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SAMMY
May I recommend to my
fellow greyhound
retirees' that being
adopted by a couple
of humans south
of the border has
it's advantages.
They insist that Weetabix and milk is taken on my awakening followed by me wandering off for a constitutional in the garden - I then snooze for a bit while they have breakfast - they seem to take longer and eat more than me - something to do with seeing three ribs!!

Over the last two or three months I've learnt various sounds that get my particular attention: the quiet but distinctive opening of the doggie food package requires me to leap off one of my beds and pay heed to my bowl, the fridge door opening often means that I have to be in attendance while the Butcher birds are fed with best mince meat - not that I get any!, the door bell could mean that the kids up the road have come to chat with the humans and although deeply asleep I always feel that the effort involved is worth it as the visitors seem to enjoy being overpowered by my version of a welcome. Must be time for a snooze.

That's better!

During the morning I'm expected to exercise in the backyard. This activity involves the humans throwing an assortment of "toys" in various directions hoping that it will appeal to my hunt by sight breeding - they apparently have no idea that hare coursing is no longer considered correct behavior. However I try to satisfy their strange requirements by recalling my racing days and by belting around in elongated circles for exactly 510 metres (my best distance) followed by a lay down in the shade. Then a gentle canter back to the house for a well earned snooze - with luck the humans will be about their duties and leave me in peace for a few hours or so. Must admit though the attention paid to my affectionate nature even whilst trying to snooze is very welcome - they also seem to approve of my needs and requirements which is very comforting. While I'm at it I suppose I ought to be thankful to GAP for organizing a foster home that prepared me so well for retirement.

Must sign off now as I feel a snooze coming on.

With love from Sammy