys (even though they can scrunch themselves up when they're sleeping ) are larger & taller than Roxy? =P I would say no, quite honestly. These dogs should never be outside for extended periods of time, they definitely need immediate medical attention for what would seem like a benign puncture on any other dog, and they should be walked/exercised often every single day to be happy.

I assumed you wanted a Grey when you moved out, but as far as what I've heard about the current situation, no.

I didn't even comment about "if I got a Grey, I would give away my Bettas to make more time"... because Bettas are disposable, right? =/

Yeah she would, and I know her reasonings behind that, and I understand. I don't want Roxy inside right now at this time anyways. She's already inside almost every night. Yes, she knows they're larger and taller. Well, I do want one when I move out, but if our situation somehow changed, I would get one in the nearer future. No, bettas aren't disposable, and I would think that as a last resort. I rescued a fish and planned to rehome it, but I couldn't do it because I loved him too much.

Honestly? No. I don't see how you could get a dog (that will be large and living in the house) when you have a dog living outside.

Teehee, edited to say I agree with Erica.

Because I want another dog, and because Roxy's going to be outside for atleast another 4 years, and I do not control that. I think I've done enough getting her allowed indoors at night for now.

[Jadapit]

I don't want Roxy inside right now at this time anyways.

"Sigh" that statement made me so sad. Why in the world would you not want Roxy inside? I honestly dont think you are ready for another dog. You said in one post that you cant walk Roxy very much because you having breathing problems. Will that go away when you need to walk your grey everyday ? I honestly think for now you should be happy with the two dogs you have.

I would love to rescue a pittie from a shelter but I know I cant at this point and time in my life sometimes we have to wait on what we want. That is the mature thing to do. IMHO anyway...

[Roxyluvsme13]

"Sigh" that statement made me so sad. Why in the world would you not want Roxy inside? I honestly dont think you are ready for another dog. You said in one post that you cant walk Roxy very much because you having breathing problems. Will that go away when you need to walk your grey everyday ? I honestly think for now you should be happy with the two dogs you have.

I would love to rescue a pittie from a shelter but I know I cant at this point and time in my life sometimes we have to wait on what we want. That is the mature thing to do. IMHO anyway...

I'm sorry it made you sad, but there's honestly nothing else I can do. I've tried bathing her, I've tried training her, I've tried crating her, and done every other thing possible to get her being a full time inside dog. My mom's never going to change her mind about that, and this thread is again not about Roxy. I asked for Greyhound Info, not to be bashed over Roxy living outside. The issue's been discussed thousands of times, and why don't you people get my mom isn't going to change her mind? You know why I don't want Roxy inside? Because she would hate it. She would be at the door all the time crying to go outside. She hates being inside for long periods of time, sure an hour or so running and playing in the house is fun, but she hates it after that. She loves being outside, and that's where she's staying atleast until I'm 18. I probably won't be getting a Grey anytime soon, because I do know I'm not ready for one. But all in all it's my own decision because I know my own limits. I knew I shouldn't have posted this thread in the first place..

[Jadapit]

Bri, you need to understand YOU brought Roxy up by saying "I dont want Roxy inside right now" In the end isn't it your moms decision about the grey?
Everyone has given you lots of greyhound info, you asked if we thought a grey would fit in your house at this point and time. We are only stating our opinions that YOU asked for.

[Anita Cholaine]

Honestly, and for everything that has been said in this thread, my answer is no. I don't think Mercedes would fit in at this point in time, and I don't think it is time for you for another dog at all. But, as I always say, I guess (and hope) you're old enought to know your own limits...
You have all your life to get a greyhound, it's not something you desperately need right now!

I don't want Roxy inside right now at this time anyways.

It's a bit sad that you're always saying how much you love Roxy and then you say this

[Roxyluvsme13]

I basically asked how she would fit into my current situation, not if I should get her. That is my mom and I's choice.

Natali, read my above post.

If I could, yes I would have her inside, but I'm not going to continue pursuing and making my mom mad when she's a very happy girl, and I've made so much progress and don't want to lose it.

[luvofallhorses]

"Sigh" that statement made me so sad. Why in the world would you not want Roxy inside? I honestly dont think you are ready for another dog. You said in one post that you cant walk Roxy very much because you having breathing problems. Will that go away when you need to walk your grey everyday ? I honestly think for now you should be happy with the two dogs you have.

I would love to rescue a pittie from a shelter but I know I cant at this point and time in my life sometimes we have to wait on what we want. That is the mature thing to do. IMHO anyway...

I agree. you should be happy with the two dogs and other animals that you do have.