AZGreyGirl Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) I adopted Olivia, now 5 years old, in December. Not only is she my first Greyhound but also my first dog I've ever been owned by. So I was so happy to find this forum with so much good information to help me become a good Greyhound mommy. Olivia lives with her sister, a 10 year old Calico cat who barely tolerates "the dog" and who is just starting to forgive me for bringing a dog into her home. Below is a picture of Olivia in her new hat that she bought at the annual Greyt Gathering in Phoenix. (I hope I followed photo insertion instructions correctly and it works.) Also, here is a picture of her doing what greyhounds seem to do best -- napping! The toy she's hugging is deceptive in its cuteness -- I placed it there for the picture. Olivia hasn't quite figured out what the purpose of a toy or a snuggly is. Edited June 1, 2012 by AZGreyGirl Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Welcome Olivia from lower, slower Delaware. 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 ShanYu Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 She's beautiful! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Olivia's a very pretty girl! Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Sorry my picture is so big. I've been trying to resize them both on here and on photobucket but it's not working. It just keeps going back to HUGE. Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 She's a beauty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 i'm pretty sure we met Olivia at the Greyt Gathering. We were there without Rocket because we flew in. We were hogging other people's hounds. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Welcome! She's beautiful! What was her racing name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheshe Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 What a beauty, Welcom Olivia. I love the name Quote Sheila Loved by Mozart, Sherri, Xavier, McCleary, Tigger. Amelia and 2 Salukis Poppy and Zarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hello and welcome! What a gorgeous dog! Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Greetings from the Left Coast of Florida! What a beautiful black velvet girl Olivia is - can't wait to see more photos of her! Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome to GT and congrats!!! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome to the forum! My Bella is also 5 and has black littermates...what's Olivia's racing name? Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Olivia was formerly known as RDs Merrygoround and she ran several races (60 if I remember right) at the Tucson track and it was either 6 or 9 races she won, A class. She retired in November at about 4 1/2 years old. I know one of her sisters is also black but I wasn't able to find pictures of her other littermates online. I did see and meet one of her cousins at the Greyt Gathering (Liz kaz). Sadly, yesterday morning she woke up limping on her left back leg and had to take a trip to the vet. She is being tested for Valley Fever and other desert diseases. The doctor gave her some anti-inflamatories and pain medication so she is able to walk better even though she still occasionally does a tri-pod hop as the medicine wears off before her next dosage. She is so brave though. I was worried about her not wanting to put weight on her leg when she got the in car to visit the vet, but when I got her leash out she got excited and hopped right in. She is such a darling, sweet girl. Here is the picture of her in her hat that I was trying to include. Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 She is a really pretty girl. Love her name, too. Huge Law & Order SVU fan, so I like that name a lot! Hope she is on the mend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1229 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Welcome from the Magic Foster House..I remember that little girlie and the hat. Edited June 3, 2012 by greg1229 Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoundWorks Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 What a beautiful girl in such a stylish hat! I hope she is getting back to full health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 She is acting just as healthy as ever. She tested positive for valley fever and is being treated for it. Let the walks continue! Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Welcome to you and lovely Olivia! Hope she's feeling better soon. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krissyfissy Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Olivia is certainly beautiful and she wears that hat so well . Welcome to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 She is such a pretty girl! Congratulations! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EliseA89 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 She is georgous! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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