Guest CaityRose Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Hi all! Hope it's okay that she's not a racing greyhound.. I have a retired hunting spanish greyhound, or Galga named Zoey. We rescued her from Spain where they use Galgos to hunt hares, then treat them terribly when they are no longer useful. I won't go into details here, just search a bit. Our girl, Zoey, was very shy and timid, and easily frightened. She is getting better since we got her 7 months ago, but there are still things she is still afraid of...like my husband! She just can't get past a roadblock in her head that tells her to be afraid of men. Poor baby. Anyway, I could talk about her forever, she is my baby, but now a little about me. I'm married to a soldier who just deployed. We have lived in Germany for 1 year, and we are from NJ/NY originally. I studied photojournalism, but currently work in a school as a teacher/student aid. I also make dog toys and other little stuffed creatures and sell them on etsy. Thanks for stopping by and reading The princess... Edited March 27, 2014 by CaityRose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 What a pretty girl! There are quite a few GT members with Galgos. 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 CaityRose Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 awesome! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Welcome to GT! Your galga is very pretty! 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...
winnie Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Welcome! I'm originally from NY (Suffolk County, Long Island), but have lived in Northern Virginia for the past 20 years. We adopted our first galga Beatrix in October. We got her from SAGE via FBM. She looks a bit like your Zoey too. Edited March 27, 2014 by winnie Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaityRose Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Aw I see. It makes me happy when there are other galgo owners, especially in the states. Everyone usually gives me a blank stare when I explain her breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GalgoMom Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Welcome CaityRose and Zoey! I have a brindle and white galgo boy named Jersey. We live in Massachusetts. He used to be afraid of the couch. Took him over a year to come downstairs and relax. Now? Not so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaityRose Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 oh my, how did you come up with the name Jersey? Just my favorite place...lol. He is adorable!!! It takes a lot of convincing to get Zoey to stay on the couch, hopefully she will learn too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GalgoMom Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 That's the name he came with. The adoption group said he knew his name, and it was best not to change it. That was ok with me, because I went to college in NJ anyway. Poor guy - everyone thinks he is a girl, though. The name doesn't help. I should have named him Diesel or something really masculine! He has changed a lot and come a long way. He was very fearful when we adopted him. We'll have him two years in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 She's so pretty and looks particularly lovely on pink. I don't think there's any one on this board who isn't aware of the plight of Galgos and many of us sponsor Galgos in their foster homes in Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaityRose Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Watching the changes is the most rewarding part. Obviously, it would be ideal if she didn't have fears, but each time that she shows she's braver and more comfortable is just awesome. Glad to hear about the knowledge of galgos on here. I had racing greyhounds since I was a child, and had not heard of the galgo until about a year ago. Edited March 27, 2014 by CaityRose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Hello! I live with a galgo named Iker. I brought him home from Spain a couple of years ago. He is afraid of lots of things but is growing less afraid every day. Edited March 27, 2014 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 In the picture above, Iker takes my breath away. Just look at that face!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Another picture of Iker. In the picture above, Iker takes my breath away. Just look at that face!! Something interested him outside He is very expressive. You should see him when he is angry Edited March 27, 2014 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaityRose Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Very expressive indeed! how lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Welcome! She's lovely. I hope to have a galgo someday. I live in a Latino neighborhood and have heard a few people ask, "Galgo?" when I walk by with Myka. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Zoey is quite the looker! Welcome to GT and I hope we see many more pics of your beautiful galga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Welcome from Delaware. We used to live in New York, then New Jersey, and, now Delaware. Your girlie is beautiful. 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 Downtownhoundz Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) She's lovely, I love the cow doggies. My girl is coming over April 20th! She also is black & white! Edited March 27, 2014 by Downtownhoundz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks so much for sharing. Beautiful pics and she looks so regal on that bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Welcome from NJ! Cute kid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Welcome! Zoey is lovely. This is my Galgo, Argos. He came home from Spain in 2008. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Welcome. She is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 This is such a happy thread. Welcome to GT, your girl is beautiful (and in very good company) Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M 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. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 She's beautiful! Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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