Guide Dogs Qld Octoberfetch

Hi Readers, the GAP team headed off to Petrie park today to support Qld Guide dogs on their Octoberfetch day. It so  windy that Chihuahuas were flapping about on the end of their leads like washing on a clothesline. Other than that, a greyt day was had by all.

It was also terrific to note how well socialised the visiting dogs were and how responsible their owners were, well done to everybody who attended.

I hope you like the photos -

Some of the locals performing swan lake at Petrie park.

 "Dad, I'm scared". This guy has just seen a Chinese crested on the loose.

Both the police and army were in attendance today.

The lost dogs home pet register service was there offering their Australia wide service.

Honourary greyhound Daisy was on the stand with us today.

 There were heaps of different breeds at the park today although we were the cutest.

Alby rocks his GAP hat and wowed the crowd at his first promo. Alby is looking for a home and is a lovely boy.

 Luckily this little guy found a place out of the wind.

 "My nose tells me that the GAP stand is this way"

The Guide dog promo team who are our friends from the Ekka.

It was such a lovely spring day today that a lot of people bought a picnic with them.

 Jayjay with one of his friends from the dog park ( I think I saw this guy in the movie Mars attacks?)

Many, many greyhounds with their humans.

Former house of hound foster fabulous Freddy catches up with Wally.

The cue to see me was huge (almost as long as the line for a coffee!)

A sniffer dog gives the all clear on my snack box (At least, I hope that's what he means!). On second thoughts, I've never seen that box before.

Enjoying the sunshine.

Aunty Michelle trys to talk this family into getting some real dogs next time.

Alby and Jayjay show Travolta and Jackson how to do cool.

 Maggie gets a cuddle.

Hope's mortal enemy the mascot was there.

 This little guy won a lot of hearts. To give you an idea of how tiny he is that object in the background is Loki's head.

 Me planning my raid on the sausage sizzle stand next to ours.

Hope and Daisy with GAP volunteer Tricia.

This Tibetan ridge back attracted a lot of attention.

 Former house of hound foster Dolly won the fancy dress parade for her Aussie lifesaver costume.

Old hand Jayjay gives new boy Eddie the lowdown on promos. Eddie did very well on his first day.





















Well Readers, thats it for me today. I'm off to dream about sausages and pats from my adoring public. Bye for now - Murphy.

2011 Greyhound Lounge at the RNA "Ekka"

Hi Readers, the GAP team have been flat out for the past ten days at the RNA Brisbane show (known locally as the "ekka"). We were in our usual location in the dog pavilion and have had so many pats and cuddles that we may have lost some fur.

We found homes for six greys during the show and support for GAP has surged over the last six weeks with heaps of trainers calling us to put their hounds on the program,  foster carers calling to offer their help and our wonderful volunteers are happier than ever.

I hope you enjoy the pics - 

The lounge looked terrific this year. 

 We had heaps of school children visit us for cuddles.

Gypsy checking out the crowds.

Prancer with four young ladies.

Lola seeks sanctuary from the crowds.

Miss Brady from St Dympna's year six media studies class interviews mum about me greyhounds as pets.

 A couple of cuties with me (I hope the shampoo works on those growths).

Wally gets some lovin'.

Prancer has a special moment.

This big blue guy kept watch over us.

Breezer checks out this human pup.

Beehives anybody?

Batman and his optimistic T shirt dropped by.

Maggie cuddles up to her mum Tricia and her auntie Brooke.

Breezer and I hard at work.

Mechie Murph the money box gets fed a coin.

The show fairies dropped in to say hi.

Annalise dropped in to record a short segment on the lounge. It should be on www.ninemsn.com.au soon.

 More cuddles for Gypsy.

Prancer pinched my spot on the lounge for a cuddle with a visitor to the stand.

Go team brindle! 

Prancer in trouble with my security detail.

Wally spots another dodgy toupee in the show ring.

Mum and Prancer.

Breezer at the end of her shift.

We had lots of visits from wheelies and got a heap of cuddles.

Tom the PR dog for Guide dogs Queensland dropped by to tell us about October Fetch.

This young fellow thought it was funny to interrupt my nap.

Hairdresser to the stars Joh Bailey dropped in to discuss a rinse to cover my grey and tell us he was missing his greyhound fancy.

A young fan reads me a bed time story about steak. Mmmm... steak!

Me voguing.

Rosie on the look out for somebody to adopt her.

The crowds flocking to see me.

Me taking my afternoon break after snoozing on the couch.

Well, that's it from me Readers. The GAP staff are having a few days off before we get back into the job of placing hounds with families. I'll be dreaming about the ekka for a long time to come. Bye for now - Murphy.