On June 26th, 2004 the first girl you see in the photos above Valid Sail whelped a litter of 13 pups Yes you read that correctly, 13 pups. This is an unusually large litter and normally when a Momma has this many pups not all survive. It's just so much on the momma. But Sail being the wonderful momma that she is and also a bit of help from the farmer with extra feedings, each and every pup survived!
It doesn't end there. All pups with the exception of one. Brandi I think her name is now, was purchased at 2 months old to become a pet for a person named Skip, who is also involved with greyhound racing and adoption. The rest of the 12 pups continued on their lives and all made it to the race tracks to try their paws at racing.
While in many litters some showed they could run and some showed a couch was best suited for them.
As of today, April 14, all pups have been retired. All except D Ortiz are living in their adoptive homes.
The second photo above is of Dash, racing name DD Da Dog. Dash lives in Nashville with his Mom Lou and brothers Andy Taylor and Troy.
Third photo is of Dori, racing name Doris Drive who is living in NC as an only child. Last photo is of my very own Pooh, race name Pujols. Lives with me and Kevin and the rest of our crew.
Here is the list of the other pups as well. Always Charming lives in VA Beach, placed by Project Racing home, Honk on Bobo, placed by Greyhound Crossroads, Hurricane Breeze placed by GPA-Nashville, Itza Wild Ride and Poetic Onslaught were placed by GPA-LA, Smokin Breeze and Windbound Hound were placed with GFNC and then Turbros Girl, who I know she was placed with some group and she is living in a home but I'm having a hard time finding that info.
If that is just still not enough the Momma, Valid Sail is also living in NC with a good friend Cathy. Sail also shares her home with her sister Valid Splash.
A litter of 13 pups and Momma and we know where each and everyone of these pups are. It can be done people =) you just have to WANT to do it ;-)
Yeah! Way to go, Team Greyhound! (I have always loved the name Honk On Bobo :D )
ReplyDeleteGreyt story Heather! It is very interestng to
ReplyDeleteknow the whereabouts of the siblings and how they are doing. DD Da Dog (Dash) sends hugs to all his brothers and sisters and a Big hug to his mommy,Sail. Thanks for giving these hounds a second chance to enjoy the Good Life.
YOUR'RE THE BEST!!