Port Moody Greyhounds

Tony Loves a Woman in Uniform!

Annie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:15:42 +0000

Especially his Mom! Thanks for sending the picture, Tanya!

Tony was adopted in June 2010 and is having wonderful adventures with Tanya, in Salmon Arm, BC!

To join us on one of our walks along Shoreline Park in Port Moody, please call Sharon at 778-388-3807.
To learn more about adopting or fostering one of these incredible dogs, please call Annie at 778-355-9090.
Thanks!

“Bella Dixie” has found her forever home!

Annie — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:07:25 +0000

The absolutely stunning girl, now called “RUBY”, was adopted a week ago by Brenda in Surrey, BC!
Brenda had fallen in love with Ruby a couple of months ago, but I had told her that the chances of her still being available for adoption by the time Brenda was ready (because of home renos) was slim to none. Brenda watched the Chinook Winds available dogs page as the little girl, that had touched her heart so profoundly, went from “available” to “pending” to “adopted”.
Three weeks ago, Brenda called Sharon to arrange to meet her for a walk on the trails. Brenda had no idea that Bella Dixie’s first adoption had not worked out, until Sharon handed her a leash and said “you can walk my foster dog”. Brenda was beside herself when she saw the unmistakable “Cleopatra” eyeliner!!! She was going to be able to adopt her “heart dog” afterall!
I didn’t want to post anything until I had pictures of the very happy twosome, so Brenda and Ruby joined Sharon and I for a “meet and greet” walk at Rocky Point, yesterday. The weather was spectacular… sunny and not too hot. We had so many people stop us, that our 1/2 hour walk took almost 2 hours.

Brenda and Ruby:

Ruby leaning into her Mom:

Ruby, happy to see her friends but sticking close to her Mom:

Ruby meeting her “Gramma” and Great Aunt”!

“RUBY”

To join us for a walk in one of the most beautiful areas of BC, please call Sharon at 778-388-3807. To find out more about fostering or adopting a greyhound, please call Annie at 778-355-9090.
Thanks!

Camping and Running in an Enclosed Baseball Diamond… starring “Whisper”!

Annie — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:48:34 +0000

The absolutely adorable Whisper was adopted by David and Sharon, with kids Matt and Emma, in May of 2010. She is their first greyhound and they are smitten with her! David recently sent me these great photos of Whisper camping, where she met and became good friends with smooth coated collie “Kensey”. Here they are sharing an ex-pen… an important piece of equipment to keep your hound safe in unfenced areas.

“Whisper” all tucked in.

Happiness is a good run in an enclosed baseball diamond!

And finally, Whisper in repose.

To learn more about retired racers as pets, please call Annie at 778-355-9090. To join one of our weekend walks on the inlet trails in Port Moody, please call Sharon at 778-388-3807. Thank you so much… we look forward to meeting you!

Greyhounds and Grandchildren, starring “Charlie”!

Annie — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:22:57 +0000

Lynne and John brought “Charlie” home to Lantzville in June of this year. The whole family has fallen head over heels with the loving and gentle giant… as these pictures clearly depict! We are so happy for all of you!

“Bella Dixie” is Available for Adoption in BC!

Annie — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:54:04 +0000

The stunningly beautiful and delightful “Bella Dixie” is available for adoption through Chinook Winds Greyhound Rescue. Dixie is being fostered locally (in Port Moody) and will be going on the Port Moody Greyhound walks on the weekends if you’d like to meet her. She is a graceful, easy going girl that could live happily as an only dog or could share her home with other dogs, kitties and children. She is simply a treasure!

To meet Dixie or enquire about adopting or fostering a retired greyhound from Chinook Winds in BC, please call Annie at 778-355-9090. To join one of the walks along the inlet trails, please call Sharon at 778-388-3807.
Thanks!

Patti, Erin and Willow!

Annie — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:40:38 +0000

Patti and her beautiful girls “Erin” and Willow” that were adopted in May 2010! The happy family resides in Victoria, BC!

Tony loves the water!

Annie — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:04:05 +0000

Tanya just sent another wonderful picture of Tony. Apparently he LOVES being in the water… he even sticks his head under and blows bubbles!

“Tony” Adopted by Tanya in Salmon Arm!

Annie — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:26:46 +0000

Would you look at these awesome pictures of the adorable “Tony”, adopted by Tanya, during our most recent mini haul on June 26th! (The trip is described below in the post entitled “Mini Haul a Success!). Tony just looks like he is in 7th heaven. Tanya, thank you so much for providing this special boy with such a happy home!
These photos are incredible and I especially love the one of Tony trying to fit into the makeshift cat bed that Tanya’s parents have supplied the feral cats they do their best to take care of.

