Zoomies Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Another newbie here, from Auckland in New Zealand. I have been reading the forum since we adopted our greyhound about 2 months ago and have got heaps of useful information already so thought it time I sign up properly. We adopted Jess (Okuku Star) from the New Zealand greyhound rehoming organization GAP (Greyhounds as Pets) back in May. She is 5 years old and a dark brindle. She has been doing great with the whole settling in process and it astounds me what adaptable creatures dogs are when you think of her background and the complete change in circumstances she has had to get used to! It probably helps that she has moved into a home with another dog, our 9 year old chocolate labrador called Murphy. They get on pretty well, although I think Jess would prefer we had something speedier than a labrador for her to race against! Anyway, hope to "meet" you all and contribute where I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomies Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Finally figured out photos! Here is Jess and Murphy on Bethells Beach in Auckland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 We are so happy you have found us. Beautiful pics of your pups on the beach. Look forward to stories and more stories and of course pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks for sharing a pic! Sounds like Jess is settling in very well - Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome - she's gorgeous!! Well, they both are, but I have a soft spot for brindles! Oh, and Jess is a sort of distant cousin of my Jeffie's. He also has Walkabout Sid in his pedigree, but four generations back instead of three! You've brought back some happy memories .. we lived in Takapuna for a year in the 1980s. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Beautiful pups and scenery! Welcome! 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...
galgrey Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hello and welcome to GT! Love the photo of your pups on the beach! Sounds like your girl is settling in well. 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...
Zoomies Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 And a few more of Jess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Beautiful photos. Welcome! Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomies Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome - she's gorgeous!! Well, they both are, but I have a soft spot for brindles! Oh, and Jess is a sort of distant cousin of my Jeffie's. He also has Walkabout Sid in his pedigree, but four generations back instead of three! You've brought back some happy memories .. we lived in Takapuna for a year in the 1980s. Wow, that's impressive! I do like how you can trace a greyhound pedigree right back and find all the connections - even among dogs in different countries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 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 bethac Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Welcome! Jess is beautiful and it looks like she and Murphy get along great! I lived in Tauranga, NZ for a year as a Rotary exchange student when I was 16. I may have been to that beach in Auckland during a visit with friends, is there a rock formation that looks like a lion's head? I keep thinking it was called Piha, or something like that. Anyway, so glad you found us! Will look forward to more beautiful pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Welcome from over in Canada! 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...
Zoomies Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Welcome! Jess is beautiful and it looks like she and Murphy get along great! I lived in Tauranga, NZ for a year as a Rotary exchange student when I was 16. I may have been to that beach in Auckland during a visit with friends, is there a rock formation that looks like a lion's head? I keep thinking it was called Piha, or something like that. Anyway, so glad you found us! Will look forward to more beautiful pictures! Yes, Piha has the lion rock and isn't far away from Bethell's Beach. Both beaches are great places to take the dogs for a big run. I think it was Jess' first visit to a big surf beach - she certainly went a little crazy for the first 5 minutes or so before her ears started working again. Definitely wasn't letting that water get anywhere near her precious toes though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lemon Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Welcome from California, I love your screen name. Your dogs are gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yes, Piha has the lion rock and isn't far away from Bethell's Beach. Both beaches are great places to take the dogs for a big run. I think it was Jess' first visit to a big surf beach - she certainly went a little crazy for the first 5 minutes or so before her ears started working again. Definitely wasn't letting that water get anywhere near her precious toes though! I seem to remember a patch of 'almost quicksand' at Piha, right near the bottom of Lion Rock, where water was draining across the beach to the sea! I had a four year old son at the time and he got stuck in it! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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