Dawn

Last Night in Franklin

2010-09-08T19:27:00.000-07:00

The time has come, my foster mom says, to speak of certain things....of a potential new home, adoption, and the happiness it brings. On my last night here in Franklin, my foster sister Lily decided to snuggle with me and tell me how greyt being adopted is..I'm listening Lily! Wish me luck everyone...Dawn.

Pool Side...

2010-09-06T20:42:00.000-07:00

Another rough day.

Happy Labor Day!

2010-09-06T18:55:00.001-07:00

Aunt Lou! This picture's for you--Love, Dawn.

X-Ray Day

2010-09-03T16:05:00.000-07:00

Today was also my x-ray day...here I am waiting for my close up!

I have my Holloween costume ready, I'm going to be a skeleton.

Afterwards, one of my very favorite treats!

TGIF

2010-09-03T06:54:00.000-07:00

Pool Days.....Pool Days

2010-08-29T10:19:00.000-07:00

Today was my best swim yet!

Sometimes my cheerleader/boyfriend Scoop helps me out! Dawn

A rose between..

2010-08-27T03:28:00.001-07:00

Dawn enjoys hanging out with the big boys.

Re-Hab

2010-08-22T10:19:00.001-07:00

Back to the pool for me! I do like the water.

Breaks in between are important!

This will not only help my leg get stronger, but

could also qualify me as a hound life guard! Dawn

Sharing....

2010-08-16T17:21:00.000-07:00

Dawn is very affectionate and likes to be close to
hounds and humans!

Thunder....

2010-08-14T17:05:00.001-07:00

This is Dawn's reaction to the thunder we are currently having in Franklin.

At the Fair....

2010-08-07T18:58:00.001-07:00

It's been an exciting day...at the fair, judging the canine culinary arts, attending the wine tasting, and getting my very own fair shirt. I wonder what is in our judges gift?

Corn dogs! Delicious!

The wine tasting was good too! I hope this shirt fits...Dawn.

Friday!

2010-08-06T19:33:00.001-07:00

Happy Monday from Dawn

2010-08-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

So remorseful..........................

Here's what Dawn thinks

2010-08-01T08:29:00.000-07:00

Dawn would like to add her 2 cents worth to the recent deer/elk antler discussion we had.

Company!

2010-07-31T12:39:00.000-07:00

Today was the day for very special company..first, there was this big handsome brindle boy named Ivan..my foster mom really liked him! I must admit he was tall, dark, and handsome!

There were humans and a small fluffly dog too! First, I tried to win them over with my award wining smile :-)

Then, I tried to play hard to get. Hope it worked! Dawn

Hanging in the Hallway...

2010-07-24T16:20:00.000-07:00

I've decided to spend some time in the hallway, first I bend up the runner to make a nice pillow.

I even roach against the wall sometimes but my foster mom can never get a picture of that!

Truth is, the AC vent is the hallway and my foster mom says that makes me one really smart greyhound!

Leg is healing!

2010-07-19T19:22:00.001-07:00

So I put it in the air like I just don't care! Dawn

Cleaning Day

2010-07-17T13:16:00.000-07:00

I got to go in a different room today--my foster mom said I needed to help her clean out the extra bedroom. It sure was messy!

It did not take me long though before I began to check all the boxes out...and I found the hat box! Do I look like a southern belle???

Ahoy there! It's Pirate Dawn ARRRRRRR!!!!

I am channeling my inner Mickey Mouse?

And before I knew it...the room was cleaned up! Maybe it was magic? Dawn.

TGIF!

2010-07-16T08:43:00.000-07:00

I've been Collared!

2010-07-14T20:29:00.000-07:00

Ok First, I was having a good time hanging out with my foster brother Arvin.

Then I began messing with my leg again, even if

I am muzzled I just can't leave it alone. So I had this

collar put on me. It makes me think of Scarlett O'Hounda.

With God as my Witness, I will NEVER wear this collar again!

