Guest MercuryFalling Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Greetings from "The Eternal City" I bumped into Greytalk while looking for owner experiences with retired racing Greyhounds, thank you so much for sharing all these useful info in your website about health, life, food etc which I'm going to avidly read.I desired to have a dog since I was a little girl but for many reasons my dream couldn't came true.Maybe year 2013 will be the right time!Since a Grey is not a toy, would like to understand very well if my husband and I, our home, lifestyle etc could match his needs... to take the best decision.Today there are no dog races in Italy (except for illegal ones) so rescued Grey racers and Galgo hunters arrive in my country from Ireland/England and Spain thanks to a couple of no profit orgs. Really I had no idea about what was happening there (and in the US, if I understood correctly) but fortunately many people like me are discovering this shame thanks to the media expose.Thanks to everyone, ciaoMerc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Welcome!! You will find a wealth of information here!! Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Ciao, Merc! Benvenuto! A me piace molto l'Italia. I assume you are a native Italian, but your English is excellent! I have heard about the organisations which bring retired racing dogs to Italy - and also about the horrors in Spain. It makes me never want to go to Spain - ever! I hate what happens there. The question 'will a greyhound suit my lifestyle' has been asked many times. You do a search of the forums, and you will find several discussions which will help you to decide. Click here for a recent discussion. In my signature is a link to Brambleberry Greyhounds, an adoption group in the UK. If you go to this site, there is a 'before you adopt' button in the menu at the top. Click here, to go straight to it. There is some information there which might help you, and I know Sharon is willing to fly a hound to his or her new home if you can't find one through an Italian group! Edited February 6, 2013 by silverfish Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Welcome! Your post if wonderful, there are several people in the US who work with Galgo rescue organizations in Spain so your letter will delight them! So good to know the word is getting out in Europe. Greyhounds are very adaptable dogs. They do very well in apartments and townhouses. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Here's a link to greyhound life in the US starting at birth http://adopt-a-greyhound.org/misc/on_the_farm/the_formative_months.shtml and here's some more info about their life at Southland, a track in the US http://www.flickr.com/photos/dazzleme/sets/72157627145032411/ Here's a recent greyhounds vs galgos thread http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/295059-greyhounds-vs-galgos/ there's also a video (maybe on youtube) about greyhounds arriving in Italy...if you watch it make sure you have some tissues handy though. Welcome from Canada 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...
schultzlc Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hello and Welcome! You're right, GT is a wonderful source of information. Best wishes to you as you find the dog that is the best fit for your family! 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 February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Welcome to GT! Lots to learn here. there's also a video (maybe on youtube) about greyhounds arriving in Italy...if you watch it make sure you have some tissues handy though. Here's one of several on youtube if you've not seen them. There are some with galgos as well. Edited February 6, 2013 by galgrey 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 undergreysspell Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hello and welcome - you will get lots of information here on GT and I look forward to hearing about your hound when you finally get him (or her)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgomum Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi Merc,Welcome to GT, you will find a lot of information here about how to care for a greyhound.You will also find out that there is a world of a difference between Europe and the US.Have you already located a group in Italy that you want to work with?I don't speak Italian, but this group: http://www.soslevrieri.it seems to be working with both the greyhounds and lurchers coming from Ireland and the UK and the galgos from Spain.Looks like there is a lot of info on all the breeds, so it may be good start.Wishing you a lot of fun finding your first hound. Quote ~SAGE~ Save A Galgo EspañolPetra Postma Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Looks like a good site, with some great information! I like the fact that the care and health section is very comprehensive and includes normal blood values and information on anaesthesia, which might be very important in a country where the veterinarians do not have much experience of working with greyhounds/galgos. It is a tad anti-racing though, and from a quick glance through, does tend to stress the bad - for instance that their life is full of loneliness, spending hours in their crates. I'd just like to say that not all trainers in England are cruel or unfeeling - in fact, in my experience, the majority LOVE their dogs - and here the dogs are kennelled in pairs and sleep together in their beds, so they do have companionship. Edited February 6, 2013 by silverfish Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Welcome from the Netherlands! Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Welcome! Here is another group in Italy: Adozioni Levrier As you will find from this site, galgos and greyhounds are very adaptable! I hope you will find all the information you need, and a group you can work with, and will soon open your heart and home to a beautiful hound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I've tried to subscribe to the forum for Adozioni Levrier in the past, and I have a username and can log in OK, but can't see any posts at all! Looks as if it might be good, though Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MercuryFalling Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Thanks a lot for your warm welcome and for sharing so many interesting links, there's a whole world behind a rescued Grey! And all the photos in your signatures are so cute!!! Ciao, Merc! Benvenuto! A me piace molto l'Italia. I assume you are a native Italian, but your English is excellent! The question 'will a greyhound suit my lifestyle' has been asked many times. You do a search of the forums, and you will find several discussions which will help you to decide. Click here for a recent discussion. Hi Silverfish, your italian sounds not bad at all I'm 100% italian, just use english extensively for my job. But believe me, I miss much "animal oriented" vocabulary so I have plenty of words to learn! Very kind of you passing me those links, were just the subjects we're thinking about ... like hundreds of potential future owners, I think Hi Merc,Welcome to GT, you will find a lot of information here about how to care for a greyhound.You will also find out that there is a world of a difference between Europe and the US.Have you already located a group in Italy that you want to work with? Hi galgomum, very good question! Not yet... at the moment, I find out 3 italian associations involved in finding a new home for ex-racers. http://www.soslevrieri.it (SOS Levrieri) http://www.adozionilevrieri.it (GACI, Greyhound Adopt Center Italy) http://www.levrieri.net/ (EGN, European Greyhound Network) (maybe nice to know: Levriero -pron. lehvrihehroh- is how we call a Greyhound) Never mind, I know these websites are in italian!! Of course I think they are all reputable ones; are there "general suggestion" for picking up one? Currently, my job keeps me in Milan the most of the week so two of them are pretty close. Noticed that some Greys are arriving in Milan for their adopting families this Saturday, got in touch with SOS Levrieri and so this weekend will join them just to have the opportunity to meet this enchanting breed. And shake paws, let's say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome from Maryland USA! Best of luck to you in your search for your greyhound. Please come to GT often, you will find lots of fun people and interesting information here! 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 from Ontario, Canada Good luck in your search for the perfect hound!!! Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Another WELCOME from Maryland .This Forum is very Informative . Edited February 8, 2013 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgomum Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 http://www.soslevrieri.it (SOS Levrieri) http://www.adozionilevrieri.it (GACI, Greyhound Adopt Center Italy) http://www.levrieri.net/ (EGN, European Greyhound Network) (maybe nice to know: Levriero -pron. lehvrihehroh- is how we call a Greyhound) Never mind, I know these websites are in italian!! Of course I think they are all reputable ones; are there "general suggestion" for picking up one? Currently, my job keeps me in Milan the most of the week so two of them are pretty close. Noticed that some Greys are arriving in Milan for their adopting families this Saturday, got in touch with SOS Levrieri and so this weekend will join them just to have the opportunity to meet this enchanting breed. And shake paws, let's say Sounds like a great opportunity to go meet some hounds and ask questions. Can't give you any info on what group to go with. My suggestion would be, talk to them and see where you feel at home. Are the upcoming dogs galgos from Spain or greyhounds from Ireland? Quote ~SAGE~ Save A Galgo EspañolPetra Postma Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Greetings from Portland, Oregon and welcome to Greytalk! Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hello from the West Coast of Florida! 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...
Guest kmcmcf Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Welcome from the Arkansas Ozarks! I hope you decide a grey is right for you - they're such great dogs and so adaptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MercuryFalling Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hi everyone! long time no grey-talk... well, many things happened along the way and here are some updates!Fist of all I got in touch with the 3 adoption groups in my country and after contacting all of them felt that the oldest one, with 10 years experience in rehoming ex-racer dogs, was the one for us to trust.It is GACI of Modena, adozionilevrieri.itI discussed my expectations & doubts with a very kind volunteer, who became my tutor in the adoption process, and filed the formal request at the beginning of March - hopping to welcome a dog by September. After that, I actively participated in a couple of "Greyhound walks" that the adoption group usually promotes in different towns in order to make more people know about ex-racers in need of a home.In the meantime, I definitely settled in Rome from Milan and at that point received the visit of another volunteer for the home-check.He came on a Sunday evening with his two lovely needlenose, and let them free on my terrace while we chatted in front of a glass of wine. It was lovely to get to know the two different personalities of those greys and having a taste of what it means sharing everyday life with a furry friend inside my house!And finally, yesterday, I received a long waited phone call.My tutor informed me that a two years old white & black boy is going to join us from Ireland in September.We are over the moon and can't wait to meet him! :heartWill try to curb my impatience by looking for everything he needs: leash, bed, toys, and so on.So here's my new friend, and his italian name will be Virgilio : just like the ancient latin poet that -like me- from the North of Italy relocated to the wonderful Rome :yay Oops sorry, I had to upload somewhere his picture first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MercuryFalling Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Here's a couple of pics of my big boy :beatheart :beatheart can't wait to get to know him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Gorgeous boy! Love the name, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabozem Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Congrats! He's gorgeous and I know you'll be on pins and needles while waiting for him to join you. Quote Waiting at the bridge: Blaze, Rodney, Lady, Spice, Sarahlee, Callie and Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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