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I am a writer developing characters for a series of novels. I would like to include an adopted, retired racing greyhound as a major character. I need information about personality traits, eccentric behaviors, problems and rewards of integrating a greyhound into the household, any personal insights that you may choose to share.

Milly Turner <MDTQW@AOL>
Atlanta, GA USA
Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 21:05:29 (EST)

i love my greyhound. i adopted him about 3 yrs. ago in ark. he's a beautiful brindle , named rocky.

melissa webster
georgetown , ky USA
Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 19:16:19 (EST)

Sally(previously Sales Product) was a rescue at the age of two so she is still a puppy. We love her dearly and has settled into being a part of the family which consists of parents, two children, and a cat. I think we have finally f igured out the potty training.

John C. Upshaw <JUpshaw269>
Smyrna, Ga USA
Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 21:08:24 (EST)

Sally(previously Sales Product) was a rescue at the age of two so she is still a puppy. We love her dearly and has settled into being a part of the family which consists of parents, two children, and a cat. I think we have finally f igured out the potty training.

John C. Upshaw <JUpshaw269>
Smyrna, Ga USA
Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 21:08:08 (EST)

Keep up the good work!

Gerry M. Serianni <gerry.serianni@spectrocell.com>
Oreland, Pa USA
Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 10:04:25 (EST)

Two days ago we visited the N.G.A.P. in Philadelphia. The family majority (mom and 4 kids) have wanted a dog for many years. Dad never did. The day after Christmas dad broke! He said yes. The rest of the family and a pet-loving frie nd were off! Search Day 1 brought the family to two local shelters. One tried to pawn off a pit bull to a family of kids. The other had only some very high spirited selections. Disappointed, the family returned. Dad suggested the greyhounds, knowing only that they were said to be great family pets and that many are destroyed. The family friend happens to be a radio personality. She mentioned the family's dillema on the air and the calls started coming in. By noon on Search Day 2 the family was at the NGAP and they fell in love with the greyhounds. The paperwork is completed and the dad who never wanted a dog has been searching the net for three days finding and sharing information with the family. We are now in the waiting stage. We hope to hear something Monday. Everybody we read about loves their greyhounds. This will be our first dog. We had a cat before our 7 yr old was born, but he would be allergic and the cat was given to another nice family. I guess the biggest concern is that we will be good owne rs and good trainers. With so many living here I hope the dog doesn't get confused as to permissable activity. Dad will not tolerate eating from the table or being on the furniture. Wish us luck. The Page is great. I feel better knowing that there is help out there.

The Burrows Family <rdburr@snip.net>
USA
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 23:45:15 (EST)

We have had our retired racers for 2 1/2 years and can't imagine what our lives would be like without them! Bingo (On a Binge) is a 7-1/2 year old black male, and Cena (Diane's in Charge) is our 8 year old blue female. They are swee t, affectionate dogs and both get along very well with our two geriatric, somewhat tempermental cats. I was (and still am )a cat-person and had no intention of EVER owning a dog. But these animals win your heart like no other beast can...adopt a greyhound , you will not regret it.

Egon and Mary Bauer <Bauerm125@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 17:05:22 (EST)

We are proud owners of 4 (four) retired racers. They have brought much joy and fun to our lives. They are Daisy (2 yr 50 lbs fawn w/black face), Diane (3 yrs , 60 lbs, fawn), Dick Clark (3 yrs, 80 lbs{no fat}, jet black), Miss Alfi e (11 yrs, 60 lbs, fawn). Miss Alfie is Diane's mother. We would be happy to share our experiences about these wonderful dogs if anyone if considered adpotion or would like to swap dog stories. To these who feel greyhound owners promote dog racing ---is a enormous mistake, we are trying to clean up the aftermath!!!! Aaron (704)241-5207

Aaron Brown <jmlindst@dpcmail.dukepower.com>
Charlotte, NC USA
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 16:14:45 (EST)

we adopted two greyhounds in the past three months. I love the breed. This is a great web site and I recommend to anyone who still hesitates to go ahead and adopt. Greyhounds are truely the most loveing and giving dogs. i have h ad dobermans, sheppards, borzoi afghans, poodles and now with my two girls two dachunds. greyhounds are the best.

barbara wagner <aroroara@onramp.net>
USA
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 14:58:00 (EST)

I have a two year old greyhound that I rescued from the Melbourne, Fl race track. her name is Amey she is 55lbs. 26" tall light brindle in color. She is so much fun I love her very much.Please save a life ADOPT A GREYHOUND.

