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Post by Baglady on Jul 6, 2017 23:57:37 GMT
Please give a warm welcome to our beautiful greyhound girlie, Doris Doris was signed over to the Home from a rescue, and clearly she was bred for racing. You can clearly see the tattoo in her ear, but luckily for Doris it seems she was a bit rubbish at racing and was quickly retired from this unpleasant 'sport'. Doris seemed rather pleased with her new surroundings, not least of all because she could actually get to play with the little furry toy, instead of having to course around a track ..... Go get it Doris! Doris looked so pleased with herself for finally catching it! Yey! I won!!!! Indeed you did sweetie! You've hit the jackpot Doris! Doris really is all about the fun! We played some hide and seek with her... There's no flies on this girl! And your prize Doris - a lifetime's supply of the very best dog food! Doris had an absolute blast in the garden! It was as if she was determined to make up for her lost puppyhood! OMG - this one squeaks! Can I keep it? 'Course you can Doris! As Doris has been signed over, she is available for rehoming immediately. For more information, or if you'd like to meet Doris, please phone the Dogs' Home: 029 2071 1243 or visit Cardiff Dogs' Home, Westpoint Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, open 7 days a week, 10.30 - 4pm For more information about the rehoming process at Cardiff Dogs Home, please click here
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Post by Bickers on Jul 8, 2017 16:35:29 GMT
I took dear Doris out this morning and it was my first time walking a greyhound. She was wonderful, so well behaved and didn't pull on the lead at all. She's tall (someone described her as like a mini-horse!) and I was able to just about touch her back with my hand without having to bend down (I'm 5'3" for perspective). She took treats oh-so delicately, good girl! She has the softest, most velvety neck too. Hope she won't be waiting too long for her new family, she's a sweetie.
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Post by mily on Jul 12, 2017 21:25:00 GMT
I absolutely love this affectionate girl 💜💜 I've taken Doris out a few times now and she is such a pleasure to walk. She walks on a loose lead and isn't bothered at all by other dogs (even small ones). However we did see a rabbit once by the Ely trail, her ears pricked up and she stared for a while but that was about it. Bless her. She also likes the water, I found that out when she decided to have a dip in the river (it was more like a paddle for Doris) so be aware, if she stares at the water she is definitely thinking about having a dip haha. She also likes giving kisses and does like to show affection now and then 😊😊 Doris is faultless and I wish her all the best finding her furever home 💜💜💜
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Post by miggy on Jul 16, 2017 14:40:41 GMT
Dear Doris joined us for the loveliest, most relaxing walk this morning along the river. She and Sailor got on so well, walking side by side in total harmony. Doris is very smiley a quite partial to a fuss! She absolutely loved leaning against us and having a tickle of the ribs. Despite being quite a big dog (tall) she would be no trouble at all, in fact you'd barely know she I was around, she's Mrs Chilled. So if you're having a bad day at work and need something to help you relax and unwind look no further than this special girl.
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Post by Sian A on Jul 26, 2017 17:04:21 GMT
It was our second walk with Sailor yesterday morning but our first outing with Doris, and she is just something special! Like the majority of greyhounds she's a fairly sedate and calm walker compared to other dogs who've been cooped up all day, and is only too happy to walk at your side the entire time. Doris is a little more energetic than Sailor though, I think she might be a little younger, and never seemed to stop smiling! She's a very happy young lady and very well behaved on the lead, and wasn't going to say no to a cwtch or three as we went. Doris is a little shorter than her kennel-mate but still tall enough to reach while you're walking, and like Sailor she would nudge our hands every so often so she could have a fuss on the go. Her ears were always up and she seemed fascinated by everything - this is one curious and very clever little lady! Doris is a big fan of treats and wasn't quite as keen on waiting her turn when we stopped for a rest in the shade, but she was still incredibly gentle and patient enough to wait for you to offer them before the treats got inhaled We actually had a second unplanned but nonetheless appreciated outing with Doris after we brought Sailor and Doris back to the Home. We tried to take out very shy and worried newcomer lurcher Mostyn and while we eventually did manage to get him down the lane with a bit of jogging and a lot of encouragement, he was still obviously very stressed being away from his kennel and out in the open (though he was probably quite stressed being in there as well, poor thing). On our return Dale suggested we try taking Mostyn again but with Doris for company, and she worked her happy and friendly magic in an instant! We didn't get poor Mostyn off the estate due to a lot of very noisy maintenance works, but having Doris close to hand was a big boost for him and she took her role as helper and companion in her elegant and leggy stride! She's a gorgeous and playful girl who definitely deserves a chance to experience being part of a real home and forever family!
