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NEW MEMBER · max

I and my two hounds ,Cas and Sasha have just spent a lovely afternoon with the forums newest member named Lorraine and her lovely lurcher Sophie .We all had a lovely time down at Yellowcraig and the dogs got on well together. Lorraine is a lovely person and her dog Sophie is so gentle and sweet. I first met...

Suzanne · Suzanne

Hi there - I would love to know if we have any forum visitors outwith the UK. Please do sign on & let us know all about you, what you think of the site etc. We would love to hear where you are from & your love of these wonderful dogs! Welcome!!

Suzanne · Suzanne

boohooo... On Tuesday night I attended my 1st "Puppy party" at the vets - the room was full of about 8 pups of diff breeds all under 10wks old! *Everyone say AAAAWWWWWWWW*

I had a great time playing with them all as the vet nurse talked to the owners about various issu...

Dave · Dave

Hi Folks, well the season of good will is upon us now I guess! The nice people who run this lovely online Greyhound shop - http://www.collarasighthound.com/ - have been in touch and are giving GAL, as a donation, 10% of their sales between 20th November and 21st December. This is some more good n...

Dave · Dave

Just received word today that GAL has once again been chosen as one of 3 charities to benefit from the Glasgow Vet School Rodeo next year..

..This is a great boost for GAL (and the other 2 charities invloved) and should swell our cofffers to the tune of several thousand pounds. The Rodeo this y...

Christine Young · Christine Young

http://massdestraction.com/1218-2_Legged_Dog_this_is_simly_insane.html

Steve · Steve

There should be about a 1,000 word article (might get subbed) on Fiona Lindsay and her Everest Marathon and how she is using it to raise cash for GAL's greys. Hopefully we can track down a good piccy that was taken previously of her and her doggy. Fiona's off abroad now so the reporte...

rebell · rebell

....add a couple of guinea pigs. One of my girls has a birthday this week and for the last year has been adamant that she wanted guinea pigs, so because I wasn't allowed pets as a child (boo, hoo) we now have the guinea pigs, the greyhound, the cat (our other cat passed away a couple of m...

emma · emma

  The mighty Celt' and tells the story of a racing dog. The trainer is played by Ken Stott and a young boy befriends this particular dog with Gilli...

Siouxsie · Siouxsie

Dave With regards to the last lap, how is it going? Do you think the target will be met? I know at the last count it was getting close. Siouxsie

skinnydugs · skinnydugs

Hi everyone Ive just got in some lovely red xmas coats which would be great for can collection. I had them last year for GAL and people wanted to buy them. So its first come first served. There is 6 female size and 6 male, lovely made and they cost £15 each. Ill fwd a photo of them later. Esther

Dave · Dave

Well folks thats our AGM done and dusted for another 12 months, big thanks to everyone that turned up, your input and support as always are much appreciated!... Well the figure you've all been waiting for was announced...sadly I didn't make the 200 target I set at the start of the year for dogs...

Jade · Jade

As some of you might be aware I am one of the people campaigning against the Dalkeith Northern Bypass and it's proposed route through Dalkeith Park. There was a post about it a couple of months ago and Suzanne and Sam organised a walk in the Park. We have just started an e-petition on the Scottish Par...

JanW · JanW

Hello, I'm sure I saw directions in here to the dog area in Bellahouston Park, but I can't find it now - can someone tell me where in the park it is please? (Thought we might have an outing to a different park today)

skinnydugs · skinnydugs

I want to share with you all what happened to me today while walking my dogs. Usually I get nice comments or cars stopping to ask for directions, even can you rehome ma dug hen. Today takes the biscuit. White van stopped at side of the road, I thought hes lost, he being of Pakistan origin, asked where he cou...

Missy · Missy

We live in Falkirk yeah I know ..... not many beaches in Central Scotland near Falkirk. We are willing to drive a reasonable distance to find the PERFECT beach. We did find the PERFECT beach on our last holiday but I think travelling to Lunan Bay nr Montrose is a little too much to ask so was wonde...

dannyboy · dannyboy

Its started in the Paisley area!! The b****y FIREWORKS

We've actually had them on and off for the last few weeks. Flynn isn't bothered by them but poor Dan is a nervous wreck. It also really spoils the evening walk with the dogs because we dont want to go to far away from the...