Note from foster mom..yes she will if it helps!

Hanging Out....

2010-07-12T18:26:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone...I have settled back in just fine, and am happy just to chill out while my leg heals. The worst part is leaving it alone! As you can see, my foster family is very supportive. Dawn.

I'm Back!!!!

2010-07-10T14:02:00.000-07:00

It's true...I have had such an adventure today! I left Memphis with my foster mom Nina. She has been such blessing for me....I am so lucky to have two foster homes and two foster families that love me! Are we there yet Nina??

Now I am back in Franklin..resting after a long day of traveling. I am under close supervision so my leg will heal quickly. Guess what Aunt Lou! I LOVE DQ Ice Cream! Dawn......

Goodbyes and Hellos .... On the road again

2010-07-10T13:19:00.000-07:00

I've been hanging out in Memphis at Bob and Nina's for a month and going to see Dr. Pearce 2 or 3 times a week for bandage changes. Recently, Barney, the lab-mix puppy, and I have been enjoying some playtime in the house under very careful supervision, of course. But I had to say my goodbyes to them this morning. Then we went to see Dr. Pearce and his staff for goodbyes and one last check. My bandage has been off since Thursday and now I have to wear my muzzle so I son't lick/chew the wounds. Dr. Pearce is really very pleased with the healing process. After Nina and I left his clinic, we stopped by to pick up her best friend, Karen, and then we headed east. Nina told me that we were going to meet my foster Mom, Anne Marie, and Auntie Liz at Dairy Queen!!!! She said that is where all the houndies go and it is one of my Auntie Lou's favorite places. Here are some photos of the goodbyes and our road trip. From now on my Foster Mom, Anne Maire, will be getting my blogs posted for me. (Nina: Thanks Dawn for the lovely greyhound earrings you gave me as a Thank You. They are so beautiful I had to wear them home. You are a sweetiepie and we all miss you.)

Red, White, and Blue

2010-07-05T12:23:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note from me 'cause Nina said it was important for you to know that all the noise we heard over the weekend did not upset me. She said what we were hearing was something called "firecrackers" and it is common at this time of year. We were all in the house, but the noise in the neighborhood was pretty loud at times and we could hear it inside but it didn't bother me. Matter of fact, Nina hasn't found too many things that do "bother" me. I'm just as laid back as a greyhound can be. You can see from the picture that Aimee and Brett were making sure I was "dressed" for the holiday when they changed my dressing Friday afternoon. I'm what they called "a patrotic hound." My "Auntie" Lou (whom I've not met yet) is proud of me, I'm sure. When Dr. Pearce checked my leg he said it was still looking good and healing the way it should. Oh yea, I guess you have figured out that Husky and I didn't get to leave Memphis last Saturday as we had planned. It is all her fault, too. She had to go and chew through her bandage. Been there .... done that myself!!!

I got me a stuffie!!!

2010-06-26T19:53:00.000-07:00

I think Nina realized that I was really missing all the stuffies I had at my foster Mom, Anne Marie's house. Because I'm going to be with her another week, she bought me one today of my very own. (She bought Barney, the puppy, a new rope toy which he likes, but he also wants MY Stuffie!!! Nina won't let him have it.) I am having so much fun playing with it. YIPPEE! She tried to take a video of me playing with it but I don't know if she is going to get it posted so you can see have much I LOVE STUFFIES! She told me my foster Mom said that all my stuffies are waiting for me at her house.

I'm still in Memphis

2010-06-25T18:32:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it has been over a week since my last post. I have to depend on Nina to get this done and she has been just a "tad" busy these last couple of weeks. She takes me to Dr. Pearce on Tuesdays and Fridays for a dressing change and every time he tells us that my leg is looking better and better. You can see from the photos she took Tuesday that his staff really love me. What's not to love?! This afternoon they were talking about taking Husky and me back to Nashville next Saturday. She is really doing better, too. Nina has some photos of Husky and will post them on her blog tonight after she finishes with mine. Back to me.... This afternoon while Dr. Pearce was changing my dressing, Brett was giving me a greyt massage around my neck, front legs, and shoulders. It was wonderful. Unfortunatley, Nina didn't take any pictures this afternoon because she didn't have her camera, but you get the idea.