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Post by babs on Aug 2, 2017 8:26:52 GMT
Rhian & I had the pleasure of buddies Doris & Sailor in the sun on Tuesday. While Rhian walked Sailor and fell in love just a little bit (she has a big soft spot for Greyhounds), I walked with Doris who loves to sniff all the wonderful smells as we walked along the river. She's a great girl laid back, gentle and has a very calm way about her. Good luck in finding your forever home. Bx A few more snaps of adorable Doris
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Post by miggy on Aug 3, 2017 6:00:29 GMT
We spent a very lovely and laid back morning with Doris last Sunday. We took her for a walk with her BFF Sailor, what a beautiful pair they are. Doris is an absolute pleasure to walk, and very very patient - My son was in his 'do we have to go this far?' mood. The answer was yes we did as it was Doris and Sailors fun time and we had to make the most of it for them! It was also our fun time as they were, as always, absolutely perfect. Good luck Doris, I hope your forever family find you soon, they are out there somewhere. X
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Post by trichardsv on Aug 4, 2017 19:11:19 GMT
I took Doris for a walk this morning and what a delight it was! So calm and perfect on the lead. I haven't stopped smiling thinking about her. Beautiful, well natured dog. I am new to this so next time lots of photos if I get the pleasure of walking Doris again.
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trichardsv
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Can you let me know if I can help with anything? Cheers, Vanessa
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Post by trichardsv on Aug 5, 2017 17:22:43 GMT
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Post by debs91067 on Aug 7, 2017 11:59:15 GMT
Had the absolute pleasure of walking the beautiful gentle Doris this morning, what a delightful girl she is, so gentle and affectionate, and so light on the lead you have to keep checking she's still there. She's inquisitive and bright and keen to meet other dogs if in the distance she starts to give a little excited whimper. She would be an ideal companion for the right person and hopefully won't have to wait to long for her forever home.
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Post by debs91067 on Aug 16, 2017 15:34:44 GMT
I love walking this gorgeous girl, and was hoping she hadnt already been out this morning, so I was in luck. I don't think I've ever walked such a chilled out dog,and I've walked many. She gets quietly excited if she sees a dog she likes, and makes tiny little noises and wags her tail, she is so funny. I cannot big this girl up enough, she will make a great loyal companion, someone must have a doris shaped space on their sofa.
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Post by sarahharvs27 on Aug 19, 2017 12:41:12 GMT
Had a brief walk with lovely Doris today! Took her back early as a potential rehomer passed us on our walk and wanted to take her out! Fingers crossed Doris ! She's such a lovely character with a big heart. She is a little shy @ first but relaxed after we had a little stroll. She is a lovely temperament and affectionate. Can't wait to take her out for a longer walk next time xx
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Post by janeto on Aug 24, 2017 21:08:04 GMT
Very happy to report that the beautiful Doris trotted off happily with her new family today
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Post by fozzywoz on Aug 29, 2017 22:26:21 GMT
Doris is settling in really well to her new home. Not only has she found her forever sofa she's also found her forever bed. (Mine). She walks lovely, she is great with the girls aged 12 and 6. She is food driven but I feel she is getting a little better with this already in only 6 days. She has managed to kill the squeak in all the squeaky toys my daughters have got for her but still loves to play. She is very affectionate and calm and is happy to lay between the girls having her neck and tummy tickled and stroked. She is so calm a friend of mine who is scared of dogs stood and fussed her for over 5 minutes. She said if all dogs were like Doris she wouldn't be scared. What more can I say. She he is an absolute pleasure to have. If I can work it out I will load some pics of her in her new home.
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