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Greyt Site! Just wanted fellow Ohioans interested in adopting that there are MANY greyhounds coming to the Toledo area on Oct. 12, '97, due to a track closing in Connecticut. If anyone is interested, please e-mail me and I'll send you more info. We've had our greyt-hound, Boomer, for 5 of his 8 years, and he lives with 2 other dog siblings and 2 cat siblings. He's WONDERFUL!

Rachel <rhopple@bpsom.com>
Tiffin, OH USA
Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 19:53:59 (EDT)

I would like more information about how to adopt a greyhound and how to become involved with the "Adopt-A-Greyhound" organization (as a volunteer, donator, etc.) Please (snail!) mail me information to CARRIE GWIN, 466 EAST BECK STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-1393. Thank you.

Carrie K. Gwin <ckg@juno.com>
Columbus, OH USA
Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 12:46:06 (EDT)

Hello to all fellow greyhound owners... Bailey came into our lives just 7 short weeks ago and our lives have never had more meaning ( and will certainly never be the same!). We crossed a major milestone just this past weekend by RETURNING THE CRATE to the Greyhound Rescue! Now our kitchen can get back to normal. Bailey is a playful European bread chocalate brindle greyhound. Because of his European heritage, we have not yet been able to verify his age and lineage. The Greyhound Rescue, Inc. in Elkridge, MD is doing their best to find out Bailey's vital statisti cs, but to date we have had no luck. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to let us know. Again, Bailey is our dream come true and adopting him was the best decision we could have ever made. We suggest it to anyone! Thanks for the great site. Patti Burke and Wendy Wilt Centreville, Virginia

Patti Burke and Wendy Wilt <Patti_Burke@MSN.COM>
USA
Monday, September 29, 1997 at 21:03:52 (EDT)

Hello from Missy's dad-she is a 6 yr old red brindle & has convinced us she needs a boyfriend. We are searching our local fosters as they come out. Keep up the good work! Bob Connell-GPA/Central Texas.

Bob Connell <rlc1@gte.net>
Georgetown, USA
Monday, September 29, 1997 at 19:18:55 (EDT)

Great site! This is my third day in a row of visiting it. Myah came into our lives on February 22, 1997. She is 4 years old, weighs 75+ pounds, and is a red fawn with black eye-liner and mascara. She is the best dog we have ever had and we all love her very much. At one point, we had two Greys, but Myah didn't like him and made his life miserable. We are now interested in getting an Italian grey. Myah is the light of our lives and we overlook every misdemeanor because she is so darn cute! Greyhounds truly are the best dogs in the world.

Stacey Shaw <synlube@epix.net>
Millersburg, Pa. USA
Monday, September 29, 1997 at 16:07:59 (EDT)

Well folks I think it's about time that we take into consideration that these animals are put on this planet to be loved and not taken advantage of. If I had the room and the time I would adopt one but in the future when I can I wil l.

Jimmy T. <JimmyTag@aol.com>
edison, NJ USA
Monday, September 29, 1997 at 11:38:27 (EDT)

We just adopted Tom, a three year old beautiful red brindle male. Welcoming any comments.....

Michelle & Bill Harvey <mlhwrh@concentric.net>
Coventry, R.I. USA
Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 21:02:50 (EDT)

Thanks, for your wonderful work for the greyhounds. Your site is beautiful.

Linda Rice <lrice@metrolink.net>
Palm Bay, FL USA
Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 08:46:47 (EDT)

We have a family member that has adopted a greyt, and we fell in love with her. So, our 8 yr old is having no problem convincing my husband and me to adopt one in the near future. If anyone has experience with a greyhound and hors es the info would be appreciated. We don't want to upset either animal. Thanks for all the information on adopting and their lifestyle before retirement.

Jean Watts <starider@abts.net>
Lenoir, NC USA
Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 21:27:47 (EDT)

Although my wife and I are currently living in an apartment, we plan to build in the spring. We've already decided to adopt two greyhounds after the house and a fenced-in area for the dogs are completed. A local ambulance company held a rabies clinic last weekend, which was also attended by a local greyhound adoption agency. When we arrived, my wife was like a child on Christmas day. A black male named Spider stole our hearts. Now I cannot think of owning another breed of dog other than a greyhound. Their calm demeanor and affection have won us over.

