klc317 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) I noticed there weren't any topics on here to show any pet/copilots that ride with you. Our dogs are limited to a couple soft crates in the rear cargo area when they go with us in the MKX but they are always up for a ride and going places. The car and leather is too nice to let them claw it up running loose in the car. We have 1 Boxer (8 yrs old) and 3 Italian Greyhounds (5 yrs, 3 yrs, and 1 yr old). Started off with one of each but the other two IGs sorta found their way into our home. Oh well, they are usually together in a pile sleeping together and at only 12-15 pounds a piece they only weigh about 1/2 as much as the Boxer. The IGs are very fun dogs and not too many people seem to know about the breed. We always get asked if they are either baby or mini greyhounds and we have to do lots of explaining! Heres some pics: Their favorite thing to do is play rocket dog at the dog park. We take them as much as we can, weather permitting. Keeps us in shape too: Edited December 27, 2009 by klc317 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ablb Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 There are a few threads about dogs. I did a search for crate and found this. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?sho...38&hl=crate Some friends of ours rescue Gray Hounds, they REALLY are good dogs. ab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc317 Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) There are a few threads about dogs. I did a search for crate and found this. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?sho...38&hl=crate Some friends of ours rescue Gray Hounds, they REALLY are good dogs. ab Never thought of looking up "crate" thanks! And yes, they are very similar in behavior and attitude of full sized greyhounds. Very loving, sleep alot, and always looking for somewhere warm. BTW, I liked your signature so I borrowed some of it for mine...haha. Heres a pic of one of ours with a full-sized greyhound at the dog park so you can see the size difference but similar build: Edited December 27, 2009 by klc317 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingEdgey Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I have let my 22 year old son ride with me a time or two. Believe me, that counts as a creature! :yup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marccom Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) is it ok to go further in this thread or not? this one has more nice pics or not? i will go on... :shades: This is our hairy companion as small whelp some later ...snow clearing ...looking for some nice guys with as much hairs as herself... ..."what?...you have some buiscuits?...yes...yes sure i can make some poses for camera...no problem" ..."was not sure what you exactly ment when you said "not enough space for two..."? ..."yep, thats my ball. Can get it? Do me a favor and try..." ..."oh yes...thats pure love...i know...is it really sure that here's no second pet?..." ..."what...never saw a sleeping dog before...?" ..."yes...imagine...i'm sleeping again. Can someone get this dude away?...get headache..." Edited December 27, 2009 by Marccom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurtman Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 She goes wherever we go! Whether it's in my wife's Edge or my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFSTEEL Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) :chairshot: Edited September 12, 2012 by MOFSTEEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc317 Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Harley our 2+ yr old boxer. Nice! Our girl is 8 and starting to look a little grey but still has the maximum amount of boxer attitude & playfulness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I rescue Italian Greyhounds and have owned the breed for 13 years. The Edge is great because I can get a lot of crates in it. I have three of my own and usually a foster in the house. My current one is a little girl that was rescued from an Amish puppy mill in IA. Everyone rides in their crates in the car. Even a minor accident can injure or kill a dog in the car. An airbag will kill any size dog instantly, and sudden stops or collisions can catapult a dog into the windshield. In most states cops and emt's can legally destroy an animal at the scene of an accident if the owner is incapacitated and cannot direct care for the animal or if it is seen as a threat to emergency workers. Every month I load everyone up to go to my monthly IG get together that I host. The windows on my Edge sport anti puppy mill and rescue decals. Since you own Italian Greyhounds aka IG's and iggies, you may get my license plate that is my avatar . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc317 Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) I rescue Italian Greyhounds and have owned the breed for 13 years. The Edge is great because I can get a lot of crates in it. I have three of my own and usually a foster in the house. My current one is a little girl that was rescued from an Amish puppy mill in IA. Everyone rides in their crates in the car. Even a minor accident can injure or kill a dog in the car. An airbag will kill any size dog instantly, and sudden stops or collisions can catapult a dog into the windshield. In most states cops and emt's can legally destroy an animal at the scene of an accident if the owner is incapacitated and cannot direct care for the animal or if it is seen as a threat to emergency workers. Every month I load everyone up to go to my monthly IG get together that I host. The windows on my Edge sport anti puppy mill and rescue decals. Since you own Italian Greyhounds aka IG's and iggies, you may get my license plate that is my avatar . . . Nice plate. The wife got 1BXR3IG as the plate on ours. Congrats on the rescue and foster dogs, I applaud you for doing so! Edited December 28, 2009 by klc317 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06StangGT Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I have a 4 month old labradoodle that rides with me. She loves the roomy back when I fold the seats down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Nice plate. The wife got 1BXR3IG as the plate on ours. Congrats on the rescue and foster dogs, I applaud you for doing so! You guys get to play with letters and numbers on your plates like CA, neat. IL plates have to be a certain way. Cars have to have letters and then numbers or all letters and trucks have numbers and then letters or all letters. So not as much creative license here. If you guys ever want to help ig rescue let me know, I can get you in touch with the reps over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Great thread! I have 2 boxers & 2 cats. None of them have been in the Edge yet, but will on their next vet visit. Here are some pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurtman Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 This was my baby. She was 11 y.o. On 01-25-10 we had to put her down. She had a tumor on her heart which was causing Congestive Heart Failure. She seemed fine on Friday. Over three days she went south and seemed to be having trouble breathing. The vet said her lungs were filling up with fluid and was causing the difficulty breathing. Not treatment or options. She went peacefully in the arms of those who loved her. I've been married 18 years with no kids. She was our baby. Today was hard, the house is so quiet without hearing the click-clack of her nails on the hardwood floor. My tears are still flowing. She will be missed by me and her "Mommy" who is hurting just as bad as I am. Rest In Peace my baby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempie Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hurtman, I'm sorry for you & your wifes loss. Even those of us with kids can feel your pain. Be well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hurtman, so very sorry for your loss. In April 2007 during the dog food contamination crisis I lost both of my Italian Greyhounds in an 18 hour time period. While trying to save the one with kidney failure the other died of sudden heart failure. I know the sound of a suddenly empty house. My dogs are my babies too. I hope you and your wife find peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFSTEEL Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Harley contracted blastomycosis and nearly died about 8 months ago. Unfortunately he lost sight in his right eye. He is still medicated daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Harley contracted blastomycosis and nearly died about 8 months ago. Unfortunately he lost sight in his right eye. He is still medicated daily. Wow, do they know how he got it? At a kennel or dog park? Is he on meds forever? Poor guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFSTEEL Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) Wow, do they know how he got it? At a kennel or dog park? Is he on meds forever? Poor guy. Our guess is it was while he was digging in grampa's yard or from walks. He hadn't been to a kennel or a dog park. The doc told us it comes from the soil. Supposedly he is on the meds until his xrays come up clean. We are going to take him in next month for another look see. Edited January 28, 2010 by MOFSTEEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Our guess is it was while he was digging in grampa's yard or from walks. He hadn't been to a kennel or a dog park. The doc told us it comes from the soil. Supposedly he is on the meds until his xrays come up clean. We are going to take him in next month for another look see. Very glad he is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurtman Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks to all of you who replied with compassion and respect concerning the loss of our beloved "Buffy". God bless you and keep you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Be sure to let us know if another co-pilot enters your lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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