When I was a kid we had a neighbor who had a greyhound. I would often go into the yard & play with the dog. We’d race around the yard & I swear he sometimes let me win. (Incidentally, I had no idea who the humans of the house were!)
Many years ago a friend of mine was part of an animal rescue organization and rescued a greyhound due to be euthanized (conditions for dogs at race tracks are deplorable and their “careers” are only a few years). The dog’s name was Sometimes and my friend often brought her over to play with my Golden Retriever. Sometimes would run in circles and Morgan would try to keep up, only to give up and sit and watch her run. (In between these bursts of high energy, Sometimes was a couch potato.)
Seems like a great opportunity to refer readers to the (excellent) “Red and Rover” compilation books: “A Boy, A Dog, A Time, A Feeling,” “Waggin’ Tales” and “Red and Rover: Fun’s Never Over.”
Greyhound racing was HUGE in N Colorado in the 70s and 80s. An acquaintance bought 10 acres outside of Longmont and had a greyhound no-euthanize rescue preserve. The greyhound used to go racing with her horses.
It’s always so nice to see these two playing outside, getting exercise, and not sitting indoors playing on some video game or watching mind-numbing TV shows while they eat constantly.
Ned Snipes 12 months ago
Aw Rover, don’t pop Red’s pooped out bubble.
Calvinist1966 12 months ago
If the game’s never over, there are no winners and no losers.
Catfeet Premium Member 12 months ago
And what a wonderful game it is!
Wren Fahel 12 months ago
When I was a kid we had a neighbor who had a greyhound. I would often go into the yard & play with the dog. We’d race around the yard & I swear he sometimes let me win. (Incidentally, I had no idea who the humans of the house were!)
my3dogsons 12 months ago
Many years ago a friend of mine was part of an animal rescue organization and rescued a greyhound due to be euthanized (conditions for dogs at race tracks are deplorable and their “careers” are only a few years). The dog’s name was Sometimes and my friend often brought her over to play with my Golden Retriever. Sometimes would run in circles and Morgan would try to keep up, only to give up and sit and watch her run. (In between these bursts of high energy, Sometimes was a couch potato.)
pony21 Premium Member 12 months ago
Seems like a great opportunity to refer readers to the (excellent) “Red and Rover” compilation books: “A Boy, A Dog, A Time, A Feeling,” “Waggin’ Tales” and “Red and Rover: Fun’s Never Over.”
(Who says you can’t buy love?)
Ken Otwell 12 months ago
Now THAT’s how to exercise!
g04922 12 months ago
LOL… In Rover’s ‘Dog World’ the games ARE never over !
Behuva5 12 months ago
Greyhound racing was HUGE in N Colorado in the 70s and 80s. An acquaintance bought 10 acres outside of Longmont and had a greyhound no-euthanize rescue preserve. The greyhound used to go racing with her horses.
Moonkey Premium Member 12 months ago
It’s always so nice to see these two playing outside, getting exercise, and not sitting indoors playing on some video game or watching mind-numbing TV shows while they eat constantly.
raybarb44 12 months ago
Got that right…….
bwswolf 12 months ago
Better rest, Red ……. Rover’s getting ready for your “NEXT” match ….. :)
Tom Toro creator 12 months ago
The chase is all!