Here's a snapshot of Cami's manners (and patience!) while waiting for the "Okay" to eat.
She's such a good girl and so smart!
Monday, December 30, 2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Camo'd Cami by the FIre!
Hi! Can you find me? I'm relaxing with Franklin by the fire after the park.
If there isn't a bed around I will just make some room on someone else's bed.
I don't mind sharing!
Walk in the Park
Today we all went to the park today to walk on the trails. I think we ALL needed a little exercise after all of those treats and the holiday bones! :) Walking is one of my favorite things to do. I don't get to do it too much with my current family, and I am fine being inside as much as I am. But I do love to smell the fresh air and be out in nature whenever I get a chance! I raced for a long time and am still in really great shape, if I do say so myself. Just ask my foster brother Franklin -- I walk circles around him! I am great on a leash and listen well, too. I can't wait for my forever home and am so looking forward to giving my love and kisses to my future family. I am patient and will wait for the right one. Could that be you?
Christmas Morning!
I love my bones and my squeaky toys! I don't know which to play with first - sometimes I play with them all at one time. Thank you so much, Santa!
I was happy for hours while my foster family was opening their gifts and making Christmas breakfast. Finally - the Christmas rush is over and it's time to relax and enjoy!
Wouldn't I be a great New Year's Present for someone? I think so!
Santa is Coming!
More fun times on Christmas Eve! I played Santa this year. :)
Just exhausted from all of the holiday planning. Looking forward to Christmas Day!!
Merry Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas to all who read my blog! While I still await my forever home, I remain very patient with my foster family. I allow them to put silly hats on me.... just to entertain them!!!
Here I am on Christmas Eve 2013! Can you say "deer in headlights"? Enjoy!
Love, Cami
Here I am on Christmas Eve 2013! Can you say "deer in headlights"? Enjoy!
Love, Cami
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Small or Large.... Cami gets along with the best of them!
I was cleaning and organizing after we got back from our Thanksgiving adventure travel..... and I decided to put the gate up so I could open doors in the house. I turned around and this is what I saw! Small or Large.... Cami gets along with all dogs at this point. We are determined to find her a wonderful forever home. She truly deserves it! What a sweet girl!
To Grandmother's House.... We Go!
On our initial travels to Thanksgiving last week... I received yet another text from Cami's previous family. They are still thinking about her. And miss her. Again, this is a testament to how much they loved her in their family.
During the car ride Franklin decided he would NOT get out of Cami's way, so she just plopped down where she felt comfortable! So funny.... I had to capture at least part of the shot! I do think this photo should be captioned "TOLERANCE". :)
During the car ride Franklin decided he would NOT get out of Cami's way, so she just plopped down where she felt comfortable! So funny.... I had to capture at least part of the shot! I do think this photo should be captioned "TOLERANCE". :)
Cami and our Small Dog!!!!
Cami was originally labeled as NOT small dog tolerant.... but we soon realized that at the very least she's workable.
Do you notice the bone in the beagle's mouth??? What this photo ALSO demonstrates is that although she may be "food driven" (which is one of the reasons she learns so quickly!), she certainly isn't 'food aggressive". How sweet is that face? She's like "can you help me out here or what???". :)
Do you notice the bone in the beagle's mouth??? What this photo ALSO demonstrates is that although she may be "food driven" (which is one of the reasons she learns so quickly!), she certainly isn't 'food aggressive". How sweet is that face? She's like "can you help me out here or what???". :)
CUTE ALERT! Cami making do with her space
Cami is very flexible. She manages to make a space for herself, even if it's not on the bed she REALLY wants to lie down on!
Keeping me company in my office
There is only one bed in my office -- Franklin's -- and they are fine sharing.
Here are some shots:
Here are some shots:
Dinner Time
This is what Cami does before we say "OKAY!" to eat both morning and evening meals. She's got great manners!
Getting comfortable quickly!
She's got comfortable pretty quickly! Here is a shot of her many "cockroach" photo opps!
OK, I was so bad about blogging -- I am adding all of my shots and written notes from the beginning through the last 2 months right now of Cami our new FOSTER hound!! Here's a pic from the very first day at the SEGA kennels when her previous family dropped her to us for us to foster her, and eventually find her a forever family! So below you will see all my notes written a couple of weeks after starting to foster Cami (this was some time in October 2013!).
Cami's done exceptionally well in our home. We've honestly had no problems with her, nothing. No bathroom issues, no floor walking issues, no crate issues. And she's a love!! She's definitely likes to give kisses if you let her!
