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Post by burnsider on Mar 11, 2014 16:57:42 GMT -5
Many thanks to Lisa and all involved in us finding Reggie, a new playmate for Lola. I've found Greyhound Gap to be extremely thorough in finding a match for us and Lola, from first contact to the assurance that we have a support network in place to smooth the change from a one dog family to two! If you're looking for a sight-hound to rescue, you've arrived at the right place. Reggie came home to us today. We were almost home before Lola told Reggie off for something (no idea what, I was too busy driving). It was just a small tell-off! Not bad for a two hour journey. Home and out of the car for a race around the garden, a drink of water then a good long walk (hour & half) then another rush around the garden. Into the house for a short rest then race around the front room! After eating happily side-by-side, Reggie decided he'd like Lola's place on the sofa. She gave it up and wriggled on the floor! ![]()  Lisa called to check that all is going to plan. Thanks Lisa! After loaning the sofa for a couple of hours, Lola agreed to share....   We should be ignoring both dogs to allow them to bond, but Reggie doesn't understand that! He wriggles closer until he's touching someone. Next challenge is to settle them for the night.....  |
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Post by alexandsteve on Mar 11, 2014 17:07:17 GMT -5
Aww, brill, love Lola's floor wriggling! Xxx
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Post by Lisa on Mar 11, 2014 17:37:17 GMT -5
Bless them and thank you for welcoming a Greyhound Gap dog into your home and hearts. I am over the moon it has been such a pleasant experience for you all. They look really happy and like they have been together for ever already!
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Post by samburns on Mar 11, 2014 17:51:02 GMT -5
Congratulations! It sounds like you are all going to have a lot of fun together |
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Post by Sue H. on Mar 11, 2014 18:34:20 GMT -5
Fantastic! Lovely to see another hound find a loving home and a gorgeous companion like Lola. Hope you all have a lovely life together!
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Post by kestla on Mar 11, 2014 20:18:07 GMT -5
Im jumping for joy here and so is Bluto who helped to do the Home Check for you,  Congratulations on your new boy Reggie and I hope he settles in quickly with your Beautiful Lola who is delightful. So pleased you have a Gap dog and that Lisa found you the right one, I did say she would LOL Happy and Delighted from not too far away, I may just call in for puppy cuddles. Chris |
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Post by gilli176 on Mar 12, 2014 4:23:31 GMT -5
Hope they had a good night. He's such an affectionate dog he's hard to ignore. Glad lola has allowed him to share her sofa
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Post by burnsider on Mar 12, 2014 15:39:25 GMT -5
Last night Reggie decided that sleeping on a pile of duvets on the kitchen floor was just not good enough for him. Oh the beautiful hound howl!  We relented at 1:00am and let him onto a comfortable chair where he settled. He's doing a great job of training us!!  Talking to Lisa today, I learned that the positive, is that Lola joining in the howling is a good sign that they are bonding.... Today was spend playing, running around the veg patch and van...  Walking (two and a half hours!), begging for more play.....  and finally resting with tangly legs!  No messing with the kitchen tonight, it'll be straight to the comfortable chairs! |
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Post by alexandsteve on Mar 12, 2014 16:39:38 GMT -5
Oh the just look so perfect together! Xxx
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Post by sharonhigh45 on Mar 16, 2014 14:14:25 GMT -5
They look like they are going to have a happy life together,xx
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Post by burnsider on Mar 23, 2014 5:56:17 GMT -5
Update: Reggie is continuing to settle well and continues to delight. He and Lola are enjoying a regular run in a secure field and Reggie is learning that the paddle in the stream at the end is to clean some of the mud off! They both get complimentary comments from passers-by. There's plenty of play and our furniture gets moved around regularly (thinking of removing castors from chairs!!). They still "debate" who has priority for the sunny spot in the conservatory until the sun moves round giving enough space for both. Both seem to enjoy watching the world go by at the window and saying "hello" to passing dogs (we now remove collars in the house as Reggie grabs Lola's collar and hangs on). ![]() ![]()  .... and after a hard day, they snooze together on their new bed....  |
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Post by kizzeysmum on Mar 23, 2014 11:14:39 GMT -5
I'm so glad that you have found your perfect dog through Gap(I was your first point of contact!)
Lola and Reggie look great together - a match made in heaven!
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Post by gilli176 on Mar 23, 2014 14:25:26 GMT -5
They are such stunning dogs
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We relented at 1:00am and let him onto a comfortable chair where he settled. He's doing a great job of training us!! 