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URGENT ISSUE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. GPA HOUSTON NEEDS HELP! PLEASE GO TO WWW.GPAHOUSTON.ORG FOR DETAILS.

Margaret
Houston, TX USA
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 23:16:46 (EST)

We love dogs. We have had as many as 6 at one time. The one thing I can't understand is why you must have a fenced in yard. We live on ten acres and none of our dogs have ever run away. We would love to adopt. However, we cannot fence in 10 acres and there is plenty of room for a dog to run without leaving the place. Is there any hope we can ever adopt a greyhound?

Marsha Rohrer <Rohrer7@famvid.com>
Petersburg, IL USA
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 21:56:31 (EST)

I enjoyed your website. I am hoping to adopt a greyhound in the near future. I hear they make wonderful pets and companions!!

Patty Tucker <pattyatucker@yahoo.com>
Gonzales, LA USA
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 19:47:10 (EST)

Your organization is the most wonderful organization that brings tears to my eyes each and everytime I read one of your stories. Our family is very interested in adopting a grey. We are presently going through family meetings to discuss what it would mean to have a wonderful addition to the family. Our dicussions have included how we can offer a loving, nurturing retirement for what we know from our reading your websites to be a beautiful companion and family member. We do have the contact name in Nova Scotia, Canada and will be making contact in the very near future. Keep up the wonderful work. You are doing an incredible job.

Wendy Purdy <wpurdy@ns.sympatico.ca>
Halifax, NS CANADA
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 18:40:36 (EST)

I found a lot of great info on this web site. Thanks for being here.

Pam Greenwood <pgrncen@aol.com>
Hagerstown, MD USA
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 16:07:01 (EST)

I'm thinking of adopting a greyhound. They seem like they would make wonderful companions. I'm going to visit some at the local PetSmart this weekend.

Nancy <nancyr52@aol.com>
Orlando, FL USA
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 11:00:12 (EST)

This is a great site!! My husband & I are interested in adopting a greyhound & are trying to get as much info as we can about them. His sister has one & we fell in love. Thank you for your help.

Meredith McCarthy <merandtodd@bigplanet.com>
29 Palms, CA USA
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 01:42:55 (EST)

Thanks for the great web site. I have learned one greyhound is never enough. I have two now. Maggie & starla. They're addicting.They are so gentle & lovable.And they have completely taken over my pillow top bed.

Sandra <Sanzz3@aol.co>
Chicago, IL USA
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 00:11:07 (EST)

I'm thinking about adopting a greyhound. From what I've read at a few sites, they sound great! I'll continue to think about it, but I think I may do it!

Nancy Scott <nscott@cera.com>
Waltham, MA USA
Monday, February 28, 2000 at 13:31:21 (EST)

I found your site to be very interesting and informative. It is a great first step in gaining a better understanding of what it takes to adopt these great animals.

Bob Tavolieri <rgt302@bellsouth.net>
Raleigh, NC USA
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 22:33:44 (EST)

Excellent website!

Gary Beaver <gbeaver@trib.com>
Evansville, WY USA
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 19:05:23 (EST)

you have such an informative website, its absolutely wonderful. keep up the good work

Samantha Lipkin <Mystycity@aol.com>
tarzana, Ca USA
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 18:02:58 (EST)

I enjoyed your page so much, thank you for creating it. My husband and I have wonderful family members, Jack a fawn male,Genee a brindle female and Jill a fawn female who lost her battle with cancer last year. We thought we could never love another greyhound after Jill was gone until we found Genee. She looks nothing like Jill but a little voice inside of us said, "She need's you". Both of us then realized Jill had a wonderful life with us and it was up to us to get a new sister for her brother Jack and to save another one of her friends, and so we adopted Genee. The greatest gift I ever received was the gift of love from my family of Greyhounds.

Bob & Bobbie Hartzell <sandiwoods196@cs.com>
Clearwater, FL USA
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 12:42:30 (EST)

Very informative sight! Was looking for info on how Greyhounds react with cats..

Kim Leeds <catranger@yahoo.com>
Beaverton, OR USA
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 12:39:48 (EST)

These dogs are so cute. I am a vet tech looking for the perfect dog for me. After weeks of researching what would be compatable with my personality and lifestyle, I have decided with the greyhound.

Karen A McHugh <Kamvt2bdvm@juno.com>
Natick, MA USA
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 09:15:42 (EST)

Thank you so much for this fantastic web page. We have just been given this fantastic 14 month old greyhound and she is the most fantastic dog. I got alot of infomation from you. Keep up the good work.

Faye Koletti <fkoletti@cybercom.com.au>
SYDNEY, NSW AUSTRALIA
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 08:28:14 (EST)

I have always thought that Greyhounds were a beautiful breed. Now i know just how much of an understatement that is!

