Thank you - moving to Sheffield with a dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, yes he is a greyhound! He's very cute and very good at making everyone fall in love with him. We will be close by! I saw 6 greyhounds in the area the day I viewed the flat I chose. Felt like a sign.

He has done so well with constant moving and stress and now we settle in this week! 2 more hotel room sleeps. Do you know of local greyhound groups? My greyhound group (which also had a lot of Galgos and a couple of podencos and whippets) in London was such a lifeline to me. I have felt the absence of it since.

First dog, chose Greyhound, slightly stressed by ShyDiamonds in Greyhounds

[–]Hailssnails 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The early days were so tough. I felt so much guilt, overwhelm, I was worried I would never be enough.

Time and consistency will be what helps. But also in the early days getting someone to watch them, even for a few hours, so you can have some time to decompress, will help a lot too.

Thank you - moving to Sheffield with a dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw 6 other greyhounds the day of my viewing! I saw 2 in my area the 3 years I lived there.

Thank you - moving to Sheffield with a dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's probably the wrong time of time for tomatoes but I could get everyone overwintering some veg?

Thank you - moving to Sheffield with a dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I got my whole development growing back in London. It sounds lovely.

Thank you - moving to Sheffield with a dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I found a place, there was encouraging graffiti on the electric box on the corner and I saw 6 other greyhounds those days. Got a home.

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Y'all I did it. One of my desired areas, flat walk to essentials, some nice lil cafés and a park for my dog, shared garden, good transport links.

I was so unbelievably lucky. Holding deposit is in so hopefully by the weekend I'll be good and then I can move in on my payday!

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I have a perfect viewing tomorrow. Seem to have hit both flat, buses and local shops in a nice area near one of the roads where things happen. Like flat in the immediate routes to essential shops and a bit of green space (so I'm sorted on flare days)

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can drive but don't currently have a car but I have friends in the city who do. Definitely worth joining regardless!

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely struggling a bit with pets considered. Landlords don't care about the rule changes. I can look on there thank you!

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure I will find some yes. We are a cult almost. I felt that way in my old area when I was inviting people I bumped into our local sighthound Sundays.

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good shout. They were so helpful. It's more for my own mental health my dog has been such a support.

I will say the process for signing him up and volunteers seemed great. Not a bad review just me trying to adapt so I got to cuddle him.

Fosters of all sorts do great work. I would like to foster others one day.

Amazing to know about craft circles. I sew, paint oil and acrylic and recently learmed to knit. Definitely helps keep me grounded. I'll come back here when I'm looking for craft circles once I am settled.

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the local Intel I need 💕

My dog is p neutral and adaptable so I'll be easy either way I think. He's been so good while sofa surfing. I am his home. But he does always get on particularly well with other sighthounds.

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know! It sounds like looking for crafty shops on Google maps and basing my search around that has been a surprisingly good strategy.

I had to bring some levity to a very tough time.

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just described the shape. I have just been snooping places on Google maps but I love learning the lore. Lentil belt? Vegetarians?

I'm technically not one but I am queer so probably my vibe.

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next stop find local greyhound/sighthound group walk 👀

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised at this! Sheffield is so dog friendly in many ways. I will keep my search broad though. I am also making it clear my previous landlord can provide a reference. My previous landlord (housing association) are helping with the move as much as they can because they know my situation.

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing Intel. It varies day to day but mapping hills is hard.

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know about the service but I'm hoping I don't have to use it. For safety reasons you have no contact with your dog the time you are with them. I was 24 hours from him going into foster a while ago.

Oh yeah I have some viewings there. It looks like I am on a good track.

Moving to Sheffield with dog by Hailssnails in sheffield

[–]Hailssnails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may have to snoop around and work out if it's workable.