Another Dressing Change

2010-06-15T17:58:00.000-07:00

Just wanted ya'll to know that I saw Dr. Pearce again this afternoon for a dressing change. He said that the incision is looking good. Nina didn't take any pictures of me 'til we got home. (She did visit with Husky and take a few pictures of her.) We don't have stuffies around here like we do at my foster Mom's, Anne Marie, but I did get this rope chew toy and had some fun tossing and chewing on it for a few minutes. I think Barney, the puppy, is pretty rough on stuffies and that is why we don't have those kind of toys here. I'll go back Friday for another dressing change 'til then I'm just chilling out and being my sweet self.

OOOOPS!

2010-06-12T16:13:00.000-07:00

Here's the photos. Nina had a problem getting them to attach.

Can you say "ROLL TIDE"?

2010-06-12T15:45:00.000-07:00

(Nina made me say that 'cause of my new bandage!) I went to see Dr. Pearce this morning so he could check my leg and change the dressing. I heard him say that the two incisions look good. One is competely healed and the other is more than 80% healed and there is a good blood supply to it. That's greyt news! As you can see from the photos, I was very "stressed out" about the whole procedure..... NOT! I think I will be with Nina and Bob for a couple of more weeks. It kinda depends on when Dr. Pearce discharges Husky, the latest GPA-N injured retiree. I go back Tuesday for another check and dressing change. I still have to be on leash when I go outside to potty. I stay in my crate at night and when Nina and Bob are out of the house, but I don't mind at all. Actually, I am prety laid back about it all. Just rolling with the flow and wagging my tail!

I'm OUT

2010-06-09T18:38:00.000-07:00

Nina came by to visit me this afternoon and get some photos for my blog. She has not been able to visit me since she left me with Dr. Pearce last Friday morning. I know she told you that he took out the screw and wire in my leg. When I heard him tell Nina that I could go home with her this afternoon I got so excited. YIPEE! She will take me back Saturday for a dressing change. See how pretty I look in pink.

Bye Mom. See you soon

2010-06-03T19:03:00.000-07:00

Well, my "limo" arrived right on time with Mrs. Nina at the wheel. We had an uneventful return to Memphis, just lots of rain from Jackson back to her house. Evan, Debutante, and Barney were waiting at the door to greet me as was Mr. Bob. Everything seemed familiar. I'll be going to see Dr. Pearce in the morning. I heard Mrs. Nina tell my foster Mom, Anne Marie, that I was the greyhound version of the "terrible twos". I suppose all of you know what that means! Hey, a girl has gotta have fun...... Seriously, please be praying for me tomorrow 'cause I'm pretty sure Dr. Pearce is going to have to do another surgery.

Back to Memphis!!!

2010-06-03T14:07:00.000-07:00

It's True! I must return to Dr. Pearce's to have some hardware removed.

Is my limo here yet?

Guess I'll get this stuffy while I am waiting.

Wish me luck everyone! DD

Company Today

2010-05-31T17:05:00.001-07:00

I had my very first visitors! I liked them very much and I know they liked me too! DD

Love is in the Air?

2010-05-29T11:49:00.001-07:00

That or Arvin is just trying to keep her leg elevated.....

Hamming it Up

2010-05-27T18:07:00.000-07:00

I love that silver box my foster mom always has.....I can say cheese! DD

Get that Stuffy!!!

2010-05-25T19:24:00.000-07:00

Hanging out on the porch

2010-05-23T07:26:00.000-07:00

New Collar

2010-05-21T16:45:00.001-07:00

My new martingale came today. It has all kinds of crowns on it, cuz my foster mom sais I'm a lil princess! As you can see, I was soooooo excited I wanted to take myself for a walk! DD

TGIF!!