Michael Bereschak <mberesch@amp.com>
Fredericksburg, PA USA
Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 07:50:50 (EDT)

I'm glad I finally the site good place to visit as a lucky owner of 2 beautiful retired girls Icee and Pepsi and their wanna be brother(Black Lab) Jeb. We have many foster friends too for 6 yrs we've loved them all and given the bes t possible start to their retired life. We're going to be moving next summer to Oregon and will be using this site for alot of valuable info so thanks for being there

betsy schroeder <bubbasfern>
tonawanda, NY USA
Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 00:49:09 (EDT)

I was told it was Ok to adopt a greyhound inspite of the fact that I live in an apartment. I have second thoughts about that inspite of the fact that I wont to help???

sierra <sierra@pcisys.net>
Aurora, CO USA
Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 00:18:19 (EDT)

What an excellent site. It'is very well done. My family are already proud owners of greyhounds. We have a red brindle male 3 yrs named Chance, a 6 yr black female named Kit, and to top it of we have a 5yr old male whippet named Timbo. We cherish them all. They are everything you say and more. And I don't think that we are at an end of our adoptions either. We support the greyhound adoption in our area, and we assist them with new adoptions. Keep up the excellent work.

Stan <stan_boughner@bc.sympatico.ca>
Nanaimo, BC Canada
Monday, September 22, 1997 at 22:06:08 (EDT)

Wonderful site! I haven't been through it all yet, but I can see how much effort and experience has been put into this - good work. Thanx.

Richard Rothwell <greyhoundx@aol.com>
Naugatuck, CT USA
Monday, September 22, 1997 at 21:48:12 (EDT)

ATTN: POTENTIAL ADOPTERS.... I just took in a very energenic 4 year old black brindle named "Buck." He's recently off the track in Mass. and is a real "leaner." If you might be interested in seeing Buck, drop me an email and I will be happy to arrange a visit and put you in touch with our local adoption organization here in NJ. Dave!

Dave Helms <DHelms@Webspan.net>
Wallington, NJ USA
Monday, September 22, 1997 at 13:38:31 (EDT)

I have 3 of these GREYT!! dogs and do fostering for the adoption group I am with Greyhound Guardians. I have just found your web sight but I definately will be back.

Ellen Jasin <EJasin@aol.com>
Highland, IN USA
Monday, September 22, 1997 at 10:48:02 (EDT)

This is a great place. I have adopted a greyhound 3 yrs ago. Jack's Legend raced his full 5 yrs. He is now 13 yrs old and has learned so much. We also have a Border Collie who keeps Jack in shape.

Linda Feistamel <Enigma650@aol.com>
Ft Worth , TX USA
Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 21:54:41 (EDT)

Great site. Enjoyed reading all the comments and wonderful experiences everyone has with their greyhounds. We adopted Sarah, a 3 year old beautiful brindle, last year from Greyhound Friends of NC and then adopted another girl, Kali, a gorgous red fawn, from a kennel in Florida this past July. These two girls are the most affectionate and loyal dogs. I can't imagine ever being without a grey!

Ann
NC USA
Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 14:02:12 (EDT)

Just thought you'd like to know that your good info sealed our decision to add a Greyhound to the gang. Just 7 days now but our Grey has charmed us and our neighbors and their kids. He's become an energetic playmate to our Saint (who needed one of those), and has loosened up our Newfoundland. You gotta see a Grey and a Saint tugging on a sock! My wife agreed to a grey (she now admits) because I wanted one so much. He's won her over completely. And your influence cascades. A friend is coming over tomorrow to meet Ebenezer. She's now excited about adding a couple of Greys to her family that includes two Great Danes. Another friend will probably adopt a Grey next month after hearing my stories. Keep up the good work. BTW, we got our guy through Greyhound Companions based in Elkhart, IN.

Ted Nottingham <twnott@ibm.net>
West Lafayette, IN USA
Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 22:05:55 (EDT)

We are so pleased to know your here. We have a brother and sister littermates. Beautiful Girl and Beautiful Night. The were adopted 3 years apart and we had to beg and grovel to get Night. We have just been thru a spinal surgery a nd are so pleased to have a wonderful sight for our guys. We work for the Recycled Racers Program here in CO and want as much publicity for these guys. We've actually adopted these guys from our program to all 50 states. Alaska and Hawaii included.

Paris and Don Heinen <Paris515@aol.com>
Littleton, CO USA
Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 18:40:05 (EDT)

Please place me on the mailing list. Thanks

Steven Spear <weneroux@ime.net>
Rockland, ME USA
Friday, September 19, 1997 at 22:54:54 (EDT)

I'm happy to find information on these wonderful animals.

Michele Weisbecker <weisbecm@agency.afsv.af.mil>
San Antonio, TX USA
Friday, September 19, 1997 at 15:50:09 (EDT)

wonderful site!

