Yeti Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Happy Homecoming Day gorjuss Monty He's a credit to you Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Happy Gotcha Day Monty! Give him a gentle gotcha day kiss from me please Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Happy 4th Gotcha day Marvellous Montydog Monty is very very very special to the house of Squirrel as Monty and Holly share the same Irish rescuers and foster mum The Lorraine Jackie mentions in the email is the same Lorraine who pulled my Holly out of the pound just in time, Lorraine is according to Holly an angel as is Jackie ( I think that Monty agrees ) Both Holly and Monty lived with Lorraine for a few weeks until they were able to travel , in Hollys case Lorraine brought her over on the ferry and I met her I remember in early December 2004 I had just adopted Noah from Whitelodge and Lorraine asked me if I knew any rescues in the UK that could help Monty and I said Noah had come from a fab place near me called Whitelodge later that night Lorraine emailed back and said that via Mary Whitelodge had offered him a space and we both thought that was a sign it was all going to work out I promised Lorraine I would go and visit Monty at Whitelodge and before I could even get up there once Chris , Gill and Kai had visited and the rest is history I am very fond of all the Beastly Beasts but I love Monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClazUK Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I remember in early December 2004 I had just adopted Noah from Whitelodge and Lorraine asked me if I knew any rescues in the UK that could help Monty and I said Noah had come from a fab place near me called Whitelodge Ah, so it's all YOUR fault?! Happy 4th Anniversary Monty Beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Grose Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Ahhh Monty's story made me cry too. He is beautiful now and a great credit to you and everyone involved in bringing him over Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 ooh and Chris I can't remember if I told you but the photo of Monty in the green bed was taken in Lorraine's kitchen , its the same bed that Holly spelt in and it was near a radiator or fire /shove ( can't remember which one ) but it was the warmest place in the house and she said the foster dogs seemed to know it was a special safe place Lorraine also told me that once he got a bit confident that Monty used to collect her shoes and hide them in his bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Happy gotcha day gorjuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Ah, so it's all YOUR fault?! erm well yesI had a slight hand in it but I didn't own up at the time as I didn't really know you that well ( and I had only taken one defective dog off you at that point ) I just acted REALLY surprised at the sheer coincidence of Hollys foster mum sending you a dog I think Chris is pleased at my sneakiness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billydog Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Happy Gotcha Day Monty you big hunk Hope sossijes are on the menu today!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I think Chris is pleased at my sneakiness 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Give him a gentle gotcha day kiss from me please Chris Will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elricc Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 handsome boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendbert Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Awww, Happy Homecoming Day, Monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Happy Home Coming Day Monty You sure are Gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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