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Shellgaz


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Hi everyone......


This is the first time I have used this forum so I think I had better introduce myself and my family.


I live in Newcastle upon Tyne with my family.... Gary (the hubby) and five kids, ages ranging from 15 to 1 year old!


We decided to start looking into getting a dog a couple of months ago. We didnt't really have a breed in mind to begin with but the more we looked around the more we saw how lovely Greyhounds are. We looked a lot on the internet to find out as much as we could before we went ahead. We wanted to make sure we were choosing the right breed, not only for us as a family, but also for the dog...


We went to a local dog and cat shelter as there are sadly a lot of Greyhounds in there.  I went with my 12 year old daughter and the baby. We saw a lovely male lurcher who had the most beautiful face! He seemed so fed up being in there (don't really blame him... it was freezing inside the kennels). When we enquired about him we were told he couldn't be rehomed with children as he was so nervous. We went home and agreed to come back the following day to look some more.


The next day was freezing again! It was also pouring with rain but we were not detered!! We had this fabulous feeling that we would find our special someone that day! After walking into the first building we saw a gorgeous brindle Greyhound girl..... My daughter had stayed outside the building  with the baby as the noise in there was really bad! One starts barking,  then they all join in and you can't hear yourself think!  I crouched down next to her cage and called her over. She lifted up her head and looked at me ..... then turned away and refused to look at me again! I looked on her card on the door and it said that she had been there for 5 months and had mange when she came in. I asked the man looking after her block why no-one had rehomed her and he just said..' no one wants her'..... Probably the word 'mange' had a lot to do with putting people off.


I took her for a walk and thats when she actually smiled at me... now I am not a romantic at all but I am telling you she smiled! We walked for ages in the rain..( I was worried she would get cold but as soon as we went near the kennel block she just walked past it!)  She was so relieved to be out of the noise. I honestly felt that I couldn't leave her there. She deserves a home.


She has been with us for two days now... I know its early days but it feels like she has always been here! She stands by the door when she needs the loo, she doesn't snatch food when you offer it to her and she and the kids get on really well. I really feel we have made a great friend.


Oh by the way.... her name is Saffron and right now she is flaked out with her head under my bed! Gorgeous!


Shelley x


 


 


 


 



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All the luck in the world to you, Saffron and all your family.


C


P.S. Welcome to the Forum.


 



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Hi there - Shelly, Gary and family and to the gorgeous Saffron!


Once you get involved with this forum you will never be off!


I know i only joined it a few weeks ago.


Check out Charlie R.I.P (the reason i was down enough to go looking for other greyhound lovers) and Welcome Chad Emma's new grey! Oh and Woofing to hear all about me and my two, Tiger and Chad are my boys. I also have two human boys Adam 16 and Luke 13 and a hubby, Kevin.


Hope to hear more about Saffron (pics are always welcome too!) in the coming weeks.


All the Best For Now Emma, Tig and Chad XX 



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Hi Carol and Emma


Thanks for the lovely welcome. I am hoping to try and get a pic on here soon. I only have  my mobile which does take decent pics... I use it for ebay so it cant be bad! I will have a go tomorrow and see if I can get one of her smiling!


Shelley x



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Big welcomes to the forum Shell and Gary!


I've been on this forum since May and was disappointed to come across last week that something happened to my account, greyhoundluvver, and I couldn't use it anymore! It was a shame as I was up to Old Hand status but I'm lucky imagine if it happened to a Master or a Guru! So, undettered I made another account ! My names Veronica(Vee) and I live in Glasgow with my partner(Gerry) my kids Eilidh(say Ay-Leigh)whos 13,David whos 11 and Katie whos 9.Also the zoo critters Tara the dog,Sassie the cat n Rabbit(its name keeps changin lol) the rabbit. Its great theres loadsa Englanders coming on the forum which is excellent


So sorry for rabbit-ing  (sorry couldn't hold it in ) on I tend to do it a lot on this forum which gets u very addicted.Hope to hear lots of tales about you and your wonderful Saffron. Welcome again! 



-- Edited by Vee at 21:47, 2005-10-22

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Hi Welcome to the forum.

Grey hounds do have the most amazing smiles don't they! You will soon find out how addictive they are.

I'm sure Saffron will continue to be a huge part of your family.

Looking forwards to hearing more about her.

Amanda, Phil (hubbie) Harry, Eve (kids) and (Blue 6 yr old greyhound see avatar)

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Hi Vee and Amanda,


Thanks for the welcome! I hope to get to know people on here so when I have a calamity (which may come ... hopefully not tho) I can get some expert advice! I just wish I lived closer to the action!


OOh fireworks are going off, poor saff doesnt like it much, bless x



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Hi Shelley welcome to the forum and good luck with Saffron, she sounds fantastic, I think it's just great when folk 'click' with their dogs and it certainly sounds like you have. Anyways enjoy the forum, for a Scottish rescue we're certainly getting loads of people from south of the border on here recently!!

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Hi Shell and Gary


Why don't you join the GAL chatroom? Its fun cos you get to meet new people and as your down south its a good way to talk to people. Just a thought!



