Guest ThreeOhFive Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi all! My name is Aaron, I live near Oregon, Wisconsin, and have two retired racing greyhounds, Annie and Sara. Annie is nine, and Sara just turned seven. We've had Annie since she was two and have had Sara since she was four. Annie is a small fawn female, and Sara is a large white and brown female. Annie was a real racing flunkie, she raced less than ten times and was retired after interfereing in a race several times before completing a lap. She's pretty social, and a bit unfocused, so she didn't last too long. Sara was a good racer that had a long successful career, but was retired due to sore hocks. They are both wonderful dogs, and a great pair. Annie is the alpha dog, and Sara seems to be lost without her around. Luckily we have had good luck with our dogs! They are great for our family. We did have a large brindle male named "Benny" that we adopted and had for a few months, but he wasn't working with Annie very well. He didn't like her alpha personality and marked all over our house and was very destructive, so we unfortunaley had to go back to GPA and he was adopted by a couple who still has him and loves him very much. We were in the process of getting a third greyhound, one we found on GPA Wisconsin named Bircardi (sp?), a very small female brindle that looked a little worse for wear. We met her at the kennel and she was so sweet she captured our hearts. Even while running with the other dogs in the yard, upon calling her name, she would look over at me, and run over and lick my fingers. She didn't look very well and we thought she would get better at our home. We adopted her, and she went off to a vet so she could be fixed. It was only about a week later that we got a heart wrenching call from the vet that Bircardi had made it through the operation, but collapsed and died during recovery. It turned out that she had an enlarged heart and the stress of the operation killed her. She woke up from the procedure, was walking around, and then she collased. We were devastated, as was the vet. She'll be remembered in my heart forever. What a great dog she would have been. Even while writting this, it's hard to hold back the tears. Maybe someday, we'll adopt another greyhound, but for now, we are extremely happy with the two that we have been blessed with. Now, as for myself, I am 18, and currently attending Herzing University in Madison, Wisconsin. I still live with my parents (it's expensive to live in Madison!!!) and look forward to getting my own place soon, and being able to adopt more greyhounds of my own. I am no stranger to forums, I am an active member on many car forums, (hence my name "ThreeOhFive"). My name is derived off of my first and current car, a 1992 Camaro RS that I am very proud to own I joined Greytalk because I too am a greyhound lover, and I am doing a project for one of my classes about greyhound racing. I have done many projects throughout my schooling on this topic, and my professor, after learning that I am a greyhound owner, told me she would like to know more about them and Greyhound racing. I hope to be a member of this community a long time, and I thank you all for reading my introduction, pictures of my dogs are soon to come! Have a great day everyone! Sincerely, Aaron (ThreeOhFive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi Aaron and Welcome from Arizona! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redreed Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome Aaron - I'm so sorry about Bacardi, that's just awful and it sounds like she would have had a wonderful loving home with you and your family!!! Could you post some pictures???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThreeOhFive Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I've only got a picture of Annie right now. It's on my cellphone. She was sound asleep on the couch! Here you all go! Thanks for the warm welcomes, and yes, Bacardi was a great girl, wish she could have been with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome from Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest littlesyd85 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome to GreyTalk! I love when there are younger people that are enthusiastic about Greyhounds like I am... I am 24 and can't get enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome from Maine! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi Aaron, and a warm welcome from Northeast PA!! You'll love it here! I'm so sorry about your sweet Bacardi. Annie is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AbbyGirl Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 from Nova Scotia, Canada and welcome to greytalk. Annie is very pretty and she looks a lot like my Abby who is also nine. What is Annie's racing name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheUnrulyHound Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome from North Texas!!! Hubby used to have a 89 Camaro Iroc-Z but we traded it for a 66 Mustang fastback So sorry to hear about Bacardi, I have a special love for the brindles, she sounded like a real sweetie I think you will enjoy it here always good to meet another greyhound lover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 It's always good to see new faces, but we will hound you for pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Greetings and Welcome from New York. Very sorry to hear about your girl Bacardi. It must have been devastating for you and your family. I'm sure you'll love this site - lots of good info, fun talks and news about greyt events. 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...
fsugrad Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi Aaron!! Greetings from Gainesville, Florida!! You will love Grey Talk! Annie sure is a cutie pie. Feel free to share lots and lots of pictures of Annie and Sara with us!! 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...
lflaherty45 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi Aaron, welcome from Maryland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twhitehouse Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome from Maine. I'm 23 and just adopted by first greyhound after graduating college. Love greyhounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome To GT, From PA here ..... and No Where near the age of 18.... LOL We are happy you joined us and look forward to seeing more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome from LI, NY. Your Annie is beautiful. I wish my 18 year old was into the GHs! Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cgl0909 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome from NC. My husband and I are 23. We adopted our first grey about 2 months ago. I wish that when I was growing up someone would have told my family how great greyhound are as pets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bonnebike Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Welcome from Corvallis, Oregon. I don't think we have a Wisconsin, Oregon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi, Aaron! so sorry to hear about Bacardi!!! :( :( we're fellow GPA-WI adopters (did you make it to the Gala this past weekend??) as well :D Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 from the other coast - Your girls sound great!! Your love of the breed is impressive as well. Saw your screen name and thought you were from Miami... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Welcome to GT. I am long past 18 but I am beginning to think all greyhound people are young at heart. Looking forward to more pictures of your girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThreeOhFive Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi! GPA-Wisconsin is a great adoption agency, we have had nothing but good experiences with them! I wonder how many of us here live in the Midwest and have dogs from there! I didn't make it to the Gala this year unfortunately. It's a pretty long drive and I had a prior engagement with my girlfriend. Hopefully next year I will be there. We were there last year, and almost every year before. Maybe sometime my pooches could meet yours! Thanks for all the reply's I look forward to getting to meet you all, and become a supporter on GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Welcome...it's so greyt to hear when young people love the breed too! you probably participate in more social networking and can be a greyt advocate for greyhound adoption. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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