BritChick said:Um... as you can see from the above post - not so good! lol
Thanks for stopping by though.
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GoalGetter said:
Awww... cute kitty!
Hey, I totally agree Ivonne.
And the 'spending time together' issue is one of the many reasons I want a dog. They definately add to a family, our cat brings us huge amounts of entertainment and has a very unique personality, although I never had dogs growing up we always had something, always cats, a bunny, mice, goldfish and so on, I don't like the caged animal aspect anymore after having hammies for the kids and having to euthanize both of them!
The going away thing isn't really an issue for us, Rod hates travelling so the only one likely to be out of town is me! lol
I know a lot of people with Patrick's view and that's fine too, some people just aren't pet people... as for the comments though, 'they smell' - then you bathe them, hell my hamsters got a bath every 5 day days or so... literally! lol
They bark - you can train them so they don't obsessantly bark, 'they shit everywhere' - true... but they can't stink any worse than Rod and 'they can't talk' - at least they won't tell about how their last bowel movement was!!!
Anyhow, wish me luck... I am gonna be soooo disappointed if this doesn't pan out... and I'm shitting myself a bit now about Rod's reaction, he'll likely be mad for about 2 split seconds and then fall madly in love with her... he's a sucker for animals!
Kerry....are you gonna put tape on the new doggies feet or tape her tail down? LOL
I'd be lost without my pets. I've had my Boxer since she was 12 weeks old, she's soon to be 8, my greyhound I've had 4 years and my cat since 91. She's getting to be an old biotch.
I'd be lost without my pets. I've had my Boxer since she was 12 weeks old, she's soon to be 8, my greyhound I've had 4 years and my cat since 91. She's getting to be an old biotch.
JLB001 said:Kerry....are you gonna put tape on the new doggies feet or tape her tail down? LOL
I'd be lost without my pets. I've had my Boxer since she was 12 weeks old, she's soon to be 8, my greyhound I've had 4 years and my cat since 91. She's getting to be an old biotch.
LOL, that's exactly why Rod told me I can't have a dog... he reckons I will terrorize it too much.
Actually I don't think terrorizing the dog would be good and I want the kids to learn respect for her... they will likely live longer as a result!
Looks like Link won't get any mercy from having a new pet in the house.
I think it will be good for him though... he might actually trim his fat ass down now running away and will likely burn lots of cals from all that nervous tension! lol
JLB001 said:
You know me well!
Ah, alas it is not to be, I did get her but the SPCA lady was concerned about how 'spirited' she was and wasn't sure of her temperament with children, that and fact that she had had no obedience training thus far and was not house broken so I got to take her home for a 'trial run'.
OMFG... she just about pulled me over on the way to the car and lets just say when she got home 'spirited' was one way to describe it, holy shit! lol
We decided she was just too much dog for us, if only we owned a farm but good lord I don't think I would have had a home left by tonight had we kept her.
Let me tell you though it didn't take me long to fall for her and on the way back to the SPCA she was so damn affectionate, I felt sick returning her.
It was the right decision but I still feel blue.
hang in there kerry. the right doggie will come along for your and your family. you did make the right decision on this one though, for you guys as well as the dog..BritChick said:You know me well!
Ah, alas it is not to be, I did get her but the SPCA lady was concerned about how 'spirited' she was and wasn't sure of her temperament with children, that and fact that she had had no obedience training thus far and was not house broken so I got to take her home for a 'trial run'.
OMFG... she just about pulled me over on the way to the car and lets just say when she got home 'spirited' was one way to describe it, holy shit! lol
We decided she was just too much dog for us, if only we owned a farm but good lord I don't think I would have had a home left by tonight had we kept her.
Let me tell you though it didn't take me long to fall for her and on the way back to the SPCA she was so damn affectionate, I felt sick returning her.
It was the right decision but I still feel blue.
So i guess your family now knows they're getting a dog, huh? hahaha!
Kerry....Have you thought of adopting a greyhound? Big couch potatoes, very laid back, good temperment.....lazy and will pig the bed.
Katy is on the smaller size for greys, she's about 45 lbs soaking wet. Sweet and very prissy too. They don't bark much either.
Katy is on the smaller size for greys, she's about 45 lbs soaking wet. Sweet and very prissy too. They don't bark much either.
JLB001 said:
You know what... a greyhound would be awesome!
I love them, I didn't know they were so laid back! lol
I am not really a small dog lover - as in the doggies that are 10 - 30lbs, they are just not my cup of tea and a lot of the bigger dogs are just too BIG or too zealous.
I haven't seen or heard much about greyhounds but maybe I will look into that further... thanks for the idea Jodie.
I just had a nap and was dreaming doggies the whole time.
Ivonne, um yup... I think bringing the dog home to visit was a dead give away for the family! lol Funniest thing I ever saw was Link when he saw the dog in his living room, I swear he increased his size by like four times in a split second, it was hilarious!
Have been researching Greyhounds more and Jodie, I am so glad you suggested this avenue!!! 