Jeff Wodtke <JWodtke@aol.com>
Vero Beach, Fl USA
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 08:35:37 (EST)

we are interested in becoming greyhound owners and have found your site to be very informative. is there any material available about some problems people may have faced with the adoption of a retired greyhound. if so, please forw ard.

quinn and david hughley <dhughley@mhminc.com>
knoxville, tn USA
Friday, December 27, 1996 at 19:55:25 (EST)

we are interested in becoming greyhound owners and have found your site to be very informative. is there any material available about some problems people may have faced with the adoption of a retired greyhound. if so, please forw ard.

quinn and david hughley <dhughley@mhminc.com>
knoxville, tn USA
Friday, December 27, 1996 at 19:55:25 (EST)

we are interested in becoming greyhound owners and have found your site to be very informative. is there any material available about some problems people may have faced with the adoption of a retired greyhound. if so, please forw ard.

quinn and david hughley <dhughley@mhminc.com>
knoxville, tn USA
Friday, December 27, 1996 at 19:55:23 (EST)

Enjoy visiting this page - great info. What about Whippets, I understand there is adoption for them also?

Wade <cwade@aol.com>
USA
Friday, December 27, 1996 at 14:44:49 (EST)

I can't say enough about our greyhound "TAZ". He is the best dog we have ever had. He is wonderful with our two kids.

Doug Naumann <dougnddeb@aol.com>
Severance, CO USA
Friday, December 27, 1996 at 03:37:53 (EST)

I want a greyhound so bad. I was hoping that maybe for Christmas my parents would get me one but I quess not. Now I am hoping that they will let me get one for my 16th birthday in a few weeks. I don't think they know how much I lo ve and want a greyhound. My parents are a not to sure about adopting, with already having a little dog in the house and a cat, so I can't figure out a way to convience them. If any one can help me out please email me it will be very helpful.

Mindy K. <mindy@crown.icongrp.com>
Crown Point, IN USA
Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 23:46:01 (EST)

Wonderful site! We adopted a wonderful greyhound named "Jelly Donut". Thanks for offering such a good resource.

Michael Mullett <mullett@maine.maine.edu>
Portland, ME USA
Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 11:37:04 (EST)

This past July I had to have my 6yr old greyhound Curly, put to sleep (he had a tumor near his heart which could not be operated on). I had only had Curly 1 month short of a year. I remember the day that I adopted Curly. I knew his name only had a suspicion as to what he looked like. But when I heard one of the volunteers say to someone "His name is Curly" a smile came to my face instantaneously and I struggled to get a closer look and to give him one of the treats that I had brought along. When we were finally introduced, my eyes filled up with tears and I couldn't speak. I think it was a combination of emotions. First, I was awlfully excited about finally adopting him and secondly, I will never...never... understand how anyone with an ounce of compassion could knowingly bring harm to these creatures of beauty. Actually, I was a little embarassed and felt pretty silly standing there all teary eyed. But of course I brought along a camera (photo-nut) and had Don, from Make Peace with Animals take our picture regardless (Curly and Me that is). I have that picture in a magnetic frame on my fridge and every time I look at it it reminds me of the day Curly came into my life and how very lucky I was to have him. On a happier note, I now have a new baby named Ralston who is two years young. I couldn't sleep the night before I was going to adopt him, so I arrived at the kennel an hour and a half earlier very (and I mean very) anxious . I Absolutely love him to pieces. But I have to tell you that I don't think a day goes by that I don't think of Curly. And since Ralston had some mighty big shoes to fill,I don't think any other greyhound could have filled them quite so well as he did and continues to do everyday. I miss you Curl and don't worry, Ralston's doing one heck of a job taking care of me.... I love you both. (Curly & Ralston's) Mama a.k.a. (Darlene)

Darlene A. Zajkowski <darz@ix.netcom.com>
Rahway, nj USA
Wednesday, December 25, 1996 at 22:16:16 (EST)

I am in the process of adopting and your web page answered all my questions. Thanks a lot.

