Will YOU Adopt Me Tomorrow?!

Last night foster mommy told me that I had a chance at finding my fur-ever family on Saturday.  I sure do hope so because she sure did poke and prod me all night in preparation (the peanut butter kongs were the reward).  Nails clipped, ears cleaned and a good brushing (don't tell foster mom, but I really like that part).  Now I'm all prettied up and ready to turn on my charm!  Watch out world, you're gonna LOVE ME!!

Switch-a-roo!

Looks like we're playing musical kongs tonight!  Rudy and Sparks switched up (okay, I couldn't find the third kong.   I improvised).

Peeeeeeeanuuuuuttttttt Buuuuuuuuttttttteeeeerrrrrrr NOM, NOM!!!!

Took the pups for a nice walk tonight (Rudy did wonderful on the leash) and now they're being rewarded with peanut butter kongs!!

Rudy is determined to get...Every. Last. Drop.

Rudy Vegges Out

Stuffie Snuggles

Rudy Gets Away For The Weekend

Foster mom and foster dad are out of town for the weekend, so Rudy checked in with another foster family for the weekend.  He was super excited to meet their pup and kiddos and to play in their yard.  Hopefully they'll post some greyt pics of him for his trusty followers, but if not, stay tuned for Sunday evening when he gets home (his foster home, that is) and we'll post some new pictures or videos of his antics that we've all come to love.  And just to leave you with something:

That face means don't forget about me, I'll be back in a few short days."

NO Football in the House!

Pretty please??

Rudy is Greyt Fun For the Kids!

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CAUGHT!!

No foster pups on the furniture!  He's gotta find a home now, I broke him...maybe he came to me that way...yeah, yeah...that's it...he came that way...

I think he's going with the "if I don't look at her, she can't see me" or maybe he's thinking he "blends"??

Worn Out Pup

Seems we managed to wear him out today!

Watched a family movie tonight and when the lights were turned back on, we were treated to Rudy snuggling with his foster-brother, Sparks.  Such a sweet pic! 

Look at the Cute Puppy at the Park!!

Since it was such a nice day today, we took a trip to City Park.  Rudy had a great time walking the path, meeting new friends and checking out the pond (especially since it was FULL of squeaky toys)!!  

Fetch Video!

HE CAN FETCH!

If you've never owned a greyhound before, this may come as a surprise to you...greyhounds don't fetch.  Well, not usually...On the track, their concentration is placed on racing.  Once they get to their foster homes, we are usually more focused on the simple things in life like teaching them to work stairs and learning manners (don't jump on the counters, no, you don't belong on my couch, don't steal food from the other pups' dishes, yadda, yadda, yadda).  The fun stuff doesn't usually happen until they get to their furever homes.  That is where they really settle in.  Where their true personality comes out and shines.  Long story, slightly shortened, Rudy is shining already!  He loves to fetch!  And he is the perfect partner.  He chases the toy and brings it right back to you to throw again!  I've had dogs (non-greys) that you've had to wrestle to get the ball back, what a pain!  Rudy just trots right back to you, drops it and patiently waits for you to toss it again.  What fun!  We did lose a football to fetch yesterday though, so only toss what you consider his :) I have to apologize for not getting pictures though...I was having too much fun! 

We had lady's night at my place last night.  Rudy did great with the crowd.  There was the initial "hello, HELLO!" then after all the ladies settled in, Rudy snuggled up in his bed and took a nap.  Perfect.  Not underfoot, not in your face and not begging. 

Rudy is a nice mix of puppy and greyhound.  Playful when everyone is up and moving and completely chill when it's relax time.  He is going to blend into someone's household like he's been there all his life.  It already feels like he's always been here and it's only been a week!  

Can this household be yours? 

Rudy has arrived :) After about a week of settling in, it is official, Rudy is just a giant teddy bear! He loves nothing more than to be played with (he LOVES the extra squeaky toys!) and to be pet and snuggled. Since he has been here, he loves the bed right next to mine so he can be close all night long. When it comes time to relax, Rudy is a-okay with that, too. A few pics for proof (note the pink pig toy with 16, YES 16, squeakers in it in the corner:

Roo videos are de best!

