Guest KBgrey Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi everyone! I recently adopted my first dog as an adult. It turns out that a lot of people came together to bring my dog to where she is today. I'm not super impulsive, and I knew that I wanted a rescue dog, I was just waiting to find the right one. A random visit to a meet-and greet sponsored by the Columbus Zoo lead me to see many rescue groups and organizations, but it was the greyhounds that intrested me the most. I filled out an application to adopt a greyhound the next day. The dog that eventually came home with me, Karissa Belle, I learned she had been a rescue from Guam. I still can't believe sometimes that she came from all that way around the world. And all the people who had to come together to make this possible is amazing to me. From Guam to California, to all over the U.S. I cant express how wonderful and generous these people are. So on behalf of my dog - I am grateful that there are good people out there who have come together to bring these dogs to safety in America. And to everyone who would take in a resuce animal, that would otherwise have no family of their own. Karissa has come a long way from the withdrawn, timid dog who joined me a few months ago. She is always there to great me when I get home and lean on me in her affectionate way. I love her to bits and I know that she is the right dog for me. **** Claire and Karissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 She is beautiful! Congrats and Welcome 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...
3greys2cats Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Welcome to GT and congratulations, Karissa is beautiful, what a story this girl could tell us if she could talk, thanks for telling it for her Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Karissa is a beautiful girl! Thanks for giving her a home! Welcome to GT!!! 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...
Guest cgl0909 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Welcome to GT from NC... she is such a lovely girl! I am sure she is as grateful to you as anyone for opening up your home to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I met a number of the Guam dogs as they were arriving in Los Angeles... they had been through so much already and were still happy dogs. Bless you for giving Karissa a greyt home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Claire!! Welcome to you and Karissa, and congratulations!! Karissa is beautiful and she must have had an amazing journey to get to you, her forever home! We'd love to see more pictures of your beautiful girl!! 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 Che_mar_Cody Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Beautiful picture! Welcome to GT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 She's beautiful! Congratulations on finding each other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 She's gorgeous and looks smashing in pink. Congrats and welcome to Greytalk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RobinAZ Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Claire, your girl is beautiful and it's amazing how she came to be with you. I am new to the forum too and everyone has been so friendly and helpful. I've only had my GreyCee for three days. These dogs sure capture your heart, don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 She is beauitful! Welcome and congrats! 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 KennelMom Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Congrats!!! I also extend huge kudos and thanks to all of the folks who are working on rescuing the guam dogs. They truly are rescues. Thanks for giving Karissa a Forever Home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KBgrey Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks so much everyone for the warm welcome! there is such a great community of people dedicated to their greyhounds and other pets! i want to get more pics up... but i'm still learning my way around the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Claire Hi and welcome from Philly. Your story moved me to my soul. On GT you will see amazing things happn, things that you don't expect to be able to see, and all done for the love of the breed. It will always warm me to my core when someone new comes and posts how awesome the whole adoption world is. Welcome and Karissa is absolutely stunning, she is blessed to be sharing your life, as you are to be sharing hers. Keep posting and keep the pictures coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bonnebike Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Welcome and congrats!!! I have some in-laws out in Buckeye country, but they all have or have had the wrong kind of dogs. It will be fun to see what Karissa makes of her first winter out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 welcome and congrats!!! I luv the purple on her Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Welcome! What a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dfriedri Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 You two are so lucky to have found eachother! Congrats and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StormChaser Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) Thats one travelin' hound. What a black beauty she is. Welcome! Edited November 2, 2009 by StormChaser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hello! I'm in Columbus, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 She's beautiful! And, Hi from Maine. 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...
Guest ctgreylover Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 welcome. I am amazed at the effort to save the Gaum pups and the Galgos and even a sick runt of a puppy! GTers are greyt people. Congrats to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Welcome to GT! What a sweet face Karissa has, and she's so cute in her pink gear. Moooore pictures, please! 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...
KahluasMagic Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 She's beautiful ! Welcome to GT. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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