Dawn · Dawn

Many of you will have read about Denzel, my Greyhound loving cat, who was so devoted to Kaz my first GH. Well, the Evening Times (Glasgow based evening paper), are running a competition for Pet Idol 2005 and I entered Denzel as the 'Greyfriars Bobby of the Cat World'. Last Friday I recei...

neeroz · neeroz

Hiya All During the last few week we have noticed a bit of a change in Dexter. Since we got him two years ago (when he was 11mnths, he was 3 in Sept) he acted like a big pup all the time, wanting to play constantly. Now he plays occasionally but just seems more aloof and down right grouchy at times. He an...

Suzanne · Suzanne

GAL.... just coz I do....! (feeling all warm n fuzzy after my bad mood earlier...) Ive not had much of a chance to get onto the forum/website and god forbid the chatroom which I am missing like crazy (my home internet is knackered at the mo)... I just want to say that I love GAL for all the se...

FAJ · FAJ

I've just ordered a couple of early Christmas pressies for our two - some lovely, fleecey indoor coats. Courtesy of the GAL webshop, of course. A red plaid one for Big Harry and a dinky black/white leopard print one for wee Pearly. Can't wait to get them!! Has anyone got any of these for their lot? If so, a...

Sarah · Sarah

Hiya! My names Sarah as you've probably guessed and I'm glad to say I'm new to the GAL forum. I moved to London with my husband Mark 5 years ago although I used to live in Falkirk beforehand. I do enjoy living in London but I miss bonnie Scotland an awful lot. Anyway, enough of...

takecon · takecon

Hi Everyone, Did you read about Rusty, a five year old lurcher girl she escaped form her garden in north Wales and took the train to Kirkcaldy - changed at Crewe and Edinburgh. They think she followed a grop of people do the journey. Then someone handed her to the Fife Police Her...

Steve · Steve

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2005/10/06103836

Steve · Steve

In case some folk are iinterested in finding out a bit more about coursing greys/lurchers there's a programme on the last ever Waterloo Cup. It's on tonight from 9-10pm on BBC 2.

dannyboy · dannyboy

A few months ago I started a job in kennels within a veterinary practice. Over the weekend I noticed a poster had been put up inviting employees along to a Race Night at Shawfield, It was all done in a jokey manner, "flat caps and sheepskin coats a must" a hand drawn picture of a greyhound chasing a r...

greyhoundluvver · greyhoundluvver

I've been hearing a lot lately about how Black greyhounds are not as popular as any other colour of the breed and (I'm not just saying this) I personally think that the black greys are very attractive! I had a look at the dogs looking for adoption and, although every dog is beautiful, the black dogs are pa...

Suzanne · Suzanne

How sad am I ? (dont answer that thanx....) - been envisaging fostering Blue pup ( far too vivid an imagination) & have been searching websites for names.... Im off to hang my head in utter shame but also thought you might like a wee look too, just in case, like myself, you have really important thing...

Suzanne · Suzanne

Wee Murphy deserves a medal...was working at the vets today & we had a collie who was very ill - ended up needing an emergency blood transfusion Up steps Murphy (ok poor b*gger didnt have a choice but it was an emergency...) One bag of blood later & collie looks hopeful to pull thro the night...N...

takecon · takecon

Hi Everyone, My local area in the west end of Glasgow seesm to be awash with young grey squirrels. Everytime we go out we meet at leat 2 or 3. They drive me and the dogs nuts

