Guest redfeather2006 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Hello! My name is Elizabeth. This is my first day on the forum so I'm introducing myself! I am 21 years old and in the United states army. i currently live in Denver, CO, and was just sifting through the internet looking at different rescues, and stumbled upon our local Greyhound Rescue!! This is their site. I thought to myself how beautiful these greyhounds are, and how fortunate I was to find them because I did some research and i think a Greyhound would be good for me! I want a large breed dog, but most large breeds don't do well an apartment living, and in all the places I've read so far, Greyhounds are "45 mile and hour Couch potatoes". After some research, I finally went to a meet and greet that the rescue has every 1st saturday at petco. Unfortunately there was only one greyhound there but he was gorgeous! His name is "Former Member" aka "Forbes" and he was just a sweetheart. He is 8 years old, but he looked and acted not a day over 4!! He was a great example of what I was looking for. Unfortunately, it's still going to be a few months until I can adopt a Greyhound, but I'm doing my research now and getting to know some Greys before I take the plunge. I'm even thinking about fostering to adopt, which basically means I foster greyhounds until i find the perfect match for me (who wants to bet it'll be the first one i get? lol) Anywho, that's me in a nutshell, it's good to be here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Welcome to GT! It's good that you're doing your research and by visiting GT you'll learn a lot! Oh, I wanted to thank you for serving. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Greyt to have you here and greyt Idea about Fostering with Intend to Adopt. The perfect Match will come along.Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hi Elizabeth!! Greetings from Gainesville, FL! Glad you have found us. GT is the best. Enjoy doing your research and if you have any questions, you've found the right place to ask! We look forward to the day when you can post pictures of your new hound!! 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 isntitgreyt Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Welcome from Delaware!!! All of mine have been failed fosters I never adopted a GH any other way!!! Thank you for serving our country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Welcome...how lucky you are to have discovered the world of greys. 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 ;wave. Hi and welcome from Philly. I, too would like to thank you for serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hi Elizabeth! DH and I are very connected to your area, though we live in Seattle now. His folks live in Red Feather Lakes. We love your username! Welcome to GT. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redfeather2006 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Thanks for all the welcomes!! I fully expect all my fosters to be failures It seems a lot of people here have whole packs of greyhounds. Maybe they're like pringles, once you pop you just can't stop! :lol I had no idea there was a red Feather anything around here, that's just been my username for, i don't know, EVERYTHING internet since I was like 10 so... yay! It's good to have the warm welcome, I look forward to lots of threads and pics and awesome dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Welcome from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA! And thank you for your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 From Miami!!! Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Welcome to GT (and to greyhounds in general)!! Colorado Greyhounds placed my greyhound's littermate and I even had the chance to see his pictures in his foster and forever home and hear from his people. Good luck with everything!! Quote http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/TgrrValily/CookieMac2009pt2/siggyyayayayayay.jpg Waiting at the bridge: Buddy James, Cookie Dough, Shelby, and Mac. My angels New dog mom to dachshunds Ginger and Ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 from NJ - Welcome to this wonderful breed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redfeather2006 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Thanks all, it's good to be here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Welcome! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 from California Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drumhellergrey Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Welcome From Alberta Canada Greys are a fantastic breed. Glad to hear that one more person has discover them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvEarsies Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 from Wilmington DE and as others have said, thank you for serving our Country Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawna Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Welcome, welcomefrom Gainesville, FL! Greyt idea on the research. Hope you find one soon. Quote Missing Hiro, Tank, and Tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheUnrulyHound Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Welcome!!! I can sense the excitement in your post good luck finding your first grey!! Be careful, they are addictive!!! I quickly went from one to five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlgwarner Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for serving our country. Can't wait to see your first greyhound intro post. Welcome from suburban Philadelphia. Quote Mom to: Littermates Ringo (Pak Sgt Pepper)at the bridge, Paul (Pak Penny Lane) and John (Pak Let it Be). The three reunited Beatle Brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twhitehouse Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Welcome from Maine! I adopted my first greyhound 2 years ago when I was 22...it's nice to see someone else my age get into greyhounds. They truly do make a great pet. I hope you have success when you foster and find just the right dog for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Welcome from PA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Welcome from the North Georgia Mountains! My hubby is retired military! Thanks for serving! All but one of my Five, are "failed fosters!" Welcome to Greytalk, and we can't wait to see you with your adopted grey! Dee and The Five! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Hello from a Coast Guard wife Greys are super addictive, and you won't be sorry! I love all sighthounds. My black Greyhound, Sophia, is one of my heartdogs. They are, indeed, lazy pups. Yet when they are on, they are a sight to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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