Introductions

silverhippo · silverhippo

Hi all from Claire and Graham and our wonderful dog Tara. We have now bumped into the GAL people at Linlithgow dog show and Bark in the Park and think that they are all wonderful. Tara is a Wolfhound Deerhound cross and a very big dog (33 inches at the shoulder), and is only 11 months old. We live in Bo’ness W...

Gail · Gail

Hi everyone from a very new greyhound cushion and an even newer forum member. My name is Gail and i have recently become mum to Neo who is a large black ex-racing male. My new baby feels like he has been around forever and i'm loving every minute with him.No probs so far but always looking for advice...

Jax · Jax

Hello. I'm Jax and my partner is Barrie. We went to see Dan last night and he ended up coming home with us. He's our first greyhound. He's an amazing dog, affectionate, playfull and generally lovely. First night went well, he settled quickly, although today has been a bit whiney. When we registered wit...

Andy Jolly · Andy Jolly

Hi everyone, just thought we'd introduce ourselves. We have just started to foster and had the privilage of meeting Rachel and Eddie yesterday who introduced us to "Maverick" our new lovely black and white attatchment to the couch. We met a few people today at Linlithgow Palace who...

fbrander · fbrander

Hi my name is fiona and I have 2 black greyhounds. Gus has just turned 5 and Hill is nearly 7. We've had Gus for a year and Hill for 2 months. I live just outside Nairn near Inverness. any of you guys live up this way?

Anyanka · Anyanka

Doh, I put my first introduction on the 'your dogs' page because I invited advice at the same time. Better do it properly now: Bonnie, born Nov 2000, lurcher x border collie, came to us from the RSPCA at 10 weeks old. Her mum had thrown herself under a car when the pups were only 2 weeks... Bonnie is my f...

Anyanka · Anyanka

Hi, I have just found this forum via some friendly dog owners on other forums; even the first cursory read revealed tons of useful information. My dogs are Bonnie, 5 1/2, a lurcherette (1/2 lurch, 1/2 border collie) whom I got from the RSPCA at 10 weeks old. Piper is a greyhound, recently retired fr...

mabel · mabel

Hi everyone, i am new to the forum and my family's greyhounds name is Sam. Sam is female and is 9 years old. We found Sam wandering the streets. We handed her into the police station, she then went off to the kennels at the local rescue centre. We gave out our details incase no one came forward to clai...

Molly · Molly

Hello Everyone! At long last, we have registered on the forum! We were at the inaugural walk at Arthurs Seat on Mothers Day-it was great to see so many greyhounds in one place! Can't wait for the next one! Molly, Jonny and of course-Miss Tess

dazfan · dazfan

Hello, My name is Mandy. I don't actually own a greyhound or live in Scotland, but I am a very big fan of Daz, a greyhound who calls Scotland home and owns a couple of nice humans. I do have two dogs (Chow/Collie mix and a Catahoula Leopard Dog) and four rabbits. I currently live in Flor...

manta · manta

Hi there everyone on GAL I'm Manta and mum to three sighthounds Manta the lurcher Muffin the whigget (Whippet x Iggy (best guess! he is tiny)) DaisyDo the whippet I love reading the Gal newsletter and walking on the beach ( avoiding the mad hounds running over sand and lacking in brakes...

Ambers Mum · Ambers Mum

Hi Everyone Today's my first day on the forum so 'hello everyone'. I look forward to getting to know you all over the coming weeks! I'm Kate - Amber's Mum (and Alfie's, Jessie's, Sox's, Emily's and Fred's as well !) Amber and Alfie are our beloved greyhounds. Jessie is a...

MojoTilly · MojoTilly

Just to say hi to everyone again, as someone said we should put a bit on the introductions page. We have recently given a home to Tilly, a beautiful black 3yr old greyhound from Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home. We say black, but it looks as though someone has flicked her with a paintbrush full of white pain...

MBll · MBll

Greatings all. Just thought Id pop in & say hi just got here the other day. Iv no got a dog but looking. I have applied to be a fosterer to several rescues & had a homecheck by staffy rescue but because i have pet rats & in a flat i have been ...

