My name is Remington, but they call me Remi for short. It's been a while since I blogged, so I thought I'd take a little time to re-introduce myself. First, I want you to know some very important news: I am just as handsome as I ever was.
So, here's a little of my story. I retired from racing and came to GEGR in November of 2014; in January 2015, I was adopted and went to live as an only dog. I did alright for awhile, but over time, I started to get anxious about meeting new people and especially about having strangers come into my home. I would bark and make a big fuss if anyone new came over. It made my family very nervous, and everyone agreed that it was best that I come back to GEGR. I came back in April 2016 and have been living with my foster family ever since. I have a foster mom and dad, a foster teenage 2-legger sibling, and 2 foster greyhound siblings. We have all been working SO hard to help me overcome my fears and learn that people are really not as scary as I imagined. And all that hard work has paid off! A week or so ago, I got some really good news. Foster mom said that I have done so well, I'm now ready to meet my forever family!
I still have some fears. One of them was coming here and telling you I still have some fears... because then, what if no one wants me? But foster mom told me it was good to talk about it because being honest about things is the best way to help me find a family that's a really good fit. She said my perfect forever family is out there, just waiting to meet me. Wow, isn't that a wonderful thought?
So, to help me find a perfect fit, foster mom and I came up with a list of things I'm looking for in a forever home:
1. I need a family who is confident and has some dog experience. I really rely on my foster mom and dad to give me guidance, help me feel secure, and show me what I should do. When they are calm and confident, I feel much better because I know they are in control of the situation, so I don't have to worry as much.
2. I'd prefer a home that is a little less busy - one that doesn't have lots and lots of unfamiliar people coming and going all the time.
3. I do better meeting new people when my family is present, so I would do better in a home that does not use an outside dog walker who comes in when my family is away.
4. I love older kids, but young kids still make me a little nervous, so I'm looking for a home with adults. A home with teenagers over the age of 15 is probably fine too!
While not required, I would also like a home with:
1. Big soft beds because I'm a big, soft guy!
2. Toys to cuddle
3. Mini-me greyhound sibling not required, but I do enjoy the company of my foster siblings, and aren't we cute?
4. Personal ear scritcher - ok, yeah, that actually IS a requirement.
I hope you'll check back frequently to see how I'm doing in foster care. Foster mom and I will be sharing more of our adventures. And if you think you might be the special family that gets to be my forever family, please fill in that online application! The nice folks at GEGR would be happy to talk with you to see if we are a good fit.
Until next time,
Remi
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