quarrystepper Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Just checking in, as I'm sure my wife and I are going to have plenty of things to post about now that we've created an account here! We're in Chestertown, MD and we've had Brooks (formerly KC Bastone) for about three months now. He is my wife's second greyhound, and my first. Thanks to the good folks at GPA Delaware for helping us bring him into our home. Here's a photo of our brindle buddy on the day he arrived: He stands 28" high at the shoulder, so he's a pretty big fella! Quote Drew and occasionally DW Melody, with Rosie (AMF Ready Made) and Marvin (Bella Riddick) in Louisville. Forever missing Brooks (KC Bastone) and Kali (Swish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome from lower 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 Downtownhoundz Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 From Northern Virginia here! beautiful boy you have there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunners Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi from Milford! I actually fostered Bastone for a couple of days---he was unable to stay with me because he wasn't cat safe after all. He is one gorgeous hunk of greyhound, tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 WELCOME to GT . Plenty of People from Maryland and Delaware here. :wave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome aboard from another Marylander! Handsome guy you have there! 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 undergreysspell Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome , I love a handsome brindle ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome to you and Brooks! He's a beautiful boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome. Samlur, my brindle boy, says woof. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome...looking forward to many more stories and pics. Thanks for sharing a pic of your handsome guy. 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...
msjpk Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome, love Chestertown. I go to Betterton in the summer. Doggie is beautiful, enjoy!!! Check in daily on Greytalk, you learn so much!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome to Greytalk! Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome, Brooks is stunning, I have such a soft spot for those BBBB (Big Brindle Bubbay Boys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome from VA! He's very handsome. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Hello and welcome! I look forward to seeing more pictures and hearing all about your handsome boy as he settles in. 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...
quarrystepper Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks for the warm welcome! @oldrunners, it's really a small world after all. I will say that he definitely takes an interest in cats on our walks, and he basically ignores the squirrels and brown rabbits that we encounter in our yard. All this is nothing compared to his reaction when a small white dog crosses his path. We were at the vet this morning and there were several cats in carriers. Brooks paid a minor amount of attention, even seeming eager to make friends, and didn't have a strong reaction. Then a small bichon frise (in an owner's arms) comes in and BOY did that wake him up. I guess he still wants a piece of that white lure that he constantly chases in dreams. I'll look for some good threads to contribute to. Mostly have tons of questions right now, as we continue to acclimate to him just as much as he acclimates to us. Quote Drew and occasionally DW Melody, with Rosie (AMF Ready Made) and Marvin (Bella Riddick) in Louisville. Forever missing Brooks (KC Bastone) and Kali (Swish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunners Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the warm welcome! @oldrunners, it's really a small world after all. I will say that he definitely takes an interest in cats on our walks, and he basically ignores the squirrels and brown rabbits that we encounter in our yard. All this is nothing compared to his reaction when a small white dog crosses his path. We were at the vet this morning and there were several cats in carriers. Brooks paid a minor amount of attention, even seeming eager to make friends, and didn't have a strong reaction. Then a small bichon frise (in an owner's arms) comes in and BOY did that wake him up. I guess he still wants a piece of that white lure that he constantly chases in dreams. I'll look for some good threads to contribute to. Mostly have tons of questions right now, as we continue to acclimate to him just as much as he acclimates to us. I I was told that the cat testing that had been done at the track consisted of cats-in-a-cage. As you have discovered, that did not faze Brooks much at all, so he was deemed to be cat safe, or at least cat-correctable. Well, they didn't tell him about my Cheeto, who is very confident. Brooks, muzzled and leashed, met Cheeto on my porch. When he lunged, Cheeto dove under a wicker chair, which Brooks overturned, then pushed the chair into an end table. My porch has floor to ceiling screens. Next thing I knew, Cheeto was hanging by his nails as high up as he could climb! After that, the cats lived in the spare room until I could swap Brooks for a really cat safe girl. The big boys are my favorite, and I really liked him, but... Of all the dogs I have fostered over the years, he is only the second who was labeled cat safe and who really wasn't. Oh well, he is still a good boy. Enjoy him! Edited October 23, 2012 by oldrunners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carstel Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Another welcome from Delaware! My Dad used to be in charge of security at WC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoundWorks Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 He looks like a lovebug! Congrats and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quarrystepper Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 I I was told that the cat testing that had been done at the track consisted of cats-in-a-cage. As you have discovered, that did not faze Brooks much at all, so he was deemed to be cat safe, or at least cat-correctable. Well, they didn't tell him about my Cheeto, who is very confident. Brooks, muzzled and leashed, met Cheeto on my porch. When he lunged, Cheeto dove under a wicker chair, which Brooks overturned, then pushed the chair into an end table. My porch has floor to ceiling screens. Next thing I knew, Cheeto was hanging by his nails as high up as he could climb! After that, the cats lived in the spare room until I could swap Brooks for a really cat safe girl. The big boys are my favorite, and I really liked him, but... Of all the dogs I have fostered over the years, he is only the second who was labeled cat safe and who really wasn't. Oh well, he is still a good boy. Enjoy him! Sorry about Cheeto's trauma, but this is a great story! Also, I can confirm that Brooks still likes overturning things. We went out for dinner last night and returned to find that he'd knocked over the kitchen trash can (we thought it was safe because of the foot pedal). We're still learning the limits to his separation anxiety! Quote Drew and occasionally DW Melody, with Rosie (AMF Ready Made) and Marvin (Bella Riddick) in Louisville. Forever missing Brooks (KC Bastone) and Kali (Swish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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