Florida Rescuer Brings Home An Enormous Greyhound And Soon Discovers His Hilarious Way Of Asking For Attention
When an enormous Florida greyhound was dropped off at her home, she burst into tears wondering what she had done. But patience revealed a quirky, hilarious dog who just needed a chance.
An Accidental Arrival
When the large Florida dog first walked through her door, panic immediately set in. She had no idea how big greyhounds could actually be.
The decision to take him in had happened somewhat by accident. She heard that nobody else wanted the dog, so she agreed to help.
Just two days later, he was dropped off at her home. The reality of his massive size suddenly made the situation feel incredibly overwhelming.
Tears and Regret
After the drop-off, the reality of her new houseguest hit hard. She admitted that she just burst into tears.
“Oh, my God, what have I done?” she thought to herself. She was worried about what exactly she had brought into her home.
The enormous greyhound, named Blue, was now her responsibility. She quickly realized she didn’t know what she had gotten herself into.
Starting From Scratch
Having Blue in the house was like bringing home a giant puppy. He simply didn’t know any of the rules of living indoors.
They had to start completely from scratch. Everything was new to him, and he didn’t understand how to navigate a normal home environment.
It was clear that Blue needed time and a lot of guidance to figure out his new life.
Fear of the Outside World
Within the first few days, she tried to take Blue for a simple walk. However, he only came along very reluctantly.
He seemed to associate going for a walk with loud sounds and scary things. The outside world was entirely overwhelming for him.
She realized she had to teach him a different way to experience walks. Patience became the most important tool to help them both through it.
A Sudden Burst of Joy
The turning point came when Blue finally let his guard down. One day, out of nowhere, he just started zooming around the house.
Seeing this huge dog trying to sprint around the living room was a hilarious and heartwarming sight.
That was the exact moment she thought, “I think you’re going to be pretty happy here.”
Showing His True Colors
Once he felt safe, Blue’s real personality began to shine. She knew then that he was confident and comfortable with her.
He turned out to be a very dorky and bouncy dog. He was also highly emotional and incredibly communicative.
Whether he was happy, unhappy, frustrated, or jealous, he made sure she knew about it immediately.
The Master of Attention
Despite his bursts of energy, Blue is essentially a “slug” most of the time, preferring not to move by choice.
But when he wants to play, he has a very specific routine. He will sit up in his bed and just stare at her intensely.
Then, he starts breathing quite loudly, working his way up to an infuriatingly quiet whine.
Working Up to a Bark
If the quiet whine doesn’t get enough attention, Blue escalates his tactics. The noise gradually gets louder and bigger.
Eventually, it works up into a full bark. Once he reaches that point, his mom is usually in hysterics and can’t take him seriously anymore.
She admits she has probably reinforced this behavior, but she doesn’t mind. It’s just part of his quirky charm.
A Magical Transformation
Looking back, she sees how quickly rescue dogs like Blue can imprint on their new owners. You become theirs so fast.
Once they know they are safe, it is a magical thing to watch them grow and thrive.
They just need a loving home, a comfortable couch, and someone willing to listen to all their feelings and thoughts.
Accidentally Hilarious
Blue has come so far since those early, tearful days. He has truly grown into himself and feels completely at home.
He is quirky, cheeky, and accidentally hilarious every single day. The giant dog who once terrified her has become her best friend.
Reflecting on how he came into her life by chance, she admits it’s hard not to feel like it was just meant to be.
