Woofstock

Hi Readers, what a hot day it was today with the mercury reaching 36 degrees Celsius (which is really really hot in the old money). Mum and Dad went to Albion Park to represent GAP Qld at Woofstock but we decided it was best that we stay cool at home.

We found out later that there was some sort of hippie protest outside the gates while woofstock was underway. Dad says thanks to the protest organisers as the protest increased awareness of the good work GAP does tenfold which resulted in heaps of new adoption applications.

The remaining grateful dead groupies arrived in a vehicle like this. Luckily the stand was upwind.

Security was on hand due to the increased chance of unwashed interlopers gaining access.

For those that don't know, Albion park is a horse and greyhound racetrack. I know Australians will bet on anything but this is ridiculous.

 Woofstock, groovy baby!














Leanne and Marnie with the hounds at the GAP stand.

This happy Shar Pei  dropped by looking for treats.

A young greyhound fancier gets up close and personal with a visiting grey.

 A hippie disguised as a RAAF MP comes unstuck.





This woolly boy dropped in to have some ice water.

Q: Where does a very large Great Dane lay down?
A: Anywhere it wants to.

Bazza shows his style.

Some young fans chat about the hot weather with Bazza.

Get your GAP merchandise here! (or here)

Cuddles for Daisy and chats for the team.

Daisy used her Jedi mind powers - "Adopt me, for I am the one you seek".

Marnie and Loki promote one of our sponsors Advance Pet Nutrition.

Loki rearing to go and looking sharp!

Jaydee gets  a cuddle.

Jaydee gets another cuddle. You can tell she is a promotions pro.

Mum, Loki and Bazza get a visit.

This trio of Westies won the best dressed pet competition with their highland gear complete with bagpipes.










Well Readers, I must be off as it is still very hot here and we are expecting a thunder storm. I want to have my dinner in case we lose power. I also need to make an anonymous call to let the police know where to take the tear gas and water canons. Bye for now - Murphy.

Have a Greyt Australia Day

Hi Readers, it is Australia day today so I would like to wish all Aussies everywhere a greyt day. Please keep those who have lost everything in the devastating floods and fires in your thoughts.

Prancer models his Australian gear against a backdrop of a Cooktown orchid which is our State's floral emblem.

Well after that dizzying tour experience, I'm off for a snooze then a BBQ lunch. See you later Readers - Murphy.

Webbed Paws

Hi Readers, I promised that I would post some pics of the flooding around the House of Hound so here they are. Thanks to everybody that sent their offers of help and best wishes. A big thanks goes to my uncle Peter and his family Bryce, Conor and Jodie-Sue who helped us clean up the muck that was in our shed. We would still be doing that if they hadn't helped!

We would also like to thanks our neighbours Brian and Pam who looked after the two greyhounds we rescued that morning before we needed rescuing. Both hounds are fine and are heading back to their home today.

Dad and all the hounds swam out and the water was at least five feet deep. Honey slipped her collar as was being swept down the driveway next door towards the creek but Dad was able to swim back and get her to safety. We were still much luckier than the residents of Brisbane, Ipswich and the Lockyer valley who had their homes inundated, swept away and who were unable to save their family and pets from the rising waters. Please keep them in your thoughts.

I hope you find the pics interesting -

 Jess and Honey watch the rain with concern.

Cutlet on Patrol and starting to get soggy hooves.

The goats take shelter in our carport. The water was about six feet from our back patio at this stage.











Another view of the riding school and back paddock.












A view of the front of the house, the water ended up reaching halfway up the fence.











The back patio under water. Dad wasn't able to get the goats and cow out so he put them in here. Luckily all were OK when we were able to return home.









When we returned home we found a lot a water in a few rooms.












The flood waters moved all this fencing which came to rest against our shed.











Assorted articles washed into our alcove. Some of it was even ours.












The pool pumps went for a swim.












Inviting no?, well no!













This six foot log floated into the back paddock.  (where it will be staying!)











We were all very wet and cold after the swim out so Mum and Dad dried us off and wrapped us up to warm up. Jess and our foster Sally take a snooze and dream about their big day.










The back patio after the water drained away. Blah!

Cash the rescued greyhound wonders what its all about. He soon regained his playful nature.

The debris line shows how high the water rose, this is an eight foot fence.

      

Well readers, I must be off now as there is still a lot of cleaning up to do. We have been helping Dad by staying calm, offering helpful suggestions and watching him work. All this supervision has made me tired so I'm off for a nap. Bye for now -Murphy

Happy Birthday Homer (and Granny)

Hi Readers, what a week its been for the house of hound residents. Yesterday started off OK with my Granny's birthday and ended with Dad and the hounds having to swim to safety when the floods hit Brisbane. Mum was out rescuing two greys that were in danger of drowning as the area they were in was being evacuated. I'll show you some pictures of that event soon but rest assured that we are all fine and back in residence. It would also have been a great funniest home video with Dad trying to hold a bag with some clean clothes in it above water while being pulled in several direction by hounds all keen to show their personal swimming style.

Anyway, brother Homer had his 8th birthday today so we were very glad that we were all together to celebrate it. It also stopped raining which Homer said was in honour of the great day. We didn't really care why it stopped raining but were just glad it did!

 Brother Homer enjoys a birthday stretch in the sunshine.

Even the chooks were glad of some sun to dry off their feathers.
















Until next time readers - bye for now - Murphy.

Water Baby

Hi Readers, happy new year to you all. 

Today was the first fine day we have had for a while, with an area the size of Texas underwater in Queensland from the recent flooding. It is also very humid after the rain so Prancer thought he would go for a dip in the pool to cool off.

Checking out the temperature to make sure it was just right.










Well, look who doesn't need a life jacket to go swimming. Show off!

And here he is sitting in the spa after his big swim.

Well Readers, I must go and check out the Sunday papers now as all that activity has made me tired. Until next time Readers, bye for now - Murphy.



Merry Christmas Everybody

All of us here at the house of hound would like to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas. We hope you have a peaceful and relaxing time with your hounds and two legged family.

Peggy the greyhound and Harvey the official GAP testing dog are staying with us over Christmas. They are missing there mum but looking forward to some turkey and ham later today.

Well Readers, stay safe and keep loving your hounds. I'm off for some eggnog and a snooze before lunch. Bye for now - Murphy.

GAP Christmas Party

Hi Readers, after our party was cancelled last week due to the rain and the subsequent flooding of our venue, we headed off today to celebrate a greyt year for GAP. We have had a heap of dogs adopted, introduced a professional and accountable business structure, continued to spread the word about what greyt pets we make and had a lot of fun doing it.

We had a terrific time today with a doggy day spa set up were we hounds could be bathed, have our nails trimmed and a dental exam performed by Karen. Santa Paws was there with Rudolph the red nosed whippet who delivered presents of dental sticks for the hounds and sweets for the kids (although we think it should have been the other way round). Jess, Leanne and Dad looked after the BBQ duties, the bar was open for the adults, raffles were run and won and a heap of terrific GAP merchandise was sold. We raised heaps of funds to kick off the new year with. Thank you to everybody who helped out and who donated.

Several potential adopters dropped by to see how greyt we are for themselves and our foster Freddy went to his forever home today. It was fantastic to catch up with everybody again.

Keep your eye out in the photos for GAP test dog Harvey in his "access all areas" outfit.

I must be off for a snooze and check up on dinner as the word is that some sausages made it home for our dinner. Bye for now - Murphy.