Guest Hatsumi Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself as I've been lurking for a while now and mining for information, so I thought I'd try and contribute to the community that's helped so much in the past few weeks. My name is Amanda and my Houndie was called Dayton. Unfortunately we had to have him put to sleep very recently due to a complication of a spinal problem. He was 14 years and 6 months when he left us, we were very much hoping he would make it to 15 We adopted him from a greyhound re-homing centre when he was 9, so we had always know him as an old boy but it never stopped him! He had always had health problems and the centre was sure they would never get him a forever home due to his quirky ways and little problems, but we had an amazing vet who kept him active and healthy. In the future we are planning to adopt again, hopefully a pair of seniors who need a home. I don't know why but I love the older ones. Anyway, hopefully I can share whatever grey knowledge I have and help some other grey owners out. I've (hopefully) attached a few pictures of our old handsome guy Thanks Everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome. He was very handsome. I am so glad you want to adopt again. I hope soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clawsandpaws Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome! He was very handsome Where are you located? Im probably too far for you, but always keep your eyes open for a pair of bonded bounce seniors! My group in South Florida has a pair of 7 yr old girls that we would love to rehome together. Thank you for adopting seniors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome to Greytalk! Adopting a pair of seniors, what a wonderful thing to do! 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...
pabozem Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Hi Amanda. Welcome from Kansas!! Dayton was a very distinguished looking guy, and it sounds like he had an amazing life with you. I hope you find a couple of seniors to grace your couch again very soon. Thanks for posting pictures of Dayton! Quote Waiting at the bridge: Blaze, Rodney, Lady, Spice, Sarahlee, Callie and Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hello and welcome - I'm sorry for your recent loss but so happy to hear you want to adopt seniors again. I look forward to seeing pictures of them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 How wonderful that you adopted Dayton. It sounds like he had a greyt life with you. Welcome! Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si). 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...
galgrey Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome to GT. I'm so sorry for your loss. Dayton was a lucky hound to have been adopted by you at age 9. I'm sure they were the best years of his life. Thank you for adopting him and being willing to open your heart to seniors again. 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...
FountainLady Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome from Mid-Michigan! When the time comes for you to open your heart and home to a senior hound or two, Dayton will steer you to the greyhounds that need you most (and you need most). Greytalk can be a dangerous place - Both my bridge boy, Doc and my Gus, came to me after I saw posts here trying to place these "special" dogs in a new home. You'll just know when you see them!! Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Dayton was a very handsome boy I love the seniors as well, they are special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dayton was exceptionally handsome. It's good to have you here . Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lemon Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Welcome from California, I concur that Dayton was a handsome fellow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Where are you located? I just saw a thread in EEG that has a pair of Seniors looking for a home. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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