Sunday, August 21, 2011

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.



Saturday, August 13, 2011

Teaser Trailer?

Hi Readers, check back next weekend to see what has these young lovelies so excited! - Bye for now - Murphy.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

The Boy From Oz - part 2!


Hi Readers, parrt two of Todd's story on greyhounds is available on the link. Enjoy! - Murphy.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

The Boy From Oz

Hi Readers, click on the picture to watch Todd McKenney talk about his greyhound fostering, his own adopted greyhounds and his love for the breed.

Bye for now - Murphy. 

Monday, July 18, 2011

2011 Samford Show

Hi Readers, The GAP team headed out to Samford for their local show this weekend. Although the weather was looking bleak, the crowds improved so that we were able to dish out lots of greyhound love to my public.

I hope you enjoy the pics -


T'was a cold and rainy morning as we set up.
Possibly the only warm people at the showgrounds.


Chatting about hounds.
Prancer reaches out and touches someone.


Me getting some pats.

Bubble boy was there.


April greets some visitors.
Ariel with her dad.


Prancer all kitted out.
"Why the long face?" Ariel and I ready to go.
Mechy moo was on the stand next to us.




 Sally has a snooze in the GAP vehicle.
Prancer wins more fans.
















"Sure that's a fine greyhound you have there English". The Amish express leaves for town.















 


 April with Madeline.














I get some lovin' from some visitors.






















Madeline gets caught napping. 




















"What do you mean break is over?"




















Prancer cuddles up to two Young hound fanciers.





"Murphy, look at me, look at me". One of my fans goes to extreme measures to attract my attention.
The rare meat eating lamb was on display at the show.

Somebody thinks he hears some beef jerky packets being opened by Lyndsay in the stall next to ours.
 "Don't taser me bro". The officer on the right goes for his stun gun when this guy interrupts my security team's morning tea.
 All tuckered out and on the way home after two hard days of laying about working hard.
















A big thanks to Lucinda, Dianne. Andrew and Madeline for their help over the weekend. Anyway, it must be time for a snooze. Bye for now - Murphy.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Happy Harry Gets His Forever Home

Hi Readers, we have had Harry staying with us this weekend as he is being adopted tonight.

Harry is a lovely fellow, very friendly with us all and he loves a good play. He is even getting along with Honey the cougar which is a rare thing indeed.

Harry the toy collector at work!

Playing with Hope who has been digging to China.

Harry snoozes with the cougar after his garden games.















Anyway Readers, I'm off for a Sunday afternoon snooze before Harry's new Mum arrives to take him home. Bye for now - Murphy.