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3 Your Letters 38 History Greyhounds in Art: Baltimore, Front Cover Credit: 5 Reviews Richmond, and Washington. Five-year old Emiliano knows to obey all Dr. Nancy Kay’s Your Dog’s Best Henry Townsend traffic signs. Adopted by John Spaulding Health : A Dozen Reasonable Things to and Marilyn Mathis of Dallas, Texas, his trip Expect From Your Vet , is reviewed by 50 You’re Invited to Big Bend National Park is chronicled in “Watch Out for that Cactus!” in this issue. Dr. Jim Bader Photo by John Spaudling. 51 Marketplace 7 Exploring Medicine Back Cover Credit: Diagnosing Pancreatitis Before It’s 51 Greyhound Humor Wine casks and Greyhounds can both be found at the Grapehounds Wine Tour® Too Late. A blood test for pancreati - event in upstate New York. Read more tis shows promise. AKC Canine 53 In Memoriam about this and other wine-tasting events Health Foundation to benefit Greyhound adoption in this issue. Photo by Balance Photography

Summer 2012 Bailey, adopted by Mike and Joanne Bast of Edgewater, Md. Speaking of Adoptions

10 Are We There Yet? Plan Your Next Road Trip Around a 14 Wine and Greyhounds: Organizing a Wine-Tasting Fundraiser. Greyhound Event. Profiles of nine multi-day Greyhound Larry Bowersox events across the United States. Features

9 Living with Greyhounds 26 Activities A Day with the Dog. Photos from long ago demonstrate that Sylvie and Paula’s Road Trip. Sylvie and her owner take the family always enjoys the company of their Greyhound. a road trip through the southwestern United States. Sarah Dougherty Paula Pilgrim

18 Activities 31 Poetry Watch Out for That Cactus! Greyhounds Travel to Big Bend The Bridge. Arthur Winfield Knight National Park. Marilyn Mathis 32 Activities 23 Activities Katy, Dock Dog. A retired racing Greyhound exhibits a Trail Hound: Hiking with Your Greyhound. Trips for having a surprising talent. Barbara Darby safe and fun day on the trail with your four-legged companion. Rachel Jervis

cg magazine 1 EDITORIAL COMMENTS Celebrating Greyhounds Magazine

Editor-in-Chief: Cindy Hanson By Cindy Hanson Adoptions Editor: Mary Bauer Features Editor: Dana Provost Copy Editors: Lindsay Hocker, Carrie Noar, Alice O’Hearn, Ann Penfield, hough the appointment is for 6:00, I arrive 90 minutes early because I know. Susan Tanona, Lynda Welkowitz, T Barbara Williams “Can I see her?” Regular Contributors: William Agosto, Jim Bader DVM, The receptionist directs me to the visiting area and tells me to wait in a cubicle. Susan M. Collins, Bruce DeKing, Laurel E. Drew, Following the paw print stickers on the floor, I pass the cashier’s desk, the lab, the ICU, and William E. Feeman III DVM find myself in a darkened hallway lined with cubicles. Seeing that they are all occupied, I Veterinary Advisors: Jim Bader DVM, Rodger Barr DVM Legal Advisor: John Parker sink to the floor, rest my back up against a brick wall, and sigh. Art Director: Zographix Inc. A young woman — probably a volunteer — brings out my dog. Pearl wobbles to my side. Webmaster: Lori Bernier Facebook Administrator: Lindsay Hocker This isn’t right. All of the cubicles are full. She can’t lay on the floor. Can I go get a dog bed from the car? No, there’s no time. I can’t leave her. I put my arms around her, gathering her legs like SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES the stems of fresh-cut flowers – so thin, so frail – and settle her awkwardly in my lap. Pearl CG Magazine , Attention: Subscriptions, PO Box 5239, Framingham, MA 01701; [email protected]. Allow eight weeks doesn’t like to sit in my lap. This isn’t right. She begins to pant a little. I move my purse close for change of address. to her and place her front paws on top of it. She lays her head on her paws and exhales. I SUBMISSIONS feel her body relax. For writing and photography guidelines, visit www.adopt-a-grey - I look around me. Cubicles filled with hushed conversation to my left; miscellaneous hound.org/cgmagazine/guidelines.html or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to CG Magazine Guidelines, PO Box 120048, equipment to my right. Directly across from us, next to what appears to be an incubator, is Saint Paul, MN 55112. Initial queries preferred. a display case containing a skeleton of what is almost certainly a Greyhound. The name - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AND QUESTIONS plate on the glass reads: “Skinny.” CG Magazine /Editorial Office, PO Box 120048, Saint Paul, MN The last few weeks have felt increasingly desperate. Why is she losing weight? Maybe she’ll 55112; [email protected]. eat this. What else can I give her? What else can I try? Maybe she’s just nauseated. What can I ADVERTISING do? There must be something. Anything. CG Magazine /Advertising, PO Box 5239, Framingham, MA 01701; Our veterinarian doesn’t know what’s wrong. The bloodwork is normal. X-rays are clear. [email protected]. Advertising information and guidelines are also located at www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/ He can’t find any masses. What else can I do? He tells me that an ultrasound would tell us cgmagazine/advertise.html. more, but since it likely wouldn’t change our course of treatment, he doesn’t recommend it. WEB ADDRESS “But at least I would know whether I am helping her get better or just providing com - www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/cgmagazine fort care,” I tell him. REPRINT INFORMATION “I suspect,” he says, “that you are at the comfort care stage at this point.” The editor will forward requests to authors. Authors will respond And so I find myself at the University, sitting in a hallway with Pearl in my lap, hoping and/or grant permission at their discretion. We do not own, sell, or for answers that will help me know what to do. supply article reprints. The veterinarian and her student approach and kneel next to me to review the results DISCLAIMER of the ultrasound. It tells us what we — I — need to know. The veterinarian takes Pearl Celebrating Greyhounds Magazine is published quarterly by The Greyhound Project, Inc., a nonprofit Massachusetts corporation. back to ICU to place the catheter. The student takes me to the Comfort Room to wait for her. The magazine’s purpose is to provide information about Greyhounds as a breed. Recognizing that there are differing points of view on “She’s a sweet girl,” she whispers. I can’t respond. issues such as racing, breeding, and adoption policies, to mention a Pearl’s passing is peaceful and quick. few, the magazine does not advocate a position on these issues. It will publish articles and reader letters regarding these issues if deemed In the month since then, the boys and I have been getting out and about more, taking appropriate. Unless otherwise stated, The Greyhound Project, Inc. longer walks through parks and on trails that I haven’t visited in at least a couple of years. does not necessarily agree with materials published herein. Ideas and We’re planning at least one big road trip this summer — to Mountain Hounds, in opinions are those of the writers. No authentication or approval is implied by the editors or publishers, who assume no liability for infor - Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Maybe we’ll even go camping this year. mation contained herein. Celebrating Greyhounds Magazine reserves Enough time has passed now that I can think of Pearl without tears. She was a great dog, the right to refuse publication, to edit or modify any material, and hold such material for an indeterminate period. If your Greyhound is and I have lots of wonderful memories. The articles in this issue feature Greyhounds and ill, please see a veterinarian. their people having all kinds of fun. They inspire me to spend quality time with Jethro and Copyright © 2012 Jerry — who, for the most part, waited patiently while Pearl was in declining health — and IDBM 1093-0892 make some new memories. I hope these stories will inspire you, too.

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3 YOUR LETTERS On Tattoos I read with much dismay this photo cap - tion, which accompanied “Greyhound Ear Tattoos” (Winter 2011 CG ): “As the tattoo - er prongs press the ear, the pup will some - times yelp or struggle; either way, the dis - comfort is short-lived.” As a long-time CG subscriber, I am aware that this magazine does not take a stand on Greyhound racing. Regardless, it is a flippant caption, as it is dis - missive of the dogs’ ability to experience fear, pain, and suffering. Language like this sends the message that your staff lacks compassion toward the animals that grace the pages of your magazine. Furthermore, it does not reflect the name of your magazine. How are you “Celebrating Greyhounds” when you are trivializing the yelping, struggling, and dis - comfort they bear? In the future, I urge you not only to choose your printed words more wisely but also to revisit your commitment to a magazine that is designed to celebrate the breed. One of the first rules of marketing is to know your audience. Judging by the photos you print in each issue, a large segment of your readership is comprised of people who dedicate themselves to ensuring the comfort and well-being of their retired racing Greyhounds. Unlike the “short-lived” dis - comfort of being tattooed, this bond is enduring. Kristine Barr Fanta (Lonesome Linda), adopted by Heather Bell and Robin Janis of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Via E-Mail Heather Bell nail during a trimming can vouch for this. We The additional cost associated with shrink- I signed up for this magazine because it also understand and acknowledge that one’s feel - wrapping the magazine or mailing it in an enve - was about the Greyhounds. I adopt the res - ings about Greyhound racing are likely to influ - lope is significant and would be passed on to you cues. The has-beens and the unwanted. Your ence one’s assessment about the industry’s prac - in the form of a much higher subscription rate. article on the tattooing of Greyhound pup - tice of tattooing its athletes with identification Trust us; the magazine is always clean when we pies angered me to the point your rag went numbers. The detached tone of the photo cap - put it in the mail. If it arrives in your mailbox into the recycle bin. This is not something to tions was purposeful; we think readers should soiled, contact your local post office. —Ed. be dissected and reported in a detached tone. make up their own minds about the content of Those were puppies. Imprinted for life. the images.—Ed. Thank you for your letters (up to 300 Shame on you and shame on the industry. words) and photographs. Please send letters an d Nancy Weller Sticky Pages photos by mail to Celebrating Greyhounds Via E-Mail I love your magazine; love to read it in Magazine , Attn: Editor, PO Box 120048, bed. When I receive it, it is soiled through Saint Paul, MN 55112. Letters sent via e-mail The goal of the photo essay was to educate the mail handling. I would appreciate if you to [email protected] are also wel - readers about how their retired racers received could wrap it prior to sending it out. come. Please include your home telephone num - their ear tattoos. We do not believe that yelping, ber if you would like your letter to be considered struggling, and discomfort are evidence of deep- Maria Kauffman for publication. Letters may be edited for brevity seated trauma; anyone who has nicked a dog’s Philadelphia, Pa. and/or clarity. We regret that we cannot publish every letter and photo. ■

