Hi Everyone,
It's me, Joey, writing my first blog. The lady here who I am supposed to call Mom or Mama said I should introduce myself. I am a retired athlete. I raced 47 times and won 9 times which includes winning a stakes. I raced at Southland which is near Memphis. I also raced at Mardi Gras which is in Florida a few times. Everyone seems to be excited that I won a stakes, but it was just another race to me. My career ended on 08/06/2010 when I got hurt in a race. Last week, we all gathered around the computer and we watched my races. It was fun hearing the announcer call my name which used to be UCME Bubbasparks. He would say "I See You Bubbasparks!" and "Sparks are flying off of Bubba".
After I got hurt, I lived on a farm until about the end of June, I think. I then moved to a kennel for a few weeks and then I took a long road trip from Tulsa to St. Louis and I ended up living here.
Living in a house is a lot different from a kennel. There is so much room. I love exploring all the rooms. The carpet feels so good on my feet. There is so much to see and do. You should see all the toys that they have here. I like to move them from my room to the living room. I cry when I squeak them because I get so excited. I love laying on the couch. It is so comfy. There is a big window in the living room and I have a great view of the squirrels. They drive me crazy!
The people here seem to like seeing the doctor. Last Saturday, Scout and I went to the vet for check-ups. Monday, I had to see another vet because of my foot. Tuesday, the lady went to the doctor for a check-up. Wednesday, I had to go back to the vet for more tests. Today, the man aka Daddy went to the doctor for a check-up. These people are nuts with seeing the doctor.Scout, my new sister, is okay. She wants to play, but I can't because of my foot. I have to be on a leash when I'm outside, so that's a real bummer. We did chase a bunny together before I was put on the leash restriction. That was fun. There are bunnies and squirrels all over here. There are also horseflies and I don't like them.
I really like living here and the lady said that once my foot is fixed that I will feel a lot better. She said we will be able to take long walks. I will be able to run and play with Scout. I think Scout will like me better then.
I still have to sleep in my crate at night and when the lady leaves the house. She said I have to prove I can handle being free while she is gone. The first time she left me out, I messed up. I found a cloth Walmart bag and I chewed a hole in it. I then had an "accident" in the kitchen. She said it's probably best that I stay in my crate until my foot gets better anyway. I don't mind the crate, but being free is definitely going to be more fun.
Joey
The Greyhound Who Likes Living In A House
Hey, Joey - nice to "hear" from you. You are having a rought time of it with all the vet visits but you will be feeling so much better when they are finished and you can run and play. Congratulations on your "forever home" and, by the way, you couldn't have come to a better more loving family - it was meant to be - I think Jack had a hand in seeing you chosen by Scout and her family. Hope to hear from you again soon - and tell Scout we like her entries also - Hi, from a Greyhound friend, Wanda and her mom, Mary H.
ReplyDeleteHi Joey! It's great to hear from you. I'm so glad you like your new family and the luxuries of home life. It's not fun going to the doctor, but your mom and dad want your foot to feel better so you can have even more fun. Luckily, since you have to stay off your foot, that means you will get more couch time.
ReplyDeleteHi Joey - we're so glad to meet you. We eagerly anticipated you coming to your new home, so we are glad you like it so much. It's great having a forever home, isn't it. We are purring that your foot heals fast so that you can play with Scout - we think she'll be a good sister and friend to you.
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Joey, it's nice to make your acquaintance! My advice would be to stop chewing stuff so that when you earn your freedom from the crate that you don't have to wear the muzzle all the time. That can really interfere with getting a good sniff of things. I hope your foot is feeling better soon! I am pretty sure I would like you, even if you couldn't run with me.
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P.S. Tell Scout she should still do posts sometimes!
Welcome, Joey! It's always good to see a new greyhound face.
ReplyDeleteHi Joey! Glad to meet you. Hope your foot gets better fast and you and Scout can have some fun together soon.
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