John Shumaker <sjohn@bgnet.bgsu.edu>
Bowling Green, Oh USA
Wednesday, December 25, 1996 at 16:51:03 (EST)

I have an adopted female greyhound (Patches) who is the most wonderful pet I have ever owned. She makes no demands except that I give her plenty of love, a warm bed and a square meal. I have had several different breeds, but none compare to Patches. She does have a companion in our little Italian Greyhound - Abbey. Patches is definately the calm one of the two. Greyhounds = LOVE!!!

Pam Jackson <pamjksn@midusa.net>
Enterprise, KS USA
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 22:55:10 (EST)

I think it is really great what your doing with these precious dogs. I would like to adopt one myself but my husband is not really crazy about the idea. Can you send me some information on these invaluable dogs and how much does i t cost to adopt one

Djakata Williams <tootsie@cfanet.com>
Springfield, oh USA
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 22:28:41 (EST)

What can I say about greyhounds? They are the most graceful, loving, innocent breed of dog. My family and I have had a beautiful brindle-colored female for almost 9 years named Sheba. When she first came to us, she couldn't climb stairs or play with us. Our love and patience have been rewarded every day just by having her with us.

M.V. <rayshalgoul@hotmail.com>
Camden, NJ USA
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 19:37:42 (EST)

We have a wonderful greyhound female, Ruby Tuesday. She's been with us since August 1991. She loves the Arnold Arboretum.. And ... she loves to steal food!!

Fred and Jane Bieber <FRBIEBER@bics.bwh.harvard.edu>
Boston, MA USA
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 19:17:26 (EST)

Please sent infomation on how to adopted a retired dog and how much it will cost. Looking to adopting in 1997.

Karen Kjeldgaard <karenkjeld@aol.com>
Chattanooga, TN USA
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 17:13:52 (EST)

My dream has been to own a retired greyhound. I would like to know information on them(do they need a fence in yard, do they get along with other small dogs and kids). This page is great for the dogs. I just wish all of them could be adopted. I hope to adopted one in 1997.

Karen Kjeldgaard <karenkjeld@aol.com>
Chattanooga, TN USA
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 17:10:20 (EST)

I have nothing but admirationfor you folks that spend so much of your time and resources to make the lives of these fine animals more pleasant! Congratulations!!

D.J.Hudson <macbreaker@aol.com>
Warren, Mi USA
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 14:10:03 (EST)

Very interested in your cause, but I have a Question? If you are promoting greyhound racing aren't you also promoting the Abuse that goes along with the Racing?

Bursatyn <gafriess@centuryinter.net>
Lorain, OH USA
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 12:52:21 (EST)

I have a greyhound lurcher who without doubt is the best thing since sliced bread in our household ! What are others' opinions on lurchers ?

Pete Dickenson <peter.dickenson@bcot.ac.uk>
UK
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 07:54:17 (EST)

I HAVE BEEN INTERESTED IN ADOPTION GREYHOUNDS, BUT WOULD LIKE AS MUCH INFO AS POSSIBLE. I HAVE THREE BOYS AGES 3 & LESS. HOW ARE THEY WITH YOUNG KIDS.

KEVIN <KEVINC201@AOL.COM>
MODESTO, CA USA
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 04:43:34 (EST)

interested in adopting a greyhound

otto bohanan <odbohanan@aol.com>
spokane, wa USA
Sunday, December 22, 1996 at 22:54:42 (EST)

We lost our greyhound "REBA" to cancer last spring at the age of 9. She was with us for almost 8 years. She was great with our other animals dogs, cats and horses. She loved kids and everyone loved her. We enjoyed your site.

