Henry..he came to us 8 weeks ago as a boarder. He was to stay with us for 3 weeks while she moved. He came with 3lbs of food (lasted about 1 week), ears full of ticks that were engorged, nails like Hawk's talons, filthy and without a leash or martingale. His owner called on day 1 to see how he was doing. That was the last time she called me. three weeks later..I called her to find out if she was picking him up. She needed more time. Two weeks later (no word from her), I call back. She needed more time.
2 weeks later..i call back again..this time she says she will come pick him up that evening but then says she needs to find him another home due to their new jobs, location, life.
I tell her she needs to sign a relinquishment form and if she would like to come to my house to sign it and say her goodbyes..she could. That was 1 1/2 weeks ago, I have not heard or seen her since. Needless to say, we have no form, no vet records and we won't even mention my boarding fees.
But..the silver lining is that we have adopted Henry (WR Red Eye). He is 10 years old and was in his previous home for 6 years. He is a very good boy, seems healthy and happier now. He has gained weight, is silky clean, nails are short, ears are clean.
i can't say how his last 6 years were..I can guess but it would only be that. but I can guarantee he will have a wonderful last few years.
So..the Stumpf geriactric clan increases...
We now have Shiloh, 12, Dante, 11, Henry, 10, Dana, almost 9, with Cali skewing the numbers at 6. it will be hard to have another senior..and might take an emotional toll. but we just felt we were what he needed.
There is something special about adopting a senior...
and I finally have my big goofy boy..and he is white with brindle spots. I have a soft spot for that color.
So welcome him to our gang. I will get better photos of him in the future. It is cold and rainy today. 
The first day was overcast and mild. So we all sat on the beach for about 7 hours..just soaking up the rays. we were joined by 10 other dogs (8 greyhounds, 1 afghan and a whippet + our 4 hounds)..just lounging.
Sand became and issue throughout the day...someone said "Hey..let's dig a hole!"
Or try..
Which led the humans to be a little naughty to Jaime...
She was like that for a while..so it must not have been too bad!
I felt sorry for Cali now and took her down to wash her face off in the ocean. I brought her back all clean and sand free..and laid down and did this..on purpose.
The were even restaurants who pre-planned for our arrival. We had 8 hounds and 4 people ..we enjoyed a wonderful meal with our hounds!
And then realizes her 'good looks' won't get her any food so she uses Diego's hiney for a pillow.
the next day..the weather is better for sunbathing than greyhounds. so we give them the day to recooperate. Then we head out in the afternoon for some fun in the surf! Cali wasn't sure about the moving water at first..but after watching Nerice and Dolly having so much fun.
She was chomping at the bit to enjoy the waves.
Nerice with Dolly and Diego
the Park and Stumpf kids pose
then walk down and join the group..
We end our trip with a group roo..I feel sure they heard us way down the beach. Dana of course cut her paw (she can't go anywhere with hurting herself)..so although she was in attendance she was not in the mood for roo-ing.
Yes..you are seeing correctly. Jason's car is not only for sale..but has sold! He decided he wanted some extra cash to play in the stock market with so he can buy his new Porsche. So he is looking for an older model convertible to tool around in while he plays with the cash. Trust me..my jaw was on the floor when this plan was hatched as well.
