Hello Sarah and Kai,

We are so pleased that Kai has settled into your home, and "granny and granda's"! She sounds like an adorable girl, who gets on well with other dogs too, which is lovely.

So many Greyhounds have to have bits of their tails removed, due to racing injuries. Like Kai and Bootsie, our big Squeek only has half a tail, which he wags furiously all the time! It is like having your legs slapped with a whip at times!

I am so pleased to hear, but not surprised, that Kai has helped you with your depression. Like you and Susan, I suffer from depression and find it very hard to cope with life a lot of the time. The only thing that helps me to keep on going, when I am at my worst, is my 3 Greyhounds and the love that they show you, no matter what! They make me smile when I am really down and give me a reason to go on.

I think Greyhounds are the best thing ever, for people who suffer from this horrible condition. I highly recommend them to people who are depressed, or lonely. Every home for the elderly should have a Greyhound or two living in it. What joy they would bring to the people living there!

Love to you both and lots of happiness in the future with your wonderful little girl Kai. Best wishes, Liz xxxxx

Hi Sarah,

I am delighted to hear that Kai is settling in well

Bootsie (the GRF Newsletter's Rover Reporter) lost most of his tail due to an accident (before he came to us), but he still manages to wag his stump furiously !!!

He ALSO has a fan club locally, and it takes forever to go for a walk by the time he has spoken to everyone, and examined the contents of their bags Everyone knows his name ~ no-one knows mine That's the greyhound effect for you

Like you Sarah, I suffer from depression and, many years ago, a Psychiatrist told me I should get a dog ... I was not impressed, and thought what a ridiculous thing that was to have said ~ I simply dismissed the comment. Anyway, and as you have also found out, having someone with big soulful eyes staring at you, and looking for their breakfast, gives you a very good reason to get up in the morning ...

Feel free to e-mail me anytime you feel like a 'chat' ... bobbynetherland@dsl.pipex.com

BIG hugs to Kai from me & Bootsie,
Susan xx

Hi Sarah.
Thanks for the lovely update on Kai. As Susan absolutely correctly put it - they give you a happy reason to live. Who can look into those eyes and not suddenly feel happy ? When they do something you consider wrong your anger disappears when you see those eyes looking up at you. The greyhound nature is perfect for use as a therapet. Several of our ex GRF dogs are now successful therapets.
Please give Kai huge cuddles from us and also please keep us updated from time to time.
Thank you for taking her into your loving home. She'll repay you
Uncle Jimmy and Auntie Celia.

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd pop in to let everyone know how I'm getting on! Sorry I've not been in touch sooner but time really does fly when you're having fun! I get to spend all my days snoozing and sleeping until it's time for walks. And I love walks around here, there's so many cool things to sniff! I went to the beach for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it was great, but I'm not too sure about getting my toes wet ! I think a leisurely stroll along the sand while looking fabulous is more my idea of a good time.

Since mum usually works from home I sometimes try and help but apparently my spreadsheet skills need some work . Twice a week I get to go hang out with "granny and granda" and their mental Collie, Fen, I love to play for a little while but mostly I like to sit on "my" couch and watch him get into mischief. My neighbour dogs had puppies a few weeks ago and they're so cute, sometimes I get to see them which is great fun! Oh, and I got to my first football game recently, that was pretty boring but loads of people wanted to come say hello so it wasn't too bad afterall

My tail has healed just fine and it's not stopped me from getting admirers! There's a chunky wee staffy two doors down who's smitten, but he has no chance hehe. I've met lots of other dogs out on my walks and it's always really exciting, I couldn't believe my eyes when I met a St Bernard the first time though, he looked so scary at first but now we get on great now I know he's a big softie .

Hopefully I'll make it along to see you all sometime soon!

Love,
Kai xx