Bob & Loretta Gilfert <rgilfert@ptdprolog.net>
New Ringgold, Pa USA
Sunday, December 22, 1996 at 22:23:42 (EST)

This is a great web page. Keep up the good work. I have always wanted to adopt a greyhound and am at the point where I may be able to do so!

Emiko K. Miyagi <ekmiyagi@southern.edu>
TN USA
Saturday, December 21, 1996 at 22:38:56 (EST)

Great Web Page! I am a student at Colorado State University and currently an owner of a beautiful white with red female and, as of a week ago, an adorable 7 week old fawn Italian Greyhound. I also volunteer for Colorado Greyhound Companions and usually have a foster around the house as well--quite the crowd! I have added a link to your web page from my home page in hopes that students may use the opportunity to check out the bread and disspell any myths! Keep up the good work:)

Suzy Shaffer <suzyshaf@holly.colostate.edu>
Fort Collins, CO USA
Friday, December 20, 1996 at 17:08:04 (EST)

If anyone would like more information about adopting a greyhound out of Charleston, WV please e-mail me. We have about 30-40 dogs ready for adoption and information can be sent to you.

Carol Floto-Gregg <cafgregg@aol.com>
Scott Depot , WV USA
Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 15:45:21 (EST)

Forgot to ask--can anyone out there help with non-profit issues for our greyhound adoption group?? We are intested in becoming a recognized non-profit. Thanks for the help!

Carol Floto-Gregg <cafgregg@aol.com>
Scott Depot, WV USA
Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 15:42:15 (EST)

I became involved with the adopt-a-greyhound program in Charleston, WV when I adopted "Elly," a 3.5 yr. old black female, in July. Since that time I have fostered some dogs who were slated for other homes and helped at the adoption kennel. What a rewarding experience!! And what a great breed!

Carol Floto-Gregg <cafgregg@aol.com>
Scott Depot, WV USA
Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 15:36:15 (EST)

A lot of wonderful information. Many things I never knew about greyhounds.

Jeanmarie Schickling <h20wing@aol.com>
Rochester, NY USA
Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 15:13:46 (EST)

Great page! We are considering adopting, our cat is a major concern though. I love the animals and always stop and chat with people who have them. Best to all.

Wade Brickhouse <C Wade @ AOL.com>
Raleigh, NC USA
Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 10:39:20 (EST)

The Web site has been very educating. It has given me a lot to think about.

John Romero <jromero15@aol.com>
Haughton, La USA
Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 03:17:06 (EST)

Your page has been a greyt help. We got our first greyhound last week and he is a real treat. Looking forward to many years of enjoying him.

Marty Kennedy
Topeka, KS USA
Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 23:23:49 (EST)

Greyt job. Thanks for the hard work.

Susie Wang <swang@jhu.edu>
Baltimore, MD USA
Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at 11:24:27 (EST)

My wife and I adopted a Greyhound (MOKA) about six years ago. We have fallen in love with the dog. He is a gracefull like a dear and playfull like a rabbit. Ha! Ha! To all of you who are considering a dog don,t pass this breed up! Patricia and Mason from Denver Colorado

Mason J. Krangle, CPA <JuliusIII@msn.com>
Arvada, CO USA
Monday, December 16, 1996 at 23:15:37 (EST)

Great Web sit. My 2 Blues are sitting with me as i type this. My dogs love getting e-Mail so please feel free to contact us especially for great chat!

Dr Frank A Locane <jazz5290@aol.com>
yardley, pa USA
Saturday, December 14, 1996 at 19:04:40 (EST)

HI MY NAME IS JD AND I'M A 6 YEAR OLD BLUE MALE. I CAME FROM A JACKSONVILLE FL TRACK AND THE GUY I OWN THINKS I'M A COUCH POTATO. ARE YOU SURPRISED? I UNDERSTAND I'M GETTING TWO BROTHERS, BOTH BLUES. THEY'RE ONLY 2 SO THE COUCH A ND OTHER SOFT SPOTS IN THE HOUSE ARE STILL MINE. I LOVE GETTING E-MAIL SO IF THERE ARE ANY GREAT STORIES OUT THERE, SHARE THE SKOOP AND I'LL E-MAIL BACK TALK TO YOU SOON!

