Greyhound Crossroads

Hlos Intimidator is definitely not intimidating, and was actually called Jim at the farm. Jim never raced and came to us straight from the farm he was raised on in WV. He just wasn't interested enough in racing to ever make it to the race track. His Sire is RCK Goneinaflash and his dam is RCK Golden Grace. His sister Shear Volume arrived with him. Jim's date of birth is 4/12/24 so he will turn 2 in April. He is a very young guy that still has a bit of a puppy look to him. He never got an official racing weight but is around 75lbs. He is a very tall, narrow boy that is taller than most at that weight. His back touched the top of our large kennel. Jim is a sweet boy that seems to love people. He was a little overwhelmed by his first trip away from home, but seemed to handle everything remarkably well. He liked the kids he met. He was interested at first in the cat, but seemed mostly curious and appeared very trainable with some supervision at first. He was good with the small white dog he met so should be fine to live with small dogs too. Jim seems curious about his surroundings so we think he is likely to gain confidence fast. He seemed pretty calm for a pup and got along well with the other greyhounds. He hasn't been pushy or demanding but does love attention. 

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Martha is arriving soon from Australia. She only ran one race at the Dubbo Stadium and finished last. Martha was not cut out for the racing life, she’s too much of a detective! She likes to take her time, explore her surroundings, sniffing around until she gets the full picture and low-down on everything that’s going on! She is always eager to know what’s happening and learn new things. Her DOB is 8/26/21. Martha's sire is the famous Fernando Bale and her dam is Karen Keeping. Her ear tattoo is NKEMT. She was fully vetted before arrival in Australia. Martha (a.k.a. Mad Martha!) is a young, energetic and playful girl with a very sweet nature! She is a happy and confident dog who just adores her humans! In spite of her confidence, Martha can be a little shy around new people at first, but will still accept a pat on the head until she gets to know you- then she wants full on cuddles! Martha is used to being around other Greyhounds, she also has had positive interactions with some smaller breeds. Martha recently met some smallies through a fence and after a quick sniff and hello, she was happy to move on and focus on something else. You don’t make friends for life by coming on too strong! Martha is a dog that just exudes positive energy. She is happy and curious and will only grow in confidence the more she gets to know her new humans. Martha is a wonderful dog who would make a great addition in any home that has the love and patience that she deserves. She is a detective that can’t wait to discover her new family!

So far Martha has been pretty shy and overwhelmed since she arrived, not wanting to come out of her kennel. Once out she does walk nicely on leash and will approach adults and older kids, but seemed more nervous around a toddler. She has not wanted to be sniffed or approached by any other dogs large or small. She showed some interest in the cat until it slapped her then she backed off. She did go back to see the cat later, so was still showing some interest. We think she may be trainable with cats with more supervision. She is supposed to be good with other dogs, so we think she is just a sensitive girl that needs some time to relax around strange dogs.

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Gazer just arrived from Australia. He only has two races listed at Grafton and Casino and he placed 7th and 8th. He is a handsome, black male that raced at 71lbs. His DOB is 4/25/21 so is just turning 3 years old. Gazer's sire is Ace Hi Rumble and his dam is Lucille Rumble. He is tattooed in his left ear NKCHX and is microchipped. He was neutered, had his dental and all his shots in Australia before being transported to the US. This is the description we received from his previous owner: This guy is the perfect example of the cruisy greyhound. He likes to play for a little while, but then it is nap time. His favorite pastime is food tasting. Gazer has a great attitude towards life and lives it to the fullest. He is a very happy boy and loves being with his people. He is good with the Italian Greyhound he met. Cats roam the property and although most of the dogs don't interact with them, they can observe them and don't get excited when they do see them. Children interact with regularly (8 and up). Children can lead him around and he will not pull on the lead. Gazer just wants to get in the car and settles quickly and travels well. He is crate trained and is happy to sit in his crate and watch his people while they work.  Gazer has been a great boy since he arrived. He absolutely loves the kids he saw ages 4 to 9. He is so friendly and happy and great on leash. He has been quiet in his crate. Gazer has been living with small dogs in his foster home. He absolutely can not live with cats. He was very focused on the cat and didn't back away even when it slapped him. Gazer does travel very well. What a nice, friendly, happy guy!  UPDATE!  Kai has done really well in his adoptive home since last year, but recently had an unfortunate surprise encounter with an unexpected cat.  He's demonstrated that even though time has passed, he is NOT a dog who can live peacefully with them either inside or out.  Otherwise, he's a splendid, friendly, and well traveled dog just waiting for his new start with the perfect family!

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