Henri <Henrilea@cs.com>
Winnfield , La USA
Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 11:28:12 (EST)

When my husband & I were first married we were introduced to greyhounds at the local PetCo's meet-n-greet. It was decided then when we buy a house we'll make sure it has a big fenced in yard for our greyhound. Now, seven years later "Thar be hounds in the yard, Captain." Power & Eli live with us and 1 iguana and 4 ferrets. (Although, they all have their own areas. They both were adopted thru Midwest Greyhound Adoption in Sugar Grove. Illinois. I host my own meet-n-greet and local pet stores where Power & Eli are ambassadors for their breed. I loved your site. It is very informative and fun. I will definitely visit again.

Val Severe <FeatherFX@aol.com>
Bolingbrook, IL USA
Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 09:19:05 (EST)

We've wanted to adopt a greyhound for several years. Now that we have a new home in a rural area with over an acre fenced, we may be ready. Would a greyhound be happy living with a Redbone Hound, Walker Hound, Beagle, Lab, & Australian Shepherd?

Patti George <pgeorge@flagshipgroup.com>
Suffolk, VA USA
Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 08:40:34 (EST)

Thanks so much for all of the informative and enjoyable information that you have to offer. With it, I'll be more then ready when I am finally able to adopt a greyhound. I can't wait.

Gail E. Batitto <batittg@gateway.net>
Kearny,, NJ USA
Friday, February 25, 2000 at 21:04:09 (EST)

One of my brother's friends found a greyhound wandering the streets near our house in Lakewood, CA. He immediately took it to my mom, since he couldn't keep a dog then. After looking for the owner unsuccessfully, we kept "Tiger" for many more years. After his death, my mother decided she couldn't live without a greyhound, and adopted "Eric the Red", formerly "Brown-Eyed Winner" of Mexican racetrack fame. He is now 13 1/2 years old, with heart failure, but otherwise still eating whole boxes of See's candy off the top of the TV, and anything else he can reach that's not locked up or locked down. He's definately the alpha partner between he and "Sweetie Baby," the german shephard dog my mother has had for 8 years. Long life to both!

Sharon Abe <fwhp5840@mb.infoweb.ne.jp>
Yokkaichi, Mie Japan
Friday, February 25, 2000 at 20:22:30 (EST)

I first became acquainted with greyhounds at an open-air performance of a Gypsy Traveling Theatre Group that had come to town by horse-drawn carriage all the way from Vancouver, British Columbia to Berkeley, California, where their theatre/music performance took place. During intermission my son and I went outside the gigantic tent and, to our surprise, found a huge family of dogs that looked related and were also part of the theatre entourage. The man in charge of the dogs told us that we were seeing four or five generations of what he called 'lerches'. These dogs were greyhounds of a particular color configuration: beige/brown/bright yellow stripes. We met at close range a grandmother, a mother and a litter of puppies. Beautiful animals! The man said that this particular breed of greyhound had originally come to the New World from Hungary. Never again have I seen dogs like these 'lerches'! However, a particular color configuration of greyhound comes very close. Three years ago I lost my dearly beloved canine companion named Ibizaga. She was not an Ibizan hound as her name would suggest. She was a blue-merle Australian Queensland heeler or cow-herding dog. Ibizaga would often behave like an alpha female, was totally territorial, totally loyal to me and protective of my children, and a very fast runner. She was blue-merle, with speckled short-hair, and with very blue eyes -- a beautiful dog. Now that Ibizaga is gone and time has passed I find myself thinking about inviting another canine companion to join me. I am exploring the possibility of saving a greyhound. Just the other day I met two sister greyhounds in the park and they were delightful. My only hesitation is related to exercise. Do greyhounds require frequent running on a daily basis? Before I move ahead with my 'greyhound plan' I just want to make sure that I do all the necessary research and that I am able to provide the right kind of environment for the greyhound. I am happy to have found this Greyhound Database. Thanks an awful lot!

howling yellow-wolf <odyssey2001@netzero.net>
Quiet Waters Park, MD USA
Friday, February 25, 2000 at 16:19:19 (EST)

