westiemum Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Happy tears here. Just had to have a little brag... The very dog savvy elderly parents of a very old friend of mine were not having much luck finding a new rescue dog. And I love greys, particularly for elderly people - perfect temperament and size IMO. So I suggested a GAP grey about nine days ago and whammo! It all happened this afternoon! After meeting with the GAP people, they bought home a big beautiful black and white boy under 'foster to adopt'. He is already settling well and the man of the house is in love already! Yay! So so pleased for them (and I'm so happy another grey has found a home!) So thrilled for all of them - and just a little bit jealous! I'll post a pic if I can work out how to copy from FB. And all it took was one comment on FB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 That's awesome!! Nice work westiemum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Here he is - first few hours in his new home. Gorgeous boy! (He's just over three). Edited January 20, 2017 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 11 minutes ago, harley said: That's awesome!! Nice work westiemum! Thanks harley - determined to see more people with greys - one grey at a time! And one day it will be me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 He sure looks happy in the photos. What is his name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) whoops double post Edited January 20, 2017 by harley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Bart!!! Great name - he looks like a 'Bart' to me and I think it really suits him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I’d love to be a fly on the wall. The smiles won’t leave that couple’s faces for days. And I’ll bet the first thing they think of every morning will be, “How’s Bart? Where’s Bart?" Just beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Nice work Bart! So lovely to see and look at all of his toys! Lucky boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 That's a brilliant name for a Grey. Middle-aged/elderly human names suit them perfectly IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Thanks PK and DD - yep I'm sure his new owners are as thrilled as I am and his name is perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 What a fantastic story and thanks for sharing! I love greys too and I often get excited when I see them being walked around my neighbourhood. Bart looks so comfortable and at home already -- he's definitely fitting in and taking over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 YAAY, good job. I think a laid back greyhound could be perfect for an older couple.. You never know when that nice tall dog might lend his lovely back to a hand that needs steadying too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Good one WM! your friends are going to live longer and happier with their Bart to keep them on their toes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Awesome & yes - They would be a good size for an oldie. Hopefully no accidental tripping over him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swain Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 He's beautiful. What a happy ending for everyone!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Kirislin said: YAAY, good job. I think a laid back greyhound could be perfect for an older couple.. You never know when that nice tall dog might lend his lovely back to a hand that needs steadying too. Being the slave to many littlies over the years, I have always been thrilled on the occasions that I could walk along and actually pat or touch the dog I was walking. 6 hours ago, Boronia said: Good one WM! your friends are going to live longer and happier with their Bart to keep them on their toes Yep, I too, reckon that will be the case. Edited January 21, 2017 by Dame Danny's Darling typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yes I remember walking a very big Wei I was looking after many years ago - and there was something really nice about being able to rest my hand on his back without bending down. I got used to the 'Walking the horse"? questions which came thick and fast! Seeing some of you have mentioned it - the size issue I think is a very interesting one. So many seem to think that small dogs are the best for everyone. I'm not so sure. I too believe bigger, placid temperament breeds are good for elderly folk - far less likely to fall over them I think and far less bending down. And falls are the biggest risk for elderly people. And I think greys fit the bill perfectly for many elderly folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 45 minutes ago, westiemum said: Seeing some of you have mentioned it - the size issue I think is a very interesting one. So many seem to think that small dogs are the best for everyone. I'm not so sure. I too believe bigger, placid temperament breeds are good for elderly folk - far less likely to fall over them I think and far less bending down. And falls are the biggest risk for elderly people. And I think greys fit the bill perfectly for many elderly folk. One of my hobby horses, westiemum. Even in my virtually ignorant about dogs days I just intinctively knew that recommending little dogs for elderly people was a recipe for disaster. I am reasonably agile, but I couldn’t tell you the number of times I nearly fell over Danny because he stuck to me like glue. Years ago, I also had another dog whose favourite position was just behind me at my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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