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25.01.2022 IWaG's Christmas Auction closes at 8pm tonight! If you've been waiting until the final moments to get your greyhound loving friends (or yourself) something special for Christmas, now is the time to bid. Remember to click 'All comments' on each item photo to ensure you see all bids.

24.01.2022 Christmas food guide - know what is safe for your hound! With all that yummy festive food around, we want your hound to be safe. RAWHIDE IS NOT SAFE - PLEASE LEAVE THEM IN THE SHOPS... Rawhide is NOT made of dehydrated meat and it is NOT a by-product of the beef industry. Rawhide is a highly processed by-product of the leather industry. It’s usually made from cows, but depending on the country it’s manufactured, pigs, sheep, horses etc. could be used. First, the hide is preserved with a chemical bath to stop the skin from degrading before it can be processed. Next, the hides are soaked and treated with either an ash-lye solution or a sodium sulphide lime to remove the hair and fat. Then, more chemicals are added that puff the hide and make it easier to split into layers. The top grain is made into leather products, while the inner soft part of the hide is used to make rawhide treats. The inner layer of hide is washed in bleach, hydrogen peroxide or chemicals to remove the smell of rotten leather and whiten it. Finally, they are flavoured, coloured and made into festive shapes. This often involves coatings of chemicals, including titanium oxide and sodium benzoate. Rawhide isn’t digestible (in fact, it can swell up in your dog’s stomach) and larger pieces can get stuck your dog’s oesophagus or other parts of their digestive tract causing choking or intestinal blockages. Please leave rawhide in the shop where it belongs or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away for later, then dispatch in the bin! If you want to try something your hounds will LOVE, remember IWaG's partnership with Pluto and Ally Treatery where you can purchase scrumptious treats without wheat fillers, added sodium and other preservatives. https://www.plutoandallytreatery.com References: The Dangers of Rawhide Chews for Dogs (Vet-Approved Advice) (petful.com) Rawhide Bones: The Good, The Bad And The Downright Dangerous CanineJournal.com Why Rawhide Is Dangerous For Your Dog! | Dogs Naturally (dogsnaturallymagazine.com) The Dangers of Rawhide Dog Chew Toys | The Bark

23.01.2022 Welcome to IWaG's Christmas Market and Auction! Shop from home with around 250 items, including stylish human and hound clothing, gorgeous homewares, unique artwork, jewellery, tote bags and dog toys, along with new litters of IWaGgles, IWiGgles and DoGgles. This year's Hound Crew Highlights are the launch of our IWaGgliges - one of a kind clay greyhounds and a gift certificate donated by Teggys Pet Portrait Corner for a digital pet portrait - a greyt Christmas gift or keep f...or yourself! How do I buy/bid we hear you chattering? - If the lot has a BUY PRICE, comment 'sold' with the lot number and it's all yours. We'll message you to arrange payment, pickup/postage. - If the lot has an AUCTION ITEM with a Starting Bid amount, comment with the lot number and your bid on the photo of the item you want to bid on, please bid in whole dollar amounts only. - By bidding you are agreeing to buying the item if you are the highest bidder. - Please do not delete bids. If you change your mind before the auction closes, comment "PASS" to give others a chance to bid. - The winner of each item will be the person who has posted the highest bid when the auction closes. - Bidding on AUCTION ITEMS closes at 8pm on Sunday 22nd November. - Payment is due by 27th November and can be made via bank transfer/deposit or PAYPAL. - If you are bidding from outside Australia, please feel free to contact us for a postage quote. NOTE: ALL ITEMS CAN BE EITHER PICKED UP FROM THE BRISBANE AREA OR POSTED WITH POSTAGE TO BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER/WINNER.