Is anyone else noticing such an abundance of grey squirrels this year! Or am I loosing my marbles! Seems to have b...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	NEW MEMBER (Preview) I and my two hounds ,Cas and Sasha have just spent a lovely afternoon with the forums newest member named Lorraine and her lovely lurcher Sophie .We all had a lovely time down at Yellowcraig and the dogs got on well together. Lorraine is a lovely person and her dog Sophie is so gentle and sweet. I first met...	max	4	241	Thu Nov 24 10:39 2005 by max
	Any International visitors?? (Preview) Hi there - I would love to know if we have any forum visitors outwith the UK. Please do sign on & let us know all about you, what you think of the site etc. We would love to hear where you are from & your love of these wonderful dogs! Welcome!!	Suzanne	7	280	Wed Nov 23 00:55 2005 by Christine Young
	bittersweet reminder... (Preview) boohooo... On Tuesday night I attended my 1st "Puppy party" at the vets - the room was full of about 8 pups of diff breeds all under 10wks old! Everyone say AAAAWWWWWWWW I had a great time playing with them all as the vet nurse talked to the owners about various issu...	Suzanne	14	403	Mon Nov 21 10:01 2005 by FAJ
	www.collarasighthound.com (Preview) Hi Folks, well the season of good will is upon us now I guess! The nice people who run this lovely online Greyhound shop - http://www.collarasighthound.com/ - have been in touch and are giving GAL, as a donation, 10% of their sales between 20th November and 21st December. This is some more good n...	Dave	1	236	Sat Nov 19 08:33 2005 by Dave
	GAL loves the GLASGOW VET SCHOOL (Preview) Just received word today that GAL has once again been chosen as one of 3 charities to benefit from the Glasgow Vet School Rodeo next year....This is a great boost for GAL (and the other 2 charities invloved) and should swell our cofffers to the tune of several thousand pounds. The Rodeo this y...	Dave	10	341	Fri Nov 18 16:44 2005 by max
	Amazing! (Preview) http://massdestraction.com/1218-2_Legged_Dog_this_is_simly_insane.html	Christine Young	9	420	Tue Nov 15 20:56 2005 by Christine Young
	Sunday Herald (Preview) There should be about a 1,000 word article (might get subbed) on Fiona Lindsay and her Everest Marathon and how she is using it to raise cash for GAL's greys. Hopefully we can track down a good piccy that was taken previously of her and her doggy. Fiona's off abroad now so the reporte...	Steve	6	307	Mon Nov 14 22:08 2005 by Christine Young
	When life gets boring..... (Preview) ....add a couple of guinea pigs. One of my girls has a birthday this week and for the last year has been adamant that she wanted guinea pigs, so because I wasn't allowed pets as a child (boo, hoo) we now have the guinea pigs, the greyhound, the cat (our other cat passed away a couple of m...	rebell	6	337	Mon Nov 14 14:54 2005 by Nicki
	Greyhound Film (Preview)   The mighty Celt' and tells the story of a racing dog. The trainer is played by Ken Stott and a young boy befriends this particular dog with Gilli...	emma	12	461	Fri Nov 4 23:04 2005 by greyluvver
	200 or near????? (Preview) Dave With regards to the last lap, how is it going? Do you think the target will be met? I know at the last count it was getting close. Siouxsie	Siouxsie	11	408	Tue Nov 1 23:43 2005 by Christine Young
	red xmas coats (Preview) Hi everyone Ive just got in some lovely red xmas coats which would be great for can collection. I had them last year for GAL and people wanted to buy them. So its first come first served. There is 6 female size and 6 male, lovely made and they cost £15 each. Ill fwd a photo of them later. Esther	skinnydugs	6	377	Mon Oct 31 10:37 2005 by Siouxsie
	GAL AGM Happenings.. (Preview) Well folks thats our AGM done and dusted for another 12 months, big thanks to everyone that turned up, your input and support as always are much appreciated!... Well the figure you've all been waiting for was announced...sadly I didn't make the 200 target I set at the start of the year for dogs...	Dave	1	490	Mon Oct 31 08:34 2005 by FAJ
	Save Dalkeith Park (Preview) As some of you might be aware I am one of the people campaigning against the Dalkeith Northern Bypass and it's proposed route through Dalkeith Park. There was a post about it a couple of months ago and Suzanne and Sam organised a walk in the Park. We have just started an e-petition on the Scottish Par...	Jade	4	212	Sun Oct 30 23:56 2005 by TAZ
	Bellahouston Park (Preview) Hello, I'm sure I saw directions in here to the dog area in Bellahouston Park, but I can't find it now - can someone tell me where in the park it is please? (Thought we might have an outing to a different park today)	JanW	1	226	Sat Oct 29 10:36 2005 by JanW
	kick (Preview) I want to share with you all what happened to me today while walking my dogs. Usually I get nice comments or cars stopping to ask for directions, even can you rehome ma dug hen. Today takes the biscuit. White van stopped at side of the road, I thought hes lost, he being of Pakistan origin, asked where he cou...	skinnydugs	10	401	Thu Oct 27 20:18 2005 by Teresa
