BeastBlog: October 2006


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Kai, Monty, Jack, Troy, Lucy, Mack, & Rosie - The Beastly Beasts

22 October 2006

Meet and Greet at Coventry Pets at Home

Wotcha,

Yesterday me and the uvver Beasts got sent, well taken, to Coventry. We was on duty outside the Pets at Home store to raise some dosh for uvver grey'ounds wot need 'omes; seein' as 'ow we've got an 'alf decent gaff, we reckon it's only fair to try an' 'elp some of our mates get the same fing.

We pitched up about 'alf ten to find some uvver 'ounds already there. They 'ad been there early like, and probably wanted a kip, so after a bit they went off 'ome.

And so to the serious business of the day; accosting punters and getting dosh out of 'em. Now, even though I do say so myself, I am pretty 'ot on the accosting front. It also means you get lots of cuddles and strokes, so in my book it ain't worth 'angin' back. Worked too.

Accostin' a Punter
Accostin' a Punter

Kai, as always, got loads of "Ohhs" and "Arrrs" from the women, and Jack did 'is magic wiv the kids. Monty don't put 'imself out too much at these things - 'e's just there to swell the numbers. And Maple, well, she did betta than I though she might. Bein' nervous of strangers she weren't too 'appy to start wiv, but she got the 'ang of it 'alf way through the day. And bein' small she got a bit of the old symapthy vote like.

Monty 'avin' a Hug
Monty 'avin' a Hug - with Maple in the Background

Just after lunch anuvver couple of 'ounds pitched up, Nellie and Eva. Eva was pretty stunnin'!! Talk about glossy; Wheeww!!! Actually, she's a dead spit for Monty (no I don't fancy 'im!!), just better lookin' and not a bloke. Anyway, got chattin', as you do, and 'eard about what 'appened to 'er. The 'umans (if you can call 'em 'umans) burnt out the tattos in 'er ears so they couldn't be traced before they kicked 'er out. I've got my own ideas about wot should 'appen to lumps of manky cats poo like that; sure you've got some too.

Eva
Eva

Now, got to tell ya. Loads of the people we talked to reckon that wot 'appens to 'ounds after the racin' is terrible. 'Course it is, but point bein' nearly everyone said so. So I reckon the message is finally gettin' 'ome about wot really goes on. And it gave us a chance to tell 'em about 'ounds like Monty wot don't want to race and wot 'appens to them.

Eva and Nellie
Eva and Nellie

Eva's bit like Kai when it comes to fireworks though; neither of 'em like 'em. There was a couple of bangers wot we 'eard goin' off. Kai was straight in the shop for a bit, and Eva 'id in one of the kennels!!

We 'ad some nice chats durin' the day. One lady 'ad re'omed an' 'ound, only for 'er to 'ave nine pups!!! Luckily she's got 'omes for most of 'em wiv friends and family, and she's talkin' to the right people to 'elp with any left. One of 'er 'uman puppies is called Jack, that's 'im below wiv our Jack.

A Pair o' Jack's
A Pair o' Jack's

Loads of people fought we was lookin' for 'omes, and for once dad din't make 'is usual joke about they could 'ave us. One lady called Victoria was well taken with yours T. She said she was looking to re'ome a dog, but 'ad never considered grey'ounds; but now she had met me she thought per'aps she might just do that. So she went away with all the blurb, and 'opefully she might just grab a grey for 'erself.

So 'ow did we do? Don't know that exact amount yet, but dad reckoned 'is tin was pretty full, so 'eres 'opin' for a big number. Soon as we know we'll stick a comment 'ere.

Cheers,
Troy

15 October 2006

Cotwolds Water Park

Great weekend for me: yesterday I celebrated six months as a Beastly Beast - time really does fly when you're having fun. I can't belive how much my life has changed in just over six months - from living in a tree and getting my own food, to: my own sofa, waiter service, chauffeur driven limo, holidays by the sea, and five boys to play with! Girls, you just gotta do this.

And we go on nice walks were we meet nice dogs and their humans; today we went quite a long way to where there was lots of water we could play in.

Last night Guiness turned up with Autny Claire, and Guiness stopped with us. We like Guiness 'coz she's a good laugh and a bit cheeky. So for today she became a Beastly Beast for a day, and we lent her one of our bandanas as we were off out. Dad also gave her a wash and brush 'coz she fell in the pond - she did smell a bit; us girls have to look our best when we go out.

Guiness
Guiness

We went to a water park in somewhere called the Cotswolds. Lots of lakes to play in, and we walked round one.

Meeting up
Meeting up

There was loads of dogs there. Usually most of the dogs are like us when we go on big walks, but today they were all shapes and sizes. There were some dogs we know like Poppy and Bumpy and Spike and Cherry, and loads of new ones - which was fab as I like meeting lots of new friends. And some had come from a long way just to meet up.

We went round a big lake, and at some places we could get into the water and play. This is two new friends, Benjy and Teddy, playing in the water.
Benjy and Teddy
Benjy and Teddy

I went in for a paddle and a splash with Murphy - ohhh girls, he is a hunk!! He's got a twinkle in his eye that let's you know he's good fun to be with and he is drop dead gorgeous, yet he is also the perfect gentleman (shame!!), and played with me and Daisy and others really nicely.

Murphy
Murphy

He was a bit naughty though, and found a muddy spot to roll in right at the end of the walk, but somehow I think that's just Murphy.

