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takecon · takecon

Hi Everyone, I was having a major clear up in my lounge - my precious books going to OXFAM well that's another story! I thought I'd listen to Classical Fm - well my chilled hounds were mega mega mega chilled out. It was relaxation hour on Classic - I ploughed on with my clea...

Carol · Carol

I think this is strange... GAL have been having a few difficulties (I guess you could say that) rehoming some of the big, black greyhounds that are needing homes. Well, I've just been reading the GAS website and it says there that black dogs are not in fashion on the racetrack either just now. In fac...

Carol · Carol

It's been dawning on me recently that I'm not actually sure Eilidh realises she's a dog. I'm sure that this is entirely my fault as I do treat her more like my baby than a pet. She has these quirky little things that she does that somehow seem more human than canine. For example, if you are walking...

takecon · takecon

Hi How many watched the new C4 programme - It's me or my dog. All about families at point of desperation with their badly behaved dogs. Enter dog trainer to retrieve situation. Last night subjects were two overweight young unneutered labradors who ruled the household in between shagging one a...

Suzanne · Suzanne

Im having no luck at the mo - had murf n mais out at their usual weekday evening walk in the Hermitage. Both get off the lead here for romping around the woods & through the river etc & love going there....They had had a good 1.5hr gallop about hunting out rabbits & chasing each other up steep hills & through...

Suzanne · Suzanne

took my 2 down for a bit hearty 2hr walk at Vogire Country Park today with my pal & her 2 doglets.... 1/2 way round & murf starts spinning on the spot - as we got close I spotted a wasp on his shoulder so I attacked Murf, as any good mother would ;) & started bashing his shoulder to get rid of it - poor mites ta...

Suzanne · Suzanne

thought id spice things up a bit as the forum has been awfy quiet of late :) ok. "Hypothetical" Hot topic at college today.... Staff versus patients. You are working at a vets practice, fire breaks out. The firebrigade "advise strongly" that you leave all animals (inc those mid surgery!...

Dawn · Dawn

Suzanne started this topic of conversation re: a Fire in the Vets. This is a good opportunity to remind everyone to check the Fire Evacuation Procedures in their Own Homes!!! Do your family know what do in the event of a fire? Do you have smoke alarms and if so, when did you last check...

Suzanne · Suzanne

Maisie O'Brien is now officially enrolled as class dog, along with big brother Murph... today was her 1st intro to study...she came into class & was introduced to all 22 student vet nurses & lecturers & soon discovered it was a great place to be come lunch time as she could look pityful & get bits of s...

Suzanne · Suzanne

forgot it was the 1st bleedin night of the Edinburgh Tattoo - I live just on the other side of Arthurs Seat so near enuff.... 11.30pm - all settling down for bed & the bl@@dy fireworks go off.... now gotta calm Murf down who is pacing franctically & shaking. Maisie couldnt care less. Just go...

Lesley · Lesley

. . . . . . was a SUCCESS!!!!!!! HURRAH!!!!!!! We had a really good turnout of people in the end - friends and associates of mine, friends and associates of Debbie who's house it was - and many GAL people who had journeyed long distances to help. More than 20 adults, and 7 kids. It is a...

Jay · Jay

Hello everyone. The GAL committee have been discussing the idea of creating some "courses" for our volunteers. We recognise that there are more and more people providing vital help to GAL but that they have perhaps not always been supported appropriatly in terms of training and ass...

greyflintstone · greyflintstone

Found this on a website today, and I thought it might bring a smile to your faces ...... You Know You Are a Dog Person When... ·    

JanW · JanW

I'm just back from a walk with Ruby & I'm furious. Met a lady on the braes who told me she had gone to the cat and dog home and enquired about a hound only to be told greyhounds are not suited to living with small dogs. She was told that if the hound was asleep and the Westie woke it up then no more Westie! ...

greyflintstone · greyflintstone

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aitchisons · aitchisons

We have just arrived home from our holiday in the sun. 'Team Brindle', alias Lara, Ty and Bruce, were at their Auntie Rachel and Uncle Eddie's while we were away. What happy dogs we found on our return! It's such a relief to know the team are with people we can trust completely and that they are happ...

dnk · dnk

Good evening all, Just wanted to say "hi" to all hereabouts, and let you know that Elsa (*the* most gorgeous red brindle, who has been renamed Pi) has today joined our family. She's the 8th member of the family (2 adults, 3 children, 1 dog, and 1 cat all came before her), and has fitted in remarkably w...

Dave · Dave

Hi Folks, just got sent the front page of the SSPCA Summer Magazine, here it is, Annette Crosbie with GAL rescue hound KEERA (now part of the BOWGANG!) This was taken at the SSPCA event in Glasgow earlier in the year..Haven't seen the article so not too sure if GAL get a mention!

greyflintstone · greyflintstone

Hi all! Well we are back after nearly 3 weeks away on holiday! The washing machine has never stopped since we got back! Ah, the joys eh?! Anyway, I wanted to share with you all our experience of a "pet friendly" self catering cottage in the hope it might save somone else a lot of upset. ...

