fsugrad Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hello everyone! I just found GreyTalk while surfing the internet. My husband and adopted our first retired racing greyhound, Toby. a couple of months ago. Toby came to us straight from the Derby Lane GPA Kennel in St. Petersburg, FL. We have an almost-11 year old whippet, and before the whippet we had an italian greyhound, who died of old age. So you can see we've always loved this style of dog. Last November, I don't know what possessed me, but I visited GPA Tampa Bay's webpage and saw the picture below. I was in love! Long story short, he came home to live with us in December. Toby and our whippet get along great, and we absolutely love him! He is a wonderful dog!! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 WElcome and congrats ~Toby is STUNNING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Toby is a very handsome hound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Welcome from Miami! Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Welcome from Arizona! Toby is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 from Crestview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi from Tampa! Glad to see Toby found a good home! I volunteer with GPA.... I'm guessing you are an FSU alum as well(so am I) so what are you doing in Gville? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi from Tampa! Glad to see Toby found a good home! I volunteer with GPA.... I'm guessing you are an FSU alum as well(so am I) so what are you doing in Gville? I was wondering if anyone was going to catch that! Yes, I rec'd my bachelor's and master's degrees from FSU. But when I graduated, I got my first "real" job in Gainesville. That's where I met my husband (a UF grad--yes we have a mixed marriage) so I've lived in Gainesville since 1987. It's not a problem until the FSU-UF football game comes around, and we've been so pitiful these last 5-6 years that it's not even that bad anymore! GPA has a great group down there! I grew up in Tampa and so I guess that's why I decided to look at the GPA Tampa Bay webpage that fateful day in November when I saw Toby's pic. Very nice people in that organization--they do a wonderful job, not just with the adoption but with all the follow up, too. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hello from California, and welcome! What a handsome hound he is! Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest celticfairiemom Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hi from NY and he is a beautiful guy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Welcome from St. Augustine! Your pup is ADORABLE!!! We look forward to more pics. (p.s. GO NOLES!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hi and Welcome! Toby is sooo cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jokertx Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yeah!! I remember him from helping out with GPA Tampa!! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arnold03 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Welcome from Ocala! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Well next time you are in the area, you have to bring Toby by for a visit! We have M & G's on Sundays at most PetsMarts. PS - I have some friends that have their greys in matching FSU attire..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yeah!! I remember him from helping out with GPA Tampa!! Congrats! That is so cool that you remember him! His name back then was Sol Marcus. I had to change his name because my boss's name is Marcus and there was no way my dog and boss were going to have the same name!! At GPA Tampa Bay I dealt with Maryann and Joe mostly, throughout the adoption process. Everyone was so nice! I wish there were a GPA chapter up in this area...Ocala and Gainesville would be big adoption markets to tap into. I could understand them being apprehensive about Gville with all the college students here that seem to think getting a dog is an impulse item, not realizing it's a lifetime commitment. But not everyone that lives here is a college student... Well next time you are in the area, you have to bring Toby by for a visit! We have M & G's on Sundays at most PetsMarts. PS - I have some friends that have their greys in matching FSU attire..... How cute!! GH's all Noled out! That would not be safe where we live! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jokertx Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) Oh Now that makes more sense to me. I recognized the face but not the name, I remember Marcus that is why! I personally have 2 greyhounds prior to me moving to the Tampa area and I am a medical student. I have had the first 4 years in may and the 2nd almost 2.5 years. The boys have gotten used to my odd hours They do not complain, just sleep more... Glad to hear all is well!! Edited March 5, 2008 by Jokertx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Welcome from North Carolina. Toby is very handsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) There are some grey groups up there, but I don't think there's a GPA chapter. I'll have to look and see if I can find the links for them. Perhaps you can go visit them, I'm sure they have M & G's somewhere. Edited March 5, 2008 by trevdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kitty_cat Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Toby is SO HANDSOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Javagirl Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi from NYC! What a handsome brindle boy! Welcome and come back soon. Kristyn and Ladd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest threedognight Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi from Lake Worth! Toby is beautiful! We got our greyhounds from GPA West Palm Beach. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Welcome to GreyTalk, your pup is just beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 From South Carolina. What a handsome boy you have there! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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