Vicki · Vicki

I've been lurking for a couple of months, so I thought I'd better come out and say hello. I've only one greyhound, Sky. She's an ex-racer but has settled into home life really well. We had our first vet visit today, which went really well. Very reassuring to know that she is in good health. When I...

jill · jill

Hiya, thought i'd introduce myself as i'm new to this forum. my name is jill, as you've probably have guessed as i've logged into a greyhound fourm i love dogs but particurly greyhounds... i have a few racers but also have four of the most wonderful greyhounds at home...

Valerie · Valerie

Hi from Biscuit's new forever home, and Valerie and Austin. We collected Biscuit on 4th December this month, so this is week 4 of the adventure. Siouxsie has been great with support and advice as we find our way. After speaking to Siouxsie last night, I thought I had to sto...

wardy · wardy

Hi All, well I thought it was time to introduce myself! Im Neil, currently a volunteer for GAL (thanks Dawn) I adopted my first Greyhound on the 7th December - Mr Spoons, Im sure you all know him. He prefers Spoonie (I hear that 'i e' is trendy lol) Spoonie came to me from foster care so a big th...

C_J · C_J

I already sort of did an introduction in my first post on the forum before this introductions bit was made, but thought I'd join the gang anyway! I noticed Jenna saying she was the youngest on the forum, but I think I am at 23

Unfortunately when I am up at 7 in the morning for my two year old I so...

Lucretia · Lucretia

I probably should have posted something in this section about a month ago, but better late than never right?! I adopted Billy (formerly known as Morpheus) and he has been a real treat to own. I've lived with dogs all my life, but Billy is my first Greyhound; although he is not the first Greyhound I ha...

Kathye · Kathye

Hi Well, just in from our first East Coast GAL walk and feeling much more a part of things so thought it was time for a proper introduction. Peter and I adopted Daz on the 4th November 2005 so he's been with us just over six weeks now. He's a dream dog and we're just rapt. :) So much so I start...

takecon · takecon

Hi Everyone I'm Charles and use screen name takecon which I use in all of my internet communications. It's short for take con trol of you life. Basically means if you want something done / changed in life and your life etc take control and go and do it yourself.. I l...

Mannyboy · Mannyboy

HI Everybody! I've been mooching around for a few months, so I thought I'd say "Hello" to all you dedicated lurcher lovers (and of course Greyhounds too!) I must confess as to not having owned a Greyhound since 1979. She was a tan bitch called "Zara". The prettiest young girl you ever did see! Unwan...

JENNY · JENNY

Hi Everyone! I've been a lurkin' for ages so its time to say hi. I've just applied to adopt one of the gorgeous doggies but as I'm away over xmas I have to wait til new year.

I'm 29 and a single mum to my siamese cat Jasper and live in the East End of Glasgow in my own flat which I'm DIYing (bad...

max · max

My name is Lorraine and i am the proud owner of Sofi the lurcher. I currently live in Haddington in East Lothian.I rescued Sofi from Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society (PADS) just over two years ago. I used to walk the dogs there in my spare time and always wanted to take a greyhound/lurcher ho...

GreyGal · GreyGal

Hi everyone, I've been an avid "lurker" on the forum for ages now and have finally plucked up the courage to post. I live in Dunfermline with my other half and my 18 month old son. We don't have a hound at the moment I'm afraid (one reason that I haven't joined the forum already) but I do homechec...

greyluvver · greyluvver

John (Taz) and I (Greyluvver) live in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire (near Glasgow). We have 2 Greys - Tyler (aged 7 1/2 years) and Max our foster (aged 3 1/2). They are like chalk and cheese:- Tyler is aloof, laid back, and very often likes her own space. Whilst Max is outgoing, affectionate,...

sha · sha

Hi I live in Musselburgh East Lothian with my partner Paul and 2 kids/adults aged 18 & 16 eeek (although they are not around much these days!). We have 3 dogs and 2 cats. Tiggy is a lovely 6 year old lurcher, Ellie is a pretty 2 year old Whippet and Beanie is a 1 year old cheeky, fat Whip...