Suzanne · Suzanne

the utterly irresistable Maisie has settled in nicely - presently curled up in a ball on the sofa, Murfs curled up in his beanbag....I had to hoover when I got her home as the floor was a disgrace & daft flatmate cant read polite notices asking him to do it!! (he he - got our own back when he got caught in his b...

evelyn · evelyn

Any tips for keeping flies off the dogs? A couple of our favourite walks are just swarming at the moment and they make Zelda and Andie miserable. I have an insect repellant spray I use for myself but don't know if it would be suitable for animal use.....any tips would be appreciated. Lov...

Susan Ian and Erin · Susan Ian and Erin

Hi all This is a quick version of events. Sat night arrive at my usual park see a guy with greyhounds coming towards me. I think great fellow hound owners. Let Benson and Ollie out and pop Erins lead on. Met with mouthfuls of abuse...hasten my dogs are nowhere near at this point having flew off on their w...

Suzanne · Suzanne

how long do you walk your dogs for each day?? I mean cumulatively?? Murf n Mais get on average 1.5hrs a day but it can range from 1.5 - 3hrs - on days off that is... I generally walked them just twice a day - an hour in the morning & an hour in the evening & they get out into the back garden for the toilet/...

denbri · denbri

Bov's had a pigs ear tonight he enjoyed it immensley ,but my very daft 11 year old son has just asked me now that bov's had a pigs ear will he be able to hear better!!!!!!!!!

FAJ · FAJ

Given my mild phobia of germs, there are loads of things in this world that I never envisaged myself doing, even under extreme duress. However, since getting Pearly and now Harry, it is amazing the things that I do voluntarily in the pursuit of their wellbeing: 1. Picking up poo and carrying a bag o...

Suzanne · Suzanne

just wondered how many 1 owner families of Greyhounds/lurchers there are out there?? ie. I live on my own with 2 greys but most of the owners on the forum seem to be with partners.... just being nosey really....I do occassionally (ok - a lot!) struggled walking 2 dogs but purely from the point o...

Suzanne · Suzanne

these damned pet shops are lethal.....went in for a tray of butchers (my two like it mixed with their Arden grange for some added juicieness....fussy beggers.....) ....and walked out with pig ears, pork rolls, a new tug of war toy & a new masssssive bed for Maisie......DOH!! One day I may jus...

Carol · Carol

When we were out this morning, Eilidh, Luca, Whistler and I were walking quite happily, when we passed by a walled garden on the main road. As we passed by the entrance (which has no gates) we saw a rotweiler cross, so bagan to speed up, as you do. This thing took one look at us and charged right int...

Dave · Dave

Well I nearly fell off my seat when I read this this morning. The BGRB (British Greyhound Racing Board) has announced a one off fund (of £100,000) which is to be distributed to Greyhound Rescue organisations not affiliated with the RGT....a small step in the right direction by them, GAL's applicatio...