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5 REVIEWS Greyhound home.) The book includes chapters on vaccina - not have considered. Do you know your vet - The remaining chapters help readers tions and diets. The chapter on vaccinations erinarian’s policies on visitation? Can you be become fully informed about decisions they discusses the importance of asking questions, present during euthanasia? These are difficult might need to make about a pet’s care. For rather than blindly following vaccination issues that many pet owners do not wish to example, is it not better to be in the back protocols. Important questions include: Does consider, but you do not want to be surprised room during the ultrasound so you can see my pet really need that vaccine if he is never by a policy you did not expect. If your pet is the lesion on your Greyhound’s kidney, exposed to a particular disease? Is it necessary in the hospital for three days and all you can instead of relying on the veterinarian’s to vaccinate as often as might be recom - do is call for updates, will that satisfy you? description? What is your financial commit - mended? Will an annual physical suffice? Would you like to check if you see any ment will be for diagnosis and treatment of The author also discusses diets: raw diets, improvement in your pet’s condition? Visits your Greyhound? And finally, are you and commercial food, and feeding the same food during long hospital stays are a must, just like your veterinarian discussing all treatment all the time as opposed to providing a variety seeing the kidney on the ultrasound. Visits to options — along with their associated costs of food sources. Dr. Kay concludes that read - a pet at the clinic should respect the hours of and benefits? As the pet owner, you have the ers should discuss these issues with a rela - visitation, clinic limitations on the number right to make an informed decision about tionship-centered veterinarian. of visitors at one time, and the visit’s impact which treatment option to pursue. Dr. Kay also discusses the value of on the hospital staff and veterinarian. If you The book includes a chapter on referrals Internet research and e-mail communication want to speak with the veterinarian, arrange and specialized care for your dog. The pet with your veterinarian. She provides valu - that time in advance of your visit. owner may feel, as Dr. Kay states: “They do able guidance on how to search credible web - Of course, Dr. Kay offers a discussion of not want to hurt the veterinarian’s feelings.” sites for information, and how to approach euthanasia. This decision is personal, and a The author rightly points out that the focus your veterinarian with the results of your veterinarian’s policy should not interfere should be on pursuing the best possible care research. Check with your veterinarian with your wishes for your pet. for which the client is able to pay. This care before using e-mail; he or she may check e- The final chapter discusses what your vet - may include working with specialists in fields mail only once or twice a day, so immediate erinarian expects of you. This list includes such as internal medicine, dermatology, or responses may not be forthcoming. Dr. Kay cell phone use, punctuality, and behavior of surgery. Not every veterinarian can be an suggests that the pet owner think of e-mail as your dog. If you are seeking a second opinion, expert in all fields, so a second set of eyes being similar to a letter sent through the make sure the records have been faxed ahead may see the dog’s condition in a different postal service; the response is dependent of time, or bring a copy. Do you know the light and recommend a different course of upon when the letter is read, not when it is names of all your pet’s medications? Finally, if treatment. The dog will benefit and the pri - mailed. your Greyhound is sick, make sure the person mary veterinarian may learn some lessons, The chapters on visiting your dog in the who makes the decision on medical treat - too. hospital highlight situations the reader may ment and payment is present or readily avail - able. This will save time and expedite treat - ment. Your Dog’s Best Health is a wonderfully written and informative book. Dr. Kay instructs the pet owner how to interact with the veterinarian and how to work with him or her to obtain the best treatment for his or her pet. It provides guidelines on expecta - tions for care, treatment, and communica - tion. It is a very easy read; I completed the book the first time in less than an hour, and have read it twice since. It helps me remem - ber how I, as a veterinarian, need to interact with my clients and patients. Fortunately, most of the recommendations in the book are ones I already try to follow. I recommend this book not only to any Greyhound owner, but to every pet owner, veterinarian, techni - cian, and hospital employee. ■

Turtle, adopted by Alicia Dickerson of Portland, Ore. Dr. Bader is a CG regular contributor.

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Mama Cressy (Flying Crestline) and Vaz (Flying Vasquez), adopted by Jeff and Shelley Lake of Paola, Kan.

8 Summer 2012 S A Day with the Dog D N U O H Y E R G H T I W G N I V I L

f only photographs could talk! I wish I knew the story behind the Greyhound in these images. It appears to have been a beloved family pet. My brother passed these photographs along to me, knowing my love of IGreyhounds. The photos are from his wife’s family on the maternal side. The family’s name was Chapman, and they lived in Virginia. The photographer was Hugh Morrison, who lived from 1851 to 1950. He had a pho - tography studio in Woodstock, Virginia. The youngest child pictured is his son, Frank Morrison. Frank is my sis - ter-in-law’s grandfather. — Sarah Dougherty

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t A ? r o u n d ight years ago, Celebrating Greyhounds Magazine ran an article that featured descriptions of multi-day Greyhound gatherings across the United States (“Having Wonderful Time . . . Wish You Were Here!” Summer 2004 CG). Though the Greyhound Ecommunity has changed significantly in the years since then, the desire of Greyhound lovers to get together with like-minded folks has not. We hope you find something in this list of events that inspires you and your Greyhounds to pack up and hit the road. As always, for more information, please consult the websites of the sponsoring organizations and the events calendar (“You’re Invited”) in this and other issues of CG. —Ed.

Greyhounds Reach the Beach Dewey Beach, Del. October 5-7, 2012 Always held Columbus Day weekend, 2012 will mark the 18th anniversary of Greyhounds Reach the Beach, the “granddaddy” of Greyhound gatherings. Founded in 1995 when three couples decided to get together for a weekend beach retreat, by 1999 the event had grown large enough that the founders — Judy Dillon, Martha Sherman, and Pat Tyson — asked The Greyhound Project to help coordinate efforts. The event grew quickly each year to a peak of around 3,000 greyhounds in 2005. After nine years coordinating the event, The Greyhound Project stepped back in 2009. Since there is no longer any formal registration, current attendance figures are anyone’s guess. In 2008, the last year of formal registration, there were two or three seminars happening at the same time for much of the weekend, making it impossible to do everything on the schedule. Returning to its roots has resulted in a more relaxed beach weekend with plenty of Greyhound vendors and a few scattered events. Count on lots of Greyhounds and vendors throughout Dewey Beach and spilling over into neighboring Rehoboth Beach, which also features great specialty and outlet shopping. The Atlantic Oceanside Hotel is in the center of the action, but there are many dog-friendly hotels and condominium rentals in the area. Many local businesses welcome the dogs, as the weekend brings a nice boost to the economy at an otherwise quiet time of year. The event’s formal website has been dismantled, but there is an active discussion group at www.greyhoundsreachthebeach.com — Sarah Norton

Take a Bite Out of Canine Cancer! Fredericksburg, Va. November 3-4, 2012 Greyhounds ROCK Fredericksburg, a 501(c)3 fundraising charity, was created to raise awareness and funds to support canine cancer research, to honor the dogs that are or have been affected by this dis - ease, and to offer encouragement and education to the people who love them. This annual event in historic Fredericksburg features speakers, a vendor marketplace, raffles, silent and live auctions, edu - cational seminars, a blessing of the hounds, and more. The host hotel is pet friendly and well-behaved dogs are welcome at all activities planned throughout the weekend, including Saturday evening’s Dessert Party and Sunday’s brunch. Because all activities are held indoors, inclement weather is never an issue. For 2012, the guest speaker is world renowned environmentalist, filmmaker, and author Fabien Cousteau, who is continuing his grandfather’s legacy. He will share some of his adventures with us as the Dessert Party. We are also thrilled to have as our Sunday Brunch speaker Jim Nelson, the founder of the online community Tripawds, and the subject of a documentary about the special relationship between Jim and his wife and their dog, Jerry, who was diagnosed with osteosarcome in 2006. Proceeds from the event are donated to The Ohio State University’s Greyhound Health and Wellness Program. For more information, visit www.greyhoundsrock.org —Gale Hollstein

cg magazine 11 Annual Craft Show & Pet Expo Westfield, N.J. November 17-18, 2012 For the past 16 years, Greyhound Friends of New Jersey (GFNJ) has held this two-day fundraising/adoption event, which attracts nearly 100 vendors offering a wide variety of fun, high-quality merchandise for people and pets. At the heart of the event, the Adoption Area is a busy place where pre-approved adopters come from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York to find their new best friend or to add another Greyhound to their pack. A number of dogs come from the fos - ter network including the award-winning Prison Foster Program. Attendees have an opportunity to spend time with the Greyhounds and ask questions of experi - enced GFNJ volunteers. Most years, 20 or more dogs find their forever homes during this well-attended weekend. While listening to the dulcet music of singer/songwriter Carolyn Messina, guests can shop for jewelry, art, quality crafts, and pet items including leashes and collars, special treats, and coats. They can eat lunch in the Grey Café, take home something sweet from the Bake Sale, and check out the always-popular raffle with 50 or more exciting prizes. Naturally, leashed dogs are invited to the event, where they can have a professional digital photograph taken with Santa. For more information, visit www.greyhoundfriendsofnj.org — Lynn Heiler

Sandy Paws — Greyt Fun in the Sun Jekyll Island, Ga. March 7-10, 2013 Sandy Paws, sponsored by Greythound Guardians, Inc., is an event dedicated to promoting Greyhound adoption. Proceeds of the event provide funding to Greyhound adoption groups and other animal adoption organizations. Over the past nine years, Greythound Guardians has donated over $115,000 to groups in need. The 2013 event will be the 10th year of Sandy Paws. Activities include seminars, vendors, a group dinner and live auction, presentation of the Guardian Angel award, ice cream social, crowning of the King & Queen, games, nail trimming, and a walk through the historical district of Jekyll Island, a beautiful area that served as a winter retreat for the nation’s leading families in the late 19th/early 20th century. For more information, visit www.sandypaws.org — Nancy Eifert

