Guest TheGreytLife Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Hi all! I've been a lurker for awhile. I am unfortunately NOT the owner of a greyhound right now, but I thought I'd start posting here and learning all I can about this breed. I am looking into getting a grey in the next few years, at the max 3 years I guess. I SHOULD be moving to FL within that time to go to school down there, and I hear grey rescue is very big there. I am currently in New Jersey, living with my parents, which is the reason I can't get a greyhound right now, parents say no I practically live on the Greyhound Friends of NJ website lol. But anyway, my name is Alyssa. I am 19 years old and I am a Biology major at a community college. I want to ultimately major in Zoology or Wildlife ecology. I have a 4 year old, psychotic yet lovable pug beagle mix named Mikey. As I've said before, I have been lurking awhile and love seeing pictures of all these dogs! Hope it's not weird that I'm joining GT without owning a Grey. Anyway, thanks for reading! Edited November 1, 2011 by TheGreytLife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I would say that you have come to the right place to learn. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SilverGirl Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hello Alyssa! Welcome to you and Mikey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamborine Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi Alyssa, welcome to GT! Have you considered volunteering with one of the local adoption groups? It would give you a lot of good experience for when you eventually get your own grey. Quote Maryann, Bama (TW Beltram), Stephanie (Tom's Stepinhi) & Henderson the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Welcome from a former Jersey girl! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjpk Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi and welcome :wave Where in NJ are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi! Not weird to be here without a hound (yet). If you're near Bergen County, you can come on the greyhound walk every Sunday morning (freak storms excepted ) in Van Saun Park in Paramus. Lots of folks would be happy to talk to you & hounds would love to be petted. If you're not near Bergen County, I think there are other walks on the GFNJ site. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi! Not weird to be here without a hound (yet). If you're near Bergen County, you can come on the greyhound walk every Sunday morning (freak storms excepted ) in Van Saun Park in Paramus. Lots of folks would be happy to talk to you & hounds would love to be petted. If you're not near Bergen County, I think there are other walks on the GFNJ site. woo hoo! I'm from Fair Lawn. I miss Paramus Park Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheGreytLife Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks for the welcome guys! Seems there are a lot of Jersey people here I am in Central Jersey near Jackson, NJ which is near Six Flags. I actually worked there for the past 4 years. To be honest, I am not sure how close to Paramus I am but I would love to go to one of those walks. I will check it out. Also, thought I'd post a picture of Mikey: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Hi Alyssa! I have a very dear friend from Jackson (not a Greytalker) who has three greyhounds. He said he'd be happy to introduce you to his three lovely little girls. Email me (phen209 @ gmail dot com) and I will give you his cell number so you can meet up. Pam PS-- You are NOWHERE near Paramus. ETA-- The GFNJ Craft Show is the weekend of the 19th in Westfield. It's probably at least an hour from you but you will get the chance to meet tons of greyhounds and us quirky greyhound peeps! Edited November 1, 2011 by BertnLil Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Melissa516 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Welcome! We too lurked here and there for several years before adopting Ginger on Oct. 1st from Greyhound Angels Adoption in Pennsauken, NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PreciousMom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hi, And welcome, from another Jersey girl. Check out Greyhoundfriendsnj.org. We have an adoption weekend coming up and many other events listed. You are welcome to come and see the greys. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheGreytLife Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Thank you guys for the welcome! I don't feel like such an outcast anymore. I will totally look into coming to some Greyhound events, I am very interested, and perhaps that'll sell my parents on adopting one. It says they're coming to Jackson for a Meet-and-Greet at a Pet Valu store. I shall totally look into going to that. Edited November 2, 2011 by TheGreytLife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 "Hi" from another Jersey Girl (although I live in Australia now) Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Irene here from Howell. I have four greys and I bring two to the pet valu meet and greet in Jackson. Come on by to the one this month, It's in the shop rite shopping center on county line road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Hi From Trenton! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SilverGirl Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Mikey is adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Hi from Ringoes! (it's near Lamberville, NJ.....New Hope, Pa. 45 minutes from Jackson) I've got three girls Opal, Tanzanite and Emerald. I fostered once for GFNJ, but I work too far from home to foster right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greylover97 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Hi from Trenton! Quote Carolina (R and A Carolina) & Rebel (FA Ready).At the bridge: Kira (Driven by Energy) 7/19/97 - 6/17/04 & Jake (Jumpstart Dude) 9/12/00 - 1/24/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GryffinSong Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Hello and welcome to greytalk!!! There's a greyhound holiday shop going on this weekend in Pennsauken, NJ, which looks to be about a half hour from you. There'll be lots of greyhounds and lots of friendly folks if you have time to come out. It's being held right next door to the Greyhound Angels Adoption kennel at 9120B Pennsauken Highway. It's saturday 11-4 and sunday 11-3. Best of luck to you, and your dog is adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Welcome from 'down south' in Maryland! Mikey is adorable!! I really like puggles! I too am greyhoundless (for almost 7 years now) and they haven't thrown me off GT yet!!! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest runner615 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hi...another Jersey Girl here. Originally from Trenton but now live at the Jersey Shore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CorbysMom Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hi from yet another Jersey girl! I'm up in Wood-Ridge, in the shadows of Giants Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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