Guest Joni Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Haha, I typed out a long introduction post and then accidentally deleted it. But let's face it, you're just here for the photos anyway. Meet Violet, our first greyhound! She's an almost-3-year-old brindle (on the small side at 51-52 pounds) who raced under the name of WW's Trixie. My husband and I have three kids ages 11, 9, and 6 and she loves all of them, but mostly the little one. We adopted from USA D.O.G. (we live just north of Indy and they are just around the corner from us!) and couldn't be more happy with our decision! Violet napping in the grass. She LOVES the backyard. (I'm glad we got it fenced for napping and zooming purposes!) Resting on her stuffed dog. She casually murders him every morning. He doesn't seem to mind. Gratuitous tongue shot as she works on her antler. Learning about Apatosauruses. Violet and Amy... a love story for the ages. Edited September 2, 2014 by Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Welcome Home Violet! Goodbye green grass...... Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Welcome...she looks adorable. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Learning about Apatosauruses. You never know when it will come in handy. LOVE that pic. Welcome home Violet!! 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...
ramonaghan Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Learning about apatosauruses and casual stuffie murdering: sounds like Violet has retirement down pat! She's a beauty. Congrats to all! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra708 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 congrats, and she looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Congratulations. She is gorgeous and I'm so happy so gets along with the kids. Important that kids learn to respect having a pet. Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Sweet photos. Congratulations and welcome from 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...
schultzlc Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 She's so cute! Welcome to GT!! 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 PiagetsMom Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Welcome, and congratulations on your beautiful Violet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 She's a beautiful girl... and so is your daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Welcome! Violet looks so happy. Love the photos. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 She's a beauty! 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 june Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What a beautiful girl . . . . um well, both of your girls are beautiful! Welcome from Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 from Eastern Ontario Our Nixon also,loves kids and is a certified Children's Therapy Dog. We go to a local school once a week to help children with their reading skills. Looks like Violet is doing a good job with that, too, Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joni Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks, everyone! I keep pinching myself at how well Violet has adjusted to her new home and life. She must have been waiting for us! The Apatosaurus picture is a favorite of mine because the first greyhound agency we applied to actually turned us down - in their view, greyhounds can't get along with small children. I tend to think that a girl who can read a book about dinosaurs out loud, unassisted, isn't really "small"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Welcome to beautiful Violet and all of the rest of your family. I agree with the age thing -- a 1-4 yr old is a small child. A 6-yr old is a kid. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johberry Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Aww, Violet looks like such a sweetie. Beautiful brindle coat, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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