Hound Dog Howliday Gulf Breeze, Fla. April 12-14, 2013 For 13 years, GPA/Emerald Coast has hosted Hound Dog Howliday, an annual celebration of Greyhound adoption with a theme that changes every year to make the event fun, exciting, unexpected, and sometimes even a bit silly. The theme of the 2013 event will be Hooray For Howlywood! The event is located at the pet- friendly Bay Beach Quality Inn Resort, where the dogs have complete access to the entire facility, including the hotel’s private beach. Howliday always offers the most interesting speakers, tempting auc - tions, lots of raffles, prizes, good food, fantastic sunsets, and the chance to catch up with old friends while making some new ones. For more information, visit www.gpaec.com. — Connie McMillan

12 Summer 2012 Greyhounds in Gettysburg (GIG) Gettysburg, Pa. April 26-28, 2013 GIG is the annual fundraiser for Triangle Greyhound Society, a small, non-prof - it organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. Triangle Greyhound Society promotes local Greyhound adoption kennels and educates the public about adoption of retired racing greyhounds. Funds raised at GIG are used to support the local adop - tion kennels in North Carolina through monetary grants. The event is held on the last full weekend of April in the historic town of Gettysburg. The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg provides the location for the event in the parking lot of the Mall. There are two scavenger hunts each day, socials each night, a kickoff barbecue, edu - cational seminars, games, competitions, and of course, shopping. An average of 40 registered vendors offers a huge variety of Greyhound-related products. The fun starts on Friday at 12:00 p.m. Activities begin with seminars, shopping, Greyhound games, and an evening barbeque that includes a free raffle, sponsored by downtown Gettysburg merchants. Afterwards, it’s off to one of two socials, one held at a local restaurant and one at a main hotel downtown. Saturday begins at 10:00 with more shopping, a Greyhound parade down Main Street, educational seminars, vendors, raffles, the ice cream social, and costume contest, with activities wrapping up at 5:00 pm. Evening socials continue at the same locations as Friday night. The event concludes on Sunday with a non-denominational blessing and memorial, and a Speed Run and Fun Run for the hounds. For more information, visit www.trianglegreyhoundsociety/greyhounds-in-gettys - burg/ — Kristina Murgas

Mountain Hounds Gatlinburg, Tenn. May 30-June 2, 2013 Mountain Hounds is held each year in Gatlinburg, at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains. The park next to our host hotel offers an ideal setting for our outdoor activities, with its open spaces and mountain stream. Greyhound Friends of North Carolina (GFNC) has been sponsoring "The Best Little Event You Will Ever Attend" for eight years. All proceeds are used by GFNC in support of our mission to find homes for retired racing Greyhounds. We offer games for humans and dogs (including non-Greyhounds) on Friday and Saturday as well as the Mountain Hounds Hustle, a fun run for the dogs to clock their speed. Dogs can run off leash in the fenced ball field. We offer a variety of seminars where you will always learn something new. Enjoy BINGO in the evening or take a walk through town and share ice cream with your Greyhound. Reverend Susan leads a Remembrance Service for the dogs we have lost as we celebrate the life we've had with them. And, of course, there is shopping. Vendors join us for a day of shopping on Saturday and Gatlinburg has a great craft loop where you will find many local artisans. At Mountain Hounds, you are family. You may arrive knowing just a few people, but you'll leave knowing many more you'll call friends. For more information, visit www.gfncmountainhounds.com — Lynda Montgomer y ■

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cg magazine 15 Hounds and humans relax in the spacious tasting room at North Gate Vineyards near Purcellville, Va. I Do Photography

and buy wine by the case. “That’s how you (GiNA) in Ontario, Canada started its Greyt such groups, and we work hard to give them will make your money.” This can be a tough Wines event last August, it faced similar our best advice to ensure a successful event. sell in a market where wine tasting fees can challenges. “We needed to find a winery that For example, we help them find inexpensive range upwards of $20 per person. had reasonable costs and would allow our suppliers for wine glasses, provide hotel and Yet after the first year, every winery wants Greyhounds,” said Jenn Christianson, one of winery references for their prospective part - us back. the organizers. ners to contact, and make suggestions about And the other wine tasters who bump “Everything in Canada costs more, so we event policies. into our elegant hounds for four days at needed to garner support for the event from Rather than seeing other wine events as approximately 24 popular wineries make other area Greyhound groups. We even share competition with Grapehounds, we believe Grapehounds-New York and Grapehounds- the proceeds with them,” Christianson said. that more wine events stimulate more inter - Virginia two of the largest three-day meet- GiNA is looking forward to its second Greyt est in our event. They are also a great and-greets in the country. Wines event this August. fundraising opportunity. Yet if we wanted to have a sustainable, This policy of sharing the proceeds has When a Greyhound adoption group national event, we had another battle to been a critical tenet of the Grapehound wants to start a wine tasting event that rais - fight. We needed affordable hotels where events. We enlist local groups in New York es money to benefit Greyhounds, we say, people could stay with their Greyhounds to and Virginia to support our event, and then “What’s not to like?” ■ make ours a destination event. we share the proceeds with them. Some wine Some of the hotels in Ithaca, New York events may have failed because –– like other Larry Bowersox is founder and coordinator of did not allow pets. Undaunted, we went to special events –– there are just not enough the Grapehound Wine Tour. their sales directors and asked them to dis - members within the sponsoring group to sup - count their rates and waive pet fees. Most of port the event. them did. Some hotels in Ithaca still have a The Grapehound Wine Tour® not only NOTE: Grapes and raisins can be toxic to no-pets policy but welcome our Greyhounds shares its proceeds with various adoption Greyhounds, especially in large quantities. every year, a tribute to the manners of our groups, but we also share our experiences While Greyhound owners enjoy the beautiful Greyhound community. with any Greyhound group that wants to wineries and vineyards, we always remind them When Greyhounds in Need of Adoption start a wine event. We are often contacted by to keep their Greyhounds on leash and safe.

16 Summer 2012 TEN TIPS FOR STARTING A GREYHOUND WINE EVENT

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cg magazine 19 store’s computers were down. Lines busy, voicemails left. No authorization. At one point, it was suggested that we switch vans, but that wasn’t an option. John had meticu - lously packed and secured the van to make it Greyhound-comfortable and safe. For exam - ple, our dogs found the plush space created behind the front seats perfect for sleeping most of the trip. Being Greyhounds, they accepted their temporary status as tire company mascots and never complained about the detour. They lounged in the carpeted lobby for a couple of hours, courtesy of the dog-loving service manager. We left Midland with its groves of oil pumpers in a much safer vehicle. A blowout Kayla, the mighty huntress, spots a deer on the trail below in Big Bend National Park. doesn’t bear thinking of. Many parts of our trip would have no cell phone service. Another tip: Even if your rental company says they inspect the cars, check the tires, the brakes, and the oil. The flat landscape began turning into hills, and we felt our ears pop as we coiled up a mountain. We reached the park entrance with daylight to spare, and were in the Chisos Basin in another hour. We picked up our key and welcomed our dogs to their tem - porary home. The first thing we noticed was the silence. Gone were the air conditioners, road noise, sirens and the rest of the humming urban undertone. Eyes wide and eager, Kayla grinned for all she was worth and Emiliano began to relax a little. There was no whining or teeth-chattering for a change. They touched noses to check in with each other. It was a treat to see them settle into the sounds of nature: the whirr of hummingbirds, the wind in the trees, and the whisk of roadrun - ners and lizards scurrying about their small errands. The Roosevelt Stone Cottages were built in the park in 1940 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. White Austin stone forms the walls, trimmed in bright blue with dark wood. Our cottage afforded a covered concrete porch, with a 3-foot ledge barring the scenic trails ahead. John blocked it at the open end with baby gates and metal chairs, then secured cables around the stone pillars and attached them to Kayla and Emiliano’s collars so they could safely roam the full Emiliano and Kayla consider the possibilities for roaming in the park.

20 Summer 2012 having the best possible never taken them to a hotel room. With the vacation, but also ensuring drought, we didn’t know exactly what to our dogs were safe and com - expect. Would the cables and gates work? fortable. Was it possible to Would everything fit? Would the dogs like it? take dogs along on one of Would they mind their manners? Would they the area tours? No, because have plenty of places to walk? Not knowing it included a trail walk. the future provides an element of discovery, However, the staff offered to but this is not the same as fear. If Greyhounds design a special auto tour will be part of your national parks adventure, just for us. We and our dogs then look to the staff and rangers to give you were welcomed back for a the boundaries and tips for making it a safe, return visit anytime. happy experience. Greyhounds make great What will they tell their canine buddies impressions. at the next Greyhound meet-and-greet? Twice in Midland, we Maybe just, “Hey, bro, watch out for that were asked if they were show cactus when you lift your leg.” dogs, and they were a hit with everyone in Big Bend, NATIONAL AND STATE with the possible exception PARK PET TIPS : of the skunk. A staff member nearly adopted them. We • Check with your favorite park for specific had no misbehaviors, in or rules, but in general, pets must be leashed out of the cabin. or physically restrained at all times. Pet What the dogs think is leashes may be no longer than 6 feet. In always subject to question, addition, pets may not be left unattended but their pleasure was evi - when tied or physically confined.

