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Dec. 10th, 2008 02:18 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
snugglekittySo, a little while ago I mentioned cryptically* that I thought I had figured out a way to pay for the gym. I now have permission to describe this way, which is seeming more and more likely as time passes.
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trouble4hire and teratomarty were discussing MA Question Three, on whether to ban greyhound racing. They decided that, since they were both voting in favor of the ban, if it passed they should seriously consider adopting a rescued greyhound. The measure did pass, probably we all know that. Several years ago, we had discussed the idea that if they did get a dog, I would likely be the daytime dogwalker, whilst they are at their NTF jobs, assuming the dog and I like each other.
This plan went from "sometime" to "2010" to "this spring," and is looking more and more definite. We discussed compensation and they said that in lieu of paying me, they'd be happy to pick up my gym membership. YAY! YAY YAY YAY!
So, at this point they are planning to visit a greyhound rescue place and then bring home a dog. I will walk the dog four days a week for most of the year. Greyhounds don't need much excercise, oddly enough, so the walks may not be very long. We are also discussing the possibility of the dog getting trained as a therapy dog, and if that happens I would take the dog volunteering as well.
I have been doing some research on greyhounds, and they seem to be very sweet and reclusive. They can sleep up to 18 hours a day, which makes them good "apartment dogs." They require high fences around your backyard, and shade in your backyard, both of whichtrouble4hire and teratomarty possess... all in all, I think it's going to work out rather nicely.
Not everything has been settled yet but I'm feeling very hopeful and excited.
*I know, I'm almost never cryptic in my LJ. Sorry guys.
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trouble4hire and teratomarty were discussing MA Question Three, on whether to ban greyhound racing. They decided that, since they were both voting in favor of the ban, if it passed they should seriously consider adopting a rescued greyhound. The measure did pass, probably we all know that. Several years ago, we had discussed the idea that if they did get a dog, I would likely be the daytime dogwalker, whilst they are at their NTF jobs, assuming the dog and I like each other.This plan went from "sometime" to "2010" to "this spring," and is looking more and more definite. We discussed compensation and they said that in lieu of paying me, they'd be happy to pick up my gym membership. YAY! YAY YAY YAY!
So, at this point they are planning to visit a greyhound rescue place and then bring home a dog. I will walk the dog four days a week for most of the year. Greyhounds don't need much excercise, oddly enough, so the walks may not be very long. We are also discussing the possibility of the dog getting trained as a therapy dog, and if that happens I would take the dog volunteering as well.
I have been doing some research on greyhounds, and they seem to be very sweet and reclusive. They can sleep up to 18 hours a day, which makes them good "apartment dogs." They require high fences around your backyard, and shade in your backyard, both of which
trouble4hire and teratomarty possess... all in all, I think it's going to work out rather nicely. Not everything has been settled yet but I'm feeling very hopeful and excited.
*I know, I'm almost never cryptic in my LJ. Sorry guys.
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Date: 2008-12-10 07:36 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-12-10 10:28 pm (UTC)I suppose it's still a bit premature to create a greyhound icon... but I'm thinking about it.
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Date: 2008-12-10 11:04 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2008-12-11 09:07 pm (UTC)Greyhounds don't need a ton of exercise, but they do like long walks. Cliffy could go for hours if we'd let him. And when we take him somewhere enclosed, like the elementary school ball park, he loves to run. For about two minutes, and then he flops on the ground and looks at you like you're crazy when you suggest we should walk home now. :)
Overall, greyhounds are such great companions. I'm happy for your friends that they'll be welcoming a new buddy into their home, and happy for you to have the company on your walks!
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Date: 2008-12-12 10:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-12-12 11:03 pm (UTC)I have heard that - that greyhounds don't need lots of excercise but they enjoy long walks. Our plan is that they (my friends) will walk the dog once in the morning and once at night for twenty minutes, and then I will walk the dog while they are at work. The lengths of the walks will depend on many things I'm sure - the weather, my mood, the dog's mood, how busy my day is, et cetera. But I hope to mix it up with some shorter and some longer walks. If the dog isn't up for taking long walks yet I'll work up to it gradually.
I'm really looking forward to this. :)