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Leonie Willis Australia (Verified User) Posts 19 Dogs 4 / Races 70 22 Mar 2012 00:15
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You are a true champion Jennifer, the world needs more people like you. I have just made a small donation, would love to make a big one but have 14 greyhounds myself. Some pups, some racing and some retired, I love them all very much and it breaks my heart to read of horrible things done to greyhounds when all they do is their very best to please you. (I now need to go away and blow my nose again.)
Ann Karamoutzos Australia (Verified User) Posts 5087 Dogs 8 / Races 0 22 Mar 2012 04:00
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Well I really don't know what to say after looking at the bank balance this morning!
Whilst a lot of donations have come in from our adopters, foster carers, and general facebook followers, there are also many donations from GD'ers - yes I recognise names of GD'ers past and present, plus donations without a recognisable name.
From everyone at GSN I just want to say a big "THANK YOU" - I have seen the members here come together to help out "their own" in times of flood, fire (& famine?), and now it is truly wonderful to have your help for Amos, by donating to a rehoming/rescue group.
Bringing Amos down from Sydney is a bit of a one off for us, as we generally wotk with local trainers down here in Melbourne. Unfortunately there are too many greys in pounds up there, Amos just tugged that extra on the heart strings.
We now have his release fee, quarantine boarding and transport to Melbourne covered, plus his regular vetwork. And some left over for any extra veterinary care/visits he may need, and also the special care he will require as a long term foster dog, as we need to ensure he is 100% before he heads off to his forever home. The lady who will be looking after him lost her 10 yo grey last month, and she is very much looking forward to having Amos as her new project.
Amos was picked up from the pound yesterday, and is now kenneled in isolation just in case he has any nasties from the pound. He will most likely travel down at the end of next week - will keep you updated on here, or you might like to follow his more detailed progress on our facebook page.
No doubt I too will "have to blow my nose again" when I first see him to take some photo's.
Again THANK YOU
Ann on behald of GSN
Tor Janes Australia (Verified User) Posts 10024 Dogs 16 / Races 0 22 Mar 2012 04:15
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Well done again Jenni and Ann, and to members that donated, just goes to show how many people do care about the dogs.
Its a pity there are still some that slip through the cracks however Ann your organisation is to be commended.
Good luck for the future Amos, you dont know it yet but a lot of people really care about you.
Peter Phillips Australia (Verified User) Posts 62 Dogs 3 / Races 95 22 Mar 2012 05:22
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I know most of us donated because it makes us feel better, however Amos and all the other dogs can realy use our help. Cheers June
Rob Scarcella Australia (Verified User) Posts 185 Dogs 13 / Races 20 22 Mar 2012 06:59
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Peter Phillips wrote:
I know most of us donated because it makes us feel better, however Amos and all the other dogs can realy use our help. Cheers June
"DONATED TO MAKE MYSELF FEEL BETTER", what a stupid comment IMO.
I know I wasn't even thinking of myself at the time as I am sure the others who donated probably felt the same way.
I saw the post, read it and watched the You Tube clip and thought "I want to help". So I did.
The only one I want to feel better because of the donation is the boy (AMOS) in question, and with thanks to people like Jenny and Ann this is going to happen.
I am in Queensland, the dog is going to Melbourne so other than a 'DONATION' I am not to sure how "ALL THE OTHER DOGS" are going to get help from me other than monetary.
Sorry for the negative reply but got a bit peeved when I read this.
Peter Phillips Australia (Verified User) Posts 62 Dogs 3 / Races 95 22 Mar 2012 07:18
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Rob What I meant was that it leaves us with a warm feeling having helped and that they need the money to help other dogs. So instead of feeling good about donating you have left me with a nasty feeling, thanks
Tor Janes Australia (Verified User) Posts 10024 Dogs 16 / Races 0 22 Mar 2012 07:47
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This has been a great effort from all involved.
