Time4ANap Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) After losing LaVida, DW said "no more dogs." Meet Gracie. A few weeks ago my cell phone rang and it was one of the enablers from the local GPA group . When I saw the Caller ID I said "We must be getting a new dog." Gracie had been in her previous home for about 5 years, and her owner was in failing health. We were asked to consider meeting her if anything happened to the owner. 3 days later, we had a call to go meet Gracie - in an hour. Okay..... We met a neighbor at Gracie's house and Gracie instantly velcroed herself to both Chris and I. We spent about an hour with Gracie and the neighbor, being filled-in on the situation. Gracie's Mom had been taken to the hospital that morning and wasn't expected to return home. Without getting into too many details, Gracie stayed in the care of the neighbors so that they could take her to visit her Mom in hospice. She got to visit her twice, and several days later we received a call to come and pick Gracie up, as she would not be able to visit again. Sadly, her Mom passed a few days later. Mark was happy to see another greyhound, but they don't interact much. Gracie makes sure to follow him outside so that she doesn't miss anything, but so far, no playing together. Enough of the story. We have a new "velcro girl," and Chris has the snuggler that she always wanted. Gracie will be 9 in January, and has now been here for about 10 days. We are in touch with her Mom's family who are all in other states, and they are in the loop with pictures of her settling in here. They couldn't take her, and were happy that she went to a "greyhound house." Welcome home, Gracie! Meet Gracie: On the ride home: She found the BIG Slumber Ball In her preferred sunbathing spot Mark and Gracie checking out a bocks from an admirer Gracie checking out a bocks from another admirer Whot space issue? Got toyz? And having the house special - French Fries. Edited September 25, 2023 by Time4ANap corrected age 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...
palmettobug Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I'm sorry that she had to come to you in such sad circumstance, but bless you for taking her in and spoiling her! I want to smooch every one of her spots. 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...
Remolacha Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Such a pretty girl She looks like a great fit and I know Mark is happy to have a girlfriend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 What a beautiful story to see this morning! Welcome home Gracie! Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Are you sure that Gracie hasn't just been hiding behind the couch or elsewhere in your home? Because she has settled in as though she has always been there! Thank you, you guys are the best for doing what you do Gracie: This hooman is mine 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...
racindog Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 You are blessed to have her and she is blessed to have found you. Congratulations! The pics are greyt! Love them. It is quite obvious she is a special lady. -she even likes french fries! That will come in handy on Rockets FF day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ramonaghan Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 What a sweet speckly girl! I love the kissy spot right on top of her head. Congrats, you guys, and thank you for giving this girl a loving home for her next chapter. Her mom's family must be so relieved. 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...
LBass Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 While the reason for her arrival in your family is sad, what a blessing for her first Mom to know that Gracie will be safe and loved. Gracie is beautiful and I too am a fan of that adorable kissy spot. This was clearly meant to be, since Chris fits perfectly. Welcome home, Gracie. You'll win Mark over soon enough. 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...
rsieg Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Congrats on adopting Gracie! Quote Rob Logan (April 7, 2010 - July 9, 2023) - - Max (August 4, 2004 - January 11, 2018) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Nothing wrong with a beautiful spotty cow dog!!! Congratulations!!! Thank you for always being the safe spot to land... 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Quote what a blessing for her first Mom to know that Gracie will be safe and loved. Looking forward to Gracie stories as she begins to blossom again in her new home. Gotta love the spots! And that pic of her looking up from the slumber ball. 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...
MerseyGrey Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 A cow hound x Dalmatian! She is beautiful. Looking forward to hearing your stories as she comes out of her shell Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 She's so pretty! I'm glad to hear she's settling in nicely. You're good people! Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Gracie must have been upset by the sad loss and the move, but now she knows she's landed in greyhound heaven-on-earth. Congratulations to all. So, Chris, are you happy with the snuggling when you're trying to use your computer? 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...
Time4ANap Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 49 minutes ago, GreyPoopon said: Gracie must have been upset by the sad loss and the move, but now she knows she's landed in greyhound heaven-on-earth. Congratulations to all. So, Chris, are you happy with the snuggling when you're trying to use your computer? Chris gets in the floor to do her daily puzzles on the IPad. Gracie helps. 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...
Houndtime Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Welcome home Gracie. You landed in the right place. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 22 hours ago, Time4ANap said: Chris gets in the floor to do her daily puzzles on the IPad. Gracie helps. Helps by blocking the light glare on the screen? 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...
Time4ANap Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 Thanks everyone! We are loving every minute of this girl being here. Gracie only lived about 2 miles from us and several people have commented to Chris on Facebook that they have previously met Gracie while she was out on her walks. When her Mom was not able to walk her any longer, one of the neighbors took her for a daily walk, so she is somewhat of a Sun City Celebrity. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 22 hours ago, Time4ANap said: she is somewhat of a Sun City Celebrity. 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...
Mercsmom Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 On 9/26/2023 at 10:48 PM, Time4ANap said: Thanks everyone! We are loving every minute of this girl being here. Gracie only lived about 2 miles from us and several people have commented to Chris on Facebook that they have previously met Gracie while she was out on her walks. When her Mom was not able to walk her any longer, one of the neighbors took her for a daily walk, so she is somewhat of a Sun City Celebrity. As she should be, a beauty queen! An unhappy journey for Grace, and unexpected opportunity for you, a blessing for all. She really has the right name, doesn't she? 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...
greytpups Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Sad, but happy story. You and Chris are really wonderful...again. Congratulations. 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...
LazyGrey Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Sad circumstances with a happy ending for Gracie. Love your big hearts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 She's landed in the right place! Thanks for taking her in!! Quote Jeannine with Lili & Okie, the kitty sisters and Cody grey-girl waiting at the bridge (along with kitties Weenie & Merlin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Not sure how I missed this! Grace 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...
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