Amanda · Amanda

Ok I blame the hormones being 8 mths pregnant I'm not sure what I did but bluesmumanddad no longer exists (nearly 500 posts as well

) I'm married to Phil (on hear as undercover elephant) have 2 children and another on the way. We are also parents to the wonderful Blue a big, 6 yr old male g...

Amber · Amber

Having made a couple of posts today, realised that I haven't introduced myself! I live in Aberdeen (though am from Edinburgh) with my OH and 2 ex-racers, Oscar and Petra, aged 8 and 7 (both dogs from GRS). I work a 2.5 day week as a Job Share in the city art gallery but my true passion is the furry needle-n...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hello from Claire Graham and Tara (closed) (Preview) Hi all from Claire and Graham and our wonderful dog Tara. We have now bumped into the GAL people at Linlithgow dog show and Bark in the Park and think that they are all wonderful. Tara is a Wolfhound Deerhound cross and a very big dog (33 inches at the shoulder), and is only 11 months old. We live in Bo’ness W...	silverhippo	0	696	Mon May 29 12:38 2006 by silverhippo
	HELP !! (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone from a very new greyhound cushion and an even newer forum member. My name is Gail and i have recently become mum to Neo who is a large black ex-racing male. My new baby feels like he has been around forever and i'm loving every minute with him.No probs so far but always looking for advice...	Gail	0	442	Thu May 25 19:26 2006 by Gail
	Dan (closed) (Preview) Hello. I'm Jax and my partner is Barrie. We went to see Dan last night and he ended up coming home with us. He's our first greyhound. He's an amazing dog, affectionate, playfull and generally lovely. First night went well, he settled quickly, although today has been a bit whiney. When we registered wit...	Jax	0	410	Sat May 20 09:38 2006 by Jax
	Maverick (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone, just thought we'd introduce ourselves. We have just started to foster and had the privilage of meeting Rachel and Eddie yesterday who introduced us to "Maverick" our new lovely black and white attatchment to the couch. We met a few people today at Linlithgow Palace who...	Andy Jolly	0	402	Sat May 6 19:33 2006 by Andy Jolly
	Hello from Fiona (closed) (Preview) Hi my name is fiona and I have 2 black greyhounds. Gus has just turned 5 and Hill is nearly 7. We've had Gus for a year and Hill for 2 months. I live just outside Nairn near Inverness. any of you guys live up this way?	fbrander	0	392	Sat May 6 14:51 2006 by fbrander
	Piper, Bonnie & I (closed) (Preview) Doh, I put my first introduction on the 'your dogs' page because I invited advice at the same time. Better do it properly now: Bonnie, born Nov 2000, lurcher x border collie, came to us from the RSPCA at 10 weeks old. Her mum had thrown herself under a car when the pups were only 2 weeks... Bonnie is my f...	Anyanka	0	407	Fri Apr 28 19:04 2006 by Anyanka
	Newbie - introducing myself & the hounds (closed) (Preview) Hi, I have just found this forum via some friendly dog owners on other forums; even the first cursory read revealed tons of useful information. My dogs are Bonnie, 5 1/2, a lurcherette (1/2 lurch, 1/2 border collie) whom I got from the RSPCA at 10 weeks old. Piper is a greyhound, recently retired fr...	Anyanka	5	559	Fri Apr 28 16:52 2006 by Siouxsie
	Sam (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone, i am new to the forum and my family's greyhounds name is Sam. Sam is female and is 9 years old. We found Sam wandering the streets. We handed her into the police station, she then went off to the kennels at the local rescue centre. We gave out our details incase no one came forward to clai...	mabel	0	384	Mon Apr 24 16:53 2006 by MojoTilly
	Hi from Tess,Molly and Jonny! (closed) (Preview) Hello Everyone! At long last, we have registered on the forum! We were at the inaugural walk at Arthurs Seat on Mothers Day-it was great to see so many greyhounds in one place! Can't wait for the next one! Molly, Jonny and of course-Miss Tess	Molly	0	378	Tue Apr 4 20:53 2006 by Molly