This really does sound like the perfect compromise for our family, I still get my 'big dog', I have read that the average size ranges from 50 - 85lbs but without the 'big dog' antics. I love Greyhounds but seriously thought they'd be like Great Danes who need walking 4 times per day and massive space. I've been searching adoption sites for Greyhounds in the area and have found a couple and filled out some preliminary application forms. I was a bit worried about adopting a purebred dog because of the medical complications they usually come with plus their short life span, however it seems that the Greyhound is very low on physical defects and their life span on average is 12 - 15 years, another bonus is that many of them get along really well with cats... good news for Linky! lol
After this morning Rod was pretty adamant that we would have to go with a small lap dog or no dog, based on that I was thinking no dog BUT I convinced him to check into Greyhounds a little further and he thinks that he would go for a Greyhound, plus adopting one feels like a good thing to do.
Rod also has a soft spot for Greyhounds purely based on our collection of antiques, in the Deco period Greyhounds were featured a lot in art and oramentation... it's just another draw for us.
So, on with the doggie hunt, all is not lost yet.
This really does sound like the perfect compromise for our family, I still get my 'big dog', I have read that the average size ranges from 50 - 85lbs but without the 'big dog' antics. I love Greyhounds but seriously thought they'd be like Great Danes who need walking 4 times per day and massive space. I've been searching adoption sites for Greyhounds in the area and have found a couple and filled out some preliminary application forms. I was a bit worried about adopting a purebred dog because of the medical complications they usually come with plus their short life span, however it seems that the Greyhound is very low on physical defects and their life span on average is 12 - 15 years, another bonus is that many of them get along really well with cats... good news for Linky! lol
After this morning Rod was pretty adamant that we would have to go with a small lap dog or no dog, based on that I was thinking no dog BUT I convinced him to check into Greyhounds a little further and he thinks that he would go for a Greyhound, plus adopting one feels like a good thing to do.
Rod also has a soft spot for Greyhounds purely based on our collection of antiques, in the Deco period Greyhounds were featured a lot in art and oramentation... it's just another draw for us.
So, on with the doggie hunt, all is not lost yet.
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BritChick said:Let me tell you though it didn't take me long to fall for her and on the way back to the SPCA she was so damn affectionate, I felt sick returning her.
It was the right decision but I still feel blue.
You sent it to its death
Sounds like you put your foot down!!!
JLB001 said:
That's hilarious! She's so cute Jodie.
Well I've spent some time today talking to the president of the association that I found and one other lady from the same association and I'm very excited.
The are expecting a new batch of dogs this week and have several currently ready for adoption.
The plan is that tomorrow we will get an in home interview so that we can make an application and then we can begin the selection process once approved.
The lady who is coming tomorrow is bringing her two Greyhounds for us to meet.
Rod is getting totally into this now and since we are going to go through such a process to get this dog we've told the kids exactly what we are planning... oh man, what have I done?! lol
On another, not so chipper, note I've been in more contact with my ex-in-laws today figuring out what has been going on with my ex... today I spoke with his sister and it turns out he's been on heroin for the past two years... oh bliss.
She is really trying to help him and we are all working together (myself and in-laws) with regards to what's best for my kids... thankfully that's one good thing.
Unfortunately my ex is still in victim mode and though he's saying he wants to get clean he is not accepting any accountability yet... this is going to be a looooooong road.
HAPPY EASTER girlfriend 
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Weight 167.8lbs/163lbs
Chest 40"/40"
Waist 28.5"/27.75"
Hips 40"/39.5"
Upper Thigh 23.25"/23"
Mid Thigh 20.5"/20.75"
Calves 14"/14"
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Weight 167.8lbs/163lbs
Chest 40"/40"
Waist 28.5"/27.75"
Hips 40"/39.5"
Upper Thigh 23.25"/23"
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Wow, your waist went down quite a bit for 1 week. Making some good progress Kerry.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter
JLB001 said:
Jodie, I am so in love with this breed, wow... what a classy dog!
We actually have the in home interview scheduled for tomorrow.
Today we went to a local Easter event for the public where we found out that the Greyhound association that we will be adopting through were having a booth, we got to meet about 8 greyhounds, all just stunning creatures and learnt a lot about them.
They were so great around the kids and vice versa and we stayed for a couple of hours and took a couple of the dogs for a walk.
We have found 3 dogs ready for adoption now which may be suitable for us and if not there are more arriving next week but they will need to go into a foster home for a period of time first.
This is going to be a lot of fun.
Hi hi!
Hey britchick, you know in your website you got your gallery and all...well who took those pictures? A professional? How exactly that goes down?
I want to get a general idea so that I can shop around and get something setup for August. By doing this I stay VERY focused on losing all the fat and looking good for a shot like that. Just for my personal gains & handing out at the gym with signatures w/ small fee.
Hey britchick, you know in your website you got your gallery and all...well who took those pictures? A professional? How exactly that goes down?
I want to get a general idea so that I can shop around and get something setup for August. By doing this I stay VERY focused on losing all the fat and looking good for a shot like that. Just for my personal gains & handing out at the gym with signatures w/ small fee.