FRANK <JAZZ5290@AOL.COM>
YARDLEY, PA USA
Saturday, December 14, 1996 at 18:36:44 (EST)

Hi! I've been browsing around your page, after being referred here by a friend. I'm considering adopting a greyhound. I've had a lot of other dogs, but never a greyhound, so all the information that you can think of, I'm interested in. Thanks!

Deanna Broom <DeannaB27@aol.com>
Archer, FL USA
Friday, December 13, 1996 at 22:27:33 (EST)

I'm looking for a female Italian Greyhound! Any help appreciated!

Karen McNail <guardiandi@aol.com>
St. Louis, MO USA
Friday, December 13, 1996 at 17:38:19 (EST)

I was very happy to see that there is a united effort with very dedicated groups working together to resue these wonderful creaturs. I am past president of one of the most active Lure COursing, Notra. and Large Gaze Hound Clubs in North America. The Garden State Sight Hound Association, here in New Jersey. We will be developing our 1997 practice and event schedule. It is not uncommon to have over 20 Grayhound show up for our practices and between 25 to 35 Grayhound show up for one on our events. You can call our current president Denise Como at Area Code 908 928 9271 or me at 609 655 0508. n

Mickey Stoble <MJstoble@aol.com>
Cranbury, NJ USA
Friday, December 13, 1996 at 00:33:33 (EST)

My mother mentioned adopting a Greyhound but didn't know how to go about it. I will show this to her soon. Great!!!!!

Risa Schneider <schneider@centuryinter.net>
San Marcos, tx USA
Friday, December 13, 1996 at 00:03:58 (EST)

I'm just learning about the computer, but I've been involved in rescuing Greyhounds for the last three years. My boys are Boligee Sy, a black, Geno Green-a brindle, Woody O'Day-a red and Hawthorne Hawk-a backwards blue brindle. (He 's silver blue with faint cream stripes!) I volunteer for Greyhound Rescue in Harvey's Lake, Pa This is headed up by Ann Whitney. I've never known such wonderful and seemingly grateful animals in my entire life. Hope to hear from any other Grey lovers out there.

Jeanni Davis <elemlab@epix.net>
Benton, PA USA
Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 20:25:20 (EST)

This is a great website! I plan to visit it often. Thanks for caring for such angelic creatures!

E.J. Quigley <Ed>
Monroe, CT. USA
Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 19:35:34 (EST)

What a wonderful site...I found all the information I needed here, now I'm well into the adoption process myself!
I've also written a Greyhound page, myself, very much under construction of course, but I'm also offering free web pages to Greyhound owners who don't have the resources...please drop by and feel free to make suggestions!

Thanks again for a lovely, highly informational page.

Harlin <harlin@cruzio.com>
San Francisco, CA USA
Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 17:42:46 (EST)

Loved the site! Love my retired racer, Dandy Effort. Dandy and I thank you for your site.

Lyn Vallow <lvallow@truevalue.com>
Maywood, IL USA
Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 16:00:34 (EST)

Great page! Like many who have already signed on, my husband and I are considering becoming retired racer adoptees! This page gave us loads of useful info. I was pleased to find and agency very close to my hometown. Keep up the good work!

Brenda N. Holochwost <Brenda@bctv.net>
Durham, CA USA
Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 15:23:01 (EST)

I was looking for just this info. Great site!

Norm Baier <normbaier@vnet.ibm.com>
Atlanta, GA USA
Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 11:45:19 (EST)

Love the board. Keep up the great work. Hi to Lori Reynolds.

Joseph J. O'Brien <1040bc@msn.com or jjobrien@juno.com>
Northville, MI USA
Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 01:20:35 (EST)

I enjoy the greyhound information very much. We are the proud owners of a " rescued " Italian Greyhound for the past eight years. She is just like the big guys I read about on your board. Thanks a lot.

