Guest kodywyoming Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hello all! I'm Kody, a college student recently relocated to Austin, Texas. I lost my cat in June and knew my first act once I got moved and settled was going to be to adopt a greyhound. Well, as of today, I have! I adopted from the awesome AGA and my new companion was dropped off just this evening. Zoey is a 7 year old brindle female. She raced 88 times and had a litter of puppies before being retired and offered up for adoption. Based on the dates of her racing career and her only litter, it would seem she's been waiting for a home for several years. I know it'll be awhile before I get to know her true personality, but so far she seem to be a very calm, quiet (though not scared) lovebug. Though she had a disagreement with another one of the foster greyhounds while she was waiting to get spayed, etc, over the last week and a half, she has pretty much ignored my roommate's feisty Boston Terrier. I consider Zoey pretty much the first dog I've had while on my own, even though I did have a husky/GSD mix briefly when I first moved out (unfortunately, she was a Houdini and managed to get through/over a fence to take a jog on a busy highway -- I'd only had her for about a month at the time). When I was a kid, my family did adopt a younger greyhound (2 years old; he broke his leg in his maiden race and was offered up for adoption once it had healed) that we had for quite some time, so I am familiar with living with one if not caring for one. I've always said greyhounds are the only dogs I could ever really love. Anyway, PICTURES! Excuse the quality; I lost the USB cord for my camera during the move, and am currently relying on cell phone pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Welcome and congratulations! Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 hi Kody!! and Welcome to GT from Eastern PA here. Zoey is Gorgeous... and i look forward to seeing some more pictures of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hi from Maine! Congratulations on your new pup! 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...
Trihounds Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I LOVE her markings - she looks beautiful! Congratulations!! from NY Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hello from NY. Your broodie is gorgeous. I love the white tip on her tail. You'll find a lot of good info here 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 greytful4 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Awwww, what a pretty girl she is! She will bring you years of joy and unconditional love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkdogs Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 welcome to the addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 She is pretty - congratulations! Are you from Wyoming? My husband is from Casper, WY. Quote Rebeccawith Atlas the borzoi, Luna the pyr, and Madison the cat, always missing Sahara(Flyin Tara Lyn) and Coltrane(Blue on By) the greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Congratulations! Zoey is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Welcome and Congratulations! From Tampa!!!! 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 kodywyoming Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 She is pretty - congratulations! Are you from Wyoming? My husband is from Casper, WY. No, I'm from Kansas originally. When I was a kid "Kody Wyoming" was what my grandfather called me. It didn't mean much until after he died, but since then it's been my alias of choice. Zoey is doing pretty well, despite me having a rough day -- I got a (rare) migraine and have been too sick to play. She gave herself a bit of a scare, though; while I was napping, she was sleeping on the floor next to my bed, and (I assume) started rolling around scratching her back...and inadvertently knocked my full-length mirror onto the floor, where it crashed into a million pieces and scared the bejeebus out of her. Now that I cleaned it up she seems to have decided that her kennel is a safer place to lay. She is really a beautiful girl -- my camera phone doesn't do her justice at all. She's a different dog depending on which side you're standing on, too. One side (pictured) has a lot of black striping, while the other has significantly less and pretty big patches of golden fawn showing through. Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. I'm still gushing about my new lady friend, as you can see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Welcome from Delaware!!! Zoey is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Welcome from Ohio! I can't believe she got up on your bed already! Have fun with her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Greetings from Gainesville, FL and welcome Kody and Zoey. Zoey is gorgeous! Congrats and welcome to GT!! 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 houndstooth4 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Zoey is one pretty girl! You might check greyhound data from time to time. She may have a second litter of puppies that hasn't been registered yet. Our Lilac retired not long after her second litter was weaned, but they didn't show up in the registry for a while after we adopted her. Not that it's really important or anything, but if you like to follow that sort of info, it's a nice thing to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kodywyoming Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Zoey is one pretty girl! You might check greyhound data from time to time. She may have a second litter of puppies that hasn't been registered yet. Our Lilac retired not long after her second litter was weaned, but they didn't show up in the registry for a while after we adopted her. Not that it's really important or anything, but if you like to follow that sort of info, it's a nice thing to know. The adoption group are the ones who initially told me she only had one litter of 6 pups, and they work very closely with the farm she came out of, who know all of their dogs very well (despite there being like 350 of them on site!)...so I'm pretty sure the single litter is pretty accurate. Zoey herself didn't do too badly on the track, but based on her puppies' results, I can see why they didn't bother to breed her again. Only 3 of the 6 made it to the track at all, and there were only 14 starts between those 3. If you can guess, I do like to follow/know that sort of thing. Looking for her race record, I even found photos and info about one of her puppies that had been neglected and starved half to death and had to be RE rescued. He was a beautiful boy (at least in the after pictures) and it was fun to see what a pretty babies Zoey could make...even if they were a little slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Welcome to GT! Zoey is beautiful and has a lovely expression. 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...
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Guest widowcali Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Very pretty. I just think we are all amused at the empty crate in the background while she lays on your bed. Get used to that sleeping arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheUnrulyHound Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Welcome from North Dallas!!!! Zoey is beautiful I love the brindles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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