Mercsmom

This is a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it.

I saw that bonded pair of females. They're cute but I need one hound. I talk to everyone I know looking for that "someone who knows someone". One of the Florida groups is getting West Virginia (where my Merc raced [tried to race]) hounds. Maybe that will be the answer. Thanks, everyone, for your input.

I've been looking at Goose (after you suggested that group) but couldn't get the personality information I needed. And, yes, I'd even mapped out (1) fly to Knoxville (2) Drive to Chattanooga (3) Spend the night with my niece and nephew in Huntsville (4) Fly home from Nashville. As I want a calming influence for Mercury during thunderstorms, it sounds like Goose would not work out. He is beautiful though!

It's time to find a brother for Mercury. My desire: A bombproof male under 5 years old. My ideal: future Therapy Dog, black, black brindle, or cow. But, beggars can't be choosers; it's all about the personality. My challenge: We've just move to South Florida where there are no adoptable ex-racers. (My husband refuses the the $2400 fee for an Irish hound.) Would you like to give me some suggestions for how to proceed? I'm willing to fly (any Allegiant stop from Punta Gorda) to meet a hound, but, then, there's the issue of transporting him here.

My goodness, what a beautiful sign from your beautiful girl.

a.k.a. "perfect"

Oh, gee! Such a lovely girl We are sorry for your loss. She was so wonderful, it's our loss, too. Run free, pretty girl.

When Mercury is in my chair, I'll go to the cookie jar and rattle it. He trots in, gets a cookie, and I steal my chair back.

Smart girl.

Goodness! She's beautiful!

Work for it?!?!?!!? The nerve! I yam retired!

You know I'm ALWAYS voting for Rocket.

Happy St. Valentine's Day to all and Mercury wants to wish his beloved Ivy a very special day

Paddy ALVIN!!!! Mayhem? You mean the one who pooed on the hearth?? Nope. Doesn't ring a bell.

Wow, You met royalty!

Wow, that looks...... um Have you tried emergency application of cheese?

Better their towel than their toothbrush.

Sounds like he's got a little Rocket in him. He's so handsome Party on!

Same here. But we don't have a Costco so it's more Job Lot and AllMart.