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Shadow
By Josie and Ryan Park


My husband, Ryan, and I have been debating for quite some time whether we should adopt a dog or not. I was always waiting for “the right time” while Ryan was thinking that this has been the longest time he has been without a dog. When I started my new job with a nontraditional schedule (consisting of a mix of overnights and day shifts), I thought that this might actually be “the time” to seriously look into adopting a greyhound…So that is when we started the adoption process.

Shadow came into our lives, right off the January 23rd transport. Ryan, my step-daughter, Alexandria, and I were very excited to meet the newest addition to our family. Shadow was very nervous and anxious at first, but has adjusted very well over the last 4 months. Even on the first day he laid down in the same room as us and that’s when I knew he was starting to find his place in his new home. Since then, Shadow’s tail has been wagging more and more. He loves meeting new people and seeing new things. Of course there are times when he is timid and shy and doesn’t want to leave our side (sometimes we have to tell him to move over to give us some space ), then other times he feels like a king! We have brought Shadow to parks, to visit family, and on many walks. He even learned to play “tug of war”! We started obedience classes and he already has a girlfriend—Mandy the Beagle!

At first Shadow wasn’t a big fan of the snow, but now he seems to want to spend more and more time outside, with or without snow. When we aren’t out he is relaxing very comfortably on our sofa…Yes, he taught himself how to get on the sofa….We didn’t have to teach him that, but we have to teach him to come, lay down, etc?! (Something’s wrong with that picture.)

My family feels very blessed to have Shadow in our lives. He brings us so much joy every day. Shadow gives us the opportunity to get outside more often; like a purpose to get some fresh air. He truly is a blessing to have. We know that he is happy, as well, because of the excitement he shows when we come home, and his tail goes crazy over little things! Shadow is definitely in a happy place and we wouldn’t trade him for anything.
 



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