The author relaxes with Kayla (front) and Emiliano on the spacious porch of dent to us by their wide • As much as possible, know your environ - a pet-friendly cottage in Big Bend National Park. She and John adopted the eyes, the prancing eagerness ment and the setup that will work best for two in May 2011. for walks and how they your Greyhounds. It will be too late once length or bask on their pads. Soon, they inhaled, opening their lips wide to capture you get there to regret not bringing an ex- began to treat the porch as just another every scent molecule. They have never been pen, extra pads or cables. room. We were facing the premier view in calmer on a car trip. On the way back, 12 • Some parks allow dogs on some trails. the park, The Window, a conjunction of hours total, with food and potty stops, they Some do not, so make sure you know and mountain peaks and mesas that shifts color slept or lounged silently with only one yelp. follow your park’s rules. throughout the day, blooming at sunset. We suspect someone’s ear was accidentally • Rules may vary for different sections of If you don’t mind driving, west Texas is a stepped on. the park. Can your Greyhound come with whole other country. In past stays at Big And when we got home? They cavorted, you to the ranger talk? Does your state or Bend, we’ve traveled to other towns in the leaped and sniffed every inch of the house, national park allow pets on its restaurant area. I had even scouted out pet-friendly returning to us eagerly with each inspection, patio? restaurants, but we decided to take that road using every charm they possessed to say • Reserve your spot early. A year is not too another time. When we weren’t exploring thank you, there’s no place like home. “Wow, far ahead, particularly to get your favorite new civilizations with the dogs, we stayed on we went through all that together, and we all view and most Greyhound-friendly cabin. the porch — reading, writing, painting, came home. Home!” That’s an important • When you plan your wilderness park trip, enjoying our coffee or a glass of wine. concept for an adopted animal. Since then, consider the season. Spring break might When the western sun began to warm the they have been even more exemplary in the be convenient, but would your porch, the dogs opted for a nap in the cooler car. As seasoned travelers, they respond to us Greyhound enjoy a calmer time? cabin. When we ventured to the lodge for a the first time more often. In general, they • For the specifics, go to www.nps.gov, then meal, they relaxed in their crates. One morn - seem happier. search “rules for pets.” Naturally when ing we took them along and ordered omelets We took some chances. We are new to you plan your trip, you’ll also want to on the restaurant’s pet-friendly patio with the Greyhound world. We had driven the phone the friendly folks at your chosen the hounds at our feet. The park staff’s dog- dogs only 30 miles from home in the back park. For state parks, select the park first, friendly attitude made this experience even seat of our cars. John has great driving skills then check the web site or call for pet better. They were committed not only to us but had not driven a van lately. We had rules and fees.

cg magazine 21 A view from the porch of the cottage in Big Bend National Park.

TRAVELING WITH YOUR • Finally, are your Greyhounds ready for a • Pet-friendly hotels are a boon to travelers. GREYHOUNDS long trip? Take shorter trips with them Fees vary. Ask if there is a convenient place ahead of time, even an overnight trip, if to walk your Greyhound. How large are the Your vehicle possible. rooms that permit pets? • If your car isn’t large enough to accom - • Bring whatever you think your pups may • Bring a mat or towel into the hotel to give modate your Greyhounds and travel gear, need during the trip, including first-aid your dog traction on slick hotel floors (this borrow or rent a vehicle. Know the size supplies, food, water, treats, bowls and all includes elevators). inside and out. Take photos. Take special important documents. • Does your room have a window overlooking note of any camping or recreational the first floor? When you disappear through equipment. The Long Run the hotel hallway door, will your hound • How will your dogs ride? Will they have You need a break and so will your dogs. panic if she can’t see you outside? enough room to stand up, turn around Some rest stops offer canine stops, complete and lie down on a cross-country trip? Will with a decorative fireplug. Or simply locate a Always ask. The answer might be yes. they need extra padding? patch of grass or shrubs in public areas. Be a When in doubt, ask. The staff at Big Bend • Even if your rental company checks the model Greyhound owner and clean up after National Park was dedicated to a safe and vehicle, take the time to check brakes, them. happy vacation for us and our Greyhounds. ■ tires, and oil before the trip. It’s worth the cost of a checkup — and if anything is Hotels and Restaurants Marilyn Mathis is a writer in Dallas, Texas. She seriously wrong, the rental company • Several websites offer lists of pet-friendly has received international awards for her business should make it right. hotels and restaurants. Always follow up, writing and has been published in Self Magazine • Are your pets used to the vehicle? If it’s however. One listed restaurant only and local newspapers. She and her husband John just for this trip, have them get in and out allowed service dogs. Another only Spaulding are proud adopters of the two a few times. Drive them around the allowed dogs on its patio during “slow” Greyhounds in this article. neighborhood for several minutes. times.

22 Summer 2012 Evie loves to hike the parks and trails of Colorado with her owner, Rachel Jervis. Trail Hound: Hiking with your Greyhound

Story and photos by Rachel Jervis

t meet-and-greets we often tout Greyhounds as being 40 mile-per-hour couch potatoes that require lit - tle exercise. Like most Greyhound owners, I love that Evie Petunia takes retirement seriously. She is Acontent to snuggle on the couch while we watch a movie. And if we skip a walk one day, she is as mel - low as ever. Because of this reputation, people often are surprised when they hear that I take Evie hiking and trail running. I joke that I adopted the “all-terrain model” of Greyhound. But in all seriousness, Evie Petunia is a great trail hound and my favorite hiking buddy. We hike year round (I add snowshoes if the trail conditions call for it, thought it has to be really cold for Evie to wear her boots). Sometimes we hike just the two of us (our mama-Petunia bonding time); at other times, we hike with friends and their dogs. When sundown is late, we’ll hike after work at one of the trails or parks near our house. In this article, I’ll provide information to consider before hiking with your Greyhounds while sharing my expe - riences hiking with Evie Petunia and my foster hounds.

cg magazine 23 Hiking is a year-round activity for Evie and Rachel; Rachel wears snowshoes, and Evie wears boots on the coldest days.

Not every Greyhound is meant for hiking smells (she is far more active sniffing on a steep hill. It felt like we were climbing a or would enjoy hiking. If your hound has a hikes than on neighborhood walks), and rock staircase. I wasn’t sure how Evie would prior racing injury or other medical issues, being in nature. do and even considered turning around when talk to your veterinarian before taking her Living in Colorado Springs, I am lucky we got to the rocky portion. Turns out my hiking. I’ve fostered dogs with racing injuries enough to have over a dozen parks and trail - Greyhound is part goat and she jumped and who were cleared to hike, but not jog. And I heads within a twenty minute drive of my pranced up the rocks with ease — I was slow - fostered a tripod who loved her walks and house. The amount of time I have, the diffi - ing her down! short jaunts through the park, but did not culty of the trail, the weather, and the crowds Since Greyhounds are heat-sensitive, I have the balance or stamina for tough terrain all factor into my choice of hike. Start short choose shaded hikes for warmer days. We or long hikes. One friend’s Greyhound has and easy with your hound and build up to also try to hike in the morning before it gets arthritis in a back knee, so he doesn’t hike. longer, tougher hikes if your hound is up for too hot. I’ve had some success putting a “cool Another friend’s Greyhound — well, she’s it. The longest hike Evie has done with me is coat” on Evie on warm days. The light color just too lazy to hike. She’ll stop midway a seven-mile hike. It is a hilly, strenuous helps reflect heat away from her black fur through a one mile walk and refuse to budge! route. Evie loves it, but sleeps on the ride and the moisture results in evaporative cool - She stays home with a peanut butter Kong ® home. When I do longer hikes, Evie stays ing. (Bring extra water for re-wetting the when her parents come hiking with Evie home. I want to make sure that I don’t push cool coat.) Some of the hikes near me have Petunia and me. her too far and keep it fun for her. Some creeks, waterfalls, or reservoirs. If it is safe to If your Greyhound is in good health, shorter hikes can be deceptively hard if the let your dog in the water, splashing is a great enjoys exercise, and likes being outdoors, he terrain is rough or steep. I took Evie on one way for your hound to cool down. Your may love hiking. Evie loves new places, new hike where we encountered a lot of rocks up Greyhound may be interested in drinking

24 Summer 2012 some of this water. Consult your veterinarian shivers of excitement, not cold. are popular with mountain bikers. When about the risk of giardia or other parasites in Pack. Evie has a doggie pack that I pur - they announce they are coming, Evie and I the water in your area. I personally accept chased at an outdoor outfitter. A pack is not move as far off the path as we can safely go. this risk and let Evie drink from streams, but necessary, but having Evie share the gear-car - There is one trail that I only hike on week - have a low threshold for taking her to the rying responsibilities was appealing to me — days because it is too crowded with bikes on veterinarian if she presents with diarrhea. especially when it comes to packing out her the weekend. I realized it wasn’t relaxing for Popular hikes are often very crowded on waste. My veterinarian says that most dogs me when I had to get Evie out of the way holiday weekends or in good weather. can comfortably carry one-quarter of their every five minutes. Evie considers horses to Consider saving these locations for the win - body weight, but 15 pounds seems like an be large dogs, but for her safety and respect ter or weekdays. I love talking about awful lot for my little lady. I keep Evie’s pack for the horses and their riders, I do not allow Greyhounds as much as the next Greyhound pretty light. She carries up to a liter of water, her to approach or greet them. For our safety, owner, but when I’m hiking for exercise, I treats, her collapsible bowl, and poop bags. If I choose not to hike anywhere that allows don’t want to get stopped every quarter mile I worry her pack is getting too heavy, I’ll motorbikes or motorcycles on the trails. to chat. On the flip side, I once took Evie carry the water and have her carry some of When I hike with my friend and her crazy and a foster to Garden of the Gods during my lightweight items. Lab, we don’t see much wildlife. For some Memorial Day weekend and gave out numer - First aid kit. Supplies in canine and strange reason his excited barks and stick- ous Colorado Greyhound Adoption business human first aid kits are similar enough that throwing seem to scare them off. When it is cards. It was a mobile meet-and-greet. in an emergency on the trail, Evie and I can just Evie and me, we often encounter ani - Once you’ve chosen your hike, it is time share the mini first aid kit I carry in my pack. mals living in their natural habitat. We’ve to gather your gear. The length of your hike, However, I have a full canine first aid kit in seen deer, foxes, ground squirrels, and (Evie’s the weather, and your distance from the car my car. My Greyhound group, Colorado favorite) rabbits. Evie usually ignores deer, will determine the supplies you need. Hiking Greyhound Adoption, sells a well-stocked happily wags her tail at foxes, and lunges at gear to consider: canine first aid kit on their website. You can ground squirrels and rabbits. Never allow also purchase them at pet stores and outdoor your Greyhound to chase or get too close to Water. I always have a dog bowl and a jug outfitters. wildlife. It is dangerous for both animals. of water in the car for Evie. For short hikes Martingale or harness and leash. If you For me, hiking is part of living in on cool days, I don’t always carry additional normally use a martingale, that should be Colorado and hiking with Evie Petunia is water. Most of the time I offer Evie water fine on a hike. If your Greyhound has slipped one of the benefits of dog ownership. I love throughout our hikes. My friend’s Lab has a martingale or tends to pull, it may be safer her company and have more fun with her by learned to drink water that she sprays from to hike him on a harness. As we all know, we my side. I hope you find as much enjoyment her hydration pack or water bottle. We tried must keep our sighthounds on leash. hiking with your Greyhound. this with Evie; she ended up with a wet face However, there are times (such as on steep, Happy trails! ■ and nothing to drink. I bring a collapsible rough terrain) when it is safer to have your water bowl that I fill for her from my hydra - hound more than six feet from you while hik - Rachel Jervis lives in Colorado Springs, tion pack or water bottles. ing. In these situations I connect two six foot Colorado with Evie Petunia the Greyhound and Snacks . Your Greyhound will need fuel leashes, giving Evie up to 12 feet of leash. Clover the grey cat. Rachel and Evie volunteer only on longer, strenuous hikes. But it is Poop bags. Be courteous and scoop when with Colorado Greyhound Adoption. At press always nice to offer a couple treats during the your hound poops on the trail. time, Rachel had fostered twenty-two hike. You can buy high-calorie treats Greyhounds; twenty-one of whom were adopted designed for active dogs, but I usually just You’ve picked your hike and packed your by loving families and one who is stuck with pack a resealable zipper storage bag of Evie’s gear. Now it is time to set off on the trail with Rachel. In addition to volunteering with CGA, regular treats. If I plan to picnic during my your dog! During your hike you’ll likely Rachel enjoys hiking, running, cooking, and hike, I’ll bring Evie a rawhide to chew while encounter other hikers and their dogs. Some spoiling her pets. we’re stopped. dogs may be off leash. If your hound is appre - Coat. In cold weather, your Greyhound hensive of dogs approaching her, be prepared will need a coat. Depending on the intensity to tell the other owners that you’d rather of the hike, your hound may be comfortable their dog not greet your hound. I’ve found in a lighter coat than you’d expect. On one that most dogs are more interested in hiking cool morning hike, I was debating putting a that greeting Evie, but if they approach, light coat on Evie. At the trail head she was she’ll make friends on the trail. shivering, so I put on her coat. Within a Be aware of trail use rules. Some parks quarter of a mile she was panting and the and trails allow mountain bikes, horses, and coat was in my pack. Turns out those were (less common) motorbikes. Some trails I use

