Loved Hound

Your hound can be featured as a Loved Hound, too. Just bid in Greyhound Gang's on-line auction (during the first two weeks of every month) for your chance to be spotlighted. Or bid to feature a friend's hound, as a present. Once you've won, you'll email me pictures and text, and the following month, this is where you and your hound will be. Loved Hound. Our wish - love for them all.

Lola & her Mojo - written by Nancy Kornfield

I was first introduced to greyhounds through a family friend, Elli. She had two greyhounds, Dan and Grace. I was lucky enough to care for them while Elli went on vacation, and I was hooked! Working through the Michigan Greyhound Connection, I adopted Stevie in 1996, Hopie in 1997, Mojo in 2006 and Lola in 2007. More is better.

Jack, Duke, Pinni

There is a greyhound named Lola
Who loves sleeping on the black sofa
With her head in my lap
She’ll take a short nap
While keeping me pinned to the sofa

Likes:                              Dislikes
Tennis balls                      Keeping tennis balls outside
Rearranging pillows          A closed bathroom door
Anything of Mojo’s          Jumping into the car
Aunt Susan                      Late dinner, late lunch, late treat

Lola found her forever home with me on February 3, 2007. February 3 was an extremely cold day in Michigan. The temps were below zero and the wind brought the temperature down to -28 degrees. Eight inches of snow were on the ground. It was night. After a 32 hour trailer haul (with stops in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio), this little southern girl found the Michigan cold after leaving the Florida sun. She didn’t complain. She said it was the price of freedom.

Lola is the fourth greyhound I’ve had. They’re all different and all wonderful. Dare I say that Lola is the most obedient. That’s not saying she’s obedient, just that she really will come when I call her name. Surely she will come if I call her brother’s name.

Lola loves her greyhound brother, Mojo. She is brave and fearless. He is meek and passive. She infuses him with her energy. She makes him strong. She makes him feel special. Me, too. I am stronger, braver and energized with Lola in the house.

Jack, Duke, Pinni

Mojo is Lola’s big bro’
He turns heads wherever he goes
A black and blonde brindle
And lean as a spindle
Pure sweetness from head to his toes

Likes                               Dislikes
Overstuffed blue chair    Firecrackers, thunder
Grandpa, Ian, Peter         Baths
Snow                               Walks at night
Squeaky toys                   Hardwood floors

Mojo is 8 years old. He was considered a “high prey” greyhound and could not be placed in homes with cats or small dogs. I had another greyhound at the time so Mojo was a perfect fit for my family. High prey drive does not mean that he’s aggressive or high energy. To the contrary, he is calm, sweet, gentle, loves children, people and big dogs. Sure, he is keenly interested in cats and small dogs but does not pull on the leash, jump at the window or bark. He gurgles a little with excitement. Yep, for sure, he’d chase after them given the chance. But high prey greyhounds still make a lovely, perfect companion for the right household. Perfect-o. Mojo.

Jack, Duke, Pinni

Remembrances to my Stevie boy
Who was my 1996 greyhound joy
Followed by fawn Hopie girl
My most precious pearl
We had thousands of days to enjoy

Jack, Duke, Pinni Things I’ve found to make life better for my hounds: using a harness rather than collar for safety and comfort (Premier or Vestharness), cans of Wound Spray (pressurized sterile solution that can quickly clean a wound wherever it is), eye patch bandages (360 degree coverage), crunchy food squares that require several chews before swallowing. Finally, all my greyhounds have loved being covered by a light blanket, like a baby blanket or a large T-shirt. Within 10 seconds of covering Mojo, he will let out a big sigh, roll over on his side and close his eyes.