Daisy. Now there's a lady I want to be like. I'm seven and a bit and she is twelve. And if there was anything happening she was there; she ran around and played chasing games with the boys like a girl half her age. It looks like she is growing old disgracefully - good for her I say - and I hope I'm doing that kind of thing when I'm twelve.

Daisy
Daisy

We also met Mya and Nala. I'd met Nala at the Greyhound Gap Show in April, but to be honest I can't remember 'coz I was still so scared of everything at that time. Mya is funny - her favourite pastime seems to be winding up Nala.

Nala and Mya
Nala and Mya

And we also met Snatch and Ruby. The other Beasts had met them back in September last year, but first time for me. Now, I'm not being funny, but aren't they small? Seems a very funny shape for a dog if you ask me. Mind you, Snatch is a great laugh, and joins in with all the other dogs.

Mya and Nala with Snatch and Ruby
Mya and Nala with Snatch and Ruby

And we met Todd and Misha and Meg. We found out later that Misha was a bit scared of us to start with - of us??!! Love, there's no need to be scared of us - honest.

Todd and Misha
Todd and Misha

Meg and a human  puppy
Meg and a human puppy

Near the end of the walk some of the humans sat down for a bit, and we were joined by Lola. She wasn't on the walk as such, but decided to join - more the merrier I say. She was a laugh as well, and gave Mya a good run for her money.

Daisy, Mya and Lola
Daisy, Mya and Lola

We had some sausages and stuff there too, so it was a nice place to stop for bit before heading back. Troy decided to sit on dad's lap for a bit, much to the amusment of the humans - apprently not many greyhounds do that.

Back at the cars we has more treats, and Aunty Wendy found a big bucket of stuff that we all shared.

We also had a chat with Ozzie. Ozzie is like I was six months ago - a bit scared of life and looking for a new home. 'Coz I know what it's like being with friends, and in my case family (Troy is my cousin), I wanted him to come home with us. OK, he's pretty good looking too, even if he isn't a pure greyhound. I hope everything works out for him.

Ozzie
Ozzie

But of course all good things come to an end, so it was soon time to head off home. I hope we can meet up like this again soon - it's nice meeting different dogs and their humans.

Bye for now. Love,
Maple

09 October 2006

White Lodge Walk

Yesterday was de White Lodge Walk, and once again it turned out to be anudder dog swap for us Beasts. But Oi get ahead of meself.

Before de walk we went to see Aunty Claire. We'd not seen her since we went to London for de Greyhound Gathering. Aunty Wendy was dere too, so we went and played in de paddock for a bit whoile dey went out.

Den we went for de walk at de Burrough Hill. Der was lots of people der whit dere humans, some were friends we knew, but it was great to see some new faces so it was.

Meeting up for de walk - spot the pointy dog
Meeting up for de walk - spot the pointy dog

Meeting up for de walk - pointy dogs
Dat's better - dere are some

Well, roight from de start it was hand out us Beasts loike confetti, trown to de four winds we were, and whoever caught us got de privlidge of walking whit us; always happens we come here. Even Maple went off whit Sholly's mum (Sholly used to be called Shoulders - he's a noice lad). She said afterwards dat she was scared at first - being away from dad loike, but soon realised dat de lady was very noice really. Troy being Troy went from human to human, but ended up whit Buddy's family, loike he usually does.

On the ramparts


On the ramparts
On the ramparts

Oi tink everyone had a noice time; Mavis certainly did 'coz she ran around without any humans; apparently hers always come back or dey're where she can foind dem - lucky girl. Mind you, it got too much for Cherry on de way back, and she had to have a lie down so she did.

Cherry - not active
Cherry - not active

I tink de best bit dat all us hounds; well, now, Oi say hounds. Oi'll be digressing a bit here. Dis is a White Lodge Walk, roight? Dat means pointy hounds; greyhounds, lurchers, and de loike. Dere's sometimes de odd one or two dat's not pointy dat sneak in, but today we had loads; dere was Poppy and Bumpy and Moo whit Wendy, and dere was at least tree udders too.

Bumpy, Moo and Poppy
Bumpy, Moo and Poppy - oh, and Wendy

So when Oi say hounds, Oi'm including dem too. Back to what Oi was sayin'. De best bit dat all us hounds loike is at de end of de walk 'coz dat's when de humans come round and give us noice tings loike suasages and liver cake and stuff. Dad said we wouldn't be needin' our tea de amount we'd had. Just who does he tink he's kiddin'?

Taking humans for a walk
Taking humans for a walk

After de walk we went back to Aunty Clair's again and Spike and Cherry came too. Cherry had recovered by dis toime, and went for a good run in de paddock. We let de humans go and have some treats for demselves, and den it was toime to go home for our tea.

Cherry - active
Cherry - active

So Hi to everyone dat was dere, and we hope to be seein' you again soon.

Love and licks,
Jack

08 October 2006

E-mail from my Mums in Ireland

Isn't the internet just wonderful? If you've read my story you'll know I was rescued and helped by two lovely ladies, Jackie and Lorraine, in Ireland. Well, I got an e-mail from them yesterday, and do you know, they still think about me!! And they had read BeastBlog, and saw our holiday pics, and thought we had had a lovely time - which we did.

I'll tell you now, I was so happy to get a message from them. I owe them so much, and they never wanted anything back; thank you ladies. Maybe one day we'll meet again.