I first became acquainted with greyhounds at an open-air performance of a Gypsy Traveling Theatre Group that had come to town by horse-drawn carriage all the way from Vancouver, British Columbia to Berkeley, California, where their theatre/music performance took place. During intermission my son and I went outside the gigantic tent and, to our surprise, found a huge family of dogs that looked related and were also part of the theatre entourage. The man in charge of the dogs told us that we were seeing four or five generations of what he called 'lerches'. These dogs were greyhounds of a particular color and configuration: beige/brown/yellow stripes. We met a grandmother and a litter of puppies. Beautiful animals! The man said that this particular breed of greyhound had originally come to the New World from Hungary. Never again have I seen dogs like these 'lerches'. However, a particular color configuration of greyhound comes very close. Three years ago I lost my dearly beloved canine companion named Ibizaga. She was not an Ibizan hound as her name would suggest. She was a blue-merle Australian Queensland heeler or cow-herding dog. Ibizaga would often behave like an alpha female, was totally territorial,totally loyal to me and protective of my children, and a very fast runner. She was blue-merle, short-hair speckled with very blue eyes -- a beautiful dog. Now that Ibizaga is gone and time has passed I find myself thinking about inviting another canine companion to join me. I am exploring the possibility of saving a greyhound. Just the other day I met two sister greyhounds in the park and they were delightful. My only hesitation is related to exercise. Do greyhounds require frequent running on a daily basis? Before I move ahead with my 'greyhound plan' I just want to make sure that I do all the necessary research and that I am able to provide the right kind of environment for the greyhound. I am happy to have found this Greyhound Database. Thanks an awful lot!

howling yellow-wolf <odyssey2001@netzero.net>
Washington, DC USA
Friday, February 25, 2000 at 16:04:34 (EST)

You've got a great site! I was really surprised that you have so much information and so easy to access. I believe that greyhounds are not only ideal pets, but the service that you're providing is SOOOO valuable to both adopters and adoptees! Thank you so much.

Amy <alynnr2000@aol.com>
Davenport, IA USA
Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 21:11:56 (EST)

This is a wonderful site! We will be moving to our final home in Oakhurst, CA soon. We are thinking about getting a dog as our companion. We will be back to get more info when this time comes.

Sandra Carstensen <sdcars@hotmail.com>
Oakhurst, CA USA
Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 11:36:10 (EST)

Is one enough? I seem to know of a couple of situations where the owners felt they should adopt another.

Bill Gullickson <wvongull@worldnet.att.net>
Frankford, DE USA
Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 19:55:24 (EST)

Great website!!! I hope to someday become a parent myself of you beautiful pups...until then I offer my assistance wherever possible, Anne Figley

Anne Figley <anne.figley@circleintl.com>
Chicago, Il USA
Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 16:47:23 (EST)

Your website is very informative. Thank you, Trina

Trina Wade <rmarks@cdsnet.net>
Grants Pass, OR USA
Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 14:19:59 (EST)

This is a really nice website. We have one greyhound (so far) and she is by far the BEST dog we have ever had. I can't imagine ever having another kind of dog but a retired racer.

Susan G. Jordan <OGOrig@aol.com>
Pompton Plains, NJ USA
Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 11:28:10 (EST)

LOve this site,, keep up the good work

G.Grant <grantg00@hotmail.com>
Glace Bay, NS Canada
Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 18:55:30 (EST)

GREAT SITE! I KNOW TWO PEOPLE WHO HAVE ADOPTED EX-RACERS AND THEY BOTH SAY THEY'RE THE BEST COMPANIONS THEY'VE EVER HAD. I HOPE TO ADOPT ONE SOON AS WELL.

JULIE MALESKI <BAMAGIRL101@HOTMAIL.COM>
CENTREVILLE, MD USA
Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 11:20:01 (EST)

We are hoping to adopt a greyhound very soon. any suggestions for a first time adopter as to which sex how old etc? We had to have our little dog of fifteen years put to sleep a year ago and do not want to say good-bye so soon to another good friend. Although we have given some thought to a senior with a younger dog. We just want a dog and soon. We have two cats. One looks like a bunny in regards to her coloring. The other one is white with black on his back. He resembles a black and white greyhound in his markings. These are our only requirements--the hounds must be cat safe!

Mike and
USA
Monday, February 21, 2000 at 21:58:58 (EST)

I've just adopted a Greyhound, it is a wonderful feeling of being able to help these beautiful animals. I just would hope that more people would adopt, I love my new couch potatoe...

Goldie Kay <kayxww@worldnet.att.net>
Dearborn Hts., MI USA
Monday, February 21, 2000 at 20:23:21 (EST)

What a great site. It really gets you when you read some of the comments in the guestbook. We first adopted a dog from our local rescue center about 5 years ago- a German Shepherd/Huskey cross. We thought we had the best `rescue' dog ever, until last year when we were persuaded to re-home an ex racing greyhound bitch called Penny. The family loved her but I was sceptical. I was wrong! We now have the two best rescue dogs. They love each other and Penny is the most affectionate dog I have ever known. Strange thing about her is that she loves cats and other small animals. She's only three years old and was retired because she refused to chase. We,ve also found that if she really runs, she overreaches and splits the skin on the back of her front legs. She's also growing her fur back nicely. I don't know if the same thing occurs in the states but over here many professional greyhound owners let their dogs sleep on concrete floors which are covered with dog urine. This not only wears the dogs fur away bur the uric acid burns their skin. Some of the dogs never regain their fur. Finally, I would recommend sharing your home with a greyhound to anyone. Until you have lived with one you can't understand how different they seem to other dogs. Our GS/H cross, Muttley, is also wonderful-I have to say that or he gets jealous. Keep up the good work. Will visit again. Thanks. Paul.

