Margaret, do the Trust keep them in kennels or foster homes?
The Coventry branch of the Trust, where we went, keep them in kennels. They are very well cared for and are walked twice daily by volunteers.
A neighbour used to - I think - foster, retired greyhounds, they seemed to be lovely docile dogs. Good for you Margaret.
I see.
I asked because sometimes kenneled dogs get used to weeing where they want to, they haven’t much choice.
So might be an idea to show her the way out to your garden as lesson no. 1. 
Not long now, bet you’re getting excited.
What a pity Annie doesn’t know she will be free tomorrow, but then maybe a surprise is even better. 
I was told to walk her around the garden on her lead as soon as we arrive home and then to take her out, off the lead, every hour and to give her praise and a small treat when she does what is necessary. I think I would have done that anyway but it’s good to have it confirmed When she was in a domestic situation for a couple of weeks they said that there were not any ‘accidents’ so I feel quite positive about that aspect of it all.
I know that Annie is looking forward to me picking her up because the lady who runs the kennels said so in her email … 
I never thought it would be possible to get Murtagh trained to go outside (our fault for using puppy pads and newspaper when he was young) but with a bit of perseverance and lots and lots of praise (and a treat) he now knows what to do.
Excellent, MargaretF!
I wish you and your husband well with your new dog. I think it is an excellent idea to introduce him (the dog!) being a little more mature rather than an excitable little pup.
How’s is going Margaret?
Hope you all had a peaceful night. 
I’m not sure about the peaceful night’s sleep Mups but I live in hopes that tonight’s will be better when we can get Annie into a routine! When I got her home yesterday she followed me around the house wherever I went. She had a bed in my room overnight and I was up twice with her to let her into the garden. I am really pleased though that she let me know that she needed to go outside so I’m not complaining. She is much more settled today and is lying asleep on her bed at the moment. It must have been quite a trial for her yesterday beginning with an hour’s drive in a strange car when she is used to being transported in a properly equipped van and then going into unfamiliar surroundings …
I will get some photos later and attempt to put them on here.
Doesn’t sound a bad start, and as you say, at least she came to tell you she needed out.
I did wonder whether she actually wanted a wee, or whether she was just nudging you for a cuddle and some reassurance, perhaps?
Anyway, best of luck, and hope she brings you much fun and happiness Margaret.
Looking forward to a picture when you get time.
Thank you Mups. Yesterday afternoon and evening she seemed to be drinking what I thought was a lot of water - I had to fill her bowl twice! I was beginning to wonder if there was something wrong. Today though she has hardly drunk any at all except for a few sips here and there, so it could have been her nervousness yesterday. I shall keep a watching brief
Hi Margaret you are clearly doing all the right things, Annie given space and time should soon learn to trust you.
I had a rescue Mini called Tilly, she was so fearful when she arrived and spent all day under a chair growling at my then 6 year old son who had been instructed to leave her alone and not to make eye contact.
The first lesson was ‘I will not harm you, come to me when you are ready’ achieved by sitting sideways on the floor some distance from Milly not making eye contact with a hand full of chicken pieces .
With an arm outstretched and hand open with a piece of chicken Milly eventually progressed to snatching the chicken before retreating to the chair and getting praise. We progressed to touching her chest, not her head which is a vulnerable place in dogs. Milly became my sons best friend , she sadly died on the operating table when being operated on for pyometra .
Every time Annie relieves herself outside I would treat/ praise so she learns ‘this experience is rewarding’
You can also add a key word I say ‘beclean’ the second she finishes ‘going’. Eventually you can use the key word to get Annie to go on demand always praising but stopping the treat.
If she has an accident inside it is best to ignore the unwanted behaviour no word no eye contact and thoroughly clean the area to remove the scent.
Margaret I hope you have many happy years with Annie and I look forward to seeing photographs.
Hi Margret how is Annie getting on .
I hope she has settled in your home and your heart …
I have seen a few adopted greyhounds near me. The problem is that greyhounds have to wear a muzzle in public places. It’s breed specific requirement.
I believe it is possible to get an exemption certificate but it certainly is an obstacle to rehoming greyhounds.
I hope you enjoy your new dog.
You have to watch out with anything small and furry .
They will kill cats .
Some friends of mine after a lifetime with dogs decided to adopt two greyhounds . First they killed a cat crossing their back garden . Apologises and boxes of chocolate later - the dogs soon became a menace to the cats of the neighbourhood and they persona non grata in a village they had lived all of their lives ! They bought muzzles those light plastic ones they did not work the dogs just battered the cats to death .
Eventually they decided to drives several miles to a wood to exercise them . Within five minutes they had brought down a deer !
In the house they were sweet and butter would not melt in their mouths ( although they were large and would scoff anything they could reach ) and spent most of their time snoozing by the fire .
Muddy, I can well understand the ‘chasing furries’ instinct with pensioned-off racers, because it is what they have trained to do to win money for the owners.
But what about Greyhounds that have never had to race for a living, do you reckon they are so prey driven too?
Margaret - Hope all’s well.
I think that when you buy a dog that has been bred over centuries for hunting they will be in inclined to chase other living things .
Hounds are well hounds early socialisation with eg cats will probably be ok . I have a friend with a whippet who has cats and he is fine with them indoors but she doesn’t trust him out side with them . Other peoples cats are of course fair game !
Hi
My sister and her daughter have had them for years.
Never an issue and do not need that much exercise.
I have had a few rescues Stafford’s various ages and coming rom lots of different background. I am told it takes 6 days to settle; 6 weeks to relax and 6 months before they are home. Pretty much works I find; I hope all is going well “HAVEAWEE” is my catchword which normally causes Gert to circle and squat regardless. sure you will become the best of friends. Looking forward to hearing your adventures
What exciting news and a perfect match.
I sincerely hope this works out. It looks like it’s meant to be.