2010-05-21T07:08:00.001-07:00

Hope everyone has a good Friday...I'll be relaxing and watching some TV. DD aka Darlin' Dawn.

Another First?

2010-05-19T17:31:00.000-07:00

Got to keep that dental looking good and keep "a certain hound" occupied while she re-coups!

I think she likes it??

Leaving Grassmere

2010-05-18T10:48:00.000-07:00

On the Way

2010-05-17T16:46:00.000-07:00

To my spay! I loved looking out the car window, when my foster mom pulled into Grassmere I tried to get up in the front seat to help her park. My surgery went ok and I will be back in Franklin tomorrow. Dawn.

Stuffy Attack!

2010-05-16T09:20:00.000-07:00

How exhausting!

First Trachea

2010-05-14T05:20:00.000-07:00

That's what she said!

Morning Time! Breakfast Time!

2010-05-13T05:50:00.000-07:00

Detective Dawn

2010-05-11T18:08:00.001-07:00

I just got finished watching NCIS with my foster dad.

I knew the pink pig did it! Take that pink pig!

Settling In

2010-05-10T17:10:00.001-07:00

It's me again! I had a very good night in my new foster home. I have spent a little time checking things out here...

Chilling and watching TV--with my new foster sis Lil.

My fav thing is to have my belly rubbed, it

really makes me smile! Love, Dawn.

First Steps in Franklin

2010-05-09T12:57:00.000-07:00

I'm here! I made it to my new foster home in Franklin.

My new foster folks decided since everything is so new for me, it would be safe to be on crate rest for a while, as you can see I do not mind.

I do want to say a very special thank you to Nina for taking such good care of me and loving me. Happy Mother's Day Nina! I love you too! xxxooo Dawn.

I'm on my way

2010-05-09T04:45:00.000-07:00

I'm waiting for my driver! Nina, Deb, and I are on our way. I'm soooo excited about getting to Anne Marie's, my foster Mom while I rehab. See you all soon.

More photos

2010-05-08T06:58:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone. Well tomorrow is the day. Nina has been telling me that someone is already interested in me. After Aaron gets married they are hoping to get a greyhound. I think I could be the one for them. I know I have a few more weeks of re-hab and then I have to see Dr. Pearce in one month. I'm going to keep my paws crossed and work really hard with Anne Maire, so I'll be ready for them. If it doesn't work out Nina and Bob have been telling me that I will not have a difficult time finding my forever home 'cause I'm so sweet..... Not a problem at all. I can meet and greet real nice like. They say I am pretty calm for a little two year old. (Well, most of the time! Hee! Hee!)

Just being a good girl

2010-05-06T18:26:00.001-07:00

Sorry I didn't get to post yesterday as I said I would. I am really doing well with Nina and Bob. Evan, Debutante, and Barney are my new friends. We have settled into a rountine around here and I'm adjusting. Retirement is wonderful! Nina can't get any photos to attach tonight, but I do want everyone to know that I can roach in perfect form! We'll be going to Franklin Sunday and I am sooooo looking forward to being in my foster home. That gets me one step closer to my forever home.

The photos

2010-05-03T15:43:00.000-07:00

Nina is having a little trouble getting my photos to attach.... we'll try again.

I've been picked up!

2010-05-03T15:06:00.000-07:00

YEA!!! Nina found me up front with Dr. Pearce's staff this afternoon, all laid out on a bed. Caycee had given me a bath earlier and I was just chilling out waiting for dinner to be served. I tell you the service here has really been 5-Star! I was served my meal and then enjoyed some physical therapy. I believe Brett said it was "range-of-motion exercises." Anyway, he showed Nina how to do it. After the discharge instructions, photos, and good-byes we were on our way. You can see from the photos that I am not stressed at all...... We got to her house and I did my business on leash just like always and then settled down on a doggie bed. I was growling just a little at Evan, Deb, and Barney, so Nina put my muzzle on, but I'm really OK with them. We'll post tomorrow so you will know how my first night went........ So much excitment has made me sleeeeepy.....