I love singing the song of my people!



Teefs

De vets said I have a "very pronounced overbite"..

I say it adds points to mah cuteness.

What do you fink?

You finks you could live wif it forevers?

Cones of shame

Here we haz me (in a cone), and FoBro, and Miley (in a no-bite) cone.

FoMa didn't want me scratching my face or licking the boo-boo on mah leg.

Please save me from dis cone of shame!  Be mah forever family!

2 doggies..

...in a row.

We was waitin' on our dinners.  I'm practicing my "stay" command.  I'm gettin' pretty goods.

One day, I'll be better dan Phil.

Brindle Boys are Da Bestest!

Last week, dere was company at FoMa's house.  We might even almost be twins!

It was Krazy Kody!  His Mommy went out of town for de week and stayed wif us.

And by stayed wif us, I mean we sleeped a lots.

We also had some walks.

We definitely had some funs.

Gettin' comfy

Let me shows you da best, most comfortable positions to lay in.  I'm really good at them, but I'd prefer to do more practicin' at mah furever home.  Can you take me there soon please?  FoMa is great, but I know you're better.  (Don't tell FoMa I said that!)

Dis position best accentuates mah big chest (and lungs, duh!) and minimizes mah thunder thighs.

Dis is rule breakin', I knows, but FoMa is teachin' me to only gets on da couch when I'z invited instead of when I wants.
We've got a long way to go, but I'm workin' on it for mah furever family.
Pssst, I really likes da couch.

Do you thinks you could be mah furever family?  I thinks you could.  Just fill out da application at the top right!  Den, I can be yours.  It's dat easy!

Da REAL Roos

I was right.  FoMa definitely tried again.

Looks like I'm a talker!!!  Even da lazy FoBro started talkin'!  FoMa said that it took Phil a long time to learn to talk to her.  She just lubs it when we talks....  when she starts it!  Since FoMa has neighbor's we're supposed to be quiet and normally we are until she encourages us!

Maybe mah furever family could roo wifs me?  I'd lub dat... soooo muchens!

De application is in de links to the top right!  DO ITTTTT!!!!!!!

PS.  I know "OUT!" and "stay" and we're workin' on "lay down".  I has mad skillz to offer to mah furever family!

Da Roos

Greyhounds are sometimes known for their "talking" but hoomans call it "rooing."

Dere are lots of videos on da YouTubes wif doggies talkin' and FoMa decided to see if I was a "talker" or not.

I wasn't really sure what was going on.  But I was definitely interested.  Knowin' FoMa, she'll probably tries again.

Will you be mah forever family if I can talk to you?  I hope so!  I'm ready to meet you!

New toys are tricky...

FoMa was told that videos are better than pictures.  She agreed, but sometimes she struggles with being a single FoMa and capturing all the right things.

This toy that FoBro has is called a Tug-a-Jug.  You put delicious noms in it (dog kibble, small treats) and then us puppers have to figure out how to get the food out.  This is very good for extremely food motivated dogs.

This video shows how much more food motivated Phil is than I am.  I really liked it when FoMa helped us out!

Maybe my forever family will teach me more puzzles?  I'm looking forward to it!!!

Spring is coming!

FoMa's Facebook (I sometimes like to read over her shoulder, don't judge!) said that spring is here.  Well, someone might have been lying because this happened:

Enjoying almost "spring"

This is Spring?

Dese humans need to work on their weather correlating with their seasons.  Gosh.  I had never seen this white stuff before since I used to live in Florida.  FoMa was plenty excited about it.  FoBro didn't seem to care.  I was very proud of my yellow snow spot!

I wonder if my forever family will get snow at their house???  I can't wait to find out!

NOMNOMNOMs part 2

FoMa got some video of us helping get rid of the left over peanut butter....

That pb container is HUGE.

Well, I am proud to say that FoBro and I took care of this container in less than a month.  If FoMa could find bigger PB containers, I'm sure she'd buy them!  She says she should get some stock in peanut butter.

FoMa promises that frozen peanut butter kongs will be given to me when I find my forever family, because they will love me that much!  I think she's right.

NOMNOMNOMs

FoMa let us clean out the peanut butter container!!!