Dave · Dave

Figures taken from the NGRC's website - www.ngrc.org.uk Every year 10,000 greyhounds are registered in the UK for racing. Since 1974 the RGT have rehomed 27,000 Greyhounds. Question: What happened to the other 273,000 dogs?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hounds and Music (Preview) Hi Everyone, I was having a major clear up in my lounge - my precious books going to OXFAM well that's another story! I thought I'd listen to Classical Fm - well my chilled hounds were mega mega mega chilled out. It was relaxation hour on Classic - I ploughed on with my clea...	takecon	6	287	Wed Sep 21 13:48 2005 by Nicki
	Bin Liners (Preview) I think this is strange... GAL have been having a few difficulties (I guess you could say that) rehoming some of the big, black greyhounds that are needing homes. Well, I've just been reading the GAS website and it says there that black dogs are not in fashion on the racetrack either just now. In fac...	Carol	11	469	Mon Sep 19 22:34 2005 by scoobcleecook
	When is a dog not a dog? (Preview) It's been dawning on me recently that I'm not actually sure Eilidh realises she's a dog. I'm sure that this is entirely my fault as I do treat her more like my baby than a pet. She has these quirky little things that she does that somehow seem more human than canine. For example, if you are walking...	Carol	5	302	Mon Sep 19 19:36 2005 by Teresa
	Channel 4 It's Me or My Dog (Preview) Hi How many watched the new C4 programme - It's me or my dog. All about families at point of desperation with their badly behaved dogs. Enter dog trainer to retrieve situation. Last night subjects were two overweight young unneutered labradors who ruled the household in between shagging one a...	takecon	16	433	Fri Sep 9 18:04 2005 by dannyboy
	CRASH - BANG - WHOLLOP (Preview) Im having no luck at the mo - had murf n mais out at their usual weekday evening walk in the Hermitage. Both get off the lead here for romping around the woods & through the river etc & love going there....They had had a good 1.5hr gallop about hunting out rabbits & chasing each other up steep hills & through...	Suzanne	16	396	Thu Sep 1 21:25 2005 by Dawn
	3 rounds with Tyson.... (Preview) took my 2 down for a bit hearty 2hr walk at Vogire Country Park today with my pal & her 2 doglets.... 1/2 way round & murf starts spinning on the spot - as we got close I spotted a wasp on his shoulder so I attacked Murf, as any good mother would ;) & started bashing his shoulder to get rid of it - poor mites ta...	Suzanne	6	302	Sat Aug 27 15:32 2005 by Nicki
	CONTRAVERSIAL!!! You have been warned ;) (Preview) thought id spice things up a bit as the forum has been awfy quiet of late :) ok. "Hypothetical" Hot topic at college today.... Staff versus patients. You are working at a vets practice, fire breaks out. The firebrigade "advise strongly" that you leave all animals (inc those mid surgery!...	Suzanne	14	467	Mon Aug 22 21:04 2005 by Andy
	All Fired Up!! (Preview) Suzanne started this topic of conversation re: a Fire in the Vets. This is a good opportunity to remind everyone to check the Fire Evacuation Procedures in their Own Homes!!! Do your family know what do in the event of a fire? Do you have smoke alarms and if so, when did you last check...	Dawn	2	220	Sat Aug 20 22:32 2005 by Dave
	Maisies 1st day at college! (Preview) Maisie O'Brien is now officially enrolled as class dog, along with big brother Murph... today was her 1st intro to study...she came into class & was introduced to all 22 student vet nurses & lecturers & soon discovered it was a great place to be come lunch time as she could look pityful & get bits of s...	Suzanne	2	225	Thu Aug 18 20:17 2005 by sha
	Boohiss Edinburgh Tattoo!!! (Preview) forgot it was the 1st bleedin night of the Edinburgh Tattoo - I live just on the other side of Arthurs Seat so near enuff.... 11.30pm - all settling down for bed & the bl@@dy fireworks go off.... now gotta calm Murf down who is pacing franctically & shaking. Maisie couldnt care less. Just go...	Suzanne	11	430	Tue Aug 16 20:11 2005 by Calatria
	Operation Maggie . . . . . (Preview) . . . . . . was a SUCCESS!!!!!!! HURRAH!!!!!!! We had a really good turnout of people in the end - friends and associates of mine, friends and associates of Debbie who's house it was - and many GAL people who had journeyed long distances to help. More than 20 adults, and 7 kids. It is a...	Lesley	25	533	Sun Aug 14 23:03 2005 by Dave
	Opinions/Suggestions Required!! (Preview) Hello everyone. The GAL committee have been discussing the idea of creating some "courses" for our volunteers. We recognise that there are more and more people providing vital help to GAL but that they have perhaps not always been supported appropriatly in terms of training and ass...	Jay	13	501	Wed Aug 10 07:32 2005 by FAJ
	To bring a smile ........ (Preview) Found this on a website today, and I thought it might bring a smile to your faces ...... You Know You Are a Dog Person When... ·	greyflintstone	5	245	Mon Aug 8 12:12 2005 by greyluvver
	Greyhound Advice (Preview) I'm just back from a walk with Ruby & I'm furious. Met a lady on the braes who told me she had gone to the cat and dog home and enquired about a hound only to be told greyhounds are not suited to living with small dogs. She was told that if the hound was asleep and the Westie woke it up then no more Westie! ...	JanW	12	1109	Sun Aug 7 22:24 2005 by Christine Young
	To bring a smile ...... part 2 (Preview) ·	greyflintstone	5	191	Sat Aug 6 21:35 2005 by Christine Young