Joseph J. O'Brien <1040bc@msn.com or jjobrien@juno.com>
Northville, MI USA
Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 00:46:57 (EST)

We have nothing but great things to say about our 3 year old, Otis. He has the most incredible, funny personality out of any dog I have ever met. Everyone should adopt a Greyhound. They are the best kept secret.

Vicky & Greg Goodwill <vicky_goodwill@macomber.com>
Portland, ME USA
Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 17:38:39 (EST)

I adopted my greyhound,Kimba 3 years ago, the week before Christmas. She has been the most wonderful dog and has a great personality. She came from one of the tracks in New Hampshire and I got her from the GPA group in Maryland. I t ake her to the greyhound "playgroup" that is held once a month at Frying Pan Park.

Teri Hawley <LilTer@aol.com>
Herndon, VA USA
Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 12:24:17 (EST)

I have enjoyed viewing your web page and appreciate the effort! However, I do see an enourmous conflict in your said love of the Greyhound and your involvement in racing and therefore support of the NGA. Sure ,it must be fun to wat ch, but as you must be aware the NGA is no more than an orginization to create and nurture a massive Greyhound factory. Unfortunately the thousands of dead Greyhounds that are considered a "bad product" by the industry (factory) will never make your adopt ion list. As the result of an extremely selective process that skims the "cream off the top" the unfortunate "slower" masses will meet an early demise. The industry that supports this and the racing fan that looks the other way, knowing it occurs, can n ever claim to truly love and appreciate the greyhound. The spirit of greyhounds and the right for them to experience (once bred by owners) a full life, is what I appreciate. The NGA and the owners/breeders need to take some responsibility for the thousa nds of greyhounds they bring into the world only to extinguish there lives on a whim. The adoption programs that are NGA sponsored are, I am afraid, nothing more than propaganda. The numbers of dogs never seen, having never made the track, that's wha t deserves the attention of caring Greyhound enthusiasts, that is my opinion... Sincerely, Zane Grey

Zane Grey <jbeck@dgs.ca.gov.>
Golden USA
Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 23:50:37 (EST)

Great work...keep it up! And for those of you still on the fence, my advice is go out and get a retired racer for yourselves! You'll never regret it!

Dave Walker <lorinaw@total.net>
Montreal, Canada
Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 16:59:24 (EST)

We are looking to adopt a greyhound puppy. Can you help us? Thanks.

Susan Stokes <broken@seacoast.com>
Newbury, MA USA
Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 13:26:09 (EST)

Wow! Great web site! My wife and I are currently contemplating adopting one or two Greyhounds in the Denver, CO. area and this page is full of great info and web links. The only question I have is: How did I ever get through lif e without one of these dogs?!

Justin Crotty
USA
Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 07:20:02 (EST)

Hi. My email address is troutnat@c-zone.net. I am not into GHs, although the sweater pattern might do for a Doberman Pinscher. I do belong to Doberworld, the Doberman list. I would like to either copy the sweater.htm and upload it on my dog's page for others to use for Dobes, or to get permission to add your page as a link to the page. The page is at http://www.c-zone.net/troutnat/isis.html Please let me know if it is okay. I really would appreciate you doing this, because so many people can knit and do not have sweaters for their Doberkids this year. Sincerely, Bonnie Mider, Isis and Tyson...A.K.A.-Juvenile Delinquent.

Bonnie Mider <troutnat@c-zone.net>
Redding, Ca USA
Monday, December 09, 1996 at 22:14:26 (EST)

First off, let me just say this is a superb Website - not only in content, but in presentation as well! I have learned alot during my tour of your site, and it only reaffirms my desire to adopt a Greyhound! My husband and I recently added a beautiful Whippet (also a sighthound) puppy to our small family, consisting of us and a feisty little Jack Russell Terrier. It has been great fun, and we are both convinced, firstly, that there is a third dog in our future, and secondly, that it is destined to be a Greyhound...