Now it took VIC to take the dog from NSW, why havent we got a safety net here? and for that fact what about the other states?
This is a good news story for the whole industry as in helping him and needs to be replicated in every state so dogs dont get into this situation in the first place.
Cant the owners and trainers of dogs that win big races for example donate something from thier prizemoney in every state to fund one in conjunction with the TAB and state bodies that make money from registrations and so forth? why hasnt this been done as gap does take time and sometimes dogs need homes asap. The rspca is no place for any dog, especially a greyhound of course they are looked after however they have a timeframe on thier life.
jmo and again well done to Jenni for bringing amos for help, and to all that have donated, so very well done..
Jennifer Viles Australia (Verified User) Posts 859 Dogs 40 / Races 6 22 Mar 2012 08:18
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from the bottom of my heart thank you so so very much guy's for helping a a boy down on his luck makes me feel proud that there are people such as you in the industry !!!!!! with such kind hearts IT can only get better !!!!! have a huge hug from me :-)
Cheers Jenni
Ann Karamoutzos Australia (Verified User) Posts 5087 Dogs 8 / Races 0 29 Mar 2012 07:00
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Hi All,
Amos arrived in Melbourne today. He has been vet checked, bloodwork done, skin scrapes done, thyroid test, lump on his head aspirated - that's "all" I think. He weighed in at 27.8kg's - 35ish will see him comfortable as a pet.
He is very timid at the moment - he has no idea what the hell is going on, but seems to feel safe with his foster carer.
I have uploaded some photo's to his album on the GSN facebook page, which will be updated regularly.
Cheers Ann
Tor Janes Australia (Verified User) Posts 10024 Dogs 16 / Races 0 29 Mar 2012 07:06
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so 7 kgs underweight Ann,poor boy, thanks for the update look forward to more, and I am sure he will be a lot happier now and well done again.
Ann Karamoutzos Australia (Verified User) Posts 5087 Dogs 8 / Races 0 19 May 2012 11:46
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ok - so I have put a new pic of Amos in my profile - taken yesterday
His 9.5kg weight gain has steadied and his latest blood tests show that he is "almost normal".
Amos is now ready to start his search for his forever couch and we wish him the best of luck.
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 19 May 2012 12:16
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Crikey, Ann, what a difference !! Well done, and hope he finds a happy home.
Rob Scarcella Australia (Verified User) Posts 185 Dogs 13 / Races 20 19 May 2012 12:32
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Great work ANN, I was worried for a minute he was the one with the Collingwood gear on, then I looked lower....lol Again, WELL DONE.
Jennifer Viles Australia (Verified User) Posts 859 Dogs 40 / Races 6 25 May 2012 20:00
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the guys in GSN are doing so much good for the homeless houndies AND they aren't political, it's greyt to see Amos back on his feet again !!! I'd love to see a raffle/auction thing going for them, to help them out...
Ann Karamoutzos Australia (Verified User) Posts 5087 Dogs 8 / Races 0 27 Mar 2013 03:58
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Well I don't know if any of you caught a glimpse of a black greyhound on the chanel 9 news last night - it was Amos, or Mossy as he is now called.
Eventually adopted by his long term foster carer, he has returned the 'favour' and saved his owner from an attack. So exactly a year after Amos was saved' he has done some saving himself. What a lovely story.
Jarrad Dale Australia (Verified User) Posts 2143 Dogs 27 / Races 82 27 Mar 2013 04:18
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What a great dog, Pitty he didnt bite on :)
Kevin Wright Australia (Verified User) Posts 5708 Dogs 1 / Races 1 27 Mar 2013 04:47
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Jarrad Dale wrote:
What a great dog, Pitty he didnt bite on :)
Maybe the steak and two veg took him by surprise ..LMAO .. I think he should get a BM.... Australian Bravery Decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community. They selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.
Zak Brcic Australia (Verified User) Posts 834 Dogs 8 / Races 5 27 Mar 2013 05:52
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