My Plan "B"

2010-05-02T14:28:00.000-07:00

Hi Folks,
Well, I'm still at Dr. Pearce's. The plan was for me to be discharged Saturday, spend the night at Nina and Bob's, and then Nina was going to take me to my foster Mom, Anne Marie in Franklin Sunday but..... I am now on "Plan B" because we had some really nasty weather in Memphis Friday night and Saturday! (I think all my soon-to-be-friends in Nashville are dealing with that same weather today. Sure hope everyone is safe and stays dry.) The staff told me that Nina had talked with Liz and Anne Marie and everyone decided that we should all just stay put where we were, sooooo..... Nina is now going to get me Monday afternoon and I'll spend the week at her house. Not quite sure if we'll get to Franklin Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, but I promise to let everyone know and we'll take some pictures. I'm almost there..... just a few more days.

Dawn is Coming to Nashville

2010-04-30T17:12:00.001-07:00

Hi Folks,

YIPEE!!! Dr. Pearce called this afternoon to say that Dawn is ready to be discharged! The infection is all cleared up and she is off antibiotics. I've talked with Liz and with Ann-Marie (her Foster Mom in Franklin) this afternoon and we've made plans for me to pick Dawn up tomorrow morning before 12:00 and then take her to Anne-Marie's Sunday. (We are not going Saturday because I have about 15 people coming to dinner Saturday night! Fortunately, it is a covered dish and I'm only doing the meat.) We should arrive in Franklin around 1:00 or so. Dawn will have more posts on her blog I'm sure that will give you details of the discharge, overnight at our house, and her arrival at Anne-Marie's. You guys are going to love this gal. She is not shy in the least and loves to eat. She just turned 2 on Feb 1st, so there is still some puppyness in her.

More later ....
Nina
P.S. I've talked Debutante in going with me so I will have some company on my return trip to Memphis. You can't believe how much progress this shy little one has made since her arrival in Memphis and in our hearts last July!
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Dinner time....YUM YUM

2010-04-21T19:26:00.000-07:00

WOW! It has been a couple of weeks since I've been able to post, but you remember I have to depend on Nina to get it done. She came by this afternoon for another long visit and got to watch me eat. The staff put us in an exam room and then brought my dinner. The service around here is fantastic! Believe me, I know what to do when you put food in front of me! No problems there and I am maintaining my weight. This morning Dr. Pearce told the staff to leave the dressing off my leg today after it was soaked, but they are supposed to dress it before they leave for the night. I believe they are to do the same thing tomorrow ... dressing off and muzzle on during the day.... dressing on and muzzle on during the night. I so enjoyed all the ear stratches and neck rubs from Nina. I think I got that part of retirement figured out, so I'm really looking forward to a forever home that will provide lots of that.

YIPEE another visit.....

2010-04-04T19:20:00.001-07:00

Hi Folks, I know you have been waiting to hear from me, but as you know I have to depend on Nina to get my posts on the blog. Well, she came by Friday afternoon and stayed with me a long time. Dr. Pearce came into our room and I heard him say that the infection is well under control and I have good skin growth over my wound. I'm tolerating the antibiotics and keeping my weight up where it should be. I am really trying to be good because Dr. Pearce and all his staff really love me and are working hard to take good care of me, but I want to get on with my retirement. I know I still have a ways to go before I can start to look for my forever home, but may be there is someone reading this right now that is thinking I just might be the perfect addition to their family. I sure hope so. Nina said that is how Debutante found her forever home with them. Deb's pictures and her blog helped Nina and Bob know that she was meant to be theirs. I know my Foster Mom, Anne-Marie in Franklin is looking forward to helping me recover fully so I can find my forever home. But first things first, I must concentrate on getting better ....

