YES!!!! She was one of the Chosen

   
What an unbelievable day!

Jas Stormed into GreyHound Central (GHC) with all she could give.  She was pulling tugging and knowing it was her day.  It was pretty emotional all her friends that paved the way to her survival. So many happy tears!  All the folks that work the intake stations were finally able to give her a proper welcome to Greyt Expectations.

After her grooming she just became the model citizen of the group.   I started to think who is this imposter….. to add to my confusion they bathers put another dogs plastic collar on her.  We use track collars so their martingales won’t get wet and bleed color on the hounds coat during their bath.  Then she waited in her assigned crate watching in silent fascination as folks paraded past.  I kept my distant; I didn’t want her amp’ed for her big day.  I was like the proud dad….. wanting her to shine, on her own merit.  It just didn’t make sense in my mind there were three brindle girls in their crates and they were all being good girls…. which one is Jas….. wait….. look for her kiss spot…. ahhhh there it is…. her little heart above her left eye  yep that’s her….. man she’s being good.  I wonder if the bath washed some of her personality away?  Do good sweetness.  Then I heard it was her turn a volunteered got her from her crate….. oh crap she doesn’t do stairs…. I didn’t teach her stairs……. Crap….. I screwed up.  “Here please let me help her with this”.  Come on Sweetness follow me,  just me and you kiddo one step at a time we’ll go slow I thought.  Atta Girl! Just like a pro! Atta girl! 
 
Now she really started to shine….  It’s your time baby…. Go gett’em

 Next thing I hear,  Can you speak to Mike?  He wants to know about Jas… Sure..... What  can I do for you….  I look down….. and she is just working this guy….. she’s leaning into him working his friend’s grey…… and then I saw it!!  She just gave him the look…. This is the one,  huh Jas?  Ok…. nice choice sweetie…… wait for it now……. a few minutes go by…..  wait for it…….. more time goes by……  He says he needs the ok from his other pals in the car with Jas………  You got this sweetness Mike takes Jas to meet his other two smaller breed pups…… “This is the one” he says.

 YES!  Way to Go Jas!   Way to go. 

Oh man……  you take care of this family Jas that’s your part.  Go give your new home the….What’s in here sir……   Can I eat this sir………  MINE……   I found it…….  IT’s mine……  

You’re on your way Baby!

To all the folks at GEGR..... This is what's it's all about.
 

Adoption Eve,

Hi Folks…….

 What an incredible day huh?  That little girl sure did put on a show.  OMG just too funny! 

 

Well….. it’s the night before adoption day and of course we have mixed emotions about tomorrow.  Hoping Jas’ family is there tomorrow, and knowing if they are Jas’ life will change in so many ways…..  All the foster family care for our charges like they’re ours, but when they’re chosen …..well….. they know, it’s different.  I wish I could share all I can say is,  I have seen those faces both the hounds and the families when the choice is made and it’s like Christmas, your wedding, you kids birth, all rolled together and then some.  Tomorrow regardless of whether it’s Jas’ turn, six or seven families will begin the journey that will change their lives their grey’s life in ways…… we can’t even image.  It is so cool……All the volunteers worked so hard getting the hounds ready for tomorrow.  We hope at least six’s GREYT’s find their way home tomorrow.

Jas spent the remained of her day today with me, she is so ready for her very own peeps.  She kept looking out the window today and I couldn’t help but thinking I wonder if she’s looking for her family.  I wish I could have gotten the snap but as I pulled my phone out she would walk away, kinda like saying nah….. you can’t have that picture sir.  But she did give us this.

 

What a dog!

OK folks if you’re gonna be there tomorrow……  Don’t  forget to bring your soft, stinky, meaty cookies for Jas.  If you’re it’s not your time.  Hang in there, there are so many that need you.  Stayed turned for who the lucky dogs are.

Come on Jas Baby……..                  

Jas Plays Part II

This is Part two....

Please see part one first

Jas Plays Part One

**Warning**  You may consider going to the bathroom before viewing this video.  Also I suggest  viewing it in a place you feel comfortable giggling

Jas' tells Cindy

Cindy wanted to give her a pill.
Jas's reaction

Ahhhhh…. Just another surprise

One thing I can count everyday….. rain, shine; happy, sad; good day or bad when I step in front of my front door. I know…..  I know… on the other side of that door my two hounds are going to be waiting for me with nothing but happiness.  To night to my surprise there were three happy tails wagging.  Ahhhh….. The goof troop have pitched in teaching Jas her role as a pet.  Jas took part in the celebration like she’s been doing it for years.  If you want to understand unconditional friendship look into your hounds eyes. 

 I know for some you can’t just yet.  Hang in there your time will come.   I could make a pathetic attempt to articulate “that look” but really it’s something you have to experience but once you do…….ahhh  “you’ll get it”.