23.01.2022 Happy Hound in Home Update - Alley Tentative little Alley took a while to come out of her shell and bond with her foster Dad, but his patient commitment paid off and when he adopted her in May, he told us "she's a different dog". Six months later, and Alley's Dad says she's grown in confidence.... Alley loves Mr Lion, a toy that she carries around the house, and patiently puts up with her playful cousin - a Rottweiler puppy. Alley also has a cheeky side that's starting to emerge. She gets on the lounge when her Dad's out and thinks he doesn't know and she's just started getting on his bed when she think's he's not watching! Alley's Dad told us she is always by his side and "It's me and Alley forever". Thinking about adding a greyhound to your family? Visit IWaG's website to check out profiles on some of our hounds looking for forever homes https://www.iwag.com.au/adopt

22.01.2022 Handsome blue brindle boy, Joey, has been adopted. Joey was fostered in Hervey Bay, so it was a long drive back to Brisbane for Joey and his new Dad but they were all smiles. Joey had a good first nights sleep before deciding 5am was enough of a sleep in.... Yesterday, Joey enjoyed playing with his new squeaky toys for a while before disappearing. When his Dad went looking he found Joey in the bedroom....on the human bed! Greyt work Joey. Congratulations Joey! Thinking about adding a greyhound to your family? Visit IWaG's website to check out profiles on some of our hounds looking for forever homes https://www.iwag.com.au/adopt

21.01.2022 Does your hound need a new collar (or two) for Christmas parties? Of course they do! Thanks to Kris at Greyt Martingale Collars, IWaG has a gorgeous selection of 1.5 inch and 2 inch martingale collars available to keep your greyhound looking stylish this festive season.... Don't let your hound go naked like Albi! (Photo courtesy of his Mum, Tegan) Interested in creating merchandise for IWaG or helping in another way? Visit our website https://www.iwag.com.au/volunteer

19.01.2022 Handsome big black boy, Davey, has been adopted after just 2 weeks in foster care! Davey had a couple of meet and greets with his new family, which includes greyhounds Axel and Storm, and they couldn't wait to welcome him into their home. His new Mum told us Davey's a beautiful boy inside and out.... Davey spent the morning giving lots of kisses and carrying his toys around the house before settling down in the bedroom for a nap with Axel, Storm and his new Dad. Then it was time for a walk so he could meet the neighbours and share some snuggles. For the post walk nap, Davey didn't hesitate to join Storm on Mum and Dad's bed. Congratulations Davey! Thinking about adding a greyhound to your family? Visit IWaG's website to check out profiles on some of our hounds looking for forever homes Adopt | I Want A Greyhound | Queensland (iwag.com.au)

17.01.2022 What's your hound doing this weekend? Adopted IWaG hound, Ellie, is enjoying her first camping adventure near the beach. Find out why greyhounds make such greyt pets https://www.iwag.com.au/about-greyhounds.

16.01.2022 It's been a while since IWaG's been able to welcome new hounds into foster homes, but thanks to the generosity of our supporters and a few recent adoptions, we welcomed Elle to the IWaG family yesterday. Elle is a 2.5 year old black girl in foster care with her litter brother, and recently adopted IWaG hound, Benson. With Benson's help, Elle had a greyt first day, enjoying a short walk and easily climbing the stairs before deciding it was time for a nap. Her foster family te...ll us the entire family has had a good first night. If you think you could help a hound transition to pet life by being a foster carer, learn more on our website https://www.iwag.com.au/foster

16.01.2022 Handsome big boy Davey (all 38kg of him!) joined the IWaG family on Tuesday when he arrived at his foster home. Davey's welcoming party included three other gorgeous greyhounds who were happy to show him around. Davey was a little restless his first night, however, he soon found his foster Mum's bed and tried to jump on! If you think you could help a hound transition to pet life by being a foster carer, learn more on our website www.iwag.com.au/foster or email IWaG at [email protected]

15.01.2022 IWaG's Christmas Market and Auction starts Thursday! Do your Christmas shopping from home with around 250 items for sale or auction, including stylish human and hound clothing, gorgeous homewares, unique artwork, jewellery, tote bags, dog toys and much more. We have Nellie Doodles scarves, 'Aflie' pillow cases from Adairs, Georgina Hooper - Artist unique ceramics, Greyt Martingale Collars, cool dog wear by Big Dogs Do Matter and a gift voucher from Teggys Pet Portrait Corner ...for a digital portrait of your pet. Our talented volunteers have been busy creating our popular greyhound themed Christmas decorations, crocheting IWaGgles, IWiGgles and DoGgles and this year our clay IWaGglings will be available for the first time! The marketplace will go live on Facebook on Thursday the 12th of November and you can grab the BUY NOW items at their purchase price or bid on the AUCTION ITEMS. If you know someone who loves all things greyhound, but isn't on facebook, they can email us at [email protected] to buy or obtain an auction code so we can bid on their behalf.