	Looking for Greyhound Safe Beaches (Preview) We live in Falkirk yeah I know ..... not many beaches in Central Scotland near Falkirk. We are willing to drive a reasonable distance to find the PERFECT beach. We did find the PERFECT beach on our last holiday but I think travelling to Lunan Bay nr Montrose is a little too much to ask so was wonde...	Missy	4	343	Mon Oct 24 22:51 2005 by Christine Young
	Have They Started In Your Area Yet? (Preview) Its started in the Paisley area!! The b****y FIREWORKS We've actually had them on and off for the last few weeks. Flynn isn't bothered by them but poor Dan is a nervous wreck. It also really spoils the evening walk with the dogs because we dont want to go to far away from the...	dannyboy	3	267	Fri Oct 21 20:11 2005 by emma
	Denzel hits the Headlines ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Many of you will have read about Denzel, my Greyhound loving cat, who was so devoted to Kaz my first GH. Well, the Evening Times (Glasgow based evening paper), are running a competition for Pet Idol 2005 and I entered Denzel as the 'Greyfriars Bobby of the Cat World'. Last Friday I recei...	Dawn	38	774	Fri Oct 21 16:25 2005 by Dawn
	Growing up or jealous? (Preview) Hiya All During the last few week we have noticed a bit of a change in Dexter. Since we got him two years ago (when he was 11mnths, he was 3 in Sept) he acted like a big pup all the time, wanting to play constantly. Now he plays occasionally but just seems more aloof and down right grouchy at times. He an...	neeroz	4	260	Mon Oct 17 14:15 2005 by greyhoundluvver
	Why I love..... (Preview) GAL.... just coz I do....! (feeling all warm n fuzzy after my bad mood earlier...) Ive not had much of a chance to get onto the forum/website and god forbid the chatroom which I am missing like crazy (my home internet is knackered at the mo)... I just want to say that I love GAL for all the se...	Suzanne	4	253	Sat Oct 15 22:56 2005 by greyhoundluvver
	Indoor coats and jim-jams ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've just ordered a couple of early Christmas pressies for our two - some lovely, fleecey indoor coats. Courtesy of the GAL webshop, of course. A red plaid one for Big Harry and a dinky black/white leopard print one for wee Pearly. Can't wait to get them!! Has anyone got any of these for their lot? If so, a...	FAJ	39	864	Sat Oct 15 21:30 2005 by Carol
	Sarah and the Gang (Preview) Hiya! My names Sarah as you've probably guessed and I'm glad to say I'm new to the GAL forum. I moved to London with my husband Mark 5 years ago although I used to live in Falkirk beforehand. I do enjoy living in London but I miss bonnie Scotland an awful lot. Anyway, enough of...	Sarah	8	315	Sat Oct 8 22:03 2005 by Siouxsie
	Rusty the Lurcher (Preview) Hi Everyone, Did you read about Rusty, a five year old lurcher girl she escaped form her garden in north Wales and took the train to Kirkcaldy - changed at Crewe and Edinburgh. They think she followed a grop of people do the journey. Then someone handed her to the Fife Police Her...	takecon	3	236	Sat Oct 8 21:06 2005 by greyhoundluvver
	Welfar Bill (Preview) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2005/10/06103836	Steve	2	252	Thu Oct 6 20:55 2005 by Lesley
	BBC 2 9pm - Waterloo Cup (Preview) In case some folk are iinterested in finding out a bit more about coursing greys/lurchers there's a programme on the last ever Waterloo Cup. It's on tonight from 9-10pm on BBC 2.	Steve	6	412	Thu Oct 6 18:24 2005 by Steve
	Greyhound Racing (Preview) A few months ago I started a job in kennels within a veterinary practice. Over the weekend I noticed a poster had been put up inviting employees along to a Race Night at Shawfield, It was all done in a jokey manner, "flat caps and sheepskin coats a must" a hand drawn picture of a greyhound chasing a r...	dannyboy	8	389	Fri Sep 30 18:53 2005 by carolineasb
	Black Beauties (Preview) I've been hearing a lot lately about how Black greyhounds are not as popular as any other colour of the breed and (I'm not just saying this) I personally think that the black greys are very attractive! I had a look at the dogs looking for adoption and, although every dog is beautiful, the black dogs are pa...	greyhoundluvver	3	292	Wed Sep 28 08:40 2005 by Jay
	Name that Hound!! (Preview) How sad am I ? (dont answer that thanx....) - been envisaging fostering Blue pup ( far too vivid an imagination) & have been searching websites for names.... Im off to hang my head in utter shame but also thought you might like a wee look too, just in case, like myself, you have really important thing...	Suzanne	14	545	Tue Sep 27 20:11 2005 by Carol
	Such a brave soldier!! (Preview) Wee Murphy deserves a medal...was working at the vets today & we had a collie who was very ill - ended up needing an emergency blood transfusion Up steps Murphy (ok poor b*gger didnt have a choice but it was an emergency...) One bag of blood later & collie looks hopeful to pull thro the night...N...	Suzanne	21	563	Sat Sep 24 15:22 2005 by max
	Abundance of Squirrels (Preview) Hi Everyone, My local area in the west end of Glasgow seesm to be awash with young grey squirrels. Everytime we go out we meet at leat 2 or 3. They drive me and the dogs nuts Is anyone else noticing such an abundance of grey squirrels this year! Or am I loosing my marbles! Seems to have b...	takecon	3	251	Thu Sep 22 13:48 2005 by neeroz
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