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A researching online and talking to people I chose Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Planning the trip took seven months. I began by contacting the chamber of com - merce for each city to obtain travel informa - tion. When I found something appealing, I visited the website to see if it was pet friend - ly. I looked for nearby walking trails that were dog friendly and short since Greyhounds are not geared for endurance. I researched incidences of bear and mountain lion attacks, and researched the cities for violent crime. I researched weather patterns and monitored them weekly. Finally, I locat - ed veterinarians in each city. I bought a first-aid kit for Sylvie. Flagyl and Benadryl were added to the kit in case Sylvie experienced extra stress. Not knowing what the terrain would be like out west, I borrowed doggie boots from a friend. My brother-in-law, a mechanic, checked over 2001 Ford Explorer Sport SUV. I had an XM radio installed, and I bought a GPS unit. Let’s go! Sylvie is ready to start her 12-day road trip with the author. I spent weeks looking for hiking clothes at a reasonable price, particularly ones I could continue to wear once the trip was over. Sylvie and Planning my driving route was easy. I just made a big circle using I-40 West going across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and into New Mexico: I-25 North driving into Paula’s Road Colorado Springs: I-70 East from Colorado to St. Louis, Missouri: and I-55 South back to Marion, Arkansas. The most challenging part of planning Trip the trip was arranging hotel accommodations in five cities: Oklahoma City, Santa Fe, Taos, Story and photos by Paula Pilgrim Colorado Springs, and Topeka. I pored over reviews on websites like Trip Advisor to help me decide where Sylvie and I would stay. It took two to three weeks to find hotels in have not traveled much in my life, and when I have it was only for a few days. those cities that were decent, reasonably When I had the opportunity to take a two-week-long vacation I jumped at the priced, and would allow a large dog with a Ichance. I was under a lot of stress. Living with two ill parents can be mentally low pet fee or none at all. Most pet-friendly draining. I knew I wanted to get away, just Sylvie and me. I wanted to get out of the hotels would only allow dogs less than 25 South and to a pet-friendly city no further away than a two-day drive. I wanted to pounds, which I did not understand since smaller dogs can be as destructive as large

26 Summer 2012 Sylvie and Paula enjoy a day hike in the Santa Fe National Forest. dogs and are usually the yapping ones. temperatures ranging between 33F and 75F, had quieted and was not destructive in my Several hotels charged a pet fee up to $150. emergency supplies for my vehicle, and absence. She ate all her food that night and Some hotels charged a nightly fee. Other Sylvie’s belongings. I carried enough supplies slept soundly. hotels did not want you to leave your dog to last two weeks. Poor Sylvie had only a An hour after we left Oklahoma City we unattended, all of which I translated as “We small, square section (one-half of the rear encountered ominous-looking clouds. I don’t want dogs here.” Several hotels asked cargo space) to rest, but it was just the right thought of the infamous Oklahoma torna - me if Sylvie was a barker. “No,” I replied. size for her. Sylvie handled the nine-hour does. We were in the middle of nowhere on “She’s very quiet.” That worked in my favor. drive on the first day quite well. She never I-40. I finally came across a trading post and I was relieved when I found places that cried or became carsick. She just quietly kept ran inside. The staff was tracking the oncom - charged a onetime pet fee of either $10 or her head up and looked out the window. ing storm. Though not tornadic, it was a $25. I even found a bed and breakfast in Every two hours I would stop for potty breaks severe thunderstorm. I asked if I could bring Santa Fe that allowed Sylvie to stay with no and to refill my gas tank. Sylvie in the store because I did not want to pet fee. When we reached our hotel in Oklahoma leave her in my vehicle during a severe Half of my friends, family, acquaintances, City, I ate my words. Sylvie barked every storm. and coworkers thought that I lost my mind time I left the room, which was only a few They told me no, only service dogs were for planning such a big road trip with Sylvie minutes at time. I was utterly surprised. She allowed. as my only companion. The other half has always been a quiet dog. However, I I pressed even more. “She’s a registered thought it was really cool. Either way, the remembered that this was her first time away therapy dog,” I said. “Would you consider trip was a rare opportunity. If I waited for from home, and she was in a strange envi - that? She won’t bother anything or any - someone to travel with me then the trip ronment with different smells. Therefore, she body.” would not be possible. Besides, I was ready was stressed. When I left to make a brief trip The lady hesitated, but asked me if I had for some serious solitude. to Wal-Mart, I told the hotel desk clerk that Sylvie’s registry card available. I showed it to The big day arrived on October 7, 2011. I would be back shortly and hopefully Sylvie her, and she allowed me to bring Sylvie It was a beautiful, sunny day. My SUV was would not cause too great a disturbance. inside. As soon as we entered the store, the fully packed with snacks, drinks, clothes for When I came back, I was relieved that she storm broke out. As promised, Sylvie never

cg magazine 27 the outdoor patio, kiva fireplace, and the steam room that kept my sinuses moisturized and prevented my muscles from getting sore after hiking the Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks. Getting Sylvie to potty was a challenge. The problem? No grass! I had to walk her at least a half mile or more until I could find grass, because she would not potty on the gravel. If she happened to find a strip of dirt that was two feet wide, she would potty on that. Sylvie rested nicely at the bed-and- breakfast and appeared to remain calm when I went on my own excursions (I kept those at a minimum). I am guessing that she was com - fortable because she was in a home environ - ment rather than a hotel. Santa Fe was very pet friendly. I took Sylvie to the Palace of the Governors and the Plaza, where she was welcomed in almost all of the shops. She was a polite guest and received much attention from the shop own - ers and customers. The art galleries on the famous Canyon Road allowed Sylvie to enter as well. I was astonished; that would not hap - pen back home. Everywhere we went, she was fawned over and I was asked many ques - tions about Greyhounds. Owning a Greyhound is definitely not for the shy. When Sylvie began to tire, we returned to our lodging. We took a short hike in the Santa Fe National Forest, where the mountain was topped with snow and the elevation was 9,000 feet. I talked to a local resident on the trail. While we were walking and talking, I

A visit to El Santuario de Chimayo, on the way from Santa Fe to Taos, N.M., was a highlight of the trip. frequently had to stop to catch my breath. Though I had not acclimated to the eleva - disturbed anything or anyone. She quietly sight. Driving into Santa Fe was even more tion. Sylvie’s breathing was unaffected. My walked with me through the store and beautiful. I had never seen mesas, plateaus, main concern was encountering a mountain received lots of attention from customers and large mountains, the desert, or tumbleweed. lions. My walking partner had just told me employees. We were there for at least an The sunlight shines though the atmosphere, that she had not sighted a mountain lion in hour. creating different colors. I began to under - 19 years when we suddenly saw large paw I have never seen so many cows as I did stand why Southwestern art is so colorful. prints in the snow. A sense of dread came driving through the rest of Oklahoma and You actually see purple, red, orange, yellow, over me. I hoped the cat was not near. the tip of Texas. Cows were everywhere. and blue within the landscape and atmos - Luckily, we did not see it. They were all free-ranging, except near phere. I could certainly feel a difference in On our last full day in Santa Fe, we drove Abilene, Texas where they were crammed the temperature, too. It was time to pull out to the Jemez Mountains to see the Jemez shoulder-to-shoulder in a small section of a fleece jacket and a hat. By this time, we Falls. I saw plenty of forest-fire damage that land. The smell was horrendous. It even were at 7,500 feet. reached to the roadway while driving up the caught Sylvie’s attention. She lifted her head Fatigued and stiff from two full days of mountains. The hike on the Jemez Trail was and perked her ears. driving, I was relieved to arrive at the adobe- short. The light shining through the forest Crossing the border from Texas into New style bed-and-breakfast. My room was lovely trees was beautiful. It was not long before I Mexico in the afternoon was a beautiful and quaint. My three favorite amenities were could hear the waterfall. Sylvie followed my