14.01.2022 Handsome fawn boy, Yogi, has been adopted. As a senior boy, Yogi was a bit unsettled when he first arrived in foster care, eating little and struggling to conquer stairs. However, with the help of his foster families, including other hounds, Yogi has come so far. He loves the smells coming out of the kitchen, so much so he will try to join in and 'help'. Yogi is a super affectionate and loving boy who loves cuddle time. He's a greyt listener who almost always does what he's a...sked. Yogi's forever family celebrated his adoption with a new martingale collar before he jumped into the car and made himself very comfortable for the trip to his forever home! Congratulations Yogi! Thinking about adding a greyhound to your family? Visit IWaG's website to check out profiles on some of our hounds looking for forever homes https://www.iwag.com.au/adopt

13.01.2022 IWaG has two lovely girls needing 'foster to adopt' homes as soon as possible. Molly and Xena are affectionate black girls who are sadly experiencing serious separation anxiety. Each girl needs a special home where they can receive the support they need to gain confidence and independence. Molly and Xena need homes where:... - They are only dogs, - At least one adult, or dog savvy older teenager, is home all the time, - A family member, friend or neighbour can dog sit if all members of the home need to go out. IWaG will provide Molly and Xena's families with specialist separation anxiety training from Vanessa Jones of Ruff Diamonds Dog Services. Training is conducted remotely, so there's no need to travel, however, you will need to participate in Zoom meetings and have the ability to: - Record Molly/Xena when you leave the room (there are apps available to do this), - Record training sessions and send them to Vanessa. Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded training requires a commitment of at least 8 weeks and will include: - An initial 1 hour Zoom assessment, - Daily training plans that you will need to video each day and send to Vanessa, - A weekly, half hour Zoom call. Click on the photos of our beautiful girls for more information on each. If you think you could help Molly or Xena, please give IWaG a call on 0421 298 970. For more information on the training involved visit https://www.facebook.com/SeparationAnxietyInDogsDecoded https://www.ruffdiamonds.net/separation-anxiety-training.ht https://www.facebook.com/watch/live?v=1232291490460609&ref=watch_permalink

08.01.2022 "The last shot of WW1 was fired on Monday 11 November 1918. During this terrible war, 61,720 Australians died and 137,013 were wounded. Seventeen died on that very last day." "At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them."... Artwork by Nellie Doodles. https://www.facebook.com/nelliedoodles/

08.01.2022 Gorgeous black boy Moe joined the IWaG family on Sunday when he arrived at his foster home. It was a huge day for Moe and his foster family who drove from Gatton to Lismore to pick him up. After lots of exploring and sniffing in the yard at his foster home, it was time for dinner. Moe had restless first night, but his foster Dad said he had a much more settled second night. Moe's foster Mum told us "He's warming up to us nicely and is proving to be quite the goof ball".... If you think you could help a hound transition to pet life by being a foster carer, learn more on our website [I Want A Greyhound | Greyhound enquiry form (iwag.com.au)](https://www.iwag.com.au/adoption-form) or email IWaG at [email protected]

08.01.2022 With less than 48 hours left to bid in IWaG’s Christmas Auction there's still time to grab a bargain! The Hound Crew's 'No Bids and Bargains' picks: * Lot 193 and 197 - no bids... Each of our sweet IWaGglings are unique and come with a card of your choice Forever IWaGgling, Angel IWaGgling or Hound Lover IWaGgling. Handmade from air dry clay over a foil armature, then hand painted and sealed, IWaGgling’s are light weight and will fit in the palm of your hand. * Lot 234 Bargain 2 available Quality print of an original watercolour painting of a greyhound commissioned by IWaG from Mardi Mumby Studio. There are 2, unframed, A4 size prints available. Starting Bid - $15. * Lot 107 - no bids A cute present for the child who loves Sponge Bob Square Pants! Bob Square Pants slippers children’s size 13-1 Starting Bid just $5. * Lot 168 - no bids Metal Eiffel Tower replica Approx. 22cmH. Pickup only due to weight. Starting Bid just $10. * Lot 178 - no bids ‘Echo of Spring’ A beautifully framed, original oil painting by Queensland artist, Val Mulcahy. Framed size approx.. 59cm x 69cm Starting Bid - $75. * Lot 173 Bargain - Current Bid $20 Dog themed fabric advent calendar with pockets. Approx. 50cm x 83cm To bid, click on the Christmas Market and Auction album link and post a comment with your bid amount on the photo of the item you want to bid on. https://www.facebook.com/media/set

