| Mary and Bob Mills offered their home and love to a
rescued greyhound when their hearts were breaking from the loss of a beloved dog. Since that adoption of Ruby Begonia and Diamond-they are also fostering greyhounds until they find forever homes. Mary met her first greyhound in the late 1970s and her name was Delilah Jane. "Lie-Lie" raised my children and pretty much ran the entire house. Because of her and her adorable personality-greyhounds are finding their way into homes and hearts. I forward this to you in her memory. Love, Carole IF A DOG WERE YOUR TEACHER ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You would learn stuff like..... When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. When it's in your best interest-practice obedience. Let others know when they've invaded your territory. Take naps and stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily. Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout ... run right back and make friends. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit
close by and nuzzle them gently. |