28 Summer 2012 lead through the rocks with ease, but sud - denly stopped and wanted to turn back. I realized she did not like the sound of the waterfall. I tied her to a large branch nearby so that I could take a closer look and shoot some photographs. Sylvie waited patiently. Santa Fe was mesmerizing: the arts and culture, the people, the food (especially the chili powder-sprinkled truffles), the land - scape, and the outdoor activities were amaz - ing. But it was time to travel on. We took the High Road to Taos, New Mexico. Because we stopped at many small art and weaving shops and missionary churches along the way, this 90-mile drive took six hours. The highlight of this drive was our visit to El Santuario de Chimayo, a shrine that is known as a place of miracles. There were no signs prohibiting dogs from entering the church grounds or buildings, so I took Sylvie with me. No one protested her presence, and I enjoyed the beautiful carvings, mosaics, and paintings throughout the site. The only place I did not take Sylvie was the church sanctu - ary. We did not go past the foyer, but I did peep through the doors to get a quick glimpse of the small sanctuary. Taos, New Mexico is beautiful and quaint. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Carson National Forest were delightful. Taos is as colorful atmospherically as Santa Fe. One thing that Sylvie and I both liked about our hotel in Taos was the grass outside our door. Sylvie pottied without hesitation. I did not take Sylvie many places in Taos because of my own planned outings, but I found the town of 5,500 as pet friendly as Santa Fe. Sylvie and Paula visited Garden of the Gods, a public park in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Indians at Taos Pueblo told me I could have brought Sylvie with me, but I do not another car stopped in the middle of the road prise, the kind server asked the cook to prepare think she would have appreciated the stray to take a photo of Sylvie walking with her a plate of baked chicken and steamed rice for dogs walking around. stuffed bear, backing up traffic. All I could do Sylvie. Sylvie was grateful and ate the whole There are two main roads in Taos, and was laugh. plate while I digested my first Elk burger. both are two lanes. Later, I decided that we In Taos, Sylvie’s appetite began to wane, I had been concerned about whether would take a stroll downtown. Again, Sylvie and I was concerned. She would only eat two Sylvie would experience separation anxiety was allowed to enter all of the shops and gal - cups of food per day — if that much. She was on the trip. She did really well until the last leries and was a superb guest. still drinking and behaving normally. I day in Taos. I had been gone between two to I was astonished by the general friendli - stopped at a restaurant with a patio during three hours on a horseback ride in the Sangre ness of the people in the small town of Taos one of our walks downtown. I told my server de Cristo Mountains, and visits to the Rio as well. At one point when Sylvie and I about Sylvie’s appetite. She said that it was a Grande Canyon and the Earthship needed to cross the street, cars from both combination of the stress of traveling and the Community. As I entered the hotel room I directions stopped and allowed us to proceed altitude: There is a huge difference between saw she had pulled a few pieces of clothing — even though there was no traffic signal. 250 feet above sea level in Memphis and out of my suitcase, ripped a sheet of paper, While we continued along the sidewalk, 7,500-8,000 feet in New Mexico. To my sur - and scratched the door. That may not sound

cg magazine 29 kids alike.. She absorbed the attention like a sponge. Seven Falls is a small attraction where seven waterfalls flow into one. I took Sylvie to one of the platforms to get a view from above. Just like at the Jemez Falls in New Mexico, she attempted to turn back. We returned to ground level, where she seemed happier. Her preference was to visit the gift shops. Manitou Cliff Dwellings is a reproduction of an ancient Anasazi Indian cliff dwelling. The Anasazi originally built their cliff homes in the Four Corners region. The Manitou Cliffs are as red as the rocks at Garden of the Gods. Sylvie wandered curiously from room to room. When we left the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, I was determined to take the 20- mile drive up to Pike’s Peak. Unfortunately, the road was closed due to snow at higher elevations. What would we do next? We drove into the bohemian town of Manitou Springs, which was like a time warp into the 1990s Grunge era. Sylvie was excited when we left Colorado. She seemed to know that we were going home. She happily trotted around the hotel room and could not jump into the SUV fast enough. For two hours she would periodically stand up in the cargo area, look around and smile. Driving through Kansas on I-70, it did not take me long to understand why Kansas is often regarded as the Windy State. It felt like my Explorer could be whisked away at Though Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is scenic, Sylvie wasn’t happy about the noise. any moment. Miles and miles of fields dotted with the occasional small oil well or wind - like much, but she has never displayed this overs — with Sylvie for the remainder of the mill farm. Thank goodness for cell phones type of behavior. I stayed with her the visit. I also shortened our stay by two days, and satellite radio. remainder of the day. eliminated my own planned activities, and Topeka, Kansas was our final overnight The last major stop was Colorado focused on a few things I planned for the two stop. By this time, unloading the Explorer Springs. When I unpacked, I became aware of us. was becoming quite cumbersome, especially of an unavoidable reality: Sylvie was tired We went to Garden of the Gods, Seven since it was now crammed with souvenirs in and ready to go home. By this time we had Falls and Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and visit - addition to our belongings. Sylvie was not been away from home eight days and were ed the town of Manitou Springs. Garden of enthused about stopping another night. staying in our fourth city. Every time I the Gods was a really cool place to visit with Again, she began barking whenever I left the stepped outside the door, she began to bark. I snow-capped Pike’s Peak as a lovely back - room. I could not even eat my breakfast in tried not to be selfish. I had spent months drop. The red rocks and sand were a high the breakfast area. I appreciated of the hotel’s planning for this trip and wanted to see many contrast to the evergreen landscape. I took patience; they understood it had been a long things, but I had to be fair to Sylvie, and I did Sylvie on the paved trail which, though trip and that Sylvie was more than ready to not want to be ousted from the hotel. I decid - short, was awesome. As always, Sylvie go home. I loaded the SUV and left as quick - ed that I would eat dinner — pizza and left - received constant attention from adults and ly as possible.

30 Summer 2012 At last we were on our final stretch of the Sylvie was experiencing a combination of drive. We had been away 12 days, and we stress and altitude. It took three months for had at last a nine- to 10- hour drive before Sylvie’s appetite to return to normal. we would arrive home in Marion, Arkansas. Typically Sylvie is a nibbler, but during those I was tired and ready to get Sylvie home, but three months she acted as if she could not eat not ready for my vacation to end. There enough. I am pleased to say that she is back at were so many more things I wanted to see her pre-trip weight. and do. The Missouri landscape was a wel - Traveling with Sylvie was an experience The Bridge come sight. Periodically, I checked my rear- of a lifetime filled with many memories of view mirror to see what Sylvie was doing. beauty and tranquility. We traveled 3,000 Her head was erect every time. I suppose she miles together. I returned home a different My wife and I know did not want to miss anything and was antic - person with a new outlook on life and my ipating her sanctuary. future. Except for the last few days, I think a lot of people Sylvie was so cute when we arrived Sylvie enjoyed the trip. She was quite curious home. We walked through the door to find about all the new sights and scents and was who’ve adopted my mom, dad, sister, and brother-in-law always receptive of attention. Would I take retired racing Greyhounds. waiting in the living room. Sylvie did not this kind of road trip again? You bet I would. know whom to greet first. She turned circles Would Sylvie? Only if the trip were shorter. ■ When the hounds trying to decide. She was so excited to see are near death the rest of her family again. Paula Pilgrim lives with Sylvie in Marion, Mom was not thrilled that Sylvie had Arkansas. their owners lost weight on the trip. She did not mention will often talk to them, saying, or notice the weight I had lost, but I ate like a pig while Sylvie barely ate for over a week. “I’ll meet you at the bridge,” I explained that the locals out West said which connects our world with the next. Maybe hounds aren’t allowed to get into heaven unescorted. It’s a touching story but I don’t believe a word of it. Still, I know that’s what I’ll tell Nikkie.

—Arthur Winfield Knight

Pearl, adopted by Cindy Hanson of St. Paul, Minn. P raveen Mutalik

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to compete in DockDog competitions, from the beginner team to experienced. About 2 years ago, while we were practic - ing with our Labs for an upcoming DockDog Katy, Dock Dog competition at the pond near our house, Katy jumped in to chase toys in the water. At first it took her a while to catch on to swim - By Barbara Darby ming. We kept a long leash on her, so we were able to help her when she started sink - ing a little. Soon, she learned how to swim forward, rather than paddling at the air with her front legs high and her hind end sinking. Katy continued to swim with the Labs, always jumping farther into the water than they could reach and trying to swim faster to beat them to the toys. She became a fairly good retriever, always excited for the next toy to be thrown. She began joining the labs in all their trips to the pond to swim. Not long after Katy learned to swim we took her to a DockDog competition. People saw Katy at the competition and thought she was just Katy participates in a practice run with Maddie the Lab as a surprised crowd watches.

cg magazine 33 along for the ride. No one believed that the Greyhound would swim. We entered her in the competition and took her to practice on the dock. (It can be very diffi - cult to teach any dog to jump off the 40- foot dock. The water is usually clear and most dogs are not used to seeing through the water into which they are jumping. The 40-foot long pool also has a 2-3 foot drop off into the water, which can be stressful to many dogs.) We started Katy slowly, allowing her to jump without a run - ning start after a toy we threw into the water. Katy had a several opportunities to practice jumping from the dock prior to her first timed and judged jump. Being a sighthound, she immediately chased the toy and jumped into the water. It took a bit to teach her to climb back up the carpeted ramp out of the pool, but Katy had no problem jumping in and retrieving the toy. Katy’s jumps at her first competition ranged between 8 and 11 feet. We were all Barbara’s husband, Jack, tosses the toy off the end of the dock as Katy leaps forward in pursuit. shocked that Katy would jump off the dock, especially seeing other “new” teams that day that wouldn’t jump. She quickly became talk of the competition and it was announced prior to the next round that a Greyhound would be jumping again. Katy has competed in four DockDog competitions to date. On occasion she does hesitate to jump, especially if it is a colder day. (Although she seems to be a natural at swimming, we have to watch her closely as she tends to get very cold. Despite shivering, she won’t give up on chasing toys in the water. We have to quickly dry her off with towels and cover her with blankets after she swims.) At each event, people are completely amazed that a Greyhound will swim, never mind jump into the water. The announcers and offi - cials at the events always discuss Katy and how she is the only Greyhound they have seen jump. She amazes people everywhere she goes. Katy usually runs to the edge of the dock, stops, and jumps from a standstill after her toy is thrown into the water. She always retrieves the toy and carries it back Onlookers cheer as Katy catches some air.

