jaym1 Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Three weeks ago, my beloved first greyhound, Tempo, died after a battle with osteosarcoma. He was only six. Vicki has now joined my pack of three (me and my two dogs). Full grown at a little over two years old, she is by far the smallest greyhound I have ever seen. She is absolutely tiny, and looks like a whippet, or a borderline Italian greyhound, but she is a firecracker, with boundless energy. She runs the house (and is a little too strong-willed, frankly), even though Rocko weighs in at nearly 80 lbs, and towers over her. She loves to play fetch and chase squirrels, and is a general delight. Quote
o_rooly Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Oh, she is absolutely stunning... the fourth picture made me laugh out loud! Cheeky little thing. I bet Tempo sent her to keep you on your toes. Please post a bazillion more photos!!! Quote every day a tiny adventure.
Guest IrskasMom Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Jay , you have no Idea , how delighted I am . She is just adorable . Love,love,love her :beatheart Quote
FiveRoooooers Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 I can't tell you how delighted I am for you She's wonderful, and is clearly past the "settling in" phase Welcome home, Vicki!! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. Ebbie. Huey. Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. AnnIE. HollyBettyCrocker. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs.
Remolacha Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 those feisty little black girls will keep you on your toes! Quote
cristar Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Wonderful news!! You have a new little firecracker to keep you busy - and if I know my little black females, she will. So good to see that you've opened your heart and home to another sweetheart. Let the fun begin! She's a dolly! Quote
ramonaghan Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Very happy for you! She is a cutie and it looks like Rocko has deemed her an acceptable pillow. Welcome home, Vicki. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, fosterish Misty, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing kitties Mud, Henry, Richard, and Tootie and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa.
GreyPoopon Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 What a cutie! Congratulations! Poppy thinks she has great taste in balls. 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)
TwiggysMom Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Vicki is beautiful! Those teeny black girls are really something!! Congratulations on such a wonderful addition Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties
galgrey Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 That is just wonderful news! She's adorable! Please post lots of pictures. 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
DesiRayMom Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 She is beautiful!!!!! And she & Rocko have some mad bed making skills..... Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.
greymomnc Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 She is a cute little girl! Congratulations. Quote
fsugrad Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Vicki is totally adorable!! . I love that look of mischief in her eye!! We'll need lots of pics of that cutie pie! 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
a_daerr Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Geez, she is just a little thing! I'm hoping Vicki brings some joy after everything you went through with Tempo. Lord knows you deserve it. Quote
Guest OPointyDog Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 This made me cry all over again - how nice to have some tears of joy around here. Congrats! Quote
Guest LazyBlaze Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 It makes me so happy to read this. She is a wee beauty and looks to have settled in so well already. I hope that building your new relationship with Vicki brings you lots of happiness. She is one very lucky bijou hound. Good on you for being willing to get back on the horse after what you've been through and give her a loving home - I'm sure she'll reward you in spades. Seeing those photos have really brought a smile to my face today. There's mischief in those eyes of hers! Look forward to hearing about her and Rocko's new adventures. Quote
vjgrey Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) What a cutie! Congrats! My itty bitty girl (Lucy) runs our house, too. Edited October 15, 2013 by vjgrey 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.
jaym1 Posted October 15, 2013 Author Posted October 15, 2013 here are videos of all 8 of vicki's races (KNC Vicki Gararo). as you can tell, she was. . . horrible http://www.trackinfo.com/dog.jsp?runnername=KNC%20VICKI%20GARARO Quote
Houndtime Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Congratulations. She is a beauty. 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
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Just now seeing this......Congratulations on your beautiful girl! Quote
JustSnoozing Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 She is such a gorgeous little girl and looks so happy to be home. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel).
greytpups Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Congratulations...she looks like a heart healer for sure 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
PattyE Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 She is so cute! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011
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