Paul Woodgate <p_woodgate@yahoo.co.uk >
Lowestoft, England
Monday, February 21, 2000 at 18:27:32 (EST)

Greyt webpage! Get your newsletter and read from cover to cover instantly. Am mom to OshKosh Butcher-Mr. March 1998 Calendar

Carole King <CAROLE2960@aol.com>
Montgomery, AL USA
Monday, February 21, 2000 at 15:13:36 (EST)

I think what you are doing is admirable, I want to get into a therapy dog program . As I learn more I may see about adopting one of these beautiful dogs. God bless you. The Bible says a good person takes care of their animals.

Wanda Jones <wjcheyenne@webtv.net>
Gladewater, Tx USA
Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 22:00:11 (EST)

HOW WONDERFUL!!

KELLY CRAFT <ZOOCHIC2@AOL.COM>
GLENDALE, CA USA
Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 19:56:40 (EST)

Thank you for all the information. Once I clean up my backyard a bit more, I will invisigate adopting one for my family. :o)

Mary Soland <Steam50@aol.com>
Columbia, SC USA
Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 11:03:21 (EST)

Hello, Your sight is alot of fun.I have two greyhounds and love them very much.Josh and Lucy are sweet friends.. Thank You!

Eddie Sanchez <ed0666@yahoo.com>
N.J. USA
Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 10:34:10 (EST)

I think it's great what you do for these fine animals. I would love to have one but I don't have the room that it would need to run. I have an Italian Greyhound and I know how much room that little guy needs to run and can he run. He makes a great pet and I really commend you for what you are doing. I have a friend who might be interested in adoption her e-mail is gilkissa@healthall.com

Rhonda Allen <ww2137@dragonbbs.com>
Aberdeen, OH USA
Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 20:52:25 (EST)

Greetings from Bruno Årfors and Gaxes Flying Sausage in Stockholm, Sweden!

Bruno Årfors <bruno.arfors@telia.com>
Stockholm, Sweden
Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 08:45:34 (EST)

My Husband and I are very much interested in adopting. but we have two small female dogs, would the grayhound be tested to see if they would get along with small dogs ?

Diane Menoche <noch-1@erols.com>
Severn, Md USA
Friday, February 18, 2000 at 20:30:24 (EST)

I'm just learning about greyhounds for future reference. I met a miniature not long ago and he stole my heart. I hope to adopt a greyhound one of these days.

Sandra Mackey <Smackey157@cs.com>
Marietta, GA USA
Friday, February 18, 2000 at 20:10:10 (EST)

What a wonderful site! I am hoping to have a greyhound of my own very soon!

Beverly Wood <bev_wood33@html.com>
Mt. Pleasant, TN USA
Friday, February 18, 2000 at 13:59:50 (EST)

Visited your web today. Nice and "clean" Thanks!

Kitty Johansson
Nybro, Sweden
Friday, February 18, 2000 at 07:59:11 (EST)

I'm in the process of doing a simple web page for class and am also a member of the greyhound guild in Phoenix. Thanks

Claudia bloom <cbloom@mailcity.com>
Mesa, az USA
Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 23:25:12 (EST)

please send info on how I can help support your program. thanks

Erin Stevenson <cherubwings@juno.com>
12517 gordon blvd.#206, va 22192 USA
Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 14:44:01 (EST)

I love your site! Prudent Joe & I will be checking back often.

Martha Griswold & Prudent Joe <mgtd52@netscape.net>
Tempe, AZ USA
Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 00:51:30 (EST)

I am very interested in adopting one of these dogs. I learned about them while living in another state where dog racing was very popular. I do not agree with the practice of turning your back on an animal when it can no longer benefit a human!

Gina Marcum <Bcso@aol.com>
Fairfield, OH USA
Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 18:37:40 (EST)

I watched a show about greyhounds on animal planet and my heart went out to the retirees. I would love to adopt one, but we already have a large sheppard, (whom we love dearly), and I'm not sure she would get along with another full grown dog. Are greyhounds good with children and cats?

Rachel <R Gibson@neo.rr.com>
mansfield, oh USA
Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 12:52:14 (EST)

We are exploring the idea of adopting a greyhound. We do not have a fenced in yard - is that an absolute necessity?