Jas just took complete advantage of the fact I was sitting in easy…..rub my face…. no my neck…. Ahhhhh don’t forget my ears….. awwwwwwww  right there…..that’s it yeah….. rigggggght…… there ahhhh thanks sir. see ya!  I’m off on anther adventure.  I wish the rules allowed us to let them on the couch she would be a greyt cuddlier.  Can you see yourself mindlessly stroking a creature that won’t ever forget you gave them a shot.  Then make you laugh out loud with innocent mischief.  Ahhhhh…. Chezz She just grabbed a folk.  Jas you don’t have opposable thumbs a fork isn’t going to do you any good….. “get back here”….. I don’t care sir……….  I found it………  IT’s MINE.  There she goes in the crate with…. my fork…..  Nutbar….  What’ta dog!  Oh Jas you are somthin….          

She has Cleared Med Hold

Best words I could have come home to this evening.  Cindy reported the medical staff just could not believe this was the same dog.  Frankly I can’t believe it either.  This dog’s life was in doubt when we carried her in.  Steadily but quickly she has recovered since ten days ago.

While many of GEGR volunteers made significant contributions to her survival in the first few hours, Ms Erin wound up sitting on the floor of the vets office cradling her while they drew blood and did they poking and prodding.  Jas was to weak to respond.  But Erin continued to encourage her regardless of the potential emotional risk to herself .

Sunday Erin stopped by to seeing her “ahhhhhh what a difference”.  Now I see the pet you’re going to turn into, Jas baby.  Erin sure did have an lasting effect.  This was of the most endearing visits I have watched yet.  Jas responded to Erin with uncommon calm tender dignity.  I thought to myself “So Jas this is who you are huh?  Oh my……  You are someone’s heart dog. 

A couple of days ago I decided it was time to start working with Jas.  Prior I just gave her lots of space and I did not attempt to interact.  This left her a little jittery around me.  I used a few of those basic dog handling skills on her and within a few minutes she calmed and spent 20 minutes standing next to me.  We were just pals enjoying the experience of a new friendship.  I thought wow little one…… you are something special.

And So…… I offer you this folks If you’re willing to put some honest  hard work into building a relationship with a new friend……Jas will make you a believer in what heart dog really means.

If you're a potential adopter look for us this weekend.  I work with you to help you see who she will be.

    

Sooooo……….  You think you can keep a young strong pup down?  Not if you’re name is Jas. And you’re two  Wha Hoooooooo.  What an absolute Doll baby!  She just needed her groceries, and a lot of them and well..... Ms Cindy's special attention never hurt either.  About a week after her rough beginning she has made an incredible recovery.  She is the epitome of Go Baby Go!  We hear tap…..  tap…..  Tap…….Tap……Tat ..Tap said in rapid succession as she tippy toes across the floor back and forth.  What’s in here Ms Cindy? Said in a matter of fact tone.   Jas get out of the pantry……  What’s in here, Ms Cindy…… Said in a matter of fact tone  Jas get out of the laundry room…….   **sigh**.....well this one’s gonna learn the old fashion way…..Jas if you stick your head in there…….oh look Ms Cindy it’s a treasure hunt….  I can also most get it…… Jas I told you…… you’d get your head stuck if you did that….  “Nutbar”  said with a slight giggle! 

This dog will steal anything….. If you meet her guard your heart she’ll steel that too.

Just a double pinky finger secret just between us.  Stop at the pet store before you come to GHC and get a bag of those fancy, small, soft, stinky meaty smelling dog treats and stuff them in your pocket.  Then when you meet Jas slip her a little treat before you start your walk with her.  She will open up to you a little quicker that way…….**Snicker**   

Dr Mel & Ms Cindy will evaluate her later this week to see if she’s well enough to come off the injured reserved list and be adoptable at the next adoption event.

It is so good to know Jas baby you're gonna get a shot at your very own family.  Glad you here sweetness.  Thanks GEGR!

A Rough Start

Hi Folks:

We have begun working with Jas to help her in transition from being a working athlete to becoming a family pet. Stay turned and we'll give you guys a reports as she progresses thought her transition.

 

I want to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank the volunteers at Greyt Expectations on behalf of Jasmeen.  Thanks to their skill, knowledge of greyhounds and quick reactions in all probability saved Jasmeen’s life.

 Jas has had a rough start on her journey to becoming a pet.  At some point before or during her trip to Maryland from the track Jas began to hemorrhage internally from her recent spay. When she arrived at Greyhound Central the volunteers at Greyt Expectations took immediate medical action that all likelihood saved Jas.  Volunteers recognized her needs and moved quickly getting her to the vet’s office.  Throughout the medical process GEGR volunteers stayed with Jas cuddling, holding and encouraging her as the medical staff began their evaluations.  She was treated for significant dehydration and exhaustion due to the low blood count and transported to her foster home where she could convalesce.  The organization and volunteers were kept up to date some times hourly as we began to see some improvement in Jas.  Jas has responded quickly due to Cindy’s watchful eye her use of a high protean, high Carb diet, antibiotics and lots of TLC.  Cindy and Dr Mel will continue evaluate her labs and respond appropriately as need.      

 Thank You GEGR this truly is your save.  She deserves her shot at a home and a real life.

I can’t wait to see how this pup turns out.  She is already showing signs of having quite the personality. 

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