RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Samford

Hi Readers, The GAP greyhounds attended various location for the Million Paws Walk today and Mum, Dad and my brothers went to the Samford walk. We had beautiful weather which started off chilly but quickly warmed to be another greyt autumn day in Queensland.

We had a terrific turnout of proud hound owners and all of the hounds behaved so well that we got a lot of positive comments from the crowd. I hope you enjoy the photographs - 

This must be the great part of the RSPCA's "All creatures great and small". Peace, love and rainbows baby!

 Some of the early arrivals for team GAP.

 Two cheeky birds with their owner were there.

This lucky pooch escaped the tube of doom at the agility display.

Cousin Ollie was there to promote his PADS Agility  school.

Catching up with old friends.

 Um, not a greyhound but very friendly regardless !

Tibby catching some rays on a cool morning.

 Barry spies the sausage sizzle being held by the local fire brigade.

 Aw, everybody needs their Mum to help them look their best sometimes.

This chap who is part wolfhound dropped in to visit the greys.

The bobbing for cats* activity proved very popular before the walk kicked off.

Can you start a walk with a taser, what happened to a starters pistol?

And the walk is on, 4kms around the lovely village of Samford.

The GAP team looking good.

"Its my turn to be in front, no its my turn". We might be retired but we still like to be the lead hound in a race.

 Former house of hound favourite Mini walked with us.

As did this little guy.

 Yours truly cooling off at the half way point.

 "Hey, stop hogging the clam bath!".

Ozzy, Eddie and Tibby cool off on the return walk.

 Bailey cools his belly after the walk.

"All right, Mr DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up". I think I look rather distinguished here.

Ozzy, Tibby and the team discuss what a greyt day they had while waiting for their lattes. 

* No cats were sampled tasted consumed harmed during the walk. 

Well Readers, that's it for today as Eddie, Ozzy and I are all overdue for a snooze. Thanks to all the greyhound owners who attended and to all the well wishers who stopped us to talk about GAP. Boo to the lady who pushed her pram away from us with a scared look in her eyes, hopefully she fell into a nest of small fluffies and learnt her lesson. Cheers to the RSPCA staff and the Samford locals who made us feel very welcome. Bye for now - Murphy.

Meet Ozzie

Hi Readers, please meet Ozzie who is fostering with us as he needs some TLC.

He is a lovely fawn boy with good manners who sticks closely to Mum and Dad wherever they go (not like big independent me!) .

I hope you enjoy the pics -

 Ozzie taking it easy in the back yard.

 Who wouldn't love a face like this?

Ozzie has a bit of that Captain Jack Sparrow eye-liner thing going on. Its not my thing but each to his own.

Despite all his play bowing the funny looking dog in the back paddock wouldn't join in. Tia looks on in mild amusement.







Well, that's it for me on this labour day public holiday. I'm off for a snooze. I hope that my fans will come to see me and the other hounds at the RSPCA's Million Paws Walk at Samford on 20 May.

Lest We Forget

'They went with songs to the battle, they were young.

Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.

They were staunch to the end against all odds uncounted,

They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them'.

Late for Breakfast

Hi Readers, here is a quick gif I made of Hope when she realised that she was going to miss out on a pigs ear for breakfast.

Unfortunately she got here before I had a chance to swipe it from her bowl. Oh well, these is always tomorrow. Anyway Readers, I'm off for a snooze after my walk and breakfast. Bye for now - Murphy.

A New Beginning

Hi Readers, I wanted to share this lovely story with you. 

A few years ago, The Ashby family lost their beloved greyhound Duke to cancer. They were all devastated by his passing especially daughter Juliette. 

Time passed and the family decided it was time to bring another grey into their home. They had seen the post about the puppies that joined the GAP program and decided that one of the boys would be great for the family.

Mrs Ashby spoke to Mum and Aunty Gail and arranged everything without telling Juliette. The family then  went on a drive to collect young Toby while telling Juliette that they were on a day trip for the long weekend. Anyway, they went and met Toby and Juliette was so happy that she was in tears. I think that he is one hound that is going to be very much loved.

The pictures say more than I ever could -

 Surprise, meet your new puppy!

 Juliette gives Toby a cuddle.

Toby settling in at home and having a rest before going exploring.

Anyway Readers, I think I have something in my eye and need to go and blow my snout. Bye for now - Murphy. Oh and happy Easter everybody.

This Looks Like Trouble

Hi Readers, I wanted to give you a sneak peak at the latest GAP recruits. They are a little younger than normal but are all 100% greyhound.

These little guys are destined for good homes and even I think that they are cuties. Of course, you know what puppies are like!

Aunty Gail and Mum give the pups their first bath. The fawn one is a little girl and the other two are strapping lads.








Looks like a whirlwind is heading for somebody's house! Bye for now - Murphy.

Hi Readers, I thought I would share this picture of Honey cuddled up with greyhound Star who was visiting the house of hound.

Honey normally doesn't like other women on her turf but took a liking to Star as soon as they met.

I'm not sure that the cougar will live this down!
















Anyway Readers, I'm off to read the Sunday papers and have a snooze. Bye for now - Murphy.