Guest DogMom55 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hello All! My name is Dawn and my husband Dave and I recently adopted (or was captured by) a retired greyhound. Boomer Toronado (Windy) came to us as a two year old un-raced foster named Tink; she came from a track but apparently wasn't a motivated racer and at two she was gratefully taken in through Queen City Greyhounds in the Cincinnati area. We didn't particular care for her name so we had a naming contest with all of our friends - grand (and only) prize was a $10 Starbucks card. We took 70 name ideas for a week, put them on a list, independently eliminated the ones that didn't speak to us and narrowed it down to 4 names. Now introducing - Maggie (frequently called Maggie May, Magpie and Houndie). Maggie has been with us now since November 22, 2008. She is a gentle soul who has seemed to adapt very well to her new surroundings and our lifestyle. We've been fortunate that she doesn't hate all thresholds, is adaptable to our Honda Element and really likes to hang around us. She follows us whenever and had rapidly discovered the rolling to her side for belly love. Maggie has a sister - Ella Belle who is a no-kill shelter rescue. Ella has never met a dog she couldn't love and in just a couple of quick months has gone from "When is that other dog going home?" to welcoming Maggie fully into the pack. They get along very well and are gentle with each other. So - Maggie and I will be on and off the board to keep tabs on other Greys, learn more about the breed and share our time with her. So far, we're having a Greyt time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi, also from Ohio. Maggie sure is a cutie! Congrats, and welcome to GT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanillaBean Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi Dawn!! I am from the Sister group up north: North Coast Greyhound Connection!!!!! So glad to see you on here! Maggie and Ella Belle, what a gorgeous gals! Have fun on here. There is a lot of good information on here! Traci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Welcome! Great pictures and introduction. Maggie is very cute! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi and welcome from NY. Scritches to Maggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Welcome from Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
win4profit Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 from Dayton! Maggie is beautiful, can't wait to see more pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Welcome from a fellow Buckeye. Your pups are adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi! Welcome from CT. This is a wonderful site. I recently discovered it myself. Maggie is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi from Alberta Canada, You will love this site! Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Welcome from South Carolina! I grew up in Ohio. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DogMom55 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Thanks to everyone for your warm welcome! We look forward to enjoying our new friends on GT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shanesmom Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Welcome We are in Ohio too. Close to Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 That's one cute pair of pups you've got there! Maggie is a doll! Welcome to Greytalk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Welcome and thank you for sharing your adorable pictures! Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer4719 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Welcome from northeast Ohio! Go Bucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellieb Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Welcome from Fairfield, OH! I have a brindle, too...his name is Max. We adopted a second grey two years after having Max. She is blue and her name is (so original) Indigo. I believe Queen City does a Meet and Greet in Fairfield, once a month. Maybe we will see you there? Ellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi from another Ohioian! Your new baby is gorgeous! It looks like you have two happy puppers in your house. Welcome to GT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Welcome from NC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Greetings from New York. You have a lovely canine family! Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IndysDad Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Welcome from Waynesville!! You're not to far from us.. Beautiful girl!!! Thanks for opening your heart to a hound!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Oh, she's sooo pretty!! Welcome home, Maggie! Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Great pics! Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Welcome from Gainesville, FL!! Your girls are very beautiful!! 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 DebR Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 hi, and welcome from Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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