Guest Pete Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 A few weeks ago and after a bunch of phone calls, emails and snail mails took a trip down to the Gulf Greyhound Park which is located just north of Galveston Island. We were finally going to go and pick our new greyhound. Momma insisted that our new addition was going to be a female. She raised three boys, several boy guinea pigs, a boy Labrador and yes; even the fish (Ralph) was a boy. She wanted a girl in the house. When we got there we found our way to the adoption center and finally went down to the kennels. I asked that they let a bunch of them out into the run so that we could see them socialize which they were very happy to comply with. We watched them for a while and pretty soon a couple of them came smiling and prancing up to the gate where we were. The first one that really caught our eye was Shammy, or Roc A By Shamwow. She was a sweet, small black brindle that was really just tugging at our hearts. We noted that she was in lock step with a huge tank of a dog named Video or Bob’s Video. He too was sweet and very, very interested in us. His markings, shape and bearing were magnificent I was just struck by this – The person running the program obviously knew a sucker when she saw one and planted the seed. “These two would really make a good pair…” Well, we were only going to get one greyhound and Shammy was our choice. Shammy was really happy with that as well. So we put her on a leash and paraded her out through the racing stands to the front office where we sealed the deal. But by the time we took Shammy out to the car and she hopped in, we looked at each other and said, “We’ve gotta have the other one”. We turned around to Jeane and she smiled and we trotted on back to the office where Bob’s Video got to adopt us as well. It was a fun ride home. About mid way home we were talking to the two and pretty soon, we realized that Bob’s Video, or Video was really just Bob… He was such a Bob. It fit and that’s how it’s been ever since. It’s been a few weeks now and we realize that we all have lots to learn but couldn’t be happier to have been found and adopted by Bob and Shammy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Congrats! Once you bring the first hound home, it's almost inevitable that you'll want a second. You just saved yourself a trip. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Congratulations! And we need pictures, pictures and more pictures! 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 k9soul Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 What a sweet story. They sound beautiful! Hope we get to see some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Congratulations on the perfect pair. 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 Pete Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Congrats! Once you bring the first hound home, it's almost inevitable that you'll want a second. You just saved yourself a trip. I think so. I was raised with a greyhound in the family but it's been thirty years since Alice passed away. We took care of our friend's sweet brindle, Callie and that was all it took. I was determined to get another grey in my life. I just ended up with two. Not bad at all. Congratulations! And we need pictures, pictures and more pictures! Of course I have pictures. I just gotta figure out how to get them on here and I'll start a postin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Uploading pics is a simple process...check out the technical thread for step by step instructions. You can open an account on Photobucket, drag and drop photos to your album, copy the IMG code and paste it in your post. I agree with others, you just saved yourself a trip and luckily were able to adopt Bob before someone else did It won't take long before you realize we're a bunch of enablers here on GT. Welcome and congratulations. 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 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Congratulations on your two hounds!! 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...
Guest Pete Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Bob And Shammy Edited February 9, 2013 by Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Uploading pics is a simple process...check out the technical thread for step by step instructions. You can open an account on Photobucket, drag and drop photos to your album, copy the IMG code and paste it in your post. I agree with others, you just saved yourself a trip and luckily were able to adopt Bob before someone else did It won't take long before you realize we're a bunch of enablers here on GT. Welcome and congratulations. Ok got the picture thing. Thank you. Got a couple of photos there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmt Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Congratulations. They are beautiful. The man that raised Shammy just lives up the road from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Welcome to GT! Welcome home Bob and Shammy! :confetti They're a beautiful pair. 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 k9soul Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Aww they are beautiful. Your Shammy reminds me of my boy Rudy I just adopted with that dark brindlling. Here he was on his first day last week checking out the toy stash. And a sleepy face shot. What a wonderful pair you have! Edited February 9, 2013 by k9soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 congrats!!! 2 is sometimes easier than 1 anyway they are lovely! Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Congratulations. They are beautiful. The man that raised Shammy just lives up the road from me. Awesome! Shammy is the sweetest young lady. We are so blessed to have her. My thanks to him. Welcome to GT! Welcome home Bob and Shammy! :confetti They're a beautiful pair. Thank you. we are lucky to have them. Aww they are beautiful. Your Shammy reminds me of my boy Rudy I just adopted with that dark brindlling. Here he was on his first day last week checking out the toy stash. And a sleepy face shot. What a wonderful pair you have! They do seem a lot alike. Shammy is still not used to being retired yet. I guess she didn't get the memo. .... but she's learning. Bob is helping in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Welcome & congratulations!!! They are a beautiful couple. No lonelies for either one. Good on you!!! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Welcome & congratulations!!! They are a beautiful couple. No lonelies for either one. Good on you!!! We just had to do that. I don't know that we were anywhere prepared for the two but after a few extra trips to Tractor Supply we got the house outfitted for the both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 See now aren't you glad you adopted both of them...one helps the other get used to retirement and they keep each other company. and you have twice as much love going on. they are both adorable....thanks for sharing their pics. 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...
Guest Pete Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 See now aren't you glad you adopted both of them...one helps the other get used to retirement and they keep each other company. and you have twice as much love going on. they are both adorable....thanks for sharing their pics. We are so glad that they have come to live with us. Bob is teaching Shammy the ropes on retiring, you know, how to throw the stuffed animal in the air and snap at it, that the ceiling fan isn't an evil machine of doom and that squirrels are the arch nemesis; important things like that. Hopefully Shammy will realize that she doesn't have to wake up at 5:30 anymore. (a real morning doggie) We are told by Callie's human that Callie was the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Congratulations! Times 2! They're both gorgeous. It sounds like they're settling in well and really enjoying each other (have seen the truck repair thread). 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...
Guest Pete Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Congratulations! Times 2! They're both gorgeous. It sounds like they're settling in well and really enjoying each other (have seen the truck repair thread). Thank you. These hounds are home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Congratulations and welcome...Bob and Shammy are beautiful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thank you. I think so as well, but I'm just a tad biased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Oh, Shammy and Bob are both so beautiful!! Congratulations, and welcome to GT!! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Oh, Shammy and Bob are both so beautiful!!Congratulations, and welcome to GT!! thank you indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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