Brandiandwe Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 So Benny has reached the age he was advertised as being at Renbury. 11 years old today. He's celebrated by going for a nice walk and having breakfast, and is now asleep on one of the dog beds. The air conditioning will be turned on and he will be left indoors with the others today. However, tomorrow on the way home from his physiotherapy appointment, we'll stop and get a traditional greyhound treat - one McDonald's soft serve icecream. Or perhaps a cheeseburger. He's doing very well. The corns and nails are an ongoing battle, and he has started physiotherapy to try to strengthen his back end which was cramping/ arthritis so he couldn't weight bear on his left rear. so now he enjoys a weekly session on the underwater treadmill, and then 20 - 30 minutes on the massage bed, which he adores. Then lots of rubbing and stretching. He seems to be coming good, but I think he most enjoys coming into work with me and lying on his brand new dog bed in my office! All in all, he's a happy and chirpy chap. We aim to walk 1 - 3 km a day, though in the heat, that isn't always possible. And he does feel the heat badly. But overall, I think he's doing well. He's cheeky as all get out though, with lots of interest in lizards and birds and cats. He also managed to chase a small off-leash fluffy that bit him this week. I think he wanted to play, but apparently the 'nip and run' game the fluffy generally plays doesn't involve the other dog actually catching up to them and attempting to bowl them over (no prey drive, and he slipped his collar - first and last time that's going to happen!). Benny in his green collar. No more muzzles for this little guy! At work, bed fail. He's become an honorary member of our department on the days he needs his physio and I'm not working at home. He then enjoys some time spent with various colleagues who find a reason to stop by the office and say hi. I'm never more popular than on the days Benny is in the house! Posy fluffy incident last week. Nurse Brandi was concerned, but the puncture wound healed up well, and the other dog has been leashed since. Olympic-level roaching, with the side twist. summer haircut. It isn't something I'd normally do, but the amount of rabbit-fluff really was making his life a misery. This meant he didn't start to pant until the temperature got over 23 degrees. In his case, sadly, it is more like 6 weeks between a good and a bad haircut. In his new Christmas collar from his Secret Santa. Opening presents at Christmas. A definite 'come hither' look there. This is a common look for him. I think he works it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Found the mud mum! Running at a fellow Doler's place, Benny found the drain. By the time we caught up to him, his entire face was buried in the mud. So then we had to have a bath before going home. How is this comfortable? Winter nights mean wedging between the humans and snuggling in. In the back yard wondering where the bird he was chasing went. showing a reasonable turn of speed. Though Brandi had been running for 30 minutes by then and was starting to slow down. Winter. He gets tucked in with his blankets, pyjamas and pillow each night. Sighthound/ watch dog same thing? Edited February 24, 2016 by Brandiandwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Christmas Party 2014. Six months after we got him, and with his teeth done. He'd only just started putting on weight. Just a day or so after he came home. Note the way he stands on the back of his front paws. He's a lot better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Last one! Most recent photo. He'd just stolen the last seat on the couch. So my husband was sitting there with three greyhounds, and me and one other grey were relegated to the dog beds on the floor. And that's why I spend so much on comfortable dog beds..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 :birthday: All dogs should be so lucky, Benny. Such a beautiful series of photos of a much loved and cherished boy. Thanks for sharing Brandianwe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) What a wonderful record of a dog's life. Couldn't get any better. What a magic day it was when Benny became part of your home, Brandiandwe. :birthday: Edited February 25, 2016 by Dame Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjosa Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 :birthday: To that beautiful man Benny, how lucky was he to have found such a wonderful family to treasure him. Beautiful photos of his progress, he looks amazing now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Beautiful boy! Happy Birthday Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowzer Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Such wonderful photos of a very lucky pooch, thanks for sharing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGee Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Just beautiful! I have been following Benny's story since you adopted him. He is the image of our old girl Sheila, who passed away 2 years ago. Your dogs have a fabulous life! ♡ Edited February 25, 2016 by JayGee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 What a beautiful thread! Happy birthday Benny - you sure landed on your paws! Lucky boy! :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Love benny! Happy birthday beautiful boy! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Lovey photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackiemad Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yay Benny! Gosh he looks like a happy little chap, so loved and he knows it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulpup Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Oh Happy Birthday to Benny! He is just so lovely... Greyhounds sure know how to relax with style. Beautiful photos too. Thanks for sharing! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaS Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Just beautiful! Happy Happy birthday Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 happy birthday! I love all the photos :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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