Capryce Shore <cshore@novell.com>
Springville, UT USA
Friday, September 19, 1997 at 14:57:26 (EDT)

I just visited your site due to a school project. I have enjoyed reading all these letters. I will visit again sometime soon.

Brandy Carbino
Massena , Ny USA
Friday, September 19, 1997 at 13:08:50 (EDT)

Everytime I come back to your site I enjoy it more and more!!!! Even if I'm owned by a little IG, I'd like to get a "big brother" in the future! Here in Italy the situation is differnet, we don't have dog races, so if you want a greyhound you must buy from a breeder. But I'd like to help a retired dog!!! Anyway, keep on with your great job!!! Cheers from Italy!

Giancarlo Geroldi <ggeroldi@nethold.nl>
Milano, Italy EUROPE
Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 12:08:02 (EDT)

We adopted Holly (formerly J.D. Timebomb) In April of 96 and took Ribsy (formerly Gerden's OOH Baby) as a foster in November 96. Ribsy subsequently tricked us into adopting her too and we couldn't be happier. These two dogs think t hat it is their God given right to go for a walk at 6:00 am every morning (They have no concept of weekends). We walk an hour and it's really good for me so I don't mind too much. What do you folks do when there's bad weather (rain) and the dogs really want to walk? Another question I have is what do you do when the time comes that you have to go somewhere, for a weekend or so, and the dogs can't go. They just spent a week camping with us. I can't imagine them happy in a kennel. We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Bob & Nina Jennings <boboj@msn.com>
San Dimas, CA USA
Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 01:23:22 (EDT)

I have visited your site and will many times more. It's great. I have a link on my web site for you and would like to know if I can use your two bowing greyhounds surrounding your small logo as a hot link for you. It would attrac t much more attention than just having your organization's name.

Johnna G. Dowdey d/b/a Best Behavior <BBJGD@msn.com>
Cocoa, FL USA
Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 10:51:52 (EDT)

Picnic Time in Philadelphia and Virginia Beach! THe National Greyhound Adoption will be holding picnics in both cities so hopefully some of you can make one of them. The Phila picnic is Sept 20, the Virginia Beach Picnic is October 5. Silent auction, contests, food, fun and lots of wet noses. Leashed greyhounds ony please. Please e-mail me for more info. Hope to see some of you, ask for me, I'll be at both.

Jean Pletl <jp01@hs.evms.edu>
Norfolk, VA USA
Monday, September 15, 1997 at 09:27:09 (EDT)

Great site! As a Whippet owner (and working with Australian Shepherd rescue) I often refer people to GH rescue folks in my area. Keep up the great work!

Kathleen Cole <kwcole@charleston.net>
Charleston, SC USA
Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 18:20:32 (EDT)

Hi. I am trying to locate a member of a greyhound rescue organization named Cynthia Zitzow. If anyone can forward my E-Mail address to her I would be grateful. Thanks

Steve Hines <j.ash101@ix.netcom.com>
Chelsea, MA USA
Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 12:18:17 (EDT)

What a wonderful page! My 4 yr old greyt "Jake" and I were glad to visit. We just recently moved to North Myrtle Beach, SC from New York State and Jake can't get enough of the ocean. We won't miss the snow!

Amy Cornwell <Bchwkr@aol.com>
Little River, SC USA
Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 09:08:16 (EDT)

Greetings from Iowa. Our grey's racing name was Grey's Dream On. We adopted her from REGAP in Waterloo, IA. She is 6 years old and is white and black. She is a major couch potato and spending the majority of her day on her quilt in our upstairs bedroom. She does love our 4 daily walks with our whipet mix named Cheyenne.

Randy Stiffin <RLSRXBETIA@juno.com>
Bettendorf, IA USA
Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 20:38:15 (EDT)

Could you please tell me why my boy "nits" me so very hard. Is that a sign of great affection or sign of dominance? He moves when I move and his attention is focused on me. He rarely "nits" my husband. When it gets late in the eve ning, he takes my shirt and pulls me to the bedroom. He sleeps with us and I must be there too! If only we could have more greyhounds!! We revolve our life around Darius (and I think he does the same,) I think you should advertize the greyhound as "Th e Companion Dog of the Future." Need I say more?

