Calendars and Cards - Brindle rescued ex-racing greyhounds make lovely pets

15th December 2006
The executor of Izzy's previous owner's estate collected Izzy from the kennels she'd been in since her owner fell ill and brought her to us this afternoon. She happily walked in and said hello to the others. Ruby was a bit grumbly with her but then she was probably setting the 'pack order' and Izzy just ignored her.
When we took them all for a walk Izzy walked gently by our side, she ate her dinner well, then settled down on the living room carpet for the evening.
16th December 2006
Izzy's used to going up and down stairs because they pose her no problem, last night she settled on a bed and we never heard from her till the morning. She's house trained and knows exactly what to do when let out but we haven't worked out yet how she tells us when she wants to go out.
19th December 2006
Izzy is a dream to have and she's no problem at all. She's settled in really well and loves playing with Troy. Think she wants to get up on the settee but just hasn't got the courage as the others get there and she's the new girl. Apparently she slept on her previous owner's settee so to Izzy that's her normal bed. Ruby has been a bit growly with her if Izzy walks too close when she's in her bed or laying on the floor but then that may be because Ruby's not been well so perhaps feels a little vulnerable. Izzy waits patiently whilst putting her collar and lead on, stands still whilst her coat is being put on and walks lovely on the lead. Yesterday we walked past the farm and she saw a cat in the yard - she just ignored it and likewise some ducks standing by the gate this afternoon so tomorrow we are going to do a cat test to see if she is 'cat friendly'.
20th December 2006
This morning we put a muzzle on Izzy, which she didn't like and introduced her to a Remy's owner's cat. The cat ignored her and Izzy wagged her tail, tried sniffing the cat's tail through the muzzle then ignored her. She showed a little interest when we got the cat to walk around the room but within a few minutes Izzy showed little interest in the cat and more with what else was in the room.
22nd December 2006
The executor for Izzy's previous owner arrived this evening with her inoculation card and print out from the vet showing her previous treatment since being with them so we can take this with us to the vet tomorrow morning and give it to her new owners.
23rd December 2006
A visit to the vet this morning found Izzy in good health for her age, her inoculation card showed she was six months behind with her inoculations so the vet gave her one and asked that she have her second in a couple of weeks. The vet was also of the opinion she had been spayed because there was no mention of it on the vet's print out nor of any seasons so she felt for a scar, which she found under her hair and showed me where it was. We also discovered she was microchipped so took the number and the vet contacted Pet Log to see who she was registered with. It turned out she was registered with Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue but under the name they used at the beginning. We phoned Tia to let them know we had her and was given permission to re-home her on their behalf.
25th December 2006
Izzy took Christmas day in her stride, relaxing in front of the fire and enjoying her Christmas dinner but she showed no interest in wanting to open her present so Troy and Indi did that for her.
26th December 2006
Izzy loves playing with Troy but he gets a little too boisterous for

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19th December 2006

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24th December 2006

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her sometimes so she puts him in his place to calm him down. She has a really deep bark which sounds quite funny coming from her because of her size and gentle nature. We caught the two of them tugging at one of the teddy's from the toy box this morning - neither would let go and they just stood there seeing who was going to give in first - it was Izzy, who simple dropped the teddy's leg and walked off to find something else to do.
27th December 2006
This morning Izzy met a couple who visited with their dogs Paddy and Maisie with a view to re-homing Izzy if they all got on. The home check had already been completed and they were waiting for a cat friendly greyhound to share their home along with their two cats. Paddy the elder of the two dogs was a little snappy to begin with but he was only setting the pack order and Izzy accepted this. Maisie the young golden labrador, well all Maisie wanted to do was to play and Izzy thought that was a good idea. It wasn't long before they were all asleep on the living room carpet and totally at home with each other. The paperwork concluded Izzy happily jumped into the back of their car and went to her new home in the Wigton area where we hope she will have a long and happy life. I will miss waking up in the morning to be greeted by her because she slept on a bed by the side of ours and came to say good morning every day, however, no doubt it will be a greeting her new owners can look forward to.
28th December 2006
Heard this afternoon that Izzy had been a little quiet last night when they arrived home but today had been for a tour around the house and grounds with the other dogs. She had seen the cats and wasn't overly bothered but she is wearing her muzzle when they are around and being supervised for the time being to be on the safe side. There was a bit of a cafuffle when one of the cat's came dashing through the cat flap but her new owner's feel it was the noise of the cat flap that startled Izzy rather than Izzy wanting to give chase. She was later seen laying on the grass with their chickens wandering around her and she simply ignored them - that would be a picture we would love to see!
16th November 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IZZY - 10 TODAY
28th November 2007
Received a call this afternoon from Izzy's owner letting us know she was fine. At the beginning of the year she had to have about five teeth out and Paddy, their eldest dog died so they now have another whom they acquired from one of their children. Izzy gets on well with the other dogs and cats and doesn't bother with the chickens. During the summer one of the cats disappeared for a couple of days and when she returned Izzy became very excited and it was evident she was very pleased to see her again, which her owners were quite taken with.