07.01.2022 It's heating up in SEQ with forecast temperatures over 30 degrees. As well as air temperature, it’s important to keep in mind the humidity level and ground temperature when deciding if it’s safe to walk your hound. Even if it is pleasant for us, your dog is closer to the hot ground, meaning their body can heat up more quickly.... At just 25 degrees outside, asphalt can reach 52 degrees and skin can burn in just one minute at that temperature. Test the surface temperature before allowing your dog to walk on it by placing your hand flat on the surface. If you can’t comfortably hold it there for 5 to 10 seconds, then it’s too hot for your dog’s paws. Keep in mind that surfaces such as asphalt and concrete soak up heat all day and only cool at a certain rate after sunset, meaning they could still be too hot for your dog to walk on in the evening. Natural grass is the coolest surface for your dog to walk on, while synthetic grass is one of the hottest. It’s also important to monitor your dog during a walk for signs of discomfort. Even if you have tested the ground surface, your dog could be telling you it’s too hot for them if they are: walking differently, walking faster or slower, pulling towards another surface eg from footpath onto the grass limping, stopping to lick their paws. Dogs don’t always know their limits, so be careful to end the walk before they overheat. Signs of overheating include: excessive panting or salivation, rapid or difficulty breathing. After a walk, ensure your dog has a sheltered, cool place to rest and plenty of fresh water. Dogs cool down from bottom to top, that is from their feet up, so you can help cool them down by wiping or spraying water on their feet, stomach, chest and under their armpits. If you think your hound (or any of your fur-family) is suffering from heat stroke, contact your vet immediately. Signs of heatstroke include: excessive panting or salivation, rapid or difficulty breathing. appearing confused, a lack of co-ordination, weakness, glazed eyes, vomiting or diarrhea. For more information, visit: https://stayloyal.com.au/.../what-happens-to-dog-paws.../... https://petmassage.com/how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-and.../ http://www.akcchf.org/.../dehydration-and-overheating.html

05.01.2022 There's still time to grab something special in IWaG's Christmas Market for your greyhound loving family and friends (and we won't tell anyone if you keep it for yourself)! Hound Crew Highlights include: - Richard Skipworth's Lockdown Doodle calendars are just $20 plus $3.30 postage each.... - Little IWiGgle Golden Eye Gus is the only 1 of 44 IWaGgles/IWiGgles/DoGgles still waiting to be adopted for Christmas. - One of a kind handmade greyhound greeting cards. - And sleeping fawn is the final handmade clay IWaGgling available. There's also handmade greyhound themed Christmas decorations, martingale collars, ISnuGgies, dogs toys and more! How to buy? Comment 'sold' with the lot number of the item you'd like and message us to arrange payment and pickup/postage. NOTE: ALL ITEMS CAN BE EITHER PICKED UP FROM THE BRISBANE AREA OR POSTED WITH POSTAGE TO BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER.

03.01.2022 IWaG's Christmas Auction has officially closed! Thank you to everyone who has supported us by bidding on items and sharing the auction album. IWaG's volunteers will be going through each post to confirm the highest bids and contacting the winners. Please be patient as it might take us a while!... Remember, you can still buy gifts from our Christmas Market shop.

01.01.2022 Handsome big boy Davey (all 41.5kg of him!) joined the IWaG family on Tuesday when he arrived at his foster home. Davey's welcoming party included three other gorgeous greyhounds who were happy to show him around. Davey was a little restless his first night, however, he soon found his foster Mum's bed and tried to jump on! If you think you could help a hound transition to pet life by being a foster carer, learn more on our website www.iwag.com.au/foster or email IWaG at [email protected]