Audrey Mateer <Madeara@aol.com>
Dover Plains, NY USA
Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 16:38:37 (EDT)

what a great page! i have two wonderful "greys" charlie and beethoven.they are the loves of my life!! i also work with greyhound friends of north carolina so if you need any help with anything please feel free to ask!!thanks again f or a get page to visit.

shannon lee nelson <snelson342@aol.com>
oak ridge , nc USA
Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 16:03:12 (EDT)

Thanks for a great site. We are the proud owners of Arnie and Sarah who have been with us for three years. What wonderful and loving dogs. Arnie is the lover and Sarah is the alpha. But she loves Arnie and occasionally lets him play with her toys. I am so glad to find this. We sometimes have questions above their behavior and this looks like a great place to get answers. Please write we would love to hear from other owners.

Tish <LEB@prodigy.net>
Louisville, KY USA
Tuesday, September 09, 1997 at 23:24:33 (EDT)

I am so glad to find this site. We have two rescued greyhounds, Arnie and Sarah. We have had them both for three years and they have changed our lives. We also have four cats. We all live in harmony most of the time. Arnie is our sweet one and although Sarah can be sweet she is definitely our alpha dog. She gets all the toys. Sometimes she lets Arnie play with one she is tired of. But he loves her and she loves him and we love them. We will be in touch. Thanks.

Tish <LEB@prodigy.net>
Louisville, KY USA
Tuesday, September 09, 1997 at 23:18:09 (EDT)

Nice site! Judy Chopp told me about it. She says you live in our neighborhood, in Fairfax. My dog's name is Jake. He's around 6 now, a red brindle, hates to sit around. So, I'm always out walking!

Richard Garrett <Richard@QED-Innovations.com>
Fairfax, VA USA
Tuesday, September 09, 1997 at 15:19:02 (EDT)

I started with one ghound, now I have 5. They are the most fantastic dogs I have ever seen, each one gentle, loving and very smart. Each time I look into their eyes, I fall in love all over again. I tell everyone how great they are , only by informing the public about the destruction of these beautiful animals can we hope to stop the killing. Give them a chance at life, adopt, foster, help any way you can. You'll never be sorry.

Suzanne M. Hoover <SuzHoover@aol.com>
Miami, FL USA
Friday, September 05, 1997 at 18:31:12 (EDT)

This is a wonderful site. I don't own a greyhound yet, but when the time comes I'll be ready to greytly in part to this site!!!

Rhonda Dow <tomdow@soback.kornet.nm.kr>
Seoul, Korea
Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 07:22:54 (EDT)

"Rocky" joined our family in July through Greyhound Friends for Life. He will be just that. A gorgeous two-year-old fawn brindle, Rocky has a wonderfully calm disposition around the preschool members of the household. I am looking forward to meeting more Friends at the upcoming Reunion in Belmont. P.S. This Site keeps me up at night. Greyt Job!!

Shana <CALaursen@aol.com>
San Mateo, CA USA
Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 03:30:00 (EDT)

I think it's great you're putting forth effort to get these dogs a home. Good luck and great job!

Nicole Christensen <Moonix 7@aol.com>
Richfield, MN USA
Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 00:41:00 (EDT)

I have been waiting since last Christmas. I will find out tomorrow if we get a home that we put a bid on. I have been waiting all this time not just for a home but for a greyhound. I think that I am more excited about the dog tha n I am the house. I called NJGAP to let them know that I hope to be able to accept a dog in November. During the lag time of just wanting a dog, as opposed to having one, I found this web site to be FULL of all the information you could ever need, so mu ch so that the people were amazed that I knew so much about greyhounds without actually ever owning one. Its all because I did my home work and did all my gathering in here. So thank you tons and make a wish for the house and the dog to go with it. Aga in thank you for all your hard work it is truely appreciated.

Kelly A Herron <KHerron@worldnet.att.net>
Landing, NJ USA
Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 21:38:31 (EDT)

Great site. I want to adopt a greyhound. I have 2ig's and I love them very much. I would also volunteer my services if needed. I have been a vet assistant. Thanks, Shannon

shannon mcdonald <stimpie@bellsouth.net>
fayetteville, ga USA
Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 18:52:38 (EDT)

What a great site. My wife and I are getting our greyhound this Friday (9/6/97) from Greyhound Friends. We devoured all the great information here, Thanks.

Jack Savidge <JackSav@aol.com>
Lindenwold, NJ USA
Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 11:13:18 (EDT)

We own a wonderful Greyhound by the name of J.C. Best decision I ever made. We also own and breed Airdales and they all get along famously.

Andy 7 Jim Scott <AirdaleMom@aol.com>
sunrise, Fl USA
Monday, September 01, 1997 at 22:18:16 (EDT)