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Dru really wants to play with that toy and Willow is having none of it.

ANGEL UPDATE

Been away from the computer while getting settled with the new boy. He is doing quite well, though is learning the hard way that the girls do not like sharing beds and definitely don't like being stepped on. He's a bit clumsy still. His personality is starting to peek out. My favorite part is the dancing in a circle when he is excited because we are going out. He also likes to attack the blankets used as additional bedding. I know I should tell him 'no' but it cracks me up when he plays with them like it is a squeaky toy. (Though Breeze was none too happy when he grabbed the one she was sleeping on.) He has been getting the girls to play a bit. He is no longer occupying the bed at night. He is staying in the other room with the girls. It's like he is trying to impress the gang and hanging out with the humans is seen as weak. He is starting to run with the other dogs at playdate a bit more. Though, again, a wee touch clumsy...

Walking along minding his own business.

Wanting to join the run.

Poor timing.

Following in on the flyby.

Having a great time.

Asking if I saw him socializing.

Running with the pack.

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Willow was completely shocked when the squeaks levitated, disrupting her well planned out plan of attack.

NEW ADDITION - ANGEL

Things have been a little different around the house this past week. We have added a new grey to the family! Meet Angel, a youngster of only 2, fresh off the track. Though it appears as though he only ran training races and was cut in the minors, never going pro. He is still in the confused, what's-going-on-here? phase, as he learns our routine, what's expected and that this is a permanent arrangement, but is settling in nicely.

He is destroying the myth that greyhounds don't bark. Whenever he gets excited, it is a deafening racket that can be heard down the block. It could be heard gravel crunching in the driveway, other greyhounds are arriving at playdate or simply that I glanced towards the front door. The smallest things will get him going. (Though he has yet to bark at his reflection in the dining room window like Dru does.) He is also a master singer and has accompanied Willow and Dillon on a various melodies, though he has also performed solo. 

He is a snuggler, curling up with me when I am on the couch reading, or taking up as much room in the bed as possible. Human sleeping habits have been drastically modified this week; none of the girls sleep in the bed. The girls knew him before he came into the house, so they are harassing him only moderately. Mostly to say "Hey, that's my bed and I am not one to share, get your own". Which he did; the big, high one with the cushy pillow top mattress.

Today was the first time he really let loose at the dog park and did some crazy dog sprints. It was a beautiful thing to see. Of course, I didn't see it with the camera. Sigh.

I am very much anticipating the revealing of his true personality when he gets comfortable and completely settles in, since it's fantastic already.  

(With his twin, Gentry. I had a hard time telling the two apart. Angel is on the left.)

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A prized possession proudly displayed.

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Dru: "Yee Haw!"

Breeze: "Pure madness. I can't take you anywhere."

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A rousing game of tag, greyhound style.