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Yeti

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  • Birthday 01/01/1908

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  1. The weather was kind to us yesterday - apart from a bit of light drizzle first thing it was fine in Northampton. My thanks to Lisa (who pet sits for us) and Ann and Curly for coming down for a couple of hours first thing. And most of all to The Beasts 'coz it was them that everyone wanted to see. Troy, Mack and Rosie were on their feet from 10 'til 5:30 - mind you, they did rather enjoy all the attention. Once again the people of Northampton were really generous and dontated £552.87. The Beastly Beasts will add to that to round it up to £600
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    Guinness

    After my visit to Claire's on Friday the rest of the day was spent sorting out for the Meet and Greet yesterday and yesterday was (of course) the Meet and Greet. However, just to say that Guinness certainly appeared to be Guinness when I went to Claire's on Friday morining. I was greeted by a black ball of fur hurling itself at the door on ringing the door bell, which then proceeded to accost me as I entered. After she got bored with me, baiting Skye was the next game. Definitely an eeemposta.
  3. She is one amazing and very special lady. (So's her mum)
  4. Of course I am (I lie so easily ) Henceforth you will be known as SneakySquirrel at BeastBarracks It's just amazing how a happy set of coincidences all came together.
  5. 4 years ago today we got a visit from Lynne, who had been sent by Claire, to home-check us. In tow - literally - was Monty; he was so scared he didn't even want to come in the front door. We passed the home-check and Monty stayed with us. It was our first in-sight into the world of rescue greyhounds and what goes on. The rest is history; if it wasn't for Monty the other WL hounds (Jack, Troy, Lucy and Mack) wouldn't be here and neither would Rosie, and we wouldn't have met so many brilliant people. Funny how one hound can change things. Here's a couple of pics that show how far Monty has come: This was taken just after he was rescued in Ireland - unsure and obviously very nervous You can read the e-mail we got from Jackie in Ireland about Monty's rescue here. By contrast - this year on holiday at Dumpledale So happy Home Coming Day Monty - and many, many more to come.
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    Guinness

    Not been able to do forums much of late - then when I do I find this thread. Hope Guinness is on the mend. I'll check her out tomorrow morning - could always bring Troy for a healing lean.
  7. The Beastly Beasts link is http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/beastlybeasts Our referral link http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/referral/7424
  8. Might have to change dog food. WTG Burgess.
  9. I'm sure like everyone else "she'll be right mate", but in the mean time thoughts and leans from our lot.
  10. Yes, the big white Beast is 9 today and it's just over three years (last week) since he joined The Beastly Beasts. Troy's first day at home Many of you know Troy and if you have met him in the flesh you have of course been leant on by him; that much has not changed in 3 years. Neither has his favourite place; on my lap But lots has changed in three years and most of it over the last six months or so. Troy now: pushes doors that are ajar to go through them - until very recently they were extremely scary things gives the occasional kiss plays with me in the garden These things you'd take for granted with most dogs, but Troy isn't most dogs and it has taken virtually all this time for him to do them; that he now truly interacts when playing (this is only in the last couple of months) is really special. Returning from a mission The one thing I always love about Troy is the joy on his face when he is out. From what I can gather he had a bit of a rough time then seemed to spend a long time in kennels, and it's as though every time we are out it's special to him - never more so than when he's on the beach. On the beach Happy 9th birthday Troy, and many more to come.
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    Thank You

    Hi Laura, Thanks for the collars and leads - The Beastly Beasts will look the biz in their finery. Here's a few quick pics Kai Monty Jack Troy (looking very serious about something) Lucy Mack Rosie
  12. I remember reading her diary - what an emotional roller coaster that was. It's brilliant that she's come so far. Happy Homecoming to a very special lady.
  13. I have often wondered about this. It's not the greyhounds that are different I would guess, but perhaps the rescue system and/or peoples expectations. My belief is that most dogs can be taught what is not to be chased/eaten. I don't have cats, chickens are the closest; despite Monty and Mack being extremely keen when they first arrived they do not even give them a look now. Do the US rescue centres (or should that be centers as they are US ) have a more formalised system of assessment that allows them to make the decision? Or do they just lie in order to get the dogs into homes and hope? Is that the majority of prospective owners here expect the dog to come gift wrapped and ready to slot into their lives, rather than accepting that there will be a learning curve for all concerned, which perhaps in the US they do? Do US rescue centres have the resources to provide more hands-on back-up than in the UK? Lots of questions which I can't answer, but perhaps if someone has contacts into the US via friends or a forum it might be worth finding out what is going on. If more dogs in the UK could have the "Cat Safe" sticker it might help them find homes quicker.
  14. Don't know that it ever goes away - it does change though. I still miss all of the hounds I've known that have gone to the bridge and sometimes the eyes leak a bit, but the memories do change to the good times.
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