gracegirl Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hi Greytalk friends! After losing Fenway at the end of last September, my heart needed time to heal. I was finally ready for a new houndie this summer. We had a ton of travel earlier this summer but that ended in August. We put in our application with FORG (Friends of Retired Greyhounds) on Tuesday night. I spoke with someone from the group on Wednesday, who told me about one of the available dogs named Cat. I spoke with Cat's foster family on Thursday and then we took Jackson to meet her that night. The meeting went well so we arranged for Cat to come to our house on Saturday along with the president who completed the home visit. Cat (PK's Cat Island) is now Tessie and without jinxing it, she's just perfect so far. Zero accidents, minimal whining, a great eater, walks perfectly on leash....we couldn't ask for a better dog. Especially from a greyhound who ran her last race in Florida on July 14th. She's a champion racer, with 16 wins in 90 races. She will turn four in December. Welcome home, Tessie. We love you so much already. Name inspiration (Go Sox!): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessie#Dropkick_Murphys_version First family photo Around here, we celebrate Gotcha Day with cheeseburgers Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 What a gorgeous black beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I don't know why I can't see her photo. Congratulations. She sounds like a dream. 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...
fastpointydoge Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hello Tessie! She is a pretty girl. Quote Sarah with P Kay Ruger "Rogue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Oh, she is stunning! And a perfect foil for Jackson's sturdy wiriness. What does he think of her? 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...
greysmom Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Beautiful! How are she and Jackson getting along? Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Congrats! Tessie is beautiful. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 What a pretty girl! Congratulations to all! 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...
gracegirl Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Jackson was very happy to see her on Saturday and seems to enjoy her company. It's pretty hard for a nearly 12 year old dog to show much enthusiasm though. The did enjoy a nice walk at the park last night. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Grace and Fenway sent me a good one. 💕💕💕 Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Cheezeburger plane pleez! Welcome Home Tessie! 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 So happy for you! Tessie looks like a home run doggie, yay! 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 She is a beauty, congrats! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Welcome home, Tessie! Enjoy your beautiful girl. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Tank you everyone! I now understand everyone who has ever remarked "black dogs are hard to photograph". She's much more gorgeous in person. I'm so head over heels in love with her already. 💕💕💕 Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 She's pretty gorgeous in the photos, so she must be amazing in person! Congrats to the whole pack! Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Congratulations! Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytTerp Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Welcome home, Tessie! Congratulations, and enjoy the new journey together! (Marvin's trying to sniff out where in Denver, so he can get in on this cheezeburger action!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalene Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Welcome home, Tessie! Congratulations, and enjoy the new journey together! (Marvin's trying to sniff out where in Denver, so he can get in on this cheezeburger action!) So is Kyria! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Welcome home, Tessie! Congratulations, and enjoy the new journey together! (Marvin's trying to sniff out where in Denver, so he can get in on this cheezeburger action!) Are you in Denver too??? (On mobile I can't see your location). We are going to go to the monthly Bible Park walks. I think she's comfortable at home Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket57 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 What a beautiful lass! Congratulations! Quote Cricket, mom to Mulligan (Kycera) and Xena (Kebo Tina Turner ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytTerp Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Are you in Denver too??? (On mobile I can't see your location). We are going to go to the monthly Bible Park walks. I think she's comfortable at home We're at the base of South Table Mountain in Golden, aka ground zero for this year's early May 'hail-mageddon'. We've only made it to two of the Bible Park walks so far, but we hope that the weekends with the walks will line up better with our schedules in the fall. We'll look for Tessie at the next one! We were amazed at the 40+ hounds at the ones we've been to...talk about showing all of the colors and sizes of greyhounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Oh, great! I just just where that is. I used to ride at Table Mountain Ranch. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunesMom Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Grace and Fenway sent me a good one. This just warmed my heart. Sometimes, I think they DO send the next one; exactly the one we need. Congratulations!!! She's got big collars to fill, but from those pics, she'll do it. Can't wait to meet her! Quote Dash (Mega Batboy), & forever missing Kipper (RD's Kiper, 2006-2015) & Souldog Dune (Pazzo Otis, 1994-2008)"..cherish him and give him place with yourself for the rest of his but too short life. It is his one drawback. He should live as long as his owner."James Matheson, The Greyhound: Breeding, Coursing, Racing, etc., 1929 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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