Nelson


Ha ha!


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Dogpark Blitz


Dudley and Zelda tear up the dogpark on a frosty autumn morning.


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Garden Frolic


Dudley and Zelda play chase in the back garden.


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Playful Cats


Olivia bothers the hiding Matilda, who slinks away nearly unnoticed at her first opportunity.


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Greyhound at the Dog Park


Dudley goes wild at the dog park. We were the only ones there for most of the time, so Iain and I would walk in the opposite direction to Dudley, and, once we were halfway across the park, Dudz would go tearing by us at full speed. This immediately became the Most Funnest Game Evarrrr! -- and we played it for about 40 minutes until Dudz was absolutely knackered (and so were we!).


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Greyhound Adoption


In April 2010, we adopted a retired racer named Dudley. He came to us shy, easily spooked, and submissive peeing after a life at the racetrack that had turned him into a scared, unhappy boy who didn't even know how to be a dog. We gave him love and patience and play and safety, and he doesn't even look like the same dog we adopted. Now, he smiles. Now, he's confident. Now, he runs for the joy of it. And he's brought us more happiness than we ever could have imagined. We changed his life, and he changed ours right back. Please visit the National Greyhound Adoption Program at www.ngap.org to find out where you can rescue a retired racer.


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Treats for the Good Boy!


Dudley the Greyhound loves his treats! When I give him an especially high-value treat, he gets totally excited and has to take it into my office to eat it.


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Matilda Has Bad Information


Matilda and I have another conversation about her rumor mongering and conspiracy theories.


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Playing Catch


Playing catch at McEwan Manor is a cooperative sport, since neither Dudley the Greyhound nor Zelda the Roundy Butthound are great at it by themselves.


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Dudley Doing the Greyhound Spin


Dudley being silly and playful, doing the greyhound spin. He does this almost every day before his evening walk and occasionally before we head out to the dog park. He won't do it *at* the dog park -- only in a small space, which apparently makes it much more fun! Also more fun: When I march in a circle and hum. When I act like he's not even there (ie sans camera), he goes absolutely wild play-bowing and trying to get my attention.


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Dudley and Pinkie


Dudley the Greyhound, who was rescued after being retired from dog racing, is still learning how to play with toys, which he never had a chance to do as a pup. Here he is playing with his friend Pinkie.


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Dudz at Home


Dudley hanging out at home, with a couple of kooks.


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Autumn


Autumn in Indiana.


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Vloggin' with Blogginz 110


Video blogging with internetz sensation, Kenny Blogginz.


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Matilda's Spreading Rumors Again


Matilda and I have another conversation about her rumor mongering and conspiracy theories.


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Fuzzy Love


I am lucky to live with, in addition to a great husband, four of the sweetest animals on the planet: Matilda (the blue-eyed sealpoint), Olivia (the green-eyed white cat), Sophie (the orange-eyed torbie), and Dudley (the greyhound).


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Quiet Not Quiet


The Lazy and the Frisky, happening at Shakes Manor.


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Catz Ahoy


The kittehs of Shakes Manor.


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Playtime at the Manor


Playtime at Shakes Manor -- and the best toy in the world is still a plastic milk bottle ring. Olivia goes wild while Sophie looks on; Dudley tries to figure out how to get into the game; and Matilda remains haughtily disinterested in the other room. She reserves her wild abandon for plastic packing strips, thankyouverymuch.


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Dynamo Greyhound


Dudley the Greyhound has no interest in doing anything but lying on the couch with his legs in the air. This is, btw, after he's already been sleeping on the couch for five straight hours.


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Blue-Eyed Fuzzbucket Cat is Cute and Naughty


Matilda thinks she can get away with being naughty because she's cute. She is, of course, right. (Especially since she's not really being naughty at all, lol.)


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Cuddlesworth


Sophs' afternoon cuddle.


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Best Friends


Iain the Scotsman and Dudley the Greyhound are best friends, and celebrate Iain getting home from work every day with a rousing game of CHASE!!!


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Chompy Cat


When I scratch Olivia on a particular part of her back, she chomps and chews on my belly. Which is hilarious, but also sore!


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Citizen Iain


Iain becomes a US citizen!


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Beautiful Day


Scenes from our family holiday at Shakes Manor. Liss, Iain, Matilda, Olivia, Sophie, and Dudz. With special guest star Deeks.


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Awkward Cuddle


Sophie the kitty and Dudley the Greyhound almost have their first real cuddle, then Sophs thinks better of it and hops in her box instead.


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Graceful Greyhound and Beautiful Boxer


Dudley the Greyhound and Buck the Boxer have a run around the dog park. Dudley is a retired racer that we adopted through a local greyhound rescue. Buck's owner adopted him from a local shelter. Please consider rescue if you're considering bringing another dog into your life. www.ngap.org


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Dudley Breaks Out


Dudley has broken out of the shell that dog racing created around him, and now he is one playful pooch. At home, at the dogpark, everywhere we take him. Rescue a retired racer and give them the lives they deserve.


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Cat in Dog's Bed


Olivia the Cat plays with her (and everyone else's) favorite toy in Dudley the Greyhound's bed. Dudley snoozes on the adjacent couch, completely unaware of Olivia's Epic Battle with the Fuzzy Thing going on in his bed.


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The Bitey Game!


Dudley and Zelda play the bitey game, endlessly.


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Cats Have Fun


My friends got me a new computer for Christmas -- and got the cats a new box! The cats are very happy with their pressie.


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Dudz Is Flying


Dudley the Greyhound flies around the dog park.


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Greyhound Plays Tag in the Snow


Dudley the Greyhound plays tag with his papa at the dog park, which is still his favorite activity, even in the snow.


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Trolololivia


Olivia sings a little song while having her back scratched.


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Noisy Greyhound


Dudley wants to go to the dog park NOW!!!


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Greyhound Startled by Cat


Greyhounds can't live with cats? LOL! Our greyhound Dudley not only lives with three cats, his kitteh sisters totally rule the roost. Here's 70-pound Dudley getting startled by his 5-pound sister Sophie.


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Can't Help Falling in Love with Dudz


I can't help falling in love with my greyhound, Dudley. He is the best dog for whom I ever could have asked, and our family is even better now that he's a part of it. Rescue a retired racer! You won't regret it.


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