Dog Days of Spring

Today was the first 90 degree day in Minnesota (a record breaker) and it is not even June! Like all greyhounds, Jenna has trouble regulating her body temp because she is mostly muscle and very little fat. She gets hot very easily so I've placed a fan on her since day one. She sure was grateful to have it blowing on her today!
It has been a joy watching Jenna come out of her shell more and more each day. Yesterday she played with a toy for the first time. She was flinging a knotted rope toy into the air, twirling it around, and pouncing on it. Sadly, I did not have my camera on me to document it. She also has started to do very short sprints in the back yard.
There are things to work on with Jenna. She likes to rip off tags on extension cords and has chewed on a book. She quickly stopped when I correct her though. I hope to teach her basic commands (sit, down, stay, come)once she is completely healed from her surgeries. I also can't wait to spoil her with yummy treats.
Until next time I leave you with pictures of Jenna in front of the fan trying to stay cool...





Jenna with Leroy and Lucy (Weimaraners) napping

Third Day

We just had another great day with Jenna. She is truly the sweetest dog ever! Her sleek coat is so soft it is unreal.
She is finally eating a little bit! *cheers* I still have to force feed the pills because even though I covered them with PB, she would not fall for it.
Jenna is adjusting well considering all the changes. Surprisingly, she is settling in quicker than I would've thought. Her favorite thing to do is to snooze and get loved on. Her personality is definitely starting to come through. She does a little bunny hop with her front legs and crashes into you when excited. The silly things she did today was lick a pot in my storage drawer when I opened it, and she grabbed one of my shoes after a walk and started to sneak it into the bedroom!
I've always loved greyhounds and wanted to have one in my life since I saw them at the Pet Center at the Minnesota State Fair. Fostering Jenna is a dream come true for our family. Jenna is a true lady with a huge heart and whoever gets her is gonna be so Blessed!
Jenna is super star!


Some of Jenna's funny sleeping positions :