REMEMBER THESE PUPS? On June 2, 2013, six puppies were born to Kelsos Isabella, five girls and a boy. Their father, Kiowa Mon Manny, was absent for the birth--but with over 3000 other offspring to his credit, the blessed event was probably more like all in a days work for him (not that he did much work). As with every litter of racing Greyhounds, hopes were high for their future professional careers. After all, raising a litter is an expensive endeavor: from the purchase of the brood; the stud fees; feeding; transportation to the training farm and track; boarding and training fees; to the endless veterinary bills. The hope was that maybe, against all odds, they would become stakes champions; or maybe theyd just have a steady career in the money without any injuries along the way (a rare enough occurrence). Hope hangs on maybe. Thanks to their breeder, Steve Lockwood, we held a contest last September called The Name Game in which people could enter a drawing where the prize was naming rights to one girl in the litter. That girl was named Mamas Jeanette, a reference to the lone male who had already been named Mamas NelsonEddy. As the pups grew, they played and wrestled with each other, and taunted and teased their dear mother, Kelsos Isabella. Finally, the day came for them to be separated from her. Some months later, hale and hearty, the six robust puppies were sent to a training farm, one of the best in the country, to gain the skills needed for the competitive world of racing. Early training reports were not encouraging: the pups seemed to lack that competitive drive. Still, they were young, things could reverse themselves. They could, but they didnt. They were sent to a Florida track where they showed no interest in racing, and were sent packing. Two other girls are showing some promise at another track. In early January, 2015, well be getting four of the six pups who, by then, will be 19 months old: Mamas NelsonEddy; Mamas Jeanette; Mamas Shirley Ann; and Mamas Lynette. We dont know anything about their cat status, nor about the differences in their personalities. When last we saw them, at three months of age, all were happy, friendly, and outgoing. We know for sure they are gorgeous young dogs. These pups represent Kelsos Isabellas last litter. She is now enjoying a luxurious retirement on a horse farm in South Carolina with her mother, Kelsos Gabriella; her two uncles, Kelsos Ned Power and Kelsos Sampson; and our own esteemed volunteer and adopter, Jill Fitzpatrick. By the way, the pups grandmother, Gabriella, will be 15 years old in January. Even their great-grandmother, Kelsos Martina (who Jill also adopted) lived to be 13. So the pups have longevity in their genes. Heres your chance to adopt one (or more) well-bred, uninjured, young Greyhounds. While no guarantees can be made, chances are someone will have a long and happy life with them. We are now accepting applications.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:09:25 +0000
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