Hi, we are the lucky couple that got to bring Woody home with us, she won our hearts right from the moment we met her. She loves to go on walks and is a big hit in our neighborhood. On her first day was gracious and let some of the neighborhood kids talk to her and she even licked one of the boys!
Woody got to meet our daughters and granddaughters via webcam, she loved it when our granddaughter would call her name, Woody's ears would perk up and she would get right up to the screen, it was so fun to watch. They all agreed that Woody was a beautiful girl.

She loves her stuffed toys and she even takes one to sleep with, but her favorite time is when we all sit on the porch, she will lay down between us and we all just relax. Woody is a lovely lady, we are grateful that she has become a part of our family.
Thank you
Julie and Paul

Sunday, our last day of vacation!

Woody slept until 9 am on Sunday morning!!! She still has not had any accidents, and calmly lets you know "its potty time!"...
She eats slowly, and is not a food-motivated greyhound.
I am very sad because shortly we will head back to Acworth with the weekend coming to an end and she will have to go back to her home, the kennel.
She is the BEST and easiest foster I have ever had.
IF anyone has never fostered before....HERE IS YOUR FIRST FOSTER!!!
IF you are considering adopting a greyhound, and can't make up your mind? IF you do not have small pets, WOODY IS YOUR FIRST GREYHOUND....she comes with my highest recommendations!
She WILL become some one's next best friend and companion.
She will make someone a GREYT pet and be forever appreciative.
She makes my heart melt, and I have quickly fallen in love with Hardwood, my gentle Woody!

Woody, Day 2...she is AMAZING!

Woody slept completely through the night on her first night with us. She never had ANY accidents, she gets up and lets you know when she needs to go outside for a potty. And, she is VERY quick to do her business!
We went for a short walk in the morning, and she enjoyed all the sights and sounds of the neighborhood, greeted all the neighbors, and acted like the lady she is! She LOVES to see herself in a full-length mirror. Whether admiring her own beauty or thinking her reflection is a playmate, she will tickle you with her sense of humor!
She eats on schedule, but does not ever beg for food. She has learned quickly what she is (and isn't) to do and responds well to correction quickly. She loves to be around people, but isn't needy; just proximity is enough! We had a wonderful day together. We all went and ran errand together and she is so well behaved and just the most calm and genteel dog.
We had company over for dinner on Sat night, and he was amazed at what a wonderful dog...in disbelief that she had only been off the track a few months, and in a house for only a day! She acts like the dog you've had your whole life!

Hardwood, not a gentle enough name for this sweet Woody girl!

She'll capture your heart so be prepared!
I got Hardwood, aka Woody, out of the kennel on Friday May 9 to take her on "Vacation" for the weekend!
We had a 2 hr drive which she handled incredibly. She was an instant pro at riding. We arrived at my mom's school, and had a spontaneous Meet and Greet, with lots of people interested in meeting a greyhound! She was friendly and courteous to eveyone. She was on her best behavior and had wonderful manners, giving a lick and allowing a pet from everyone!
Then, we took her to my mom's home to get acclimated. She did beautifully. A little exploration and then was ready to settle in!
We started to leave her home to go get a bite to eat, but we saw she wouldn't do well at home alone, and I had not brought a crate. But, no worries, she does so well riding...we brought her along to go and get the take-out!

Hardwood does not befit this gentle greyhound as a name..."Woody" walked tenderly all around the house and obeyed whenever we said no, stop, or "go lie down". She loved and responded to petting and loves you right back with her large oval-almond eyes. Everyone raved about her beauty and no one could believe it was her first time out of the kennel and in a home.

Hardwood, what a softie!

Hardwood has lots of energy...she really loves to run and play, and LOVES to chase a ball!!!
what an awesome girl! She REALLY loves to be loved. She is going to make someone the perfect pet. She is just waiting for her "one" and she is totally ready to be the love of some lucky person's life! Think about her....she is just waiting for YOU! She is home-ready!
Heather, regular walker

Not Hard to Love

and easy on the eyes. HardWood is looking for her forever home. She will make a wonderful companion pet, she loves people and is looking for a soft bed to lay her head on. She will steal your heart if you will give her the chance.

Hard Wood is not a fitting name for this sweetheart! Monday evening she was so happy to be out in such nice weather and enjoyed every minute of it. She loves the tennis ball but loves play and petting just as much. She looks marvelous andwill make some family a great addition!

M is a great hound. Very spunky and so sweet. She played in the run with several other dogs, both male and female and really enjoyed herself. M just seems to enjoy life!

I love my friends at the kennel

My walkers gave me a real treat tonight and had me play with so many of my neighbors. I ran with Pa's Swift, we had a good time chasing each other and the ball. Then they brought in Kali, who is a newcomer to the kennel. She's a more mature dog who liked to run with me and I liked her alot. Next they brought in Kadabra and I was tired by then, so I didn't play much but we walked the length of the turn out yard together.

I am now tucked in for the night.

written by Hardwoods friends.

I'm a curtailed doggie

This lovely brindle has been with us for quite some time...she had "happy tail" issues, which is when the tip of the tail is wounded and keeps bleeding. Now, how did that happen, you may ask. Well, some of these dogs, including "Emma", are so darn happy that they wag their tails so frequently and vigorously that they whack 'em on a wall, crate or kennel, creating "happy tail". Now, Em's tail didn't heal properly, so she had some of it removed...and now...she is all better and can wag her tail as much as she wants. Check her out...she's a great dog.

Precious Emma

Emma was wonderful this evening. She was the first face we saw when we walked in the kennel, but waited patiently while we took the 2 boys out first. She is VERY sweet and calm in nature, and walked well on the leash. Once inside, she was very curious, sniffing everything but careful not to disturb anything in the office. She was very intrigued by the camera...notice her self-take picture. She was too busy to pose for another picture, so all I got was a side view of her beautiful coat.

Hardwood...Is that really you?..

Good to hear from you Hardwood. Can I call you Emma? Hardwood is so formal.

I too noticed the pack of newbies. All you can see for run after run is some young whippersnapper that is still wet behind ears.

Maybe Tara can move us together? The young ones party all night and I can't sleep.

See ya at walking time!

George Strait.

Welcome to life in a home, Emma!

Hello from M's Hard Wood's foster family! We sprang her from the kennel Friday afternoon, so she's had a couple days to get settled in to our routine. She is definitely adapting well to life in a home with one human and two other greyhounds. She is a sweetie!

The first thing we tackled was getting a better name for this pretty girl. I tried to think of something that would build on her racing name. But, let's face it, Hard and Wood don't readily translate into any nice girly names. So, by default, we were left with M's.... hmmmmmmmm..... M's....... which naturally led to Emma.

One of the best things about fostering is seeing the transformation that takes place as a greyhound transitions from undomesticated animal to family pet. For Emma, 24 hours of time and two stuffed Kongs sealed with peanut butter were all she needed to jump start her transition. She is well on her way to being ready for her forever family.

So...you're asking...what's she like? Here are a few tidbits from our first couple of days together.

Her favorite room in the house is the kitchen because she now knows good things happen there. She is very curious, but listens well to corrections. We've had no potty accidents in the house. She has demonstrated many, many, many times today that she can do the long stretch of carpeted stairs in my house. She loves to go on walks although we need to work a bit more on walking in a straight line. (So much to see and hear and smell...) And, I saw her "roaching" in her crate last night as she caught up on her beauty rest. (For those who are new to greyhounds, "roaching" is a good thing...a grey will lie on his or her back with all four legs up in the air...a state of total relaxation.)

Overall, I would say we are quite smitten with the girl. :-)