Sharing nicely.

Look, FoMa, WHOLE HEAD!! Hahahaa.

This is the over-under.  It's a new Greyhound dance/eating move.  You're welcome.

This foster life is pretty awesome, but I'm totally ready for my forever family!!

What's all dis white stuff?

FoMa says its snow....

It didn't stop me from takin' care of mah business.  

Ewww a bug in the living room!

I decided to break in the new bed before it goes upstairs to the bedroom, says FoMa.
I really like laying in this space beside the couch, especially when my FoBro is layin' in dah other bed.  FoMa thinks I'm probably a snuggler, but FoBro is kinda greedy wif space, so he doesn't like me being dat near to him.

I raise my paw in the airrrrrrrr, rooin' ayyyy-yo!

Dis mah best side.

Dis mah upside-down grrr face.

zzzzweeet dreams!

Dis is what happens after a long walk and some time at de dog park and fetchin' some balls.

Watch mah skillz!

Sorry for FoMa's laziness, but she claims that if she would have gotten off the couch I would have stopped decorating.  Let's be honest, she's probably right.  Anytime I go near her she just can't keep her hands off me, she just lubs petting me cause I'm so soft.

She particularly lubs my nekked cheeks!  Don't you love them too?

There just aren't enough...

...things to chew or play with here at FoMa's house!!!

Dis bone could definitely be biggers.

And all dese toys?  Pffth, I know mah foreber family will gibs me more.

FoMa says I am a very good boy and that I will make a great addition to a family that doesn't have (really) small dogs or cats.  I'm ok with medium sized doggies though.

I'm definitely a chewer of things.  My first night at FoMa's house, I gave her a present!  It was a sock.  I threw it up for her.  FoMa says that she's glad that I threw it up instead of it giving me a really bad tummy ache.  She also says that this means I have to be watched when it comes to playing with stuffies so I don't try to eat bad things.

I don't mind this problem that I have because it means that FoMa has given my FoBro (Phil) and I some very delicious nomnoms.  We are currently working on a beef knuckle (which I'm chewing on in the 2nd photo) and a really big bone (which I'm working on in the 1st photo).  FoMa says that the bones are for eating and stuffies aren't.  I'm still learning the rules.

Whats the biggest thing I've learned since being with my new FoMa?  I'm so glad you asked!

Let me start by tell you guys that stairs are scary.  VERY SCARY.  You neber know if there are monsters at the top or at the bottom because it's such a long ways!  The first 2 nights were rough, but FoMa was very patient wif me.  Going down was much easier than going up (after that first time anyways)!  After doing the scary stairs 3 times though, I just started doing it on my own!  FoMa says I was like magic!  I'm not even scared of them a little bit anymore.

FoMa says I should probably learn some tricks at some point, but this week she's just thrilled that I learned the stairs and I'm settling in...  even if that means she has to put away all the toys ebery day after I take them ALL out of the toy basket.  She doesn't appreciate my interior designing skills, I can tell.

FoMa, dis is mah sexy gaze.
Please show all da babes.

While FoMa isn't sure how many toys could possibly be left in the toy basket...
I know and I plan on relocating ALL of them for her..

See, I do plays wif de toys for a widdle bit before I strategically place them for decorating.

I'm ready for my forever family...  is it you??

Hint, hint:  de application iz to the right!  (no, your human right)

FoMa thinks its funny...

....when my blankie becomes my cape.

Play time!

First night at my new foster house.

This might not be so bad.

One last post before I go to my furever home, HOPEFULLY!!!!

So, tomorrow I will meet my new furever family (at least that's what foster mom is praying for). To get me ready, foster mom took me to work and she gave me a spa day.  I don't really know what that means except that she put me through TORTURE!! I was put in this big tub and soaked with water. That was after she messed with my rear end for some reason.  I don't know why she was back there, but I DIDN'T LIKE IT!

I was happy until she started messing with my private area!

That's me begging for my foster mom's coworker to save me!

After the humiliation of the bath, I was able to share lunch with foster mom and relaxed a little before we had to leave for the day.

Goodnight all you Rudy followers! I'll be dreaming of my furever home tonight.  I hope to see you tomorrow!