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June 12, 2010

Adoptable: Hanks Emerson aka “Emerson”

Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Cathie @ 4:18 pm
  • Emerson is ready for a home!  He finished his racing career at Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club, and now we are looking for a home he can call his own. 
  • Emerson’s Greyhound-Data Page
  • Color:  Red Fawn
  • Gender:  Male
  • Date of Birth:  7-2-06
  • Weight:  70
  • Personality:   Quiet, friendly, well behaved
  • Pics coming soon!
  • Adoptable: Hanks Black Hawk aka “Hawk”

    Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Tags: , — Cathie @ 4:14 pm
  • Hawk is a calm, well behaved black beauty with the most striking eyes.  He’s almost 4 yrs old, and we just retired him.  Please consider making this nice boy part of your family.
  • Hawk’s Greyhound-Data Page
  • Date of Birth:  7-15-06
  • Weight:  71
  • Personality:  calm, quiet, well behaved, friendly
  • 825Hawk2.jpg picture by coachgrieber

    Last two pics courtesy of Chris Grieb

    Adoptable: Hanks Thoreau aka “Orbit”

    Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Tags: , — Cathie @ 4:04 pm
  • Orbit is a handsome lad who would love to come play in your yard and make you smile.
  • http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=hanks+thoreau
  • Date of Birth:  1/1/08
  • Weight:  75
  • Personality:  big boy, really fun guy, allegedly a little pushy at turnout but I call him energetic
  • Pics coming soon!
  • Adoptable: Hanks Gipper aka “Gibby”

    Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Tags: , — Cathie @ 3:43 pm
  • My longtime kennel buddy Gibby is ready for his forever home, and would love to meet you.
  • Gibby’s Greyhound-Data Page
  • Date of Birth:  9-15-06
  • Weight:  70
  • Personality:  Very friendly, energetic, loves to play, gets along well with others
  • Adoptable: Hanks Lucas aka Tigger

    Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Tags: , — Cathie @ 3:38 pm
    • Meet Tigger, a good looking sweetheart who would love to join your family.
    • Tigger’s Greyhound-Data.com page
    • Date of Birth:  9-7-07
    • Color:  Red Fawn
    • Gender:  Male
    • Weight:  72
    • Personality:  Friendly, active, prefers not to be crated

    June 14, 2009

    FTH Jive Talker Retires!

    Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Cathie @ 4:23 pm
     

     

    One the of the best greyhounds in recent memory is headed to a soft couch after a long and productive career here on the Jacksonville Racing Circuit.

    Fth Jive Talker (Whistlers Ike – BB Princess Kit) got a little bit of each of his parents passed on to him and with this combination he was a threat on or off the early lead. Whistlers Ike was a blazing early speed greyhound that was not short at the end of the race and it is really too bad that he never got a real chance to show his true potential. Mom, on the other hand was a big time closer that race 660 and 770 yards. Putting this all together you got a greyhound that could go to the turn with a solid rush and had tremendous speed coming down the stretch.

    Thru most of his great career he use both to his benefit and the wider he got, the more dominating he became. Just look at his record from the 8 box. He was 23 of 24 in the money, with 16 wins, including victories in his first 13 races from this post position.

    But this was not the only post that he could win from. He was a versatile greyhound that was never caught on the lead in any race in his career. Over all Jive Talker won 56 races in 156 starts and was in the money a combined 111 times, (156/56-26-24-5), and a ton of those efforts came against the best greyhounds at the racetrack. Although he didn’t win a stakes final, he ran in 6 of them and competed in 9 stakes events throughout his career.

    His best showings were when he was still just a pup. He was second in the finals of the Night of Stars XVIII race by less than a length, and backed that up with a undefeated run thru qualifying in the 2006 JGR Juvenile, only to finish 4th in the finals. In 2007 he gave another greyhound a scare as he was second once again to Platinum Perfect by a length in the finals of the First Coast Classic.

    All in all, Fth Jive Talker was a threat to win in every race that he was entered into even at 4 1/2 years old. For 3 years he left it all on the racetrack and if he drew an outside post position, he was going to factor in the money no matter what happened in the race. In his prime he was frankly unbeatable from the outside and on the days that he wanted to run, you would have been hard pressed to beat him from any box at any time.

    From everyone here at the Orange Park Kennel Club we would like to say thank you for letting us watch you run. Thanks for giving you all in each and every effort. Thanks for showing the power and determination that solidifies just what a racing greyhound should be, and congratulations to you for a tremendous career. Now go and get on that couch and start enjoying your new career as a great pet to a lucky family.

    (copied from www.jaxkennel.com website.)

    Isn’t it a shame it is so hard to adapt to retirement?  This is day 1 in his new home.

    snuggling with his brother Roux Bear (FTH Fast Talker)

    Day 2

    June 2009 – Adoptables

    Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Tags: , — Cathie @ 3:12 pm

    Well folks, we had our adoptables down to 2, but suddenly the list is growing.  Here is the most up to date list of B&J adoptables.  Please email me at wmlcml6@gmail.com if you are interested in any of these love bugs.

    CTW Well Done (Steak) ADOPTED!!!  Steak has been adopted by Beth Lambdin and will move to Texas in mid-July. 

    Se’s Top Speed (Topsy)

    topsy-1.jpg Topsy picture by wmlcml6

     

    Pak Black Rock (Smokey)

    smoky2.jpg Pak Black Rock "Smokey" picture by wmlcml6

    Hanks Polo (Polo)

    Meet Polo!  The other half of Marco, who now lives with his dad Whistlers Hank!  Polo is a gentle sweet boy who is ready for his home.  He isn’t overly exhuberant and just loves to be near people.  He would be fine with other dogs and I’m betting that he would be cat safe.