She's a quick learner and incredibly smart. She obviously knows her name. She responds to my funny high pitched squealing when she's playing and gets excited and will run back and forth through the downstairs and play hide and seek. When we take a treat out, she quickly learned what that means and, upon hearing the treat container open from another room, she almost hurts herself she runs into that crate so fast. We give her one to get in, we close the door, then she's given one when door is closed. Happy as a clam! She just lies down and she's fine!!!
She gets along great with Franklin, our own greyhound. She did right from the beginning. She is definitely very alpha female, as I've seen with other female hounds we've fostered... she may let a little growl out if Franklin gets close to her while she's sitting on her bed and is holding her bone. Not an issue though, as he is NOT alpha and could care less. He just walks away.
On the "biting" issues that are forever now on her record; it's very frustrating to us because it's all about the way you handle and train your dogs. Period. (read more down the page in these notes).... She's very playful and does like to give kisses... and then when she's extra excited/happy she does the "playful nipping". So I would think someone might get nervous about that if they weren't sure what that was about? She doesn't like to be tightly hugged or wrapped up..."confined" by your arms, I guess is a good way to put it. And, when she's lying down on her bed, she doesn't like when your face is over her face in her space. But -- for these previous two points -- many dogs don't. It's their space and they are, as we always need to remember, animals and not humans. My husband and I have fostered many a greyhound (as well as saved other non-greyhound doggies) and to us it's always about being mindful and intuitive. And respecting the pet's space, just as you teach them to respect yours.
So-- more on Cami. She "herds" with the side of her head, after she bows to greet you and she knows you well enough, she pushes the side of her head on your legs when you're walking... It makes me giggle!!! She does it with Franklin too. It's the way she shows her playful side.
She "cockroaches" with the best of them. I will attach a photo to show you later in this blog! She also rolls on her back and will stretch her legs out to touch you with her sweet paws - it's really endearing.
She has a good appetite and is so easily trained. We didn't like the way she was a "side-sitter".... So at 6 years old she relearned how to sit the RIGHT way (thank you forever on that, Suzanne Lipson!!!). She also shakes, knows the training commands "sit/sit pretty", "down", "out", "stay", "Crate!", "OK!" (for any time she's waiting on our cue to do anything, whether it's go up/down the stairs or eat out of her food bowl). She waits on the top of the stairs before she's allowed down, she waits to eat out of her food bowl like we have always made every dog in our house do-- and when she hears the "OKAY!" word she walks to her food bowl. She also knows "go lie down!!!" (Gosh doesn't every dog??!)
I will end this first post with the fact that when we met Cami at SEGA and she made the transition from her old family to ours, both of the kids were crying, even the dad was holding back tears. The little girl was in the worst shape though - and she is the one who Cami bit those couple of times!!!! (To which the mother told me- "my daughter just wouldn't listen to me and kept hugging and squeezing Cami, and I can't really get rid of my kid, so I have to get rid of the dog"). It was very tough for them, that was obvious. I just don't think it was a fit in general though.
Since then, Cami's previous family -- both the daughter and the mom -- have and still continue to text me and ask questions to check on / about her and have missed her so much. I have gradually decreased my own responses to them over the weeks, since then. But I do think it is worth mentioning that they just have had a hard time letting go, and on paper the circumstances could look very different.
I think that's about it so far!
We love her and want to find her a GREAT forever family. She certainly deserves it!
Cami's done exceptionally well in our home. We've honestly had no problems with her, nothing. No bathroom issues, no floor walking issues, no crate issues. And she's a love!! She's definitely likes to give kisses if you let her!
She's a quick learner and incredibly smart. She obviously knows her name. She responds to my funny high pitched squealing when she's playing and gets excited and will run back and forth through the downstairs and play hide and seek. When we take a treat out, she quickly learned what that means and, upon hearing the treat container open from another room, she almost hurts herself she runs into that crate so fast. We give her one to get in, we close the door, then she's given one when door is closed. Happy as a clam! She just lies down and she's fine!!!
She gets along great with Franklin, our own greyhound. She did right from the beginning. She is definitely very alpha female, as I've seen with other female hounds we've fostered... she may let a little growl out if Franklin gets close to her while she's sitting on her bed and is holding her bone. Not an issue though, as he is NOT alpha and could care less. He just walks away.
On the "biting" issues that are forever now on her record; it's very frustrating to us because it's all about the way you handle and train your dogs. Period. (read more down the page in these notes).... She's very playful and does like to give kisses... and then when she's extra excited/happy she does the "playful nipping". So I would think someone might get nervous about that if they weren't sure what that was about? She doesn't like to be tightly hugged or wrapped up..."confined" by your arms, I guess is a good way to put it. And, when she's lying down on her bed, she doesn't like when your face is over her face in her space. But -- for these previous two points -- many dogs don't. It's their space and they are, as we always need to remember, animals and not humans. My husband and I have fostered many a greyhound (as well as saved other non-greyhound doggies) and to us it's always about being mindful and intuitive. And respecting the pet's space, just as you teach them to respect yours.
