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Hi, my names Charlie, Ex- Racing greyhound

davidc4430 — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:27:32 GMT

After a long drive, here we are

Re: Hi, my names Charlie, Ex- Racing greyhound

mtnlane — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:42:45 GMT

Welcome Charlie ❤️

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domino-710 — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:57:10 GMT

Charlie is a beaut.

And what a wonderul home he has come to.

Looking forward to his adventures.

Well done David.

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mytreechange — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:01:41 GMT

How beautiful, the two of you together - a smile I really needed. 🙂

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imastawka — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:45:56 GMT

What a handsome doggie.

Hope he and Rosie get on well together.

Charlie doesn't know just yet how lucky he is.

You're looking well David.

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countessalmirena — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:08:06 GMT

He’s a beautiful dog indeed. The lineaments, his coat, his face - full of strength and fineness.

This is the start of his best story.

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davidc4430 — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:01:07 GMT

settling in?

i think so, my bed is charlies bed now, hmmm

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mtnlane — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:09:52 GMT

Oh David you must have made him feel so at home and safe 😊

How does Rosie feel about that - looks like she is eyeing him off on your bed? 😄

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imastawka — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:20:45 GMT

Charlie's not stupid - pick out the biggest softest thing and claim it.

Rosie doesn't look very impressed.

Looks like the little grey square thing on the floor is now your bed David 🤣

Re: Hi, my names Charlie, Ex- Racing greyhound

davidc4430 — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:34:09 GMT

well, we have had quite a week

involved in a dog attack

charlie is fine and so am i

we were doing our morning walk on tuesday when the incident happened

where i live there are many people with dogs, not all are responsible

there is a man who lives on the next road over from me who has 2 dogs who are really poorly trained, he is often out being dragged by them on their walks while they bark constantly at anything that moves, other dogs in particular

so i avoid him as best as i can

on tuesday we were not far from home, when i saw this man coming towards us, i made sure we were going to pass with a good 30 meters between us, his dogs were going nuts and he was struggling to keep hold of them

when we were just about past them i suddenly heard him yelling at his dogs, i turned to see one of the dogs off leash runnung full speed across a road and maybe 20 meters of lawn to get to me and charlie.

i stood perfectly still and so did charlie, charlie was so calm while this dog went crazy lunging at him and barking while its owner yelled at it to no effect at all.

when he reached us and was attempting to get a hold of the loose dog of course the not lose dog was right there also going nuts

at some point i said to him 'these are some really well trained dogs' at which point he turned on me with foul words

and as he walked off he said i was a retard who had no idea

to which i said 'oh yes i can see how your well trained dogs behave when off leash'

he went even more nuts, yells at me 'you dont know me or what im capable of, i know where you live, i will kill you!'

then he walked up to me and knocked my hat off!

as he walked away i called him an idiot

he repeated the kill threat several times then stomped off swearing and making the one finger thing

i called the police and made a report, then went to the council and made a formal complaint, i had by this time gotten his name and address

the animal control guy called me yesterday afternoon to get me version first hand and without saying he told me enough they already knew of this man and his dogs

they will be paying him a visit

if i get any updates i will tell those here who are interested in charlies story

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not_for_sale — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:51:27 GMT

Very unfortunate David. But please be careful - the guy sounds potentially dangerous.

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ambercat16 — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:52:53 GMT

Wow, that must have been really scary, you handled it brilliantly though. And how wonderful that Charlie didn't panic.

I hope the Council deal with the man appropriately........ but please be very careful. He sounds like a person who could try to retaliate.

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countessalmirena — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:04:14 GMT

What a horrible encounter. You’re right - those dogs have obviously not been trained and are probably exposed to some off-putting behaviour from their owner.

He sounds like a violent man without any control over himself. He probably believes he’s a good owner because he takes the dogs for walks and probably loves them in his own selfish way… but loving one’s pets is about far more than emotion; it’s also about responsibility and ensuring one has given one’s pets the training to cope with social situations, being around others, feeling safe… all the things that it’s obvious you give Charlie (and Rosie) just as you gave Leroy.

I’m glad you reported this incident and the threats. In retrospect, the hat thing might seem funny in a macabre way. He actually knocked it off? Weird guy!

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imastawka — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:52:22 GMT

A terrible incident for you and Charlie to be involved in.

I'm glad the loose dog did not actually physically attack Charlie or yourself but just threatened.

Is there any way you can walk Charlie without running into this maniac?

Does he walk his dogs at the same time each day? Maybe you can avoid them by changing your schedule?

Please be careful.

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domino-710 — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:57:58 GMT

Thank goodness neither of you were hurt.

They say dogs take after their owners - in this case all true.

Avoid the maniac at all costs David.

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davidc4430 — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:15:28 GMT

i have changed my walk times several times but sometimes still come across this guy from time to time

i always look up n down the street before taking charlie out for just this reason, as i did with leroy, this guys been around for a few years

this time he was on his way back when we crossed paths

he runs one of the local pizza shops so he comes and goes

hes just a big mouth i think

but you can never know whats in some ones head

to even get so crazy over nothing, if hed just been sorry about the whole thing and not become abusive and talk about killing me id have just let it go

but he crossed the line, i had to stand up for myself and charlie

we were the innocent party here

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domino-710 — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:20:23 GMT

Got video capability on your phone.??

If so use it discreetly next you spot him.

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davidc4430 — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:11:11 GMT

i do have a semi smart phone, im a phone phobe (if thats a word)

ive had it since the begining of the covid thing and made maybe 5 calls, received maybe 10

im going to try to fix it up for video recording, need to buy a micro cd card to put in it

then remember to start carrying it

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domino-710 — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:44:51 GMT

Even if it can't be set up to video - it certainly can take quick snaps.

Appear to be talking - snap away.

All you need is one for -- again - common assault.

Think the charge covers all States.

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springyzone — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:13:04 GMT

He's a beautiful dog and by the sounds of it, well trained.

I am just glad the other dog you saw on the walk didn't actually try to bite or physically attack you.

The owner sounds completely nuts. In that situation, most owners, you'd think, would be apologetic, but this man knocked your hat off and abused you? He has anger issues and could be quite dangerous. I am glad you reported this so it is on record.