Calling all dog owners! Need advice!
03-12-2010, 11:57 AM
#11
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Join Date: 06-22-2008
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 87
I have 2 Irish Wolfhounds - either one of them will not fit 
When our youngest wolfie kid was a puppy - I took him for a spin in our HHR once
FYI - we have a Chevy Astro to accommodate our wolfie kids (rear bench removed) ....
When our youngest wolfie kid was a puppy - I took him for a spin in our HHR once
FYI - we have a Chevy Astro to accommodate our wolfie kids (rear bench removed) ....
03-12-2010, 02:45 PM
#13
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Join Date: 01-26-2008
Location: florida
Posts: 38
I rescue dogs and transport them to the new adopters or the foster family alot. I hauled an 80# dog 750 miles to his new family with no problems and have had as many as six dogs in my HHR at one time to go to the vet who is 10 miles away. Two dogs are 55#, one 95#, one 66# and two 43# dogs. What I do is fold the rear seats forward and lay a rubber mat down on the floor. I cut the black rubber mat to fit so that when I open the the tailgate I can fold the end of the mat over the bumper to protect it from being scratched by the dogs toenails as they climb up. Then I just fold the 8 inch piece back into the truck and shut the tailgate. I know that most of the time the dogs can jump right in but there is always those times they don't make it and their feet scramble to get in and it will scratch the bumper pretty bad. You will have no problem carrying your greyhound. One time I carried 2 greyhounds about 70 miles to their new foster family after I picked them up from another transporter with our group. To put in a word for all dog rescues they help keep dogs who are abused and mistreated find a good home with good people. Rescue, don't buy from a pet shop.
03-12-2010, 06:44 PM
#14
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Join Date: 04-12-2008
Location: Cedarburg, WI
Posts: 527
I cut the black rubber mat to fit so that when I open the the tailgate I can fold the end of the mat over the bumper to protect it from being scratched by the dogs toenails as they climb up. Then I just fold the 8 inch piece back into the truck and shut the tailgate. I know that most of the time the dogs can jump right in but there is always those times they don't make it and their feet scramble to get in and it will scratch the bumper pretty bad.
To put in a word for all dog rescues they help keep dogs who are abused and mistreated find a good home with good people. Rescue, don't buy from a pet shop.
To put in a word for all dog rescues they help keep dogs who are abused and mistreated find a good home with good people. Rescue, don't buy from a pet shop.
I totally agree on the rescue dogs also. Our last 2 dogs were "rescues" and they were absolutely fantastic! Nice to know they got a 2nd chance and did so well rebounding from a rough life!
03-12-2010, 06:57 PM
#15
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Join Date: 09-18-2007
Location: Leesburg Va.
Posts: 989
Good idea with the rubber mat... I carry a rug that I rollout across the bumper to keep mine from scratching it as well.
I totally agree on the rescue dogs also. Our last 2 dogs were "rescues" and they were absolutely fantastic! Nice to know they got a 2nd chance and did so well rebounding from a rough life!
I totally agree on the rescue dogs also. Our last 2 dogs were "rescues" and they were absolutely fantastic! Nice to know they got a 2nd chance and did so well rebounding from a rough life!
my yellow lab is a rescue she is the best
03-13-2010, 09:17 PM
#18
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Join Date: 07-28-2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 203
You MUST post pics of your wolfies!!!! I'm currently split between either getting an Irish Wolfhound or a Great Dane as my next dog. Both are neat dogs
03-13-2010, 09:33 PM
#19
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Join Date: 02-09-2009
Location: Downtown Saint Petersburg, Florida
Posts: 3,169
03-13-2010, 09:45 PM
#20
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Join Date: 07-16-2008
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 187
I have a 85-90lb Greyhound. He is a big boy very tall. He fits perfectly in the back even with the seats up. He has plenty of room and can even stand up and move around if he wishes to re-arange himself. Its is actually why i bought the HHR.