So-- more on Cami. She "herds" with the side of her head, after she bows to greet you and she knows you well enough, she pushes the side of her head on your legs when you're walking... It makes me giggle!!! She does it with Franklin too. It's the way she shows her playful side.
She "cockroaches" with the best of them. I will attach a photo to show you later in this blog! She also rolls on her back and will stretch her legs out to touch you with her sweet paws - it's really endearing.
She has a good appetite and is so easily trained. We didn't like the way she was a "side-sitter".... So at 6 years old she relearned how to sit the RIGHT way (thank you forever on that, Suzanne Lipson!!!). She also shakes, knows the training commands "sit/sit pretty", "down", "out", "stay", "Crate!", "OK!" (for any time she's waiting on our cue to do anything, whether it's go up/down the stairs or eat out of her food bowl). She waits on the top of the stairs before she's allowed down, she waits to eat out of her food bowl like we have always made every dog in our house do-- and when she hears the "OKAY!" word she walks to her food bowl. She also knows "go lie down!!!" (Gosh doesn't every dog??!)
I will end this first post with the fact that when we met Cami at SEGA and she made the transition from her old family to ours, both of the kids were crying, even the dad was holding back tears. The little girl was in the worst shape though - and she is the one who Cami bit those couple of times!!!! (To which the mother told me- "my daughter just wouldn't listen to me and kept hugging and squeezing Cami, and I can't really get rid of my kid, so I have to get rid of the dog"). It was very tough for them, that was obvious. I just don't think it was a fit in general though.
Since then, Cami's previous family -- both the daughter and the mom -- have and still continue to text me and ask questions to check on / about her and have missed her so much. I have gradually decreased my own responses to them over the weeks, since then. But I do think it is worth mentioning that they just have had a hard time letting go, and on paper the circumstances could look very different.
I think that's about it so far!
We love her and want to find her a GREAT forever family. She certainly deserves it!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
The Perfect Pooch
Camy has had a busy week! She took her first trip to the pet store, spent the day at work with her foster mom, and wore her first coat! She's looking forward to shower some lucky family with lots of love and kisses. Camy is a true snuggle bug with no apparent sleep startle. So far, you couldn't ask for a more perfect hound! She remains an accident free, crate loving, stuffie playing perfect pup!
Hanging out in a new place like it's no big deal!
Hey, lady! Why did you put this boy jacket on me?
Oh, oh, can I play with these!?
Hey, what's that furry thing over there?
We're hoping Camy's forever home finds her soon. She has too much love to offer not to be scooped up by a family :)
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Stair Master
A StarFast Camaro, (Camy), has been really enjoying herself at her foster home. She is still working on mastering the stairs. Not because she is afraid, but because she takes them at full speed! While she may be a little hesitant at first trying new things, she is VERY trusting. She's been in her foster home for three days now and has been accident free! Even requesting to go outside for potty breaks.
Camy has definitely shown that she is a love bug. She loves snuggling and having you rub her anywhere you wish. Sit on the floor, and she is immediately in your lap. What more could you ask for!
There will be photos posted soon of this gorgeous girl!
Camy has definitely shown that she is a love bug. She loves snuggling and having you rub her anywhere you wish. Sit on the floor, and she is immediately in your lap. What more could you ask for!
There will be photos posted soon of this gorgeous girl!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
A StarfastCamaro: She will make any home a happy home!
A StarFastCamaro jumped right into the home life. She found success with the two stairs she was introduced to by just jumping over them. Quite gracefully too. Her foster home has 4 children in it, and she has made it known that she loves to be petted, scratched and rubbed. Kisses? Oh, those too! She loves to play with both humans and toys too. A StarFastCamaro had no problems prancing around the hardwood and tile floors of the foster home.
She slept great in her crate with minimal whimpers. This morning, she even asked to go outside to use the bathroom!
Whomever adopts A StarFastCamaro will be a lucky one. She is going to make a great family dog.
She slept great in her crate with minimal whimpers. This morning, she even asked to go outside to use the bathroom!
Whomever adopts A StarFastCamaro will be a lucky one. She is going to make a great family dog.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
The Eyes Have IT
This precious girl is so calm and demure but confident. She has the most beautiful eyes with lots of dark eyeliner. She is gentle and sweet yet ready for play. She's a living doll,,or dog.
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