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.

GAP's February 2012 Walk.

Hi Readers, Mum, Dad and the house of hound horde headed off to Nudgee beach today for GAP's February walk.

We would like to thank Huey for holding off on the rain and providing us with a great morning for a paddle, not too hot, not too cold but just right.

Eddie the escapologist managed to get away twice this morning, once by tipping Mum into the sea and the other by chewing through his harness. Luckily for Eddie, he was rugby tackled both times before he could come to harm. We may have to upgrade him to the Hannibal Lecter style of harness a la silence of the lambs.

I hope you enjoy the pictures -

"Last one in is a rotten pooch". Vader heads for the water.

Brother Homer and yours truly looking fine.

Wally makes a new friend.

 "What do you mean my lunch is on that boat?"

Current house of hound foster Mini meets her potential new Mum, Dad and canine sister Cilla.

One hound and his human have a sprint.

Aunties Marnie and Leanne with Tibby and Pumpkin.

A fine leash of hounds (although Dad has unkindly suggested that a group of greyhounds should be called a methane or a flatulence).

After much deliberation it was decided that the tide was coming in and that the vertically challenged amongst us could soon be in trouble.

Heading for the safety of the shore and a chat afterwards.









Its always great to catch up with so many greys and their humans. It looks like Homer's current crush Mini may have found a home and that's great even if it means Homer will be playing his emo MP3s long into the evening over the coming weeks.

Anyway Readers, I'm off for a de-sanding and then a snooze. Bye for now - Murphy.

Meet Mini

Hi Readers, I'd like to introduce you to Mini. Mini is a three year old girl who has been staying with us following her de-sexing operation on Friday.

She is a gentle cuddly girl that is getting on well with everybody here, including Honey the westie warrior. Even Homer thinks she is cute, he has been getting around humming "you sexy thing" with a big smile on his face.

Anyway Readers, I better go and keep an eye on Homer. Bye for now - Murphy.