Guest connerb1 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I was just looking around and found this forum. My wife and I lost our little Cowdog/Welsh Corgi mix a month or so ago and decided it was time to get a new dog. We have talked for years about adopting a rescued Greyhound and decided to take the plunge. I have a friend that introduced me to GALT (Greyhound Adoption League of Texas). We made application for adoption and got final approval this past monday. We are going to Dallas in the morning to get our new hound. They are going to have a few different dogs for us to look at, but we are pretty sure of the one we want. I petite fawn female named Prima. She was adopted once and the couple got divorced and gave her back. They had a Yorkie that she did fine with, and since we also have a Yorkie, decided she fit the bill. So I will start reading here and looking around before I start asking to many questions. Here's a picture of her. Ain't she purty.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Congratulations! Yes, she is purty! I have a petite female brindle - people always comment on my whippet! Good job finding this forum - it will be a wealth of information for you! Let us know how everything goes! Additional pictures are always welcome! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hi and Welcome from Arizona! Congratulations! Your girl looks beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Welcome from Plano Texas! Where in the panhandle are you from? I used to live in Amarillo. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhoundgal Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 HI, I'm Audrey from Scotland : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabozem Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 from Kansas! Prima is absolutely gorgeous You do know that we have to see lots of pictures when you get her home, don't you? It's the rules!!! I just love GALT. They do awesome work and if I lived closer, I'd be volunteering like crazy! Quote Waiting at the bridge: Blaze, Rodney, Lady, Spice, Sarahlee, Callie and Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest connerb1 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks for the warm welcomes. I will definitely be taking lots of pictures tommorrow and I will post some of them as soon as I can. I live in Pampa, Tx about 50 miles NW of Amarillo. A great place to raise kids and Greyhounds....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi2004 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Another Texan!! The girl you're going to see tomorrow looks absolutely stunning!! Good luck and have a safe trip. We will all be waiting to hear how things went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Welcome to GreyTalk and an additional hello from Plano, TX! GALT is an outstanding rescue organization, both of our boys were GALTers! Good luck meeting your new pup, and keep us updated, please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Welcome to Greytalk and greyhounds! Your girlie top be is beautiful! A Place For Us is in Lubbock if you ever want to (get a second grey). The group has a very wonderful, very grey savvy vet in Slaton that keeps adoption costs at West Texas prices. Also Dr. Culp in Amarillo owns greys himself and has a lot of equipment other vets in the area don't for more complex issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbuds Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 What a beautiful girl Prima is!! Whichever pup you pick, this is the beginning of a great experience for you both. Can't wait to hear how it goes. Welcome and congratulations!! Greytbuds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Greetings! My husband's from Booker (waaaaay up in the northeast corner o' the panhandle). Our last trip down to his parent's farm, I did a solo day trip to Pampa for some antiquing --- a fun town! And yes, she's quite the looker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest connerb1 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 It was a loooonnnnnng day today. We got up at 4:00 a.m. drove nearly 7 hrs. to Dallas got our beautiful Prima and drove back. So I'm too tired to post pictures tonight I'll get some up tomorrow. Prima didn't like riding in the van. I had taken a middle seat out and put in a blanket but she went and stuck her head under the back seat. She wouldn't take any treats or drink at all on the ride home. We made several stops and she would come right out of the car but wouldn't potty. I was worried a little. But the worries were short lived when we got home. She came alive when she got out of the car. She wanted in the house, so we all came in. The first thing she started to go potty. I made her go outside and stay out until her business was all done. She came in and drank and ate and drank and drank and drank then ate a little more and then drank. Then the exploring began. But she acted like Maxwell (our Yorkie) was not even there. She sniffed every inch of the house about ten times then found a spot and layed down. I opened her crate door and told her "bed" and in she went layed down and promptly fell asleep. Now I think I will go do the same thing. What a wonderful day it has been.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Congratulations!!!!!! Welcome to the group, she is beautiful!!! Don't worry she will settle in it takes them a few days to settle into the new routine. Lots of Happiness with her. Keep us posted and we love pictures...... 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...
Guest GreytMuse Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Woohoo!! :yay Congratulations on your new family member! It sounds like you had a very long and tiring day, but OH so worth it! I am so happy for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytwannabe Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hello from your neighbors in Borger! We have worked with GALT on several West Texas strays. They are greyt! We have adopted five greyhounds since 2005, four of which came from GALT. We look forward to meeting you and Prima, maybe at Pampa's Chatauqua...we'll be there representing GALT and we'll have a couple of our greys and our son's greys with us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p51crazyhorse Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 oh Prima!!!! I met her!!! she is a happy thing!!!! I didnt get to put my hands on her but for a second and then she was off!!! Did you get to meet Jennifer Henager? What other dogs did you get to meet? Oh I am so excited!!! GALT is so great! I live for them...... I am a Injured Reserve dog foster mom. I take the ones that need special attention/care (like Daddy Duke and before that Streamer and Sunshine) we failed at fostering Streamer..... I have also started making all the belly bands that they sell online and at meet and greets. Dog treats, dog muffins for the birthday.... now I am working on donation silks for the meet and greets too. If you have ANY questions I would be glad to help-along with anyone on this great forum, everyone is so wonderful, you stumbled onto the right site!!! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Howdy from Houston Congratulations and enjoy your new girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Hi and welcome from So Cal! Congrats on your new girl.....she's a beauty!! Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest connerb1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Hello from your neighbors in Borger! We have worked with GALT on several West Texas strays. They are greyt! We have adopted five greyhounds since 2005, four of which came from GALT. We look forward to meeting you and Prima, maybe at Pampa's Chatauqua...we'll be there representing GALT and we'll have a couple of our greys and our son's greys with us!! Hey there, Borger neighbors. Kyle sent me an email telling me about Chatauqua. I'm glad the city agreed. Several years ago we had a very irresponsible pitbull owner that that got it fixed so you couldn't bring a dog, even on a leash. I guess time softens things. I'm glad ya'll were able to work it out. We are planning on being there, with Prima of course. Can't wait to meet ya'll and all the greythounds............................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mattbta Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi there! I was there at Orvis while you looked at dogs. I had Ebro there for the meet & greet. Glad you got Prima! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KansasGrey Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Welcome to you and Prima! Our Maggie is petite also and such a clown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatesrelease Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hello and Welcome from a newbie in Portland, Maine. She is a sweetie. I hope you find the grey of your dreams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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