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Howdy Doody Shell n Gary


I agree this site is totally addictive wat  a great start to your new Saffron hope you have many magical years ahead,look forward to seeing piccies.....


Sanna chico cj mel n james xxx



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Hi Mel and Dave, thanks for the welcome!



I am trying to get a photo on here of Saff but not getting very far! Will try again.



Just caught her in the bin... Gary went to the shop and she assumed she was in on her own.... straight in the back room and got a yoghurt pot out! So naughty. She just looked at me as if to say ' am I bothered?'



I looked at the chat thingy Vee but I can't work it out! Dim geordie alert!!



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She's lovely no wonder you fell for her.

Newcastle isn't that far away from Scotland. We lived there for 3 years (Kingston Park).

Plus Scotland is a fantastic place for a holiday...perhaps around GALa time or one of the monthly walks

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Wow its a small world! I am only five mins away from Kingston Park! We are planning to visit the Edinburgh area next year for our family holiday. Just trying to sort out a place that takes dogs now! We were supposed to be going in a cottage but I don't think they accept dogs. Will see what events are planned for that time x



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Hi Shelley, Gary, family & Saffron,

Welcome to this wonderful site.
I have only been joined for the past couple of days but it is very addictive & everybody is so welcoming.

I hope you enjoy the board

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hi..... thanks for the welcome! I  look forward to seeing you around



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Hello,

It is so nice to have so many new people join the forum recently. Saffron does look lovely. Another grey into a forever home how wonderful. Do you know much of Saffron background? Tattoo etc?

Looking forward to hearing more from you and seeing more pics.

Siouxsie & Co in Edinburgh x

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Hi Shelley, welcome to the madhouse !  Saffron looks gorgeous, glad you found a greyhound, they are the most wonderful breed.  We have two and wouldn't choose any other breed now.


I'm from way down south in East Sussex so never get to meet these great people.  Keep trying to get to the chatroom - it takes a bit of doing the first time - but its worth it.... this lot are good fun.  Dave will help if you have trouble getting in.


 



-- Edited by daves_mum at 20:18, 2005-10-23

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Hi Shelly n Co


Its great you found the forum. I too have noticed there are loads of englanders on this forum 5 at least and I feel proud to be part of it. Everyone here is so friendly and welcoming you wish you could live in Scotland again like I used to...memories...


Love from Sarah,Mark Kids n Kritters xx



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What a lovely description you have written of finding Saffron!  Dave is looking for chapters for a book - just that sort of story.


I am sure you will enjoy having each other for company.  Good luck. 



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Hi Shelley


Welcome to the forum - and Saffron is absolutely gorgeous. A beautiful brindle! It sounds as if she's settled in well with you already. Looking forward to hearing more about her.


Christine



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Hi, Shelley

Well, that's just what I like - starting Monday morning in the office with a snivel at a happy tale of another greyhound finding her forever home. Saffron is beautiful - no wonder you fell for her.

Fiona
(plus Steve, and our two GAL greys, Harry and Pearly)

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Hi everyone,


Thanks for all the replies! It feels fab to be welcomed in so quickly. I have had the most brilliant weekend with Saffron. She has really settled in. I feel so lucky to have found her. I will be on here a lot to find out about all your lovely dogs too.


Shelley xx



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Welcome to the forum you will soon find who's mad and who's not here.

Loads of useful information on the forum and loads of help if you need it.

Good Luck with your little pooch Saffron who btw is absolutely gorgeous!

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Welcome to the forum, I live near North Berwick which is only 20mins from Edinburgh so when your on holiday next year?????. My name is Nora and I have Cas who is a brindle gal and we have had her four years,there is Sasha a coffee coloured whippet and two border collies Fly and Juno. I live on a farm with my husband Derek daughter Megan and step-son Andrew.Saffron looks lovely and we wish your family and Saffron lots of happy years together.   

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Hi Shelly nice to meet you and welcome to the forum. Saffron is gorgeous, good luck with her her I'm sure she will have you all well trained in no time!!


Glad to hear she is settling in well with you. looking forward to hearing all about her antics.


nicki and janie.x (janie being my 6yr brindle bitch who is gorgeous, not that i'm in any way biased of course)



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Hi Nora,


We are hoping to get up there in july after oldest has his gcse's. Not sure if the holiday cottage we picked will let us bring Saff, hope so or we will have to look around again. I can't believe how welcome we have been made on here, you are all lovely!!



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Hi Niki,


Its ok to be biased lol..... I totally think saff is the best looking dog in the world!!



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Hi Shelley,Gary,family and the gorgeous Saff 


Welcome to the forum!! You'll get lots of advice,laughs and a few tearful stories here but for the most part lots of feelgood tales of us lot up here in Scotland...and a few welcome additions from south of the border... with our beloved pooches!!


Shirley, Jim(hubby)Lori,Kara,Caitlin and Catriona(daughters aged 13,10,9,6) and not forgetting Gambol(dark brindle lurcher) Keera (golden brindle grey)and Jamie(black grey) Smudge the cat and 2 fish!!



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Hi Shelley,


               Are you sure you didn't kidnap my Tiger without me knowing! Saff looks very much like him and of course gorgeous! Em,Tig and Chad XX



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