Pooky <Pooky1961@aol.com>
Mt. Airy, MD USA
Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 08:55:46 (EST)

would like to adopt a greyhound

Craig Ball <La-Hustler@webtv.net>
Lacombe, La USA
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 23:47:47 (EST)

Thank You so much for putting all the information we could possibly need in one clean, easily accessible site! We are looking to adopt two dogs. I have been visiting your site, as well as exploring the links provided while we see to that all important task of fencing off an acre of prime doggie play area in preparation of our new family members.

Leah Hertel <itsuptoome@aol.com>
West Sacramento, CA USA
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 18:59:03 (EST)

This was my first surfing attempt to find greyhound adoption sites - thank you for maintaining this Website. My adopted greyhound Lady, from Greyhound Friends for Life, is so sweet and dear to my heart. We are happy to know about other greyhound/human partnerships!

Elena Diana <elenadiana@earthlink.net>
Santa Rosa, CA USA
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 18:19:23 (EST)

Thanks for letting me link to other group's pages. I was looking for Greyhound Friends, Inc.'s address and found it! We have a second greyhound along with 4 other adopted dogs. Celia is an angel and the most polite dog we have. No need to reply to this.

Linda Vola <sharpsolutions@att.net>
Morristown, NJ USA
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 16:49:18 (EST)

Very informative. We are considering adoption in the next year or so (we travel in a camper ALOT on business right now). We have two small dogs and I was investigating how the whole "family" might (or might not) get along.

Michelle LaVine <threet@udnet.net>
Marseilles, IL USA
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 16:25:51 (EST)

This is a great site! I would encourage everyone to adopt one of these loving dogs! Finley is our 10 year old coach potatoe, bed hogging "puppy" who we wouldn't trade for the world!

Lori Faber (Finley's Mom) <clifff@theramp.net>
Canton, IL USA
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 13:47:09 (EST)

best site i have found on greyhounds,i hope to adopt one soon.i feel it is a great cause.can you tell me if there are any groups in northeast georgia? thank you.

dennis lafond <lafond@hemc.net>
baldwin, ga USA
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 13:15:37 (EST)

I help out nights and week-ends at a pet store and hear so many horror stories it can really get depressing. It is so great to read your letters and see there are so many who really care and want to help. Right now I have a house full of wonderful pets, but some day hope to adopt.

susan sellers <ssellers@gamewood.net>
Danville, Va USA
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 09:52:31 (EST)

Great site! Thanks!

Tammy Craig <tgcraig@msn.com>
Melbourne, FL USA
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 17:21:16 (EST)

We've been waiting for two years to finally settle down enough ourselves to be able to adopt a greyhound. The CBC news did a special on the Southern Ontario adopt-a-greyhound society, and that got us interested. We're in the Maritimes now and just this past weekend found out where the association here is...our other (smaller, but fast) dog Katie needs a friend...and hopefully, soon she'll have one.

Hilary Jenkins <hjenkins@hfx.eastlink.ca>
Halifax, NS CDA
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 16:16:08 (EST)

Many thanks for all the info. I hope to adopt one in the near future.

Dean Dudley <cfdad@eiu.edu>
Charleston, IL USA
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 16:06:15 (EST)

Hello these dogs deserve the best and thanks to you people they will get it. I have 2, 1 is only a pup but the other is 5 but still racing here in Townsville (Queensland Australia) she will be our pet cause we could never let her go.

Don Ney <noodle@ultra.net.au>
Townsville, QLD Australia
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 00:47:37 (EST)

I'm really interested in adopting a greyhound. I'll just have to wait until my fiance and I get settled in our new place.

Melissa Schroeder <schroederc@proaxis.com>
Albany, OR USA
Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 23:09:11 (EST)

Great site, in a wonderful cause. I have 2, Daisy and Stormy, old ladies now, adopted from Derby Lane in St. Pete, FL. Keep up the good work!

Kathleen Kidd <mskidd61@msn.com>
Dade City, FL USA
Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 20:51:03 (EST)

How do Greyhounds get along with other breeds? I have a very loving Wirehaired Dachshund, and I wondered if a Greyhound would be a good companion. Thanks

Pam Lay <lcl@infinet.com>
Granville, OH USA
Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 16:55:17 (EST)

What happened to the Peoria, Illinois adopt. agency? They are no longer on the Illinois adpotion agency.

Jim Sharp
Pekin, Il USA
Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 23:00:49 (EST)

Thanks for supporting those Greyhounds!!!!

