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This is a new section that has just been added to our website (March 07).

The stories and images have been provided by people who have kindly found
homes for our retired greyhounds.

Max & Lulu	Daphne	Poppy
Max's Story I went to live with Kev and Susie about 2 years ago, oh the delight of the garden whenever I wanted it and the soft bed, not to mention the sofa (when nobody was looking!). I cherish my time there and walks with Kevin are such Highlights of the day even though I am now arthritic and I cant get about as much as I used to. About 6 months after I first moved in Lulu arrived. Originally called Mandy she was like a whirling dervish. She didn’t stop for a moment and made me dizzy just watching her. She made me rather cross to begin with sometimes as she was far too lively but I soon got used to having her around. Kevin’s daughter started saying she was a bit of a lulu, so the name stuck and I think it suits her. Life was idyllic, I had someone to play with and boss around, befitting my station in life, of course! Next came Stella who was quickly renamed Daphne, snooty or what? She and Lulu tear round the garden at lightening speed flicking wet mud onto the walls as they continue to career around the living room. At least the two of them play together and as my arthritis gets worse, they leave me alone and I can sleep which; apart from eating is what I like to do best. I try and keep them in line, however Daphne does shout back at me when I tell her off and I have to go for a cuddle with Susie, as I get upset afterwards. Our family was complete, or so I thought. Suddenly we were invaded (that’s not too strong a word) by Poppy. At only 18 months old and still a little nipper, she has turned our lives around. Our toys have been eaten, so have our leads. She has chewed my bed to bits and lots of things that belong to Kevin and Susie. I know that when I here one of them cry out 'Oh no, Poppy!' I know she's been at it again. Well, we all live happily together, most of the time and as much as the love that Joy and all the staff gave us, I wouldn’t change my new family for the world. Now I'm off to dig up a tasty bone I buried a while back, that’s if Poppy didn’t get there first! Kevin, Susie, Max, Lulu, Daphne & Poppy Go back