34 Summer 2012 For Katy, training time at the local pond is also play time with the family.

up the ramp with her. We hope to train her to run the length of the dock and then jump, as she will be able to go much farther. In time, she will build more confidence. For now, she is enjoying her frequent swims at local ponds to compete with our other dogs. Katy also spends time camping with us in the summer at the beach, where she loves to swim in the ocean. ■

Barbara Darby lives with husband Jack, Katy, and the Labs in Webster, N.H.

Go, Katy!

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just three months old and competed in 110 races as Crimson Princess before retiring to become Weeks’ constant companion before the Greyhound died. Bev, who was sired by Hall of Famer Molotov bred to Tampa Treat, raced as DB’s Discovery at Birmingham, Alabama, and Melbourne, Florida. Chief, who raced under the name Chief Racin Wolf, won 119 races and Weeks hailed him the winner of ‘This Greyhound Will Eat Anything’ contests. “I entered my Greyhounds in the Fast Friends Kiosk to pay tribute to my dogs’ rac - ing history, whether they raced a little, a lot, or had a stellar career,” Weeks said. “It also showcases their ‘second’ career as ambassador Jade, mascot of the Greyhound Hall of Fame, is bowled over by the Hall’s new Fast Friends kiosk. for Greyhound adoption, a service or com - Greyhound Hall of Fame panion dog in nursing homes or hospitals, or just the dog that keeps squirrels out of the RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS RECOGNIZED AT yard. Whatever their contribution has been, it is worth celebrating by placing them in the HALL OF FAME Fast Friends Kiosk.” Murals and other paintings from ancient times reveal that Egyptian Pharaohs, Information listed on Fast Friends early Arabs, Greeks, Persians and Romans all held Greyhounds in high regard. In includes the retired Greyhound’s pet name, modern times, the racing Greyhound is revered as breeders, trainers and track oper - race name if it differs, a photograph of the ators in the Greyhound industry pay tribute to outstanding racing Greyhounds by honoree, the pet owner’s name or names, the inducting them into the Greyhound Hall of Fame. adoption date if desired, and a paragraph of Now all Greyhound owners — whether they are in the Greyhound industry or up to 200 words in which the owner may pay are individuals or families who have become fast friends with their adopted retired homage to the pet. racing Greyhounds — can honor their beloved pets as well. The Greyhound Hall Anyone interested in having a of Fame offers this opportunity through the Fast Friends Kiosk at the Hall of Fame Greyhound listed on Fast Friends can do so museum and on the Hall’s website, www.greyhoundhalloffame.com. by simply visiting the Hall of Fame website “Part of it is to let people know Greyhounds make great pets; they are gentle and or by contacting Lounsbury at the Hall of generally quiet and well-behaved,” said Kathryn Lounsbury, general manager of the Fame, (800) 932-7881 or info@greyhound - Greyhound Hall of Fame. “It promotes Greyhound adoption and also gives owners halloffame.com.To support the Greyhound of adopted Greyhounds a place to honor their pets.” Hall of Fame’s efforts, the suggested contri - Donna Weeks, a member of the National Greyhound Association and bution is $25 per entry and $10 for each Greyhound adoption volunteer, has three beloved Greyhounds no longer living list - additional friend if entered within 30 days. ed on Fast Friends . Princess was purchased by Weeks, of Gambrills, Maryland, when —Greyhound Hall of Fame

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A statue, Tom, The Algerian Greyhound, is by the 19th centu - ry French sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye. Tom was first modeled in 1869, then cast in bronze in 1889. This rare breed, originally from North Africa, is known as a Sloughi today. It has a strong resemblance to our Greyhounds, but with a less deep chest (Fig. 3). Visitors who would like to play Where’s Waldo? with Greyhounds might look in the Treasury for a watch with Diana, and in two paintings, one by Jan Brueghel the Younger featuring Diana, and the other by Maerten Van Heemskerck.

The Baltimore Museum of Art The Interior of the Old Church at Delft , by Hendrick Van Vliet, is one of many 17th century Dutch paintings of a Greyhound in a church. Delft was a city in the Protestant Netherlands. The work of the Iconoclasts can be seen in the relatively bare, unadorned interior of this church, originally Catholic but Protestant by the 17th century. Van Vliet painted at least eight other church interiors with Greyhounds, including that of the Old Church, where he was buried. Churches at the time, partic - ularly in the Protestant north, were centers of everyday life, and people would meet there for nonreligious purposes. Accordingly, it would not be surprising for a man out walking with his dog to stroll into a church to meet a friend (Fig. 4). A wonderful painting, Entry into the Ark , by 16th century Italian painter Jacopo Bassano, shows two Greyhounds promi - nently positioned among other pairs of animals about to board Noah’s ark before the flood. Although Bassano studied in Venice, Fig. 4 he principally worked in his birthplace, the nearby town of

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Bassano del Grappa, whence he took his name. Although artistically sophisticat - ed, his scenes are realistically placed in contemporary rural surroundings, and the people depicted are often peasants. We should not be surprised that while Greyhounds — the companions of aris - tocrats — appear in at least six of his works, more plebeian breeds appear far more often (Fig. 5). It is easy to find Greyhound and Hare , a somewhat grisly bronze statue of about 1870 by Barye. It is anatomically detailed, possibly modeled after his own dog, for he owned a Greyhound (Fig. 6). The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to the crystal hood ornament designed by Rene Lalique (“Greyhounds in Art,” Winter 2009 CG ). There is also a quite beautiful, large metal wall sculp - ture, Diana the Huntress with a Greyhound, made by the American William Diederich around 1935.

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Fig. 8 The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond John Frederick Herring Sr. was perhaps second only to Sir Edwin Landseer as a painter of animals in 19th century Britain. (See Eos in “Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and their Greyhounds,” Spring 2010 CG ). While paintings of horses or their aris - tocratic owners are common, few commemorate trainers. One rare example is Herring’s portrait of the Scottish racehorse trainer Thomas Dawson, painted in 1842, shown here with his family and their Greyhound, charmingly named Grace Darling, after a young heroine of that time (Fig 7). The sport of hare coursing in England was first regulated in the 16th century during the reign of Elizabeth I. After letting a hare loose with a head start, two Greyhounds, or sometimes other sighthounds, would be “slipped,” using a special leash called a slip that released the two dogs simultaneously. The name for the leash dates from before 1599 when Shakespeare wrote in Henry V , “I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips.” The winner was determined on points awarded for speed, dexterity, and, of course, whether the hare was eventually caught. Some thought that coursing was a more humane sport than foxhunting

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Fig. 8, detail because more often than not, the hare would escape. The first coursing club was formed at Swaffham in Norfolk in 1776 (not far from the area featured in “The Greyhound: Pubs in an English County,” Spring 2012 CG ). Membership in coursing clubs was lim - ited to aristocrats, as was still the custom in 1844 when British painter Richard Ansdell painted The Caledonian Coursing Meeting near the Castle of Ardrossan, the Isle of Arran in the Distance , on loan to Richmond by the Yale Center for British Art. Ardrossan is in Scotland, and the Caledonian was second in prestige only to the Waterloo Cup coursing meetings. The painting was given as the first prize at the Caledonian meeting the following year. We know the names of 17 Greyhounds and 58 people — including 15 members of the nobility — in the painting, because there is an engraving at the museum with a key to identify them. For con - noisseurs of Greyhounds in art, the painting is noteworthy, not only because of its size — more than five feet tall and ten feet wide — but also for its detailed depiction of so many Greyhounds (Fig. 8).

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In much less formalized “rough” coursing, a few men or just one man would hunt whatever hares they might find in the countryside. In A Sportsman Talking to His Beater after Coursing (ca. 1830-1840), attrib - uted to William Pringle, one gentleman is seen with his beater. The beater would use his stick and the five smaller dogs, a Terrier and four Spaniels, to drive the hares out of cover, whereupon the two Greyhounds would chase them down. Both forms of coursing and foxhunting have been illegal in Britain since 2005. Coursing continues in Ireland, Spain, and parts of the United States (Fig. 9). The bronze statue Spanish Greyhound was made in 1844 by another 19th century French sculptor, Pierre- Jules Mêne. Mêne in his day was considered the equal of Barye as a leading animalier, or artist of animals, but today he is far less well-known, possibly because many second-rate copies of his works have been made. While similar in appearance and temperament to our Greyhounds, the 19th century Spanish Greyhounds, or Galgos, were only distantly related (Fig. 10). Fig. 10

44 Summer 2012 Daphne Choosing Diana as Her Ideal , a 17th century French tapestry, illustrates a myth from the Roman poet Ovid in which Daphne, a Greek nymph, rejects love and chooses to be like Diana, goddess of the hunt. Daphne, the second woman from the left, points to Diana in the distance to the right. There are two Greyhounds in the tapestry, one to the right of the nymphs, the other running with Diana (Fig. 11). The Interior of the Church of St. Laurens in Rotterdam is another 17th century paint - ing of a Protestant church in the Netherlands, this from around 1647 by the Dutch painter Anthonie De Lorme. A small, light red fawn dog that may be a Greyhound appears on the right, while to the left, a black-and-white Greyhound lifts his leg near a wall. A plaque next to the painting says the images of dogs in church - es were meant as moral messages that peo - ple, unlike this dog, should respect the church and its message of salvation (Fig. 12).

