greysmom Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) Yes, it's that time again!!! But this year is special!! Today's 10th Anniversary means our sweet "puppy" is 10 years old this year (born on September 27th or 28th). Ten years ago - 2011 - was a tough year for us. We lost my MIL at the end of 2010, and dealt with 2 dogs with 2 deadly diseases throughout 2011 - Dorie passed from Protein Losing Enteropathy on 10/5, and our heart dog Dude succumbed to Osteo a week later. We so needed something happy and life affirming! And when I found Dude's half brother, in a kennel run by one of our friends, it seemed meant to be!!! But Whiskey was in Vermont and we live in Oregon, so the big question was, a) could we actually adopt Whiskey from this group way across the country, and, b) how do we get him from there to here?? The adoption question was answered fairly quickly, though I still believe there was some arm twisting going on with the directors of the Vermont kennel!! We filled out the application, paid our money, and - voila! - he was approved to come to us!! The "how" question was more difficult, but eventually - with the help of *very good friends* we had a plan!! Whiskey would go to Donna in Montreal overnight, then be picked up by Deb, then flown to Vancouver BC, then across the border to Washington state. Phew!!!! (At the time, I did NOT have a passport, so I couldn't go to Canada. I actually still don't have a passport!! ) The day of transport was getting closer, and we were getting excited! When I opened my email one morning to a picture and a single sentence from Deb: "I can bring two as easily as one!" IMG_0313 by Chris Harper, on Flickr OMG!!! A puppy!!! It took us about two minutes to decide a puppy was exactly what we needed!!! The four in the above picture were the ones left from a litter of 14! We picked the girl in the upper right and named her Lilly and began adjusting our travel plans! Deb was bringing Whiskey from Montreal, and her husband, John, would pick up Lilly. They were bringing a few of their own kennel's dogs to Vancouver for adoption at the same time, so everything worked out! The day of the transport, I left my home in Portland to drive to Blaine Washington, on the northern border, to meet up with our friend Jennie, who we were going to stay with overnight. We would meet Deb and John in the Peace Arch Border Crossing park and get the dogs. Jennie, with Deb and John in the background with Whiskey and Lilly!! Peace Arch by Chris Harper, on Flickr Meeting Lilly for the first time!! Peace Arch 4 by Chris Harper, on Flickr Me, Jennie, Deb Peace Arch 9 by Chris Harper, on Flickr Jennie was a LIFESAVER!!!! She stayed up all night and monitored the two dogs while I got some sleep for the 7 hour drive home the next day!!! Whiskey and Miss Jenn 1 by Chris Harper, on Flickr L&W with Miss Jenn 1 by Chris Harper, on Flickr Whiskey and Lilly really bonded during that night and the trip the next day. Whiskey became Lilly's "dog nanny" and I don't know what we would have done without him to play with her during the next year!! She was a little stinker - like most greyhound puppies!! IMG_0339 by Chris Harper, on Flickr Whiskey was perfect from Day 1 and fit into the household seamlessly. whiskey 3 by Chris Harper, on Flickr It hardly seems possible that Lilly is 10 years old this year!! But she's sweet as pie and still super silly!!! 20211201_141449 by Chris Harper, on Flickr She and her two "sisters" are doing great and enjoying life!! All in all, the best International Caper ever!!! 20211201_141336 by Chris Harper, on Flickr Edited December 8, 2021 by greysmom 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...
Sniffy Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 great story and great pics! Quote Was a subscriber in the mid 2000s (the aughts!). Reactivated in 2021. What'd I miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I loved this story last year and I love it again this year! the photos are great, with Whiskey as the sensible, mature fellow, and Lilly with the innocent face and a gleam of mischief that you rarely see anywhere other than on a puppy Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I never get tired of this story and these pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Oh, how I LOVE this story! Happy Gotcha Day Lilly! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 I love this story! And seeing baby Lilly and dear Whiskey. I suspect Covid has put an end to the easy smuggling in this park. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 I suspect Covid has put an end to the easy smuggling in this park. Yup. What a fabulous night that was. I had such fun with those 2. We walked up my icy driveway every half hour all night long to avoid accidents; Whiskey didn't need that, of course, and Lilly only pottied twice on the floor, but it's hardwood, so no problem. I miss Whiskey so very, very much. He was a Very Good Boy. And Lilly is a Very Good (BIG) Girl. Miss Jennie Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Such wonderful memories 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...
Mercsmom Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 9 hours ago, jenners said: I suspect Covid has put an end to the easy smuggling in this park. Yup. What a fabulous night that was. I had such fun with those 2. We walked up my icy driveway every half hour all night long to avoid accidents; Whiskey didn't need that, of course, and Lilly only pottied twice on the floor, but it's hardwood, so no problem. I miss Whiskey so very, very much. He was a Very Good Boy. And Lilly is a Very Good (BIG) Girl. Miss Jennie I love this story and appreciate its retelling. Jenny, what a good and true friend you've been. We all miss Whiskey Biskie Samba Boy Quote Momma to Jupiter. Mummy to my Bridge Angels, Mercury and Liberty, the world's best blackngreylabhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Love that solemn look that puppies have when they're not quite sure about things. And Whiskey's beautiful black face! 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...
Time4ANap Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) I remember waiting for the post here that said the handoff was complete. We were all following along as if every one of us were all getting a new hound! 10 years doesn't seem possible though. Edited December 9, 2021 by Time4ANap 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...
SIGreyLady Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Has it been that long already?! Loved the story and pics . Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 So enjoy this story… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Bumping in Memory of our Sweet friend Lilly...Run Free, brite star! Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 You're forever in our hearts, sweet girl. I know Whiskey was so happy to be with you again. Jennie Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 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...
MarcR Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 It was such a great story that never gets old with the retelling. Lilly and Whiskey will be in our hearts always. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Run Free KLilly Best GT story ever….. 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...
Potomacpupsmom Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) This is truly my favorite houndie story. Run free sweet Lilly and find your brother Whiskey at the Bacon Bar! Edited February 10, 2022 by Potomacpupsmom Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I love this story. And I remember when it happened. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 May your spirit run free, sweet KLilly. 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...
LBass Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Rereading this heartwarming story after the loss now ob both Lilly and Whiskey Biskey Samba Boy is such a sweet memory. Two wonderful and beloved souls. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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