The Duke - Greyhound Adoption

Gas Man · 03-11-2009, 12:14 PM

Well Brinks wants a bud and being dogs are pack animals we think a second dog would be a good idea. We decided that this time around we want to adopt. We looked at many adoption agencies as well as the pound. We wanted a big and impressive dog, further, a dog that compliments Brinks. We were looking at Great Danes, Dobes, Rots, ect... Then the wife suggested a greyhound. We looked into it, put in a application and after a 3 interviews got accepted. Our boy came in from a life of speed last weekend. He's at his foster home now and we pick him up this weekend.

We got his new kennel, new bed, nylabone, toys, food, and rise food dishes container all set for him. Even setup his first vet appt a few days after we get him.

His kennel name is Wayne. He's 5 yrs old and black coat of speed fur. Uma is nick naming him John Wayne but I think "The Duke" will be more fitting...

Here's a couple pics from the half way house in Daytona Beach...

Rider · 03-11-2009, 12:22 PM

Greyhounds are GREAT dogs and contrary to popular belief they don't require tons of exercise. Lets just hope Brinks doesn't eat him.

Gas Man · 03-11-2009, 12:31 PM

All very true. The greyhounds are known as the "40 mile per hour couch potatote"!

And I think Brinks will still do well with him. The greyhound should be a bit taller than brinks for now which should help. Hell Brinks is pretty good with my mother in laws 4# 4 month old chiwawa (sp?). The bigger question is what will Wayne think of my big ole bud Brinks.

Dave · 03-11-2009, 12:34 PM

good lookin pooch gas

Gas Man · 03-11-2009, 12:39 PM

Thanks. I think he'll look EPIC standing next to Brinks

Quick281 · 03-11-2009, 12:57 PM

Brinks and The Duke. I love it! NIcely done on adopting Gasman. I knew a family with two Greyhounds and they claimed all those dogs ever did was sleep. Great dogs though.

Gas Man · 03-11-2009, 01:43 PM

Duke will just be his second nick name. I think it will be better to just keep his kennel name the same. Why confuse the poor boy.

Particle Man · 03-11-2009, 03:29 PM

Greyhounds are more than willing to lay around and accept any attention you're willing to give

Congrats!!

marko138 · 03-11-2009, 03:36 PM

A co-worker had a retired racing greyhound. He loved it. Great dog from what I've heard.

njchopper87 · 03-11-2009, 04:57 PM

I shutter to think what you'll be throwing down on food now, but congrats on the new pet.

03-11-2009, 12:14 PM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	The Duke - Greyhound Adoption Well Brinks wants a bud and being dogs are pack animals we think a second dog would be a good idea. We decided that this time around we want to adopt. We looked at many adoption agencies as well as the pound. We wanted a big and impressive dog, further, a dog that compliments Brinks. We were looking at Great Danes, Dobes, Rots, ect... Then the wife suggested a greyhound. We looked into it, put in a application and after a 3 interviews got accepted. Our boy came in from a life of speed last weekend. He's at his foster home now and we pick him up this weekend. We got his new kennel, new bed, nylabone, toys, food, and rise food dishes container all set for him. Even setup his first vet appt a few days after we get him. His kennel name is Wayne. He's 5 yrs old and black coat of speed fur. Uma is nick naming him John Wayne but I think "The Duke" will be more fitting... Here's a couple pics from the half way house in Daytona Beach... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-11-2009, 12:31 PM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	All very true. The greyhounds are known as the "40 mile per hour couch potatote"! And I think Brinks will still do well with him. The greyhound should be a bit taller than brinks for now which should help. Hell Brinks is pretty good with my mother in laws 4# 4 month old chiwawa (sp?). The bigger question is what will Wayne think of my big ole bud Brinks. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-11-2009, 12:39 PM	#5
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Thanks. I think he'll look EPIC standing next to Brinks __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-11-2009, 12:57 PM	#6
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Brinks and The Duke. I love it! NIcely done on adopting Gasman. I knew a family with two Greyhounds and they claimed all those dogs ever did was sleep. Great dogs though. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

03-11-2009, 01:43 PM	#7
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Duke will just be his second nick name. I think it will be better to just keep his kennel name the same. Why confuse the poor boy. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-11-2009, 12:22 PM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Greyhounds are GREAT dogs and contrary to popular belief they don't require tons of exercise. Lets just hope Brinks doesn't eat him.

03-11-2009, 12:34 PM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	good lookin pooch gas

03-11-2009, 03:29 PM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Greyhounds are more than willing to lay around and accept any attention you're willing to give Congrats!! __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-11-2009, 04:57 PM	#10
njchopper87 Bored Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sumter, SC Moto: '01 Spirit 750 Posts: 1,535	I shutter to think what you'll be throwing down on food now, but congrats on the new pet.