	Hello (closed) (Preview) Hello, My name is Mandy. I don't actually own a greyhound or live in Scotland, but I am a very big fan of Daz, a greyhound who calls Scotland home and owns a couple of nice humans. I do have two dogs (Chow/Collie mix and a Catahoula Leopard Dog) and four rabbits. I currently live in Flor...	dazfan	0	366	Tue Mar 21 10:17 2006 by dazfan
	hello (closed) (Preview) Hi there everyone on GAL I'm Manta and mum to three sighthounds Manta the lurcher Muffin the whigget (Whippet x Iggy (best guess! he is tiny)) DaisyDo the whippet I love reading the Gal newsletter and walking on the beach ( avoiding the mad hounds running over sand and lacking in brakes...	manta	0	378	Tue Mar 14 21:45 2006 by manta
	Hello (closed) (Preview) Hi Everyone Today's my first day on the forum so 'hello everyone'. I look forward to getting to know you all over the coming weeks! I'm Kate - Amber's Mum (and Alfie's, Jessie's, Sox's, Emily's and Fred's as well !) Amber and Alfie are our beloved greyhounds. Jessie is a...	Ambers Mum	0	382	Fri Mar 10 21:20 2006 by MojoTilly
	Hi Everyone! (closed) (Preview) Just to say hi to everyone again, as someone said we should put a bit on the introductions page. We have recently given a home to Tilly, a beautiful black 3yr old greyhound from Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home. We say black, but it looks as though someone has flicked her with a paintbrush full of white pain...	MojoTilly	0	435	Fri Mar 10 17:29 2006 by dippydolly
	Newbie (closed) (Preview) Greatings all. Just thought Id pop in & say hi just got here the other day. Iv no got a dog but looking. I have applied to be a fosterer to several rescues & had a homecheck by staffy rescue but because i have pet rats & in a flat i have been ...	MBll	0	362	Thu Feb 23 22:29 2006 by MBll
	Hello Everyone (closed) (Preview) I've been lurking for a couple of months, so I thought I'd better come out and say hello. I've only one greyhound, Sky. She's an ex-racer but has settled into home life really well. We had our first vet visit today, which went really well. Very reassuring to know that she is in good health. When I...	Vicki	0	377	Wed Jan 25 16:51 2006 by Vicki
	hello, (closed) (Preview) Hiya, thought i'd introduce myself as i'm new to this forum. my name is jill, as you've probably have guessed as i've logged into a greyhound fourm i love dogs but particurly greyhounds... i have a few racers but also have four of the most wonderful greyhounds at home...	jill	0	399	Mon Jan 16 11:54 2006 by Jennifer
	Biscuit's progress (closed) (Preview) Hi from Biscuit's new forever home, and Valerie and Austin. We collected Biscuit on 4th December this month, so this is week 4 of the adventure. Siouxsie has been great with support and advice as we find our way. After speaking to Siouxsie last night, I thought I had to sto...	Valerie	0	395	Wed Dec 28 16:37 2005 by Valerie
	Mr Spoons (closed) (Preview) Hi All, well I thought it was time to introduce myself! Im Neil, currently a volunteer for GAL (thanks Dawn) I adopted my first Greyhound on the 7th December - Mr Spoons, Im sure you all know him. He prefers Spoonie (I hear that 'i e' is trendy lol) Spoonie came to me from foster care so a big th...	wardy	0	480	Mon Dec 26 20:38 2005 by Suzanne
	Hello from Jane (closed) (Preview) I already sort of did an introduction in my first post on the forum before this introductions bit was made, but thought I'd join the gang anyway! I noticed Jenna saying she was the youngest on the forum, but I think I am at 23 Unfortunately when I am up at 7 in the morning for my two year old I so...	C_J	0	403	Tue Dec 20 09:15 2005 by C_J
	Hello from Jenna (Lucretia) (closed) (Preview) I probably should have posted something in this section about a month ago, but better late than never right?! I adopted Billy (formerly known as Morpheus) and he has been a real treat to own. I've lived with dogs all my life, but Billy is my first Greyhound; although he is not the first Greyhound I ha...	Lucretia	0	394	Tue Dec 20 00:38 2005 by greyluvver