Tanja Kisslinger <tmkiss@cognita.com>
Ottawa, Ont. Canada
Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 17:17:17 (EST)

I really liked this webpage although i do not have any pets i love animals!

Kim <Foxfur@hotmail.com>
Big Rapids, MI USA
Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 15:54:54 (EST)

Great page. We have a 2 year old Greyhound called Murphy and he is fabulous!

Mal Hoover <stoneman@flinthills.com>
Manhattan, KS USA
Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 13:20:26 (EST)

Have you all noticed from reading the GuestBook that it seems Greyts are like potato chips...you can't settle for one....I have two boys myself and would have more if the room was more readily available...But with two two legged yo unguns and two four legged babies....and allllllll the toys for the four of them, well I ran out of couch and floor room. BUT i still wouldn't trade them all for the world!

Pam <pamsmith@hiwaay.net>
Athens, Al USA
Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 12:26:49 (EST)

I adopted a retired races in July of 1995. She had been abused and I couldn't even touch her without her screaming out in agony. Now she runs the house, I can touch her, she loves me and my husband and our two bichones to death. She's a good dog and I'm glad we have her now to protect her and feed her a lot. She's put on lots o weight and has become quite pushy for affection. Get a greyhound. They need us and they're wonderful dogs. My baby's name is Miss Mary Marie Metcalf a nd she's all black and all appetite. I think she thinks my bichons are racing rabbits.

Janet <jfmet@primenet.com>
Yuma, AZ USA
Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 00:37:55 (EST)

GREAT WEB SITE. Please do not tell my owner--ZEKE about it. He's a five year old retiree who has taken over my futon, my sofa and will be after my computer soon. Of course, I would not have it any other way. If you have question s about adoption ask away--Greyhound fans are happy to talk. I am included in that group until Zeke takes away my computer privileges...

Laura <LOH@clinic.net>
ME USA
Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 23:40:18 (EST)

You have a great homepage. Soon I will adopt a greyhound!

Lauren Salviani <Heartglow@aol.com>
Freehold, NJ USA
Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 13:19:33 (EST)

Great page! My wife and I plan on adopting a greyhound in mid 1997 to join our adopted five year old daughter in our family. Your'e page was very informative and got me on the right track to adopting one of these wonderful animals

bill pinkham <bpinkham@erols.com>
pa USA
Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 11:40:50 (EST)

GREAT NEW FORMAT! I really look forward to reading the GuestBook. Thanks!

Anna Brown <ssisouth@aol.com>
Clearwater, FL USA
Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 10:46:12 (EST)

Looking into Adopting a Greyhound and this is the first place I looked for info and so far it looks great.

john kennedy <deadprez04@aol.com>
USA
Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 05:01:35 (EST)

I like this page. I would also like to find some graphics. I have two retired racers. Goodie and Jessica. They sleep on the couch now!

Karen Miller <nerak254@aol.com>
Long Lake, MN USA
Friday, December 06, 1996 at 23:13:55 (EST)

This is a terrifec site! We are considering adopting a retired greyhound and I came across this page right away. It is so comprehensive - it answered most of our questions right away - and gave us links to so much more! Keep up the good work - we are almost 100% sure that we want to adopt one of these great dogs!

Helen McNenly <HMcnenly@aol.com>
USA
Friday, December 06, 1996 at 12:32:56 (EST)

We are proud to be owned by Dawn (Lilly) and Won Won (Call Nine Won Won!). We have been their provider of comfort for 1.5 and 2.5 years. They are both 5 years old. They are the greatest! To think that my husband didn't want an i nside dog! He is now the one that wants them to sleep with us! Anyone that has questions or wants to come and see grey's in action just send me an e-mail!

D Kessler <dkessler@waymark.net>
McKinney, TX USA
Friday, December 06, 1996 at 10:07:11 (EST)

Wow! What a great page! I'm in the process of adopting a greyhound. Sent my papers in to REGAP and hope to hear something soon! Love the dogs and just want to add one to our family!

