Guest Krissyfissy Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hello all! I just joined today and am proud to post that our family adopted 2 lovely grey males last Sunday. I am sure I will have a lot of questions and am just so grateful that there is such a great support system for this breed. We are somewhat experienced with greys as a very loved family member who crossed rainbow bridge last year, was a greyhound/shepherd mix. Quite rare we have been told, as most greys are bred for racing purposes only. My husband adopted him at 11 mos. old from a shelter in New England, where he is from. (We currently live in Northern Virginia). Our beloved Oswald had been abused as pup and was abandoned on the side of a highway. But when I met him, when we was about 7, he was one of the most well trained dogs on the planet. He lived just shy of his 15 birthday and it was a tragedy when we lost him last November. We had decided our house had been quiet long enough, so through some diligent research and reading (greyhounds for dummies) we were ready for a new addition. And after careful consideration, decided on two greys instead of one. God, only knows what we were thinking at the time, but I must say that we are quite happy with the decision we've made. I have one son that is 12 yo. He is just elated at having two pups to call his own. And so far they are adjusting very well. As a matter of fact, this whole process has gone a bit too well. I better count my blessings now . The two we adopted had not come from the same track, but we did get them from same kennel. They had never been put together before but had been walked together for a couple days before the adoption. Funny enough, we learn that they are half brothers being as they were both sired by Kiowa Sweet Trey as I am sure many of your greys may have been too, on a count that he has sired over 10,000 greys! Thats a lot of artificial insemination, isn't it? I imagine his swimmers fetch a high price, someone out there is sitting on a gold mine! Anywho, enough about me, I am so excited to learn about you and your family members! Can't wait to meet y'all! Kris B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avadogner Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome to Greytalk! What wonderful news of adopting two greys. I am so sorry about your loss of Oswald. We lost our Ava in March. You will have to share some photos of your news hounds. We love pics here! Greytalk is a great resource for info and an even better one for making new friends. I think of it like Facebook for greyhound lovers. We have a good mix of members who keep you laughing. My DH says greyhound people love nothing more than talking about greyhounds to other greyhound people. My brother jokes we are a cult. We certainly do worship these dogs. Welcome to the party, alicia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaznNik Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome from Ontario and Congratulations! Quote 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 on your two boys!!! 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...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome. Can't wait to see pictures and hear all about your boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome from Mont. Co., Maryland! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mom2hounds Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome from Ohio! Congratulations on your new additions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome! Can't wait to see pictures of your new boys -- and what are their names? (We always like to know racing names too!) I'd also really like to see what Oswald looked like (and very sorry for your loss). 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 WELCOME to GT :wave . Tons of Info and very Compassionate People are right here. Did they come from Greyhound Welfare or Greyhound Rescue in WV or even Great Expectations ( not does it matter ) ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krissyfissy Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Its so nice to meet all of you! Thank you for your warm welcome! Here is a pic of our new boys. The two on the left are of Wally (age 2), Kennel name: Keefe, Racing name: Atascocita Taner. And the two on the right are of unnamed (haven't agreed on a name yet) (age 3), Kennel name: Bosman, Racing name: Hilco Bossman Both are retired. Sorry if the pic is too big, I'm still learning how to forum. This is my first one ever Here is a pic of our late Oswald. How we miss him so! We brought Wally and Bosman home from the NGAP in Philly, PA. We were extremely insistent on having our Greys as soon as humanly possible, they were able to cater to our needs and we were more than willing to make the drive. Really looking forward to being a part of this special group. @Avadogner - you sure got it right! I loooove talking about my Greys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome to you and to your very handsome brindle boys. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome from lower Delaware. I have a girl who was sired Kiowa Sweet Trey. 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 buttonwillow Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Ah, settling in nicely I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Beautiful houndie-boys (all three of 'em)! I look forward to reading more about your new family members. Welcome to the GT party! 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...
OwnedBySummer Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Already roaching! How wonderful! Congratulations from Keswick, Ontario, to Summer's brothers-from-another-mother! KST pups are the best! 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 Krissyfissy Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I got better pics of the boys this afternoon This will eventually become my sig! YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoundWorks Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Welcome from another Northern Virginian! Both Brady & Wally are goregous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Congrats! Wonderful that you've adopted 2 - they really love having another grey buddy around, even if they've never met before. I have 2 KST babies, one an angel, the other a little more challenging. Both wonderful. Welcome to GT! 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...
Guest dmt Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Beautiful boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Welcome and congratulations! Your boys are gorgeous! 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 Krissyfissy Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 KST pups are awesome!! Nice to meet you all! Your Greys are all fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Welcome from Maine! Wally and Brady are so handsome! Congratulations!!! I look forward to seeing and reading a lot more about them in the coming weeks, months and years! 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...
Fiona3 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Another Welcome from Maine!! Wally and Brady are so handsome and look very pleased and happy in their new home. Sorry for your loss of Oswald - he seemed like a very sweet pup. I look forward to seeing lots of photos of your boys as they continue to settle in. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krissyfissy Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hello there up North!! How is the weather up there? Thanks so much for stopping by to say hello! Your Pooches are just gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Welcome! My sweet Myka is also a KST baby! 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...
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