Erin Flanagan <greyhound213@hotmail.com>
Moncton , Canada
Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 19:58:42 (EST)

After many years of living with my son and his wife, their 3 daughters plus 3 dogs and 7 cats, they finally bought a house of their own and moved - we were sorry to see them go but happy for them to have their own place - but it left us dogless! we still had 2 cats but no dogs. so after many years of wanting one the elegant beasties, we finally got a greyhound of our own - Maggie - a 2+ year old red brindle who is the sweetest thing on 4 feet that we have ever shared a house with. we ahve ahd her for a little over 2 months and every day is a new discovery of delight. she came to us not knowing how to climb stairs, not knowing how to play, not even wagging her tail - and you should see her now - her tail goes so fast whe looks like a cowboy getting ready to rope a calf - she levitates up and down the stairs and kisses us good night and good morning each day. I cannot tell people enough how great it is to share you life with a greyhound - even our two cats rub up against her and get a kiss in return - I do believe we need another greyhound!

gillian mc allister <gmc@monmouth.com>
morganville, nj USA
Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 18:54:17 (EST)

I AM IN THE PROCESS OFADOPTING A GREYHOUND RIGHT NOW. I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT IT. I CANT WAIT UNTIL THE RIGHT ONE IS FOUND FOR ME.

JUDY SCHERER <judyandrob@prodigy.net>
PHOENIX, AZ USA
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 13:21:48 (EST)

This site is almost as gr8 as my Cha*Lee. A decade ago I began doing pet therapy with my "Fancyface Birds." But the last few years a certain "Black Bus" has become the center of attention, so we renamed ourselves GR8HND Pet Therapy. Volunteer-a-Visit with yours!

Double H <gr8hnd@shoutmail.com>
Sturgis, KY USA
Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 23:50:24 (EST)

I'm a greyhound lover who lost her greyhound 3 years ago, tragically. He went out and somehow slipped on the ice or hit a brance and broke a rib that punctured his lung. He was a sweet soul who I will never forget. I am thinking about getting another one soon as we are moving and will live closer to work. Love your site. They deserve all the love they can get and never fail to return it.

Diane Parker <walkon@mhtc.net>
Bear Valley, WI USA
Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 21:14:39 (EST)

I love stopping by to read all these messages! We have been owned by our greyhound, Eli, for almost 3 years. Eli is an 80 pound, red fawn male and is the light of my life. Eli is the perfect animal... he is completely trust worthy in our house 8 hours a day while we are at work. He is respectful of our 3 cats and foster kittens, and is a wonderful friend to our black lab and our terrier mix. Eli comes camping with us and is welcome at all of our friend's houses. We'll never be without a greyhound again!

Libby <libbyhan@yahoo.com>
MA USA
Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 13:36:39 (EST)

Thank you so nuch you helped us find the perfect Grayhound. I don't know what we would have done with out you all

B Lee <DLSTEVENSO@ msn.com>
San Antonio, TX USA
Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 21:48:06 (EST)

I love this breed and have always wanted one and I am interested in adopting but concerned my space is too small to accomodate such a large dog. I'm interested in learning if this is a possibility for me living in a two bedroom condo with my husband.

Caty Arnwine <wincay@iwon.com>
Knoxville, TN USA
Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 18:04:55 (EST)

Great spot! I'll be back.

Debbie Haltermann <debhalter@aol.com>
Monument, Co USA
Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 20:51:14 (EST)

I heard about retired greyhounds originally two years ago after reading an article in a California paper. Irvine, CA keeps retired GH for blood transfusions for one year. If you are thinking about adopting one of their dogs, they ask that you volunteer your time at their location and get to know the dogs and pick a good match that way. The dogs are treated royally and the new owners are completely aware of what they are getting into. After two years I am still longing for a greyhound. I've since moved to Illinois and I work full time. Would it be too cruel to leave them home alone all day? I was thinking of possibly adopting two in that case. I would really like some feedback. This is a wonderful web site! I so enjoyed reading all about this wonderful breed.

Janice Gibson <Gibby22@msn.com>
Streamwood, IL USA
Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 20:13:35 (EST)

Thanks to your website I located Greyt Rescues, Lafayette, IN (I live in Indianapolis). Tammi Nice lived up to her name and more - I now have a 3-1/2 year old boy, Wally (Wicked Wink). He is my shadow, and I love him ever so much. In less than 2 years I'll retire from legal secretarying and we can keep each other company even more. Yes, those big brown eyes do melt your heart, and I am determined to make his life with me the easiest he's ever had it for as long as he wants me. Many thanks again for leading me to Wally - he'll always be a winner at my house!

Kay Bradley <kgb@bsws.com>
Indianapolis, IN USA
Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 15:10:38 (EST)

New memorial garden for racing greyhounds in Pa. Contact me for information. AC PRICE MD

Albert C Price MD <popsgreys@aol.com>
Lancaster, Pa USA
Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 10:10:30 (EST)

Wonderful site! Excellent pictures and text. Good job

Bob Crochelt <crochelt@ktn.net>
USA
Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 00:04:20 (EST)

Adopted "Ashley" via Greyhounds of Central New York in 1999. She is a much loved part of the family. She has stolen the hearts of everyone she has met, the big brown eyes make you melt.