They are awesome. Big dogs that think they are small.BritChick said:Jodie, I am so in love with this breed, wow... what a classy dog!
We actually have the in home interview scheduled for tomorrow.
Today we went to a local Easter event for the public where we found out that the Greyhound association that we will be adopting through were having a booth, we got to meet about 8 greyhounds, all just stunning creatures and learnt a lot about them.
They were so great around the kids and vice versa and we stayed for a couple of hours and took a couple of the dogs for a walk.
We have found 3 dogs ready for adoption now which may be suitable for us and if not there are more arriving next week but they will need to go into a foster home for a period of time first.
This is going to be a lot of fun.
Our Grey is very scared of thunderstorms or rain, so don't be suprised if yours is too. She'll jump in the bathtub and stay there until the rain or whatever stops. If we are outside and it starts, she is belining for the apt. and the bathtub.
Did you see them smile? When they are happy or content, they get these shitty lil grins on their lips. Ccraig doesn't believe me, but they do.
Yunier said:Hi hi!
Hey britchick, you know in your website you got your gallery and all...well who took those pictures? A professional? How exactly that goes down?
I want to get a general idea so that I can shop around and get something setup for August. By doing this I stay VERY focused on losing all the fat and looking good for a shot like that. Just for my personal gains & handing out at the gym with signatures w/ small fee.
Hey Yunier,
Some were taken by my husband, it was just sort of a mess about shoot because I am sooo not a model and feel like a wanker in front of the camera, he managed to get a few decent ones but there were hundreds that were bloody awful and the rest were taken by a local amateur fitness photographer, I did a bit of searching in my area and then conversed with him for a while online before we finally set up a shoot.
I was offered the option of doing TFP (time for prints) shoots with a couple of other photographers, this is great because it costs you absolutely nothing BUT you get no control over the pics... I wasn't comfortable with the concept last year, I wanted full control over where my ass would be pasted! lol
This year I plan to do a couple of TFP shoots with some photographers that I believe to be very legitimate.
JLB001 said:They are awesome. Big dogs that think they are small.
Our Grey is very scared of thunderstorms or rain, so don't be suprised if yours is too. She'll jump in the bathtub and stay there until the rain or whatever stops. If we are outside and it starts, she is belining for the apt. and the bathtub.
Did you see them smile? When they are happy or content, they get these shitty lil grins on their lips. Ccraig doesn't believe me, but they do.
I DID see them smile, that's too funny, that's what I said to Rod "look at them grin"! lol
We were actually walking the dogs in the rain yesterday so I guess these ones were used to it, I think that's cute that yours is scared of storms.
We are now thinking of taking on two! lol Oh man, but we will see what the ladies say today.
You know the other things I like about these dogs is they are all 'in your face' dogs, they are in your face but not licking and slobbering and drooling, they are affectionate but not over bearing.
Seriously Jodie I'm so glad you happened to read my journal and point me in this direction.
two would be awesome! Having a play mate! Get girls, that way you don't have to worry about the "lipstick". That just grosses me out! I don't like boy dogs, only girl ones. LOL Craig lives in a house full of girls! Plus the girls don't get the visitor since they will be spayed.
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh kewl! They smiled and grinned for you guys!!! Its so cute because they get that smirk on their face.
Katy may be scared because she may have been abused when they raced her, we don't know much about her racing career. Her breeder is no longer around. In thier ears they have their breeder number, there is a website that is suppose to have all their career info on it. They also have thier date of birth tattooed in the ear as well.
I'm glad you guys are giving serious thought to the breed, they are wonderful big babies.
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh kewl! They smiled and grinned for you guys!!! Its so cute because they get that smirk on their face.
Katy may be scared because she may have been abused when they raced her, we don't know much about her racing career. Her breeder is no longer around. In thier ears they have their breeder number, there is a website that is suppose to have all their career info on it. They also have thier date of birth tattooed in the ear as well.
I'm glad you guys are giving serious thought to the breed, they are wonderful big babies.
JLB001 said:two would be awesome! Having a play mate! Get girls, that way you don't have to worry about the "lipstick". That just grosses me out! I don't like boy dogs, only girl ones. LOL Craig lives in a house full of girls! Plus the girls don't get the visitor since they will be spayed.
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh kewl! They smiled and grinned for you guys!!! Its so cute because they get that smirk on their face.
Katy may be scared because she may have been abused when they raced her, we don't know much about her racing career. Her breeder is no longer around. In thier ears they have their breeder number, there is a website that is suppose to have all their career info on it. They also have thier date of birth tattooed in the ear as well.
I'm glad you guys are giving serious thought to the breed, they are wonderful big babies.
We've been looking more into the dogs we are considering, there are four so far. Ideally we would like an older dog mayber 5 and a younger one maybe 1 - 2, Rod would like a male and female, I really don't care.
We been searching their racing history etc., it's very cool.
Um "lipstick"? You've lost me here.
Well we finished the adoption approval part and now we have to check with the foster homes about the dogs we are looking into... once we have narrowed it down we will be making a trip down to Washington to view and hopefully adopt.
