Rickiesmom Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) Please join me in welcoming SE's Jeff C to the family. Jeff is son to my Jaynie (Barts Orchid) and Flying Stanley. He recently retired from Tri State in West Virginia. There are many people to thank for getting him here, starting with his owner, Colleen Pace, who agreed to give me first right of refusal when he became eligible for adoption, and followed through. A huge thank you to his trainer, Sherri Comas, who ensured he arrived pre-spoiled and in superb condition. While in the racing kennel Jeff had a cushy pet style bed in his crate, enjoyed premium kibble as part of his diet (Blue Buffalo if memory serves) and was just generally spoiled and loved. She personally drove him to Wheeling where they shared a night on a friend's couch before she dropped him off with the adoption group, ensuring his training as a spoiled house pet got off to an immediate start. Another huge thank you goes to Lisa Corbly, Greys Landing Greyhound Placement, for agreeing to take Jeff into her busy program, and for fostering him in her home, where he received the basic training every hound needs prior to going to their forever home. He needed to learn, for example, that unlike the racetrack, the direct route to your goal is not necessarily the best route at home: She also brought him on a trip to Erie with a couple of GUR pups, and that is where Jeff met his mama Jaynie and jumped into a car with Ontario plates to head home. I wish I had photos of that part of the trip but it was a bit hectic. Jeff was understandably pretty insecure the first 24h at home, and snuggled up to his mama. Amazingly she let him. One time only . He hasn't needed the belly band since that first day. He's a big boy (nearly 80 lbs) yet seems to favour the smallest bed, who knows why? And while mama may feel her days of nurturing her babies are over, she is certainly willing to do zoomies with him, and is often faster in spite of being more than twice his age, and a lot smaller. Go mom!! Jeff loves his ball! Although I have no photos of the two together, Jeff and Rickie get along just fine too. Welcome home Jeff :confetti Edited April 11, 2012 by Rickiesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Mary, I'm so glad he's home! Congratulations! He's beautiful! 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...
OwnedBySummer Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 What a sweetheart! Congratulations! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lakota Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Welcome home Jeff. Hopefully some day I will get to meet you as I already adore your mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Great pictures! Great story! Great news! Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 He's GORGEOUS 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...
Guest BlueCrab Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) What a handsome boy! But apparently he came from a pretty momma - love her markings! Edited April 11, 2012 by BlueCrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 What a handsome boy! But apparently he came from a pretty momma - love her markings! Not to hijack my own thread, but Jaynie is gorgeous, not that I'm biased. Here are a couple of mama photos: Looking pretty on a walk: The Jaynie classic: stolen mango: Toward the end of a fun run: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Woohoo! Congratulations! He's a very handsome boy. And those pics of him running and jumping with his Mom are wonderful. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 He is striking! Congratulations Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 He's stunning, as is his mama! Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 What a great story, and great pictures! All smiles here. Congratulations! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammystroops Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Congrats!!!! what a wonderful looking greyhound!!! I just love his coloring! :) :) Quote In loving Memory of: Chip, Wendell, Tessa, Moose, Moody, Noble Storm, Thunder, Gracie, Duke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Congratulations! He is gorgeous, and I guess his mom is OK with him being home! I think Colleen Pace was my Jack's owner, too! Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Very cool! Welcome home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Look at that face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Welcome home, Jeff! He is very handsome - looks pretty darn comfortable already! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Wow, that is fantastic!! So neat to see the two together - bet it's magical for you! We just road tripped to Ohio from Ottawa to get a pup and had we known, could have brought Jeff back with us!! Congrats!! 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...
Houndtime Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 He is so handsome. Congratulations! 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 PhillyPups Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Welcome home Handsome Jeff!! Gotta love the big boys. The bigger they are the goofier they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Beautiful boy Love the pic of him snuggled up with his mama Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexi Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 He's such a handsome boy! Congratulations on your new addition. Quote Lexi (mom to Nok, the former feral black kitty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roadtripper Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Love the first pic of Jeff strolling across the TOP of the couch! Hilarious. And he has the sweetest expression in his eyes--must be his awesome genes! Congrats! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Mary, Jeff looks like an awesome dog and a wonderful addition to your home! Just wish both he and Jaynie could make the trip to MtH sio I could meet him in person. Welcome home Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Welcome home Jeff!!!! Looks like you hit the jackpot of forever homes!!!! Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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