Joe,Debbie,Joey & Jackie Simon <DebbieSimon@worldnet.att.net>
Syracuse, NY USA
Monday, February 07, 2000 at 21:59:25 (EST)

What a great site! I have wanted to find some info on adopting a greyhound for a while now. Hopefully with the help of your site I will be able to adopt one of these great dogs!

Tracy Ens <st.ens@sk.sympatico.ca>
Martensville, SK Canada
Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 20:23:59 (EST)

Thanks for a wonderfully informative site. We found a pamphlet about adopting a greyhound at the local pet food store, and decided to do some research. Found this site and will continue to visit throughout the decision process.

laura <LGBayse@Juno.com>
USA
Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 18:42:14 (EST)

What is your web address - I'm connecting from askjeeves - and I never see the address. Many thanks. Anne Scheller ag9@warwick.net

Anne Scheller <ag9@warwick.net>
warwick, NY USA
Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 18:16:56 (EST)

What a wonderful and infomartive site! Our family is very seriously interested in adopting a retired greyhound. Your site offers alot of information but there has got to be a negative side that must be considered. Although we as a family are homebodies ourselves, both parents work and one concern we have is leaving the dog alone for up to 8 hours a day alone. This obstical has kept us from persuing a dog adoption in the past. Can greyhounds be happy being alone for long periods during the day and having attention in the evenings and weekends? What are some of the drawbacks and things for us to consider when adopting a retired racer? What kind of problems can we anticipate and prepare for in advance? Any advice and insight would be greatly appreciated to educate our family. Thanks for the wonderful web site.

Caroline Belleci <belleci@juno.com>
University Place, WA USA
Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 15:57:01 (EST)

My local organization is out of Celebrating Greyhounds calendars (2000). I loved the 1999 calendar. If you know where I can get one, please contact me at: 1115 NE 22nd St., Grand Prairie TX 75050 or (972) 264-1330 or mste499350@aol.com. Thanks.

Mary Stevens <mste499350@aol.com>
Grand Prairie, TX USA
Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 13:39:15 (EST)

Love your site and I always come back for more. I have one greyhound brindle-boy named Jerry-Rig.

Benna
Brampton, Ont Canada
Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 12:55:18 (EST)

I always like to pop in here occasionally. It's wonderful to read entries from all of you devoted greyhound parents. And for those of you thinking about it... take the plunge! You won't be sorry:)

Rica Walz <greyhound95@hotmail.com>
Thousand Oaks, CA USA
Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 02:05:32 (EST)

AWESOME SIGHT

DAVID STONE <ralph.cosio@worldnet.att/net>
TAMPA, FL USA
Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 20:53:30 (EST)

Interested in someday adopting a Greyhound. We wonder how they get along with cats?

Ray & Sheila Westbrook <raywestbrook@surfree.com>
St. Louis, Mo. USA
Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 19:01:22 (EST)

WE ARE THINKING ABOUT ADOPTING A GREYHOUND. MY SON (12) AND I HAVE A HALF LABRADOR HALF GREYHOUND. "CHARLIE" IS ABOUT TEN YEARS OLD AND WE WANT TO GET HER A BROTHER OR A SISTER TO KEEP EACH OTHER COMPANY.

DEBORAH STEVENSON AND BRAYTON LEE <dlstevenso@msn.com>
SAN ANTONIO, TX USA
Friday, February 04, 2000 at 23:23:22 (EST)

Adopt A greyhound and you'll have a friend for life. There is no other dog like a grey.

Cathy <fccbandit.earthlink.net>
franklin park , il USA
Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 21:59:44 (EST)

My Friend Sherrie Crissman's "Grey" just died on Sunday, January 31. She is the Venango County Chairperson in PA. This is truly devastating to her and I thought you all should know what she is going through. She has one other dog, another grey named Grant. She could really use your support right now. I believe some of you will know who Sherrie is, especially Erie and Wheeling. Myself and my husband will be attending Sherrie and her husband, Jim, either 2/5 or 2/12 to do the best we can to bring "Grant" another partner/friend home. We are worried about him being alone. He is missing his buddy terribly. If anyone who receives this message knows the Crissmans, please send a card, can't give any other info about them as they do not have a computer. Please help my friends get over their loss. Thank you.

Lisa Hancox-Cerro <hancercot@csonline>
franklin, pa USA
Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 03:42:40 (EST)

I have two retired racers, Xena (Ace Rapture) and Roger (Travelin Rogers). Both were adopted from the Arizona Adopt A Greyhound Association in Phoenix. I've owned several different breeds of dog in my life but none more loving and gentle than a greyhound. If you're considering adopting one, you won't be disappointed and don't be surprised if you find yourself going back for seconds (like we did 6 months after bringing Xena home).