	Lara,Ty and Bruce home from their holidays (Preview) We have just arrived home from our holiday in the sun. 'Team Brindle', alias Lara, Ty and Bruce, were at their Auntie Rachel and Uncle Eddie's while we were away. What happy dogs we found on our return! It's such a relief to know the team are with people we can trust completely and that they are happ...	aitchisons	6	323	Fri Aug 5 21:19 2005 by Christine Young
	Elsa settles in to her new home (Preview) Good evening all, Just wanted to say "hi" to all hereabouts, and let you know that Elsa (the most gorgeous red brindle, who has been renamed Pi) has today joined our family. She's the 8th member of the family (2 adults, 3 children, 1 dog, and 1 cat all came before her), and has fitted in remarkably w...	dnk	5	827	Sun Jul 31 09:19 2005 by BOWGANG
	SSPCA Summer Magazine (Preview) Hi Folks, just got sent the front page of the SSPCA Summer Magazine, here it is, Annette Crosbie with GAL rescue hound KEERA (now part of the BOWGANG!) This was taken at the SSPCA event in Glasgow earlier in the year..Haven't seen the article so not too sure if GAL get a mention!	Dave	9	362	Fri Jul 29 20:49 2005 by Nicki
	Pet Friendly Cottages - A Warning (Preview) Hi all! Well we are back after nearly 3 weeks away on holiday! The washing machine has never stopped since we got back! Ah, the joys eh?! Anyway, I wanted to share with you all our experience of a "pet friendly" self catering cottage in the hope it might save somone else a lot of upset. ...	greyflintstone	7	335	Thu Jul 28 22:29 2005 by Christine Young
	Shes here! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) the utterly irresistable Maisie has settled in nicely - presently curled up in a ball on the sofa, Murfs curled up in his beanbag....I had to hoover when I got her home as the floor was a disgrace & daft flatmate cant read polite notices asking him to do it!! (he he - got our own back when he got caught in his b...	Suzanne	45	1020	Thu Jul 28 21:46 2005 by Christine Young
	Flies (Preview) Any tips for keeping flies off the dogs? A couple of our favourite walks are just swarming at the moment and they make Zelda and Andie miserable. I have an insect repellant spray I use for myself but don't know if it would be suitable for animal use.....any tips would be appreciated. Lov...	evelyn	3	221	Sat Jul 23 14:11 2005 by evelyn
	It takes a lot to get me angry.... (Preview) Hi all This is a quick version of events. Sat night arrive at my usual park see a guy with greyhounds coming towards me. I think great fellow hound owners. Let Benson and Ollie out and pop Erins lead on. Met with mouthfuls of abuse...hasten my dogs are nowhere near at this point having flew off on their w...	Susan Ian and Erin	6	376	Fri Jul 22 22:33 2005 by Susan Ian and Erin
	can i just ask....? (Preview) how long do you walk your dogs for each day?? I mean cumulatively?? Murf n Mais get on average 1.5hrs a day but it can range from 1.5 - 3hrs - on days off that is... I generally walked them just twice a day - an hour in the morning & an hour in the evening & they get out into the back garden for the toilet/...	Suzanne	8	337	Tue Jul 19 23:17 2005 by Christine Young
	pigs ears (Preview) Bov's had a pigs ear tonight he enjoyed it immensley ,but my very daft 11 year old son has just asked me now that bov's had a pigs ear will he be able to hear better!!!!!!!!!	denbri	2	197	Tue Jul 19 22:54 2005 by Christine Young
	Disgusting things we have done.... (Preview) Given my mild phobia of germs, there are loads of things in this world that I never envisaged myself doing, even under extreme duress. However, since getting Pearly and now Harry, it is amazing the things that I do voluntarily in the pursuit of their wellbeing: 1. Picking up poo and carrying a bag o...	FAJ	11	387	Mon Jul 18 19:02 2005 by Teresa
	Single owner families.... (Preview) just wondered how many 1 owner families of Greyhounds/lurchers there are out there?? ie. I live on my own with 2 greys but most of the owners on the forum seem to be with partners.... just being nosey really....I do occassionally (ok - a lot!) struggled walking 2 dogs but purely from the point o...	Suzanne	10	361	Fri Jul 15 21:01 2005 by Christine Young
	How can 1 tray of dog food cost #60+....??!! (Preview) these damned pet shops are lethal.....went in for a tray of butchers (my two like it mixed with their Arden grange for some added juicieness....fussy beggers.....) ....and walked out with pig ears, pork rolls, a new tug of war toy & a new masssssive bed for Maisie......DOH!! One day I may jus...	Suzanne	4	236	Wed Jul 13 21:18 2005 by Dawn
	Lucky escape (Preview) When we were out this morning, Eilidh, Luca, Whistler and I were walking quite happily, when we passed by a walled garden on the main road. As we passed by the entrance (which has no gates) we saw a rotweiler cross, so bagan to speed up, as you do. This thing took one look at us and charged right int...	Carol	11	408	Sat Jul 9 20:27 2005 by Suzanne
	BETFAIR BOOST FOR GREYHOUNDS (Preview) Well I nearly fell off my seat when I read this this morning. The BGRB (British Greyhound Racing Board) has announced a one off fund (of £100,000) which is to be distributed to Greyhound Rescue organisations not affiliated with the RGT....a small step in the right direction by them, GAL's applicatio...	Dave	7	332	Thu Jul 7 19:03 2005 by takecon
	Some Maths (Preview) Figures taken from the NGRC's website - www.ngrc.org.uk Every year 10,000 greyhounds are registered in the UK for racing. Since 1974 the RGT have rehomed 27,000 Greyhounds. Question: What happened to the other 273,000 dogs?	Dave	2	174	Sat Jul 2 00:13 2005 by Siouxsie
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