Molly's Journey: From Foster to Forever

Molly

The Beginning

Chloe and Tasha had always wanted to help Greyt Greys, but with cats in their home, fostering had never seemed like a realistic option. That changed when a cat-friendly greyhound needed a temporary place to stay.

Their oldest dog was slowing down, and they had been thinking about how to gently introduce new dogs into the home. Their youngest dog was anxious and reactive, and they hoped bringing in another calm presence might help. So when the opportunity arose, they didn't hesitate.

"We'd always wanted to foster, but the timing never felt quite right. When we found out about a cat-friendly greyhound in need, we just knew. It felt like the perfect moment."

The Foster Phase: First Impressions & Adjustments

Molly arrived nervous but not overly anxious. She panted heavily at first, unsure of her new surroundings, but within an hour, she sprawled out on her back in a relaxed roach—a clear sign of comfort. It was the first glimpse of the silly, affectionate personality hiding beneath her initial uncertainty.

"When she arrived, she was pretty stressed and panting a lot, but managed a roach within the first hour. She didn't seem to have a lot of anxiety, which was a change from our other dogs. She was cuddly, and we could tell she was a goofball."

Her quirks quickly became apparent. She was obsessed with her reflection, pausing to admire herself in the mirror every chance she got. Walks were a challenge, not because she pulled or darted after distractions, but because she would simply lie down mid-route and refuse to move. She was also quite unfit, making even short outings a struggle.

"For the first few days, she loved looking at herself in the mirror. She was super lazy and unfit. She would lay down on walks and we had to physically pick her up to keep her moving."

Then, on her very first day, her excitement got the best of her—she wagged her tail so enthusiastically that she injured it, a classic case of "happy tail", (a tail injury from too much wagging)! Despite the injury, she remained cheerful and affectionate.

"She had been living as an outdoor dog too and got ‘happy tail' on day one! That didn't seem to phase her though - she was as perky as ever."

Introducing her to the household wasn't entirely seamless. She showed signs of resource guarding around the other dogs, making Chloe and Tasha question whether three dogs would be manageable long-term. But with patience, training, and structure, things shifted. The moment she started willingly sharing beds and cuddling her new siblings, they knew she was settling in.

"When she started cuddling our other pets and sharing beds with them, we knew she felt at home. We tried place training her after a few episodes of resource guarding, and once that started working, we realised that having three dogs might be doable."

The "Foster Fail" Moment: Realising She Was Already Home

"When Greyt Greys asked us to fill out her adoption profile, we realised we couldn't imagine letting her go."

When the time came for the pair to fill out Molly's adoption profile, reality hit. Until then, fostering had felt temporary, but the idea of someone else taking her home was suddenly unbearable.

Friends and colleagues were asking about her, wondering if the couple could apply to adopt her. Each conversation made it clearer—she was already where she belonged.

"When people were asking us both at work about possibly applying to adopt her, it was heartbreaking to imagine her with another family because we already loved her."

They tried to be practical. Three dogs were a big commitment, financially and logistically. But every time they thought about letting her go, it didn't feel right. Molly had woven herself into their lives in a way that couldn't be undone.

"We tried to resist and had ups and downs with it because three dogs was a lot, and the financial commitment. But it was also kind of love at first sight. She was such a sweetheart and so playful and different to our other dogs. It was so beautiful to see her so happy."

By then, she wasn't the unsure, unfit dog who arrived weeks earlier. She had become playful, confident, and full of personality. She carried her teddies around proudly, bounced onto the bed in the mornings like an overexcited bunny, and demanded cuddles as if she had always been part of the family.

Life Now: A Family Forever

Molly brought an unexpected joy into their lives. No matter what was happening, she had a way of lifting the mood—whether it was by squeaking her favourite toy at full volume during serious conversations or simply curling up as the perfect little spoon.

"She knows how to lighten the mood or just starts squeaking a teddy when we're stressed and it's an immediate mood changer. She's always ready for a cuddle and demands it."

But just a few weeks after they officially adopted her, everything changed—Molly went blind.

It was a huge adjustment, requiring new routines, daily eye drops, and verbal commands to help her navigate. What could have been overwhelming instead became just another part of life with Molly. She adapted quickly, proving her resilience in ways they never expected.

She still roached at every opportunity, still played with her teddies, and still made her way onto the bed every morning for her routine cuddle session.

Despite her blindness, she remains deeply connected to her furry siblings—her blue heeler sister, Tony, her late greyhound brother, Pepperoni, and even the cats, who sneak in for cuddles when they think no one is watching.

"She loves her siblings. She has had some very sweet cuddles with her sister Tony and her brother Pepperoni (who passed away early 2025). She also has two cat siblings—Sadie in particular loves sneaking in for a Molly cuddle."

For Future Adopters: Why Greyhounds Are Special

Greyhounds are unlike any other breed. Their quirks, their routines, even the way they interact with other greyhounds—it's as if they belong to their own secret society. Once you bring one into your life, you're not just gaining a pet; you're joining a community of people who understand their unique charm.

"Greyhounds have a lot of quirks—they are almost like their own species rather than a breed of dog. They seem to have their own secret club when around each other."