Don Roberts <mesatazman@aol.com>
Mesa, AZ USA
Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 02:18:49 (EST)

I lost my greyhound Bess to cancer last Sat. There are no words to tell you what a love and joy she was to me. If you have never had a greyhound you have never seen a very special part of life that only some of us touch on. If you ever do give one a home Thank you, but in the end you will Thank me. :) Riesa

Riesa <Riesa@aol.com>
Round Lake Park, IL USA
Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 17:23:22 (EST)

I am in the process of looking for a greyhound to adopt. My sister in NH has one and she really won my family over with her sweet and gentle ways. I can't wait to get my own!

Darlene <RNscureu@aol.com>
Vernon, CT USA
Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 14:21:33 (EST)

I can't wait to adopt my own Greyhound!:)

Nicole M. Piersma <nmpiersm@bsc.edu>
Birmingham, AL USA
Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 12:42:16 (EST)

My Husband and I adopted our "Son" in June of 98. Needless to say we are crazy about our boy. We had adopted an elderly dog (a couple at work lost there home and they put her in the local shelter, which they were going to put her "down" because of her age. We felt very bad for her. How anybody can have an animal for 11 years and making no attempt to adopt her out could have done that to her.) Unfortunately Moira died 14 months later of a stroke. We felt good about saving a life - and that was our ultimate goal. A friend at work said, "Lin, why don't you adopt a greyhound. Like a lot of people I really didn't know that much about them. I did some research and put in for the adoption. His racing name was "Red" being that he's a red fawn color. We named hime "Chance" (for second change). He is the most precious, gentle, sweetest animal in the world. I have 6 cats and he's great with them. Very maternal. Likes ears and butts! I'm very grateful to have him in our lifes. I'm hooked. I'm trying to convince my husband into adopting another one. We'll see. I tell everyone about the abuse of greyhound racing. It's amazing how it's so much in the dark about what happens to some of these beautiful creatures. They really are gorgeous dogs. Take care and keep up the good work!

Linda Delgado <ldelgado@cdicorp.com>
Bayville, NJ USA
Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 10:01:05 (EST)

P.S. I forgot one special request...Dasher, Prancer, and Vixen would LOVE it if visitors would sign their guestbook! What can I say?..They're attention hounds...

Jennifer Costa <fishgirl79@aol.com>
Hamilton, NJ USA
Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 11:27:55 (EST)

In January of 1996 my family adopted our first greyhound. We were told his name was "Igor", but his wonderful spirit soon found him a new name..Dasher -- in honor of both his wonderful ability for speed and our wonderful love of the Holiday Season (think reindeer!). The Friday evening we brought him home was the beginning of the great Blizzard of 1996. It snowed so much that it shut down the state of New Jersey. With no school and no work, Dasher and I bundled up and took many long walks. He absolutely loved the snow! He even stood patiently while I shoveled an elderly woman's sidewalk and porch so that she could safely open her front door. During his time with us, Dasher blossomed into a wonderful friend. Why he had been named "Igor" was apparent to others -- he had scars on his face, a bald spot on his shoulder, nearly no hair on his chest,belly and bottom, and 1/4 of his right ear was gone. To us, Dasher was the most beautiful dog in the world, because his beauty was on the inside. Dasher spent his time with us making us laugh and teaching us what love truely is. Unfortunately, we lost Dasher to kidney failure in November of 1997. He was put to sleep at our vet's office and passed away in my arms. It snowed that day, as it had on the day he came to us. Two years later, in the fall of 1999, I decided that it was time that I share Dasher's story with the world. While I was compiling information about greyhounds that would be useful to potential greyhound adopters, I came across the site for Greyhound Adoption Service in Salisbury, Mass. As a family, we decided that it was time to once again be owned by a greyhound. We traveled to the kennel over Thanksgiving weekend. Then came the dilemma...do we adopt a grown greyhound or one of the puppies from a recently rescued litter? Well, I couldn't imagine leaving without "Andy" -- he stole my heart. The puppy, however, seemed like a wonderful opportunity -- and her mother was a sweetie. Needless to say, we are now proudly owned by TWO GREYT GREYS. Andy is now "Prancer" and the puppy is "Vixen" (more reindeer names in honor of Dasher). It is positively the most rewarding experience of my life. For anyone who would like to know more about my greys and read their stories..my page can be found at http://members.aol.com/fishgirl79/greyhound.html

Jennifer Costa <fishgirl79@aol.com>
Hamilton, NJ USA
Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 11:22:27 (EST)