Do you want to meet one of these amazing dogs or bring your own hound and walk the gorgeous Port Moody Inlet trails with us? Please call Sharon at 778-388-3807.
To enquire about adopting or fostering a Chinook Winds greyhound, please call Annie at 778-355-9090… I would be very happy to help you! Thank you!

The Saga of “Samson The Swift”

Annie — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:47:57 +0000

A little background on “That Boy” (as new mom Pat calls him).
Samson was one of our first adoptions, but he was returned to us within a couple of days, when things didn’t work out with the other dog in the family. Geoff and I arranged to pick him up and then do Pat’s home visit in Abbotsford on the way back. Pat liked the big galoot right away, but she was actually looking for an older male for her 9 year old female greyhound, Zumi. Zumi had been quite despondent since the passing of her long time greyhound mate, Mason.
We leashed and muzzled Samson up and took him into the yard. No sooner had they been introduced, that Zumi’s ears pricked up and she started racing around and around and around him! Doing, what else???? ZOOMIES!!!!
Samson had found his forever home!
Pat’s pretty white picket fence was not high enough to hold Samson in, so to the tune of $1000, she installed a chain link fence right along side it. Samson was in heaven, snoozing and sunning beside Zumi and his mom in the yard.
Too good to be true???
A couple of days later, a loose cat sauntered by and “That Boy” was off and running at full speed… climbing awkwardly, but successfully, over both fences!
Although his antics were immediately foiled, that was the moment he came to be known as “Samson The Swift”.
Returning “That Boy” was not an option to Pat and although she jogged with him daily, when she was at home, she wanted him to have the freedom of an open kitchen door and a secure yard to wander out to. And so, with Pat’s permission, we continue with the saga of “Samson The Swift, one expensive puppy”!

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Part 1:

Hi Annie,
Okay, another 900 dollars later, we are now about 70% secure. I have made him a kennel at the back of the house which runs about 8-10 ft wide
and about 50 ft long. It has cement, grass and dirt with a 6 foot wooden fence at one end and added to the chain link at the other end which is about seven feet high, so he is safe. It has the 9 ft hedge runnng the length of it. Have also added webbing to the chain link, another 300 dollars, so he is not intense with his vision and is calmer wnen he is in the other part of the yard. Have added 8 ft high reed barrier, 16 ft long at the back of the compost pile, so he cannot see the cat in the next yard.
The final plan will be to add hedging along the chain link fence along the driveway, but that will be another 1000 dollars, so it won’t happen for at least another 6-12 months. In the meantime, my girlfriend and I are going to add another 2-3 feet to the exisiting chain link fence. She found me a black plastic chain link that matches fairly well. According to the city bylaw, the hedging can be grown to any height, as there is no height restriction as there is for fences, so that will be my ultimate solution.
He is a sweetie, Loves his new mom. Eating really well. Zumi is much happier and lively with his presence
take care, will keep you updated.

Pat

Part 2:

Dear Annie,
The $3500.00 dog now has his hedge put in, so he has the run of the side yard, which he loves.
His favorite frog toy disappeared for 2 weeks, where was it you ask? Buried in the yard, I know this for sure because when I found it, I saw him re-bury it, very delicately of course.
His new favorite toy is the jolly ball- loves chasing it and carrying it around- hard to bury this.
New habits he is learning that are not looked favorably upon- are #1- countersurfing++ . His attempts have netted him chicken, Tim Horton’s sandwich, chinese fortune cookie, cheese bun, all which were rescued out of his mouth in mid attempt to call them his own.
Gate is now placed across the kitchen garbage area, as he has now learned to open the garbage can- it
has a spring loaded lock on it-Poor Samson- thwarted at every turn.
He just makes me laugh every time I look at him as he has such a joyful outlook on life.
Hopefully there will be no other expenses, as I think he has covered all the bases of frowned upon behavior.

Pat

Part 3:

Hi Annie:

Yes, I do love that boy. He makes me laugh, even watching him sleep is an adventure- his lips fall back, his teeth show and he snores!

Pat
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Pat recently sent me these pictures of “That Boy” on his couch. The quality isn’t great because they were scanned from the original photographs, but that doesn’t detract, one bit, from the sheer joy these 2 hounds are experiencing.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful love story with me.

Rose and Spy

Annie — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:04:22 +0000

Rose and Spy were adopted by Marilyn and John from our latest Mini Haul 3 weeks ago. They are absolutely adored by their new family and smitten with each other! Congratulations all around!

To come along on one of the many weekly walks, please call Sharon at 778-388-3807. For information about greyhound adoption or fostering one of our retired racers, please call Annie at 778-355-9090. Thanks!