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Fig. 12 cg magazine 45 The National Gallery of Art, Washington Duccio di Buoninsegna, one of the most important and influential Italian artists before the Renaissance, was born and worked in Siena. His greatest work was his Maestà (Italian for majesty), which shows Mary sit - ting on a throne with Jesus, surrounded by angels and saints. It was commissioned for the main altar of the Cathedral of Siena in 1308. The altarpiece is made up of four large main paintings and 43 smaller panels, one of which is now in Washington. It shows The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel , with a tiny white Greyhound at the bottom. Duccio and this painting are important in Fig. 13 the history of art because they led the way away from the traditional conventions of

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Another painting based on a Roman hero, The Triumph of Camillus , commemo - rates a triumphal parade held in honor of the soldier who led the Roman Republic in wars in the 4th century BCE. It is by Biagio di Antonio, with the assistance of his work - shop. It dates from around 1470-1475, and was probably painted for a wealthy Florentine family who wanted to associate their city with ancient Rome. No fewer than four Greyhounds can be found in the procession, perhaps a record number in a painting on a theme other than hunting Fig. 16 (Fig. 15). Byzantine painting. While the realism and the individuality of the people and the animals are Another parade can be seen at the top of new, and Duccio broke new ground with his elegant, softly flowing style, the size of the figures The Adoration of the Magi , painted at about is still hieratic; that is, their size as painted is in proportion to their importance, so the figure of the same time by the Sienese artist Mary, the patron saint of Siena, is larger than the figures near her, and the Greyhound is small - Benvenuto de Giovanni. Siena, like many er than life-size (Fig. 13). Italian cities, had an elaborate procession to Giovanni Bellini, the most famous of a family of painters who worked in Venice in the 15th celebrate the Epiphany, the feast in honor and early 16th centuries, created An Episode from the Life of Publius Cornelius Scipio in 1506 for of the visit of the Magi. The three Magi are the palace of a noble Venetian family, the Coronaro. It is 41 inches high by almost 11 feet wide. here seen twice, once at the top where they The ancestors of the Coronaro included this Roman consul and general who served in the form a procession leaving the city gate, and Second Carthaginian or Punic War. After capturing New Carthage in Spain, Scipio was given second in the main body of the painting as as a prize a beautiful young woman, whom he returned to her parents, adding the ransom paid they pay homage to Jesus. While a white by them to her dowry. Underlining the high-minded action of the general, the Greyhound at Greyhound is clearly part of the procession, his feet was understood as a symbol of a virtuous ruler. Although Bellini is famous because of his upon close inspection, the white dog to the rich colors and beautiful landscapes, this late work is atypical, almost monochrome, with a red - right with a golden muzzle on his nose is not dish background (Fig. 14). a Greyhound (Fig. 16).

cg magazine 47 Earthenware with tin glazes, majolica (or maiolica in Italian) reached its zenith in central Italian cities during the Italian Renaissance. A plate, probably made in Faenza in 1532 for a noble family, shows a coat of arms with two Greyhounds, which were often used in Italian heraldry. A Greyhound was a particularly appropriate animal on a coat of arms, for it was an emblem of nobility (Fig. 17). Bronze medals depicting an individual’s image, a coat of arms, or to commemorate an event were often given to friends and political allies in Renaissance Italy. A medal was made in 1551 for the 16-year-old Ippolita Gonzaga. It depicts Ippolita as Diana With Hunting Dogs in a Landscape , and was made by Leone Leoni, a Milanese Italian sculptor who not only produced bronze portraits in the round but was also the greatest medalist of the 16th century (Fig. 18). Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, a 17th century painter from near Bologna, had a severe squint, and in that less politically correct age was known as Guercino, which is Italian for squint. His Self-Portrait before a painting of “Amor Fidele” shows him in front of a painting whose Latin title means “faithful love.” Readers of CG may not regard Cupid, the god of love, as the perfect symbol of fidelity, and surely very few of us regard an image of a snake eating his own tail as a sign of unity and wholeness, but we do join the Fig. 17 Italians of the 17th century in regarding a Greyhound as faithful and loyal (Fig. 19). People in the late 18th century in Britain who saw The Corinthian Maid , painted by the artist Joseph Wright about 1783-1784, would have been familiar with the myth about the origins of art that is the subject of this painting. The young woman was the daughter of a potter who lived in Corinth, a city in ancient Greece. Her boyfriend was about to go on a trip to foreign lands with a spear and his Greyhound, and in order to remember him she traced the outline of his face from its shadow cast on a wall. She was thus the first painter, according to the myth, and her father's use of the outline to make an earthenware bust made him the first sculptor. In the 18th century, it was considered improper to refer to an artist by his first name, so in order to distinguish him from another painter named Richard Wright, in a review he was called Wright of Derby (pronounced “Darby”), as he is often known today (Fig. 20). Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), who commissioned the painting by Wright, founded the company of his name, which operated the first pottery factory. Its success was in part due to the low reliefs used to decorate its wares, like the outline traced by the Corinthian maid. The vase in the lower right serves as a reference to the two potters, the father of the maid and Wedgwood. In other versions of this myth as told in art and poetry, there is no Greyhound. It

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48 Summer 2012 seems possible that Wedgwood, rising in society but hardly a member of the upper class, asked for this symbol of aristocracy to be included. Greyhounds are prominent in paintings by Cuyp, Dossi, Oudry, and Wtewael, shown previ - ously in “Greyhounds in Art” (Winter 2009 CG ). Our friends are not hard to find in paintings by Berchem, Hobbema, Larciani, van der Heyden, and Richard Wilson. Andirons by Caffiéri have Greyhounds in gilded bronze. Greyhounds can also be found in paintings by Joli, Savery, and Solario. ■

Henry Townsend has been collecting images of Greyhounds in art for almost seven years, finding them on the Internet, in the library of the National Gallery of Art, and in museums in America and Europe. He now has over 1200. Retired racer Salisbury moved in with Henry and his wife Jessica over eight years ago. He is now ten years old and still more than keeps up with the other Greyhounds who meet every Sunday morning near his home in Washington, D.C. All the Greyhounds in art mention in this article may be seen at picasaweb.google.com/greyhounds.in.art/BRW

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52 Summer 2012 IN MEMORIAM

seizures. She used her canine abilities to rouse him or seek other help. Jetta Sue was a survivor herself; she overcame illness, a dog attack, and even cancer, but this all took its toll. She had been experiencing some difficulty with her neck and spine from an earlier accident. When medication could no longer maintain her quality of life, Bill and Helen performed the greatest act of kindness. Jetta Sue’s job here on Heli (Heli Lass) 2000-2012 earth was finished; her special qualities are When she was four, Heli was adopted by needed elsewhere. Forever in Bill and Eva Sharpe shortly after Eva had a stroke. Helen’s hearts Jetta Sue will remain, for Heli was her constant companion, allowing that is where they keep their most precious Startime (Hi Tech Startime) Eva to have another year of independence. things. 1999-2011 Heli then shared her life with Eva’s grand - Startime “owned” anything in her posses - daughter and her pack, where she divided sion and granted herself first right of her time between visiting Eva, pets-as-ther - refusal on any toy or bed. Throughout her apy visits, appearances at events, and roach - life she maintained her obsession with ing on her many beds. Towards the end of stuffed animals, expensive comforters, and her life Heli went blind, but this didn’t slow all things edible. Her mantra was leap first her down at all and she still enjoyed events, and then look, necessitating frequent often in her stroller. Prior to her life with emergency visits to the veterinarian. Eva she was a successful racer whose career Always helpful, she commonly used her ended as a result of a terrible leg injury. Heli skills as a first-rate digger to submerge her - was a small dog with a big heart, who made self in a hole to “towel off” from a bath. a huge impression on everyone she met. She She lived on her terms and annunciated is no doubt at the Bridge, tossing softies in Pearl (Jammin Pearl) 1999-2012 schedule deviations by incessantly pacing the air, waiting impatiently for the rest of us Adopted and loved by Cindy Hanson, or sternly yodeling. Although it can never to catch up and play with her. She was pic - Pearl was mentioned in the Editorial be determined, Shannon Forrest and fam - tured in “On the Wrong End of the Muzzle” Comments column in numerous issues of ily suspect she resigned from a racing (Fall 2006 CG ). CG (including this one). A Florida stakes career because she wanted to pursue other racer and Texas brood mama, she came to interests. She was fast when she wanted to Minnesota to live with Cindy in 2007. be and loved to run. Her indomitable spir - Smiler, sneak, yarn thief, interior decora - it could not beat osteosarcoma however. tor, indiscriminate sniffer, shoe collector, Startime appeared in “Come Fly With Me” secret keeper, defender of the back yard, (Summer 2009 CG ). She was a capable and mattress colonist, Pearl approached co-pilot, trusted friend, sous chef, and pack her career as a pet as she probably did every leader. Run free baby girl, with a bed that previous stage of her life — with curiosity, needs no fluffing and a beach with no confidence, and smarts. A champion cud - leashes! dler, she loved sleeping under the covers, forehead pressed against Cindy’s arm. A Jetta Sue (Jae’s Jetta) 2001-2012 photograph of Pearl provided by the farm - Adoptd and loved by Bill and Helen ers who raised and kept her until she could Coleman, Jetta Sue was featured in “Jetta be placed for adoption shows a long, low- Sue Roo, a True Heart Dog” (Spring 2012 slung black brindle girl with a barely per - CG ). Jetta Sue devoted her life to keeping ceptible lump on her right flank. Though Without the Greyhounds whose stories and Bill safe and alive. Despite what the doctors an early biopsy indicated this plasmacy - images populate its pages, Celebrating told them, Bill has survived nine years toma was benign, it grew in both mass and Greyhounds Magazine would not exist. With beyond any expectation. When he was at malignance over the years, eventually In Memoriam, we express our gratitude and his worst, Jetta Sue maintained her watch, invading her kidneys, liver, spleen, and bid farewell to those who have, in previous alerting him to dangerously low blood sugar, heart. She was a fabulous companion, and issues of CG , enriched our lives by sharing a impending heart episodes, and even she is missed. bit of themselves with us.

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