"Let's find me a home! I promise to be a good girl." Anna has lots of potential--but, she has a few issues that we have to take into consideration with placing her. She might be okay with a male dog--but seems snarky with females. Ideally, she would be an only dog. She loves to run and play in the yard and is easy to walk on the leash. Suzie is her new nickname--she has become more affectionate and playful-so we think it fits her. She recently perfected the Greyhound Lean--you've got this Suzy--on your way to being a world-class snuggler. Yes! She hasn't been tested with cats or small dogs and we do see some evidence of a prey drive--though it doesn't really show up when she's walking as she is very focused and gentle on the lead. She is small at only 43 pounds. Her metabolism is excellent. She has lots of stamina due to her smaller size. Anna Suzanna was found out loose near a fracking operation. We think she is 3-4 years old.

See how he's grown! And that is completely understandable since we estimated that he was born in June, 2023--so Teddy was only about 9-months old when he was rescued by some folks in the Hale Center area after he wandered up to their farmhouse. Later on, I talked to a hunter who confirmed that someone had left their Saluki mix behind after their hunt. Good Grief! He's healthy and ready to move in. Teddy is a bit nervous until he gets his sense of safety. He's good on the leash and definitely gets along with the other dogs. His prey drive isn't off the charts--so he might be okay to live with smaller dogs and possibly cats if the right family is willing to work with him. He's coming out of his shell and becoming more affectionate. Look at how young he is and what a stunning little guy. He's smaller at about 55 pounds. He loves to chase toys in the turnout yard--and he can run very fast!

The dogs highlighted below have had some interesting lives. They have survived despite several odds. All of them are remarkable and distinct--we know you will love adding one or even two to your family. Contact us today and give one of our rescues the GREYT LIFE they deserve!

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Autumn's dramatic rescue off of the streets of Lubbock was not one I would ever want to repeat. There were four of us volunteers in four vehicles and after two hours--we finally captured her. It started off with a post on the "Lubbock Lost and Found" Facebook page about a Greyhound in season running the streets with 2 male dogs close on her heels. They weren't Greyhounds but were definitely interested in keeping up with her. She came very close to being badly injured or killed on one of Lubbock's busiest streets near the mall--but we were able to divert her away from the street just in time. Thankfully, she has done well, is in good health, has had her spay, and is ready to move to a home. We are sure she was bred to hunt--her age is unknown and we decided to run a DNA test to see how old she is. She was closely kin to another Lurcher we placed in 2019. Autumn would love it if she had a running buddy--as opposed to being an "only dog". Her prey drive seems low--but her play drive is strong. She loves ear rubs and is very affectionate. Adopt Autumn--she's a sweetheart!

Anna Suzanna

Sally, Adopted in 2023

During December, a very nice and caring person encountered Holly out loose on a county road. This sweet, old Lurcher was actually going up to stopped cars and begging to get inside. I have never heard of this--but am so grateful that Beverly opened up her heart and her car door effectively getting Holly out of danger. We were appalled at the condition of Holly's feet which you can see and x-ray confirmed all of her toes broken on the left paw-and another one injured on the right. This is an old injury--that she got sometime after puppy-hood.  But still, this sweet dog got around remarkably well. She was bred to hunt and definitely was left behind. How sad.


But those days are all in the past as we have been able to get her started on Librela to help with the arthritis in her toes, she has gained weight, and feels great. We have one more DNA test to run before she can get spayed. As soon as she has that done and has recovered-she is available for adoption. Did I mention that Holly loves to snuggle and has actually sat in my lap! Sweet...

When we rescued Shiner from the Canyon, TX animal shelter in June--two things had me worried. First of all, is he really a sight-hound since he was shorter and stockier. DNA proved him to be an interesting mixture; it's the "working-class Whippet" in his bloodlines that accounted for his body build. And second--what happened to this little guy's right, front leg? The x-rays showed an incomprehensible injury and his bones aren't aligned. Yes--it hurt and No-surgery seemed like a risky choice since it might not work and then we would have to amputate his leg. The solution is a monthly Librela injection--and let me tell you--it has made such a wonderful difference in his life. I've added some action shots of him taken about 2 weeks after his last injection. This little guy will steal your heart--he loves to play fetch! That happy demeanor and winning smile--that's Shiner's true personality. He's good on the leash, great in the car, and feels well enough to trot around the yard and play with toys. We do see evidence of a healthy prey drive--so we will need to take that into consideration when placing him. Shiner is about 2-years old. A Whippet--wow!

Bromley

Nicknames-Brom and Brom-the Bomb! He was a successful racer in Australia. He took a 19-hour plane ride and landed in Lubbock. He's a wonderful dog and here is the link to his racing history. Yes, he was successful and pretty full of himself. But over the past 18 months--he has settled into a routine. We have listed some guidelines to help you decide if he might work out for you. Brom's 6th Birthday was August 7th. 

Bromley wants you to know that he has been told that he has issues with sharing things. He would do better as an only dog to avoid conflict. Also, he might get irritated with small children if they tried to take his toys. His new family will appreciate his love of crates--a 48-inch long would be awesome. He is wonderful on walks and he loves them--but he can see a bunny 100 yards away--one time he was stalking a chickadee bird--this guy has a well developed prey drive!  His human must be attentive. Brom will relinquish treasures relunctantly--so have a plan--I use substitution and he drops it for a nice treat. Affectionate and entertaining--adopt Brom and show him the way. He's healthy and about 65 pounds.


Cotton, Looking for Love and a place to bury his hedgehog! 

Run, Cotton, Run!

Cotton and Buck are brothers. Cotton is lighter-colored. They were relinquished on the same day this past Spring and the hunter said the only other option for him was to send them to a rattlesnake- infested ranch near Post, TX. We felt bad for them and took them in. They turned 6-years old in April. Cotton is more outgoing. Buck is a bit insecure especially in new settings. They are good on the leash and yes--they have well developed prey drives since their last gig was hunting coyotes in eastern New Mexico. They do not need to be placed together and yes, they are very handsome. I added a couple of action shots of Cotton including his favorite activity which involves finding someplace to bury his favorite toy--the hedgehog. Give Cotton an ear-rub and he will be your friend forever!

The breeder let me know that his hunting dogs are frequently around his grandchildren--which is very helpful to take into consideration if your family includes children.


We found a home for Buck--he seemed to be a better fit for Sidney--but it was a close decision. SO--NOW WE WOULD LIKE TO FIND A HOME FOR COTTON. Maybe he would fit in with your family--let me know if you are interested and I will add new photos this week. He's very handsome and might be a bit confused since Buck moved away. They were in adjoining pens at the kennel. (I kept Buck's information on the post and from all accounts he has settled in nicely.) And here's an interesting factoid--we found a home for their sister-Sally, in 2023. We found out they were siblings from our DNA testing--I expect you will see the resemblance and also, FYI-Sally lives in a home with small children and is doing very well.