    HUGS for me!!! HUGS for me!!! 
    Hows the search going for my home MC?   

    Hanks Black Ace (Ace)  — [pics coming soon]

    Snaps Memory (Jacob) — available through Greyhounds as Pets of NE Fla.  www.jaxkennel.com

    Pak Gaelic Night (Nina) — [pics coming soon]

    Craigie Skillful (Skilly)

    Will update with pictures and Greyhound-Data link …. ~Cathie~

    February 27, 2009

    March Adoptables

    Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Tags: , , , — Auntie Jenn @ 8:37 pm

    We’ve got quite the crew waiting for their forever homes.  We will take any help you or your group can give.

    Meet John– Moved to Atlanta Greyhound Adoption to find his forever home.

    He is out of the Beatle Boys– George and Ringo have both been adopted and are doing wonderfully, and Paul is still racing.  John would do best as an only dog.  He is really coming out of his shell and loves his people.  He is playful and loves to lean on you and get scritchies!

    Scritchies for me!

    Scritchies for me!

    Jealous?!

    Jealous?!

    ADOPTED!  June 2009!  And the ever famous Jeremy.  He is a skootchy butt extraordaire.  He LOVES his lovies!!!  Jeremy is very special to us and we hope he gets a very special home…

    Yes I KNOW Im handsome

    Yes I KNOW I'm handsome

    Wanna gimme a smooch?

    Wanna gimme a smooch?

    ADOPTED by Linda Sheffield April 2009!  We were so excited to learn that Jeremy’s littermate Josith was coming to us.  He is sweet as ever.  Joseph didn’t race with us and came in a little thin.  He is a bit timid but he warms up.  His face would melt the coldest hearts.

    Hi everyone!!

    Hi everyone!!

    This side?  Im handsome

    This side? I'm handsome

    ADOPTED by Lucy Whidden March 2009.  And our fun project– Spirit.  He was painfully shy and you would have to pull him out from the back of the crate.  Through a lot of TLC, he has really come out of his shell and you have a very hard time getting him back into it!  He wants to be touching you 24/7.

    Gimme a hug!!!

    Gimme a hug!!!

    Meet Polo!  The other half of Marco, who now lives with his dad Whistlers Hank!  Polo is a gentle sweet boy who is ready for his home.  He isn’t overly exhuberant and just loves to be near people.  He would be fine with other dogs and I’m betting that he would be cat safe.

    HUGS for me!!!

    HUGS for me!!!

    Hows the search going for my home MC?

    Hows the search going for my home MC?

    Here is Granny– She is the most adorable girl ever.  She is sweeter than sugar and very gentle.  She is a total softie and just wants some lovies!

    Hi out there!

    Hi out there!

    I am stunning arent I?

    I am stunning aren't I?

    Next— Meet Tango!

    He is very sweet and loves to play.  He can be a little bit of a bull in a china shop, but he’s not bad at all.  He loves to give kissies!

    What is that thingy?

    What is that thingy?

    I am a sungod

    I am a sungod

    January 9, 2009

    January 2009 – Adoptables Update

    Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Tags: , — Cathie @ 3:57 pm
    Below is a list of the beauties we have available for adoption.
    We've got two leaving on 1/13 to go to a group in Atlanta, and if Rebel passes his cat test and "being an only dog" test, he will go to Canada in March.
    Please let Cathie know if you have any questions or would like to meet any of these great greyhounds.  wmlcml6@gmail.com
    Tuffy (long legged lean brindle male - very outgoing and energetic)
    John (red brindle male with white markings - nice personality)
    Spirit (shy, smaller brindle boy)
    Lefty (shy, light fawn male)
    Boston (shy, currently living in a foster home and progressing very nicely)
    Rebel (pending cat and alone test – going to Canada in March)
    Reno (to Atlanta on 1/13/09; needs to be at  GAP on Monday)
    Katie (to Atlanta on 1/13/09; needs to be at  GAP on Monday)
    We also have the last of "Baby's Babies" available.  Jessie (Destin to Dream) is part of a litter of 10 wonderful greyhounds, and is currently in a foster home in Tennesee.  She is a small dark brindle girl, housetrained, affectionate, and would love a home of her own.  Click here for a video of Baby's Babies, created by Janet Shaffer (who adopted Peanut from this litter).
    I will add pictures this weekend.  ~Cathie~

    November 3, 2008

    Adoptable: Hanks Triscuit (”Cracker”)

    Filed under: 3. Retire Me ... — Tags: , — Cathie @ 4:09 pm

    UPDATE!  Cracker is doing great in his foster home and should be adopted soon.

    Cracker is moving to Keystone Greyhound Adoption as soon as a hauler can be arranged.

    Cracker is part of a very friendly “never met a stranger” litter of dogs.  He would be great at meet & greets, likes children, and loves attention.  He’s young, so has plenty of energy to play and have a good time. 

    October0838.jpg picture by GiJenn51

    October0835.jpg picture by GiJenn51

    Here he is meeting a potential adopter:

    Greyhound-Data.com link:  http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=7W6RH7&d=hanks+triscuit

    If you are interested in meeting Cracker and his littermates, or if you have any questions about him, please contact Cathie Lambert, wmlcml6@gmail.com.

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