Linda Van Horn <rowan@gvi.net>
Overland Park, KS USA
Thursday, December 05, 1996 at 18:17:52 (EST)

CURRENTLY ADOPTED "LORD MC SPUD" ALIAS "LAD" LOVE HIM TO BITS. WOULD LIKE TO CHAT WITH OTHER GREYHOUND FRIENDS.

c. sower <sowerc@FRAN1.SDO1.K12.ID.US.>
MERIDIAN, ID USA
Thursday, December 05, 1996 at 12:18:37 (EST)

Interested in being a loving-home for a retired greyhound in the future - maybe late 1997?

Bonnie Anderson <banders6@niu.edu>
DeKalb, IL USA
Thursday, December 05, 1996 at 11:50:35 (EST)

We have two Greyhounds, CJ and Chloe. Both are 45mph coach potatoes! We are considering adopting one more, but with only one couch. I wonder if we have enough room. We also have a min schnauzzer who is the boss of these lovely ladies. Even though they both out way here by 50 or more pounds, they let her lead the way. I have enjoyed reading your home page, and found interesting info that you would not find elsewhere. Thank you

Dolly Brandie-Lajoie <rags.brandie@connriver.net>
Vt USA
Wednesday, December 04, 1996 at 16:06:01 (EST)

I have two greyhounds one adopted in August this year and another in October of this year(1996). They are a joy. It is difficult to find good information on greyhounds and thanks to your website you have been very helpful. Almost more so than our local adoption agency at the track. Blender and Bear will thank you as well. Blender is a black and white mix born 2-94 and Bear is a very dark brindle born 9-94. Two youngsters for my wife, our 15 yr. old son and I to coddle, have fun with, and who knows what else.

Darrell Eck <JEck578402@AOL.com>
Wichita, KS USA
Tuesday, December 03, 1996 at 17:53:37 (EST)

Great page!!! (yes, I am a greyhound parent!!) Keep up the good work!

James G. Petropoulos <ltjim@wanderlust.com>
New York, NY USA
Tuesday, December 03, 1996 at 17:49:53 (EST)

I have been considering adopting a Greyhound for several years. I was surprised to see that there are several agencies within 50 miles of me. Thanks for the info and keep up the good work!

Lisa Shufflebarger <shuff@coastalnet.com>
Jacksonville, NC USA
Tuesday, December 03, 1996 at 07:44:21 (EST)

We have two Greyhounds, Stormy and Riot, that we adopted this year. Stormy came from the Juarez(Mexico) racetrack and Riot came from a Texas track. Juarez closed down in February so we got Stormy and loved him so much we had to get him a girlfriend, Riot(we had to teach him English of course). Greyhounds are the best pets ever and our experience has been fantastic!!

Shaun Burns and Lauren Scott <shaunb1@airmail.net>
Dallas, TX USA
Monday, December 02, 1996 at 23:18:04 (EST)

It was really nice to find your site on the Web. I spent all of my childhood with greyhounds, my parents were breeders. Recently, I took a trip to Greentrack located in Eutaw, Alabama and saw first hand what a difference the adoption agencies are making. Within weeks of the track's closing over 200 greyhounds were safely on their way to new homes, I was AMAZED! Accolades to all of those who make this possible!!!

Ric Bell <blueman32@aol.com>
New Orleans, LA USA
Monday, December 02, 1996 at 17:26:59 (EST)

What can you say about Greyhounds, we have to protect them from the track.

Edward Warchol <E.Warclaw @AOL.com>
USA
Monday, December 02, 1996 at 12:24:57 (EST)

We just adopted a 5 year old retired male named Rufus. We have had him in our home a week. He gets along great with our three cats and small dog. This morning he shared his breakfast with the 6 month old kitten. Imagine them both eating out of the same dish !!!! so much for the story that greyhounds and cats can't live together in harmony.

Carole and Lucille <CaroleL2@msn.com>
Orlando, FL USA
Monday, December 02, 1996 at 01:20:45 (EST)

Your site is very educational. I am seriously considering adoption. I received some helpful info. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Robert D. Jekel <robyj @ hotmail.com>
cameron, tx usa
Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 17:59:54 (EST)