	Hi from Kathy, Peter and Daz (closed) (Preview) Hi Well, just in from our first East Coast GAL walk and feeling much more a part of things so thought it was time for a proper introduction. Peter and I adopted Daz on the 4th November 2005 so he's been with us just over six weeks now. He's a dream dog and we're just rapt. :) So much so I start...	Kathye	0	387	Sun Dec 18 17:33 2005 by Kathye
	Hi from Charles ( takecon) (closed) (Preview) Hi Everyone I'm Charles and use screen name takecon which I use in all of my internet communications. It's short for take con trol of you life. Basically means if you want something done / changed in life and your life etc take control and go and do it yourself.. I l...	takecon	0	350	Mon Dec 5 09:17 2005 by takecon
	Just a hello! (closed) (Preview) HI Everybody! I've been mooching around for a few months, so I thought I'd say "Hello" to all you dedicated lurcher lovers (and of course Greyhounds too!) I must confess as to not having owned a Greyhound since 1979. She was a tan bitch called "Zara". The prettiest young girl you ever did see! Unwan...	Mannyboy	0	376	Sat Dec 3 01:13 2005 by Mannyboy
	Hi from Jenny (closed) (Preview) Hi Everyone! I've been a lurkin' for ages so its time to say hi. I've just applied to adopt one of the gorgeous doggies but as I'm away over xmas I have to wait til new year. I'm 29 and a single mum to my siamese cat Jasper and live in the East End of Glasgow in my own flat which I'm DIYing (bad...	JENNY	0	372	Fri Dec 2 10:36 2005 by JENNY
	hello from Lorraine (closed) (Preview) My name is Lorraine and i am the proud owner of Sofi the lurcher. I currently live in Haddington in East Lothian.I rescued Sofi from Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society (PADS) just over two years ago. I used to walk the dogs there in my spare time and always wanted to take a greyhound/lurcher ho...	max	0	364	Wed Nov 30 15:31 2005 by max
	Hello from Pamela (Greygal) (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone, I've been an avid "lurker" on the forum for ages now and have finally plucked up the courage to post. I live in Dunfermline with my other half and my 18 month old son. We don't have a hound at the moment I'm afraid (one reason that I haven't joined the forum already) but I do homechec...	GreyGal	0	329	Wed Nov 30 12:51 2005 by GreyGal
	Hello from Lita (Greyluvver) (closed) (Preview) John (Taz) and I (Greyluvver) live in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire (near Glasgow). We have 2 Greys - Tyler (aged 7 1/2 years) and Max our foster (aged 3 1/2). They are like chalk and cheese:- Tyler is aloof, laid back, and very often likes her own space. Whilst Max is outgoing, affectionate,...	greyluvver	0	337	Tue Nov 29 19:32 2005 by greyluvver
	Hello From Sha (closed) (Preview) Hi I live in Musselburgh East Lothian with my partner Paul and 2 kids/adults aged 18 & 16 eeek (although they are not around much these days!). We have 3 dogs and 2 cats. Tiggy is a lovely 6 year old lurcher, Ellie is a pretty 2 year old Whippet and Beanie is a 1 year old cheeky, fat Whip...	sha	0	359	Sun Nov 27 21:50 2005 by sha
	Hello from Amanda( aka bluesmumanddad) (closed) (Preview) Ok I blame the hormones being 8 mths pregnant I'm not sure what I did but bluesmumanddad no longer exists (nearly 500 posts as well ) I'm married to Phil (on hear as undercover elephant) have 2 children and another on the way. We are also parents to the wonderful Blue a big, 6 yr old male g...	Amanda	0	348	Sun Nov 27 20:57 2005 by Amanda
	Introducing Me & My Hounds (closed) (Preview) Having made a couple of posts today, realised that I haven't introduced myself! I live in Aberdeen (though am from Edinburgh) with my OH and 2 ex-racers, Oscar and Petra, aged 8 and 7 (both dogs from GRS). I work a 2.5 day week as a Job Share in the city art gallery but my true passion is the furry needle-n...	Amber	0	411	Wed Nov 23 22:56 2005 by Amber
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