A visit from Nina and Debutante

2010-03-20T13:44:00.001-07:00

Hi Folks,

Sorry it has been so long since my last post. I have to depend on Nina to get my posts out and she has just not had the time to get by and visit with me. But she came in Friday afternoon and brought Debutante. It was good to see them. We had a short visit 'cause Casie told her that I've been getting just a little too excited. So we had a "supervised" visit. Hee! Hee! Dr. Pearce told her that my leg was slowly healing and I had a good blood supply to the area. I'm still getting dressing changes and soaks every other day. They were doing it every day for awhile 'cause of the 'ole infection. Of course, I have to take antibiotics but so far so good with my intestinal tract. I like to chew on the bandage so I have to wear a muzzle. Now I'm in a rainbow of colors! Pretty cute, huh? Casie told her that I am eating just fine. No problem there. Well, that's all my news for now. Just trying to get better every day.

Another try....

2010-03-04T19:45:00.001-08:00

Wednesday's pictures

2010-03-04T19:33:00.001-08:00

My pictures Wednesday...

2010-03-04T19:18:00.000-08:00

Another week...another visit

2010-03-04T18:49:00.000-08:00

Hi Folks, Nina stopped by yesterday afternoon for another visit. She even took me outside to go potty. Then she got on the floor to talk with me and give me lots of petting. As you can see, I'm in blue once again! I have finally figured out that one of the staff really likes blue, so when she does my dressing change and soak I end up in a blue bandage. My leg is in a half splint and one of the screws keeps moving, so Dr. Pearce has to kinda of tap it back in place. It's hard to explain, but everyone knows that he's the best. I get lots of attention, and I'm always happy, ready to meet and greet everyone. I tried to roach really good, but just couldn't quite make it. Here are some photos of me again. I don't want anyone in Nashville to forget me. I'll be there soon.

Pretty in Pink

2010-02-25T18:51:00.000-08:00

Hello all.... Nina came by for a visit this afternoon and took some pictures. I had a greyt time just chilling out with her in one of the exam rooms. (She and Debutante came by for a short visit last Friday, but she didn't have her camera!) Dr. Pearce had to do surgery on my leg Monday and my bandage is changed every other day. My leg is soaked when the bandage is off because of the infection. I heard one of the staff tell her that my leg looked better today. I'm just happy that someone finally realized that I AM a girl and pink is my color! Nina told me about the Winter Gathering and how much fun she had, especially meeting Debutante's siblings and foster Mom, PamS. She said she also met my foster Mom, Anne-Marie. I know I have to get better before I can move to her house in Franklin, but it is so wonderful to know that I have a home waiting for me. I am having no problem eating ..... just working on healing.

A Dressing Change

2010-02-17T18:04:00.000-08:00

Good evening everyone. Nina came by for a visit this afternoon and we just chilled out in one of the exam rooms. I had a busy morning 'cause Dr. Pearce needed to change my cast and bandage so he gave me a little sedation. As you can see from the picture someone really likes me in blue! The staff had to put a muzzle on me and apply some duct tape over it to me from chewing on my bandage. I don't know how long I'll have to stay with Dr. Pearce, but just as soon as he gives the OK, Nina wants to take me to my foster home in Franklin.

Back to Dr. Pearce

2010-02-13T07:58:00.000-08:00

Good Morning everyone, There has been a change. I got up this morning about 6:15. Mom took me outside to go potty and then put me back in my crate to eat breakfast. After eating, she noticed some blood on the inside of my bandage. Of course that was not good, so she took back to see Dr. Pearce. We don't really know what, when, or how it happened, but he said I had luxated the joint. He gave me a little sedation and is going to get an x-ray then call my Mom to tell her what the plan is. Please pray it will be an easy fix and not complicated. Mom is really feeing bad.

