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Greyhound Rescue Caesar
November 5th, 2010 | 
Author: Caesar is an ex-racing greyhound & is deperately looking for a home. He is a gently laid back boy with a lovely nature. He's 5 years old & is currently in kennels located in Cheshire, England. Even if you are unable to adopt Caesar, you can still help him by rating this video or better still - posting or linking it to your twitter / facebook accounts, website etc. because the more people who get to see his video will dramaticlly improve his chances of finding a home. If you are able to adopt him, a contact number is shown in the film. Thank you for your help.
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Tags: Caesar, Cesar, dogs, Greyhound Rescue, greyhounds, Retired greyhound trust, RGT | 
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Guam Greyhound Rescue Project
This is the inspiring story of the rescue of racing greyhounds from the Island of Guam after the closing of a failed dog track. In November of '08, when it became known that greyhound race dogs in desperate condition were roaming the island, none of us knew how many greyhounds were at risk, where they were, where they could go, or how they would get there, not to speak of, how the rescue mission would be paid for. What we did know, was that we had to find a way . . . . So volunteers with Guam Animals in Need embarked on an urgent mission to find the dozens of greyhounds who had been let loose or were living in deplorable conditions after the track "give-away adoption" program went into effect. Every greyhound that was found, nursed back to health and eventually boarded an airplane represented a monumental victory that lent continuing courage and determination for all that lay ahead. Forty-four trips to the airport (on both sides of the ocean) and nine months later, 155 Guam greyhounds embraced a new life, in a new land where each is a cherished member of a loving family. The task of rescuing, caring for and air-lifting 155 greyhounds 6000 miles and, then, securing a safe-haven on the US mainland presented enormous challenges. This video is, therefore, a tribute not only to the resilience of racing greyhounds, but also to the indomitable spirit of the people whose lives are dedicated to animal rescue. For more information visit: www.guamgreyhoundrescue.org
Why Greyhounds Need Coats
It has to be said that, like humans, Greyhounds vary in their sensitivity to temperature changes. Greyhound coats ensure your dog is able to cope. Another aspect of this is to compare their situation to humans. We can tolerate extremes of temperature very well indeed, but, we're far more comfortable if we're appropriately dressed for the prevailing weather. The older or weaker human can perish if not protected from extreme weather.
So, what is needed to afford your Greyhound the necessary protection?
A good warm and waterproof winter coat is essential. To not give such a sensitive dog this basic item is downright cruel. Your dog may not drop dead, but it will be very uncomfortable without one. The difference between surviving something and being comfortable must be appreciated.
Other Greyhound coats include light waterproof types for showery, warm weather. Many of these will fold up nicely and fit in a bag or pocket. Remember, a cold dog is one thing, a cold wet dog is something else again.
What about hot sunshine?
Here we have an altogether different issue to address. The problems relate to the colour of the dog. A white Greyhound - or any other dog for that matter - can be badly burned as they tend to have areas of exposed pale skin. If your dog is likely to be affected the nose and any other vulnerable areas should be watched and the necessary sun block applied if needed, as Greyhound coats can only cover the body.
Black and other dark coloured dogs absorb heat. There's no argument, black absorbs heat, white reflects, it's basic physics we all learned at school.
There are now reflective Greyhound coats available. These are great as they are a dual purpose garment. The UK isn't unique in having extremely changeable weather, so a "be prepared for anything" approach is required. Fortunately, reflective coats are wind and waterproof as well as being able to reflect the suns heat.
They really do keep a dog cool. Try this if you ever see a lucky Greyhound whose caring owner has kitted out for the sunshine. Having sought the owners permission, feel the top of it's head, then slide your hand under the coat. You will be amazed at the difference in temperature.
Of course, none of this means you should neglect the other aspects of dog ownership, fresh water must always be available and if it is unbearably hot, both you and your dog will be better off in the cool somewhere.
There's never been a better selection of Greyhound coats available.
Living With a Blind Greyhound
It seems our Pingu is coping quite well with his failing eyesight, but there are signs that he is still getting used to his situation. Sometimes, when out in town, he seems to be a bit freaked out when he sees other dogs. If the other dog is a bit "lively" it seems to confuse him and so he barks at it, albeit in a half hearted way. There's no malice, it's more like "What the hell's going on?" It hasn't been too much of a problem though.
He falters when he enters the house when the light is bright outside and takes a few moments to adjust to the change in light level, again, he copes in his own way.
The most heartening, and in some ways the most frightening, thing is his running about in the garden. He's always been keen on running like a maniac and that desire hasn't diminished as his eyesight worsens. To see him in failing light, or hear him in pitch darkness is astonishing. He travels around the back garden, along the side of the house and does a lap of the front garden before repeating the circuit several times. It's an amazing testimony to a dogs sensing abilities other than eyesight. He's either relying on scent, or memory. As we've only been in the house since August, it seems it's the good old "dogs nose" that gets him around.
So far, our other Greyhound, Slinky, doesn't seem to be taking advantage of his superior eyesight and they remain very close friends.
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Tags: blind dogs, greyhounds, Greyhounds as Pets |
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Sleeping with Greyhounds
A short, lighthearted romp about sharing your bed with greyhounds. Originally created for an Oprah contest in 1999, the dogs aged well, but the mullet definitely
Greyhound Roo Fest
Music to our ears. We'll our house had a very sad Christmas yesterday. The Little Black Dog "CeCe" was diagnosed with cancer and due to her suffering we had say good bye to her yesterday and end her suffering. She was a great friend for seven years and will be missed.
Chapter 16: Greyhound Play
Chapter 16 of 19 from the DVD, The Adopters' Guide to Life with Greyhounds. Playing with your greyhound. Every chapter of the DVD will be made available here on Youtube. www.worldwidegreyhounds.org
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Tags: adoption, greyhound, greyhounds, play, playing, rescue, resources |
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