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Hi, yes sorry we do have a new puppy. Well he is a large 10 month old brindle greyhound. We got him a week last Sunday from the rescue Houndsavers. Ever since we lost Daisy & Ben the house has seemed very empty without a dogs presence as we missed the walks and exercise! I have been on the various rescue web sites looking out for a cat friendly dog. We found details about Caleb. He was found as a stray in Wales, barely able to walk, it is believed he was owned bytravelers and abandoned as he was lame. He was taken to a pound and from there rescued by houndsavers, he has had to have a toe removed and was fostered to recover. His fosterers own 3 cats and 3 other dogs and apparently he ignored the cats but loved to play with the dogs. Well, the reason I haven't mentioned him is that we are having some problems and there are times when I think that he isn't the dog for us. We are used to adopting oldie dogs, and haven't had a young dog for 27 years! He chases the cats and really bothers them, he is not aggressive, but much too inquisitive and wants to play. They are very frightened and our disabled cat, Sidney was extremely scared when he chased him in the garden yesterday. We were also told that he is 'nearly' houstrained, however he did 3 wees and a poo in the house yesterday and after being in the garden will come straight in and wee. I am finding this very frustrating. He mouths a lot, although we can cope with this as we realise it is typical puppy behaviour. He has lead walking issues too. I don't want to give up on him, he has been through a lot in his short life and is very loving and friendly.
Sorry, for not mentioning him earlier, but if I am totally honest I am not bonding with him yet, and I just miss my 2 docile hounds more than ever. I feel quite tearful at times and realise I am still grieving for them.
Sorry, so long - you did ask!!! lol
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