Hospital Discharge

2010-02-12T17:52:00.000-08:00

I got released this afternoon! YIPEE!!! My post-op recovery Mom, Nina, came to pick me up this afternoon. She took me to her house where I met Evan, Debutante, Barney, and my new Dad. I spent lots of time checking things out ..... like the available soft spots where I could lay around and recover. She took me outside and I did all my business on leash. Here's a few pictures to show you how comfortable I am. Dr. Pearce said I should get my stitches out next Saturday and then go to my foster home Sunday. WOW! I've had lots of new experiences......

A visit from Nina

2010-02-11T10:14:00.000-08:00

Here I am receiving my first visitor. Nina said that she is going to be my post-op recovery Mom beginning Friday and then if Dr.Pearce gives his OK,she will take me to my foster Mom at the Winter Gathering. You can see from the picture she took that my leg is really bruised. Blue is NOT my color! She said that I will be really greyt at the Meeting & Greeting that us retired greyhounds should do to find our forever homes.

Today is the DAY!!

2010-02-08T18:50:00.000-08:00

Today we got up really early and got in the car. I got to ride with this other dog that looks a lot like me. We rode for a long time!

When we finally stopped, there were some surprises in store for me. First Dr. Pearce, of Stage Road Animal Hospital, had to take my track applied splint off. I was very squirmy 'cause my leg hurts and I am just a squirmy hound. :)

Dr. Pearce could not help but admire the signatures on my splint.

I really did not want to have him take it off... I was really digging all the extra attention it got me.

"Look Doc, My leg is not broken... I can still stand up on it"

He was VERY impressed with the wrap job. Exceptional he said... He said that my Trainer must have really like me... I don't have to tell some of you. but Pops does love me. He only wants the best of what the world has to offer me.

So this is me under the splint... doesn't look too bad. It is however bad enough to require surgery tomorrow. I don't know that I am looking forward to that.

Kim even helped while I was getting my x-rays. It was kinda a snow day in Memphis so there weren't too many folks around to help Dr. Pearce.

A Day of Rest

2010-02-07T18:42:00.000-08:00

Today I just hung out and waited for something to happen.... I just waited...

and waited...

and waited....

and waited...

Hellooooooo Nashville!!

2010-02-07T04:24:00.000-08:00

HI! My name is Wks Dawn, but you can just call me Super Cute and Wiggley! Someone decided to give me a belated birthday gift and send me to Nashville.

I got here really late. I was just sleeping along listening to the hum of the engine when all of a sudden we made a stop, and I had to get out. I got up into the comfy van and settled in again. All the lights were very intriguing.

Then we got out again and I got the chance to take care of business before sleeping off the rest of the night.

I guarantee you will be seeing a LOT of me shortly.... I'm too cute to resist!

To Sleep or Not To Sleep?

2010-02-06T18:53:00.001-08:00

So, I woke up this morning thinking... huh, do some taxes, do some GPA/N paperwork, laundry, mail some Auction winnings out, walk the hounds... generally, a day of relaxation. I was surprised to get this email in my box:

WKS Dawn broke her leg last night. Wanna spend some of that auction money? Bob can bring her early in the morning. Very early. He’s bringing 11 dogs to Florence for North Coast. North Coast is coming here to get them.
Duane

To which, my response was "Duane, give me a call" ... a little back story: Duane works with Queen City Greyhounds in Cincinnati. He had contacted me in the summer to see if we had a place that he could safely turn out his hounds on a haul from Birmingham to his group. Of course we had a place, and we had the opportunity to meet.

After nailing down a rehabilitative foster home - Thank you Anne-Marie and Jim - and contacting the rest of the Board, I called Bob, of L&K Kennel to let him know that we unanimously decided to make Dawn the first 2010 recipient of funds from the GPA/Nashville Angel Fund. He will be leaving the Birmingham track around 11pm tonight and calling me when he gets near Nashville. I anticipate laying my eyes on Dawn sometime between 2am and 3am.

I will take this opportunity to thank everyone that bid in the recent online auction. Without your bids this would not have been possible.