Theyre spoiled rotten of course! When people learn that I raise greyhounds the first question I am generally asked is what happens when they dont run fast or can no longer race. This is what happens! Meet Otto, formerly known as Slappin which was short for his registered name of Slappin Da Bass (from the movie I Love You, Man!). Otto was born in my home in Texas. Yes thats right, in my home. Quite honestly, Ive since learned that raising a young litter in the house really isnt an ideal way to go about it - but I enjoyed it. At about 4 months old Otto was a pup bursting with energy, far different from the relaxed retired racer you may know, and it was apparent he wanted more room to run than I could provide on my property. Id take them to run in the park but their poor feet would become covered in sticker burrs. He and his litter mates went to stay at my friend Steven Powells farm out near San Antonio Texas where they could run their little hearts out in sandy, freshly tilled dog runs that were several hundred feet long without a sticker burr in sight! It was an ideal place for a greyhound to grow up. Steves farm helpers were his children, which was one of the reasons I chose him to take care of my pups. They certainly never lacked attention. Otto went on to train at Buddy Sciterns C&C Greyhound Farm at twelve months of age. Those that are familiar with Buddy and Carrie know a greyhound never lacks attention at their farm either. By about 18 months Otto was off to Southland Park Gaming and Racing with his sister Remy, while their siblings went to Bluffs Run, in Iowa, and Historic Derby Lane in St Petersburg Florida. Although Ottos race career looked promising in schooling, his career at Southland was never developed as expected. It was decided that some R&R down in Florida and some more puppy friendly competition was in order. While he had some nice runs in Florida we soon learned that a sore hip was bothering him and that it was time for early retirement. So what happens when my pups are slow or can no longer run? Thats right, they are spoiled rotten of course by the wonderful folks that adopt them. Slappin, renamed Otto in his new home, had quite a journey, traveling all the way from Florida to the Vancouver Canada area where he was adopted by Anne and Cody. Anne said that Otto is her first dog and she couldnt imagine a better buddy. These are some photos they sent me from a couple years back. They had taken Otto to their engagement photo session and Anne says he stole the show! Thank you to all the people involved in helping find just the right home for our greyhounds, and to those that spoil them rotten!
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 23:20:35 +0000
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