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NPWC#614 How about me?
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NPWC#614 How about me?

by Sandy Scott

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 11, 201324 views7 comments
This is Kitty (racing name KittyHawk), my rescued greyhound who had a very successful, very long 4 1/2 year racing career on three different tracks. In that her racing weight was only 58 pounds, she learned quickly that if she went to those fast turns at 25 mph with much larger males she would be bumped out of contention. I have her full racing records and they indicate that her MO was to immediately go off the front of the pack and lead the race wire to wire. She has been with us for a few years and she wants to be involved in everything that the family or any member thereof is involved in. In this shot, I was in my back yard taking some photos when I happened to look up, and Kitty was longingly peering through the kitchen window as if to say, "Why can't I also be out there with you."

The leaf is probably a bit distracting, but I decided to leave the picture as it was taken in that there is no missing her expression or what she is thinking.

Shot with a Canon T3i and ancient Canon telephoto lens at 100mm, f5.6, 1/125 ISO 2000.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Karen Kane on December 12, 2013 at 2:23 AM
Neat rescue Sandy. Our past vet was a huge fan of greyhounds and had a couple of rescues himself that were sometimes at the clinic. Kitty's desire to be with you sure does come through nicely - those big eyes watching... staring.... pleading :smile:
Registered on August 4, 2012, 66 Posts, 726 Comments
Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 12, 2013 at 7:23 AM
Thanks Karen, I wish I would have discovered this amazing, gentle, loving breed sooner in life because she certainly enhances mine. Greyhounds have a funny habit of constantly staring at you and I have endless shots of those loving eyes looking at me! :smile:
Registered on December 6, 2013, 85 Posts, 345 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 12, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Hi Sandy :wavey: You have a friend for life , when you rescued kitty....... this image shows her affection for you , how sweet
Albvert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on December 12, 2013 at 7:54 PM
What an expressive face! Those intense eyes, the alert pose, and angled but upright ears really convey longing and an intense desire to be with you. :smile: Love those ears. :wink:
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 12, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Thanks Albvert, she certainly is - she is my velcro dog. As soon as I come down in the morning, she is rubbing her face on the side of my leg as we both walk along!
Registered on December 6, 2013, 85 Posts, 345 Comments
Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 12, 2013 at 10:15 PM
Carolyn, she is an intense cutie on a constant search for love and attention! Her ears have always been goofy! :) She is a love bucket.
Registered on December 6, 2013, 85 Posts, 345 Comments
Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 12, 2013 at 10:17 PM
If anyone is tuned into this thread and wants to read the cutest interview. I was interviewed by the Tampa Bay Times by a reporter that saw Kitty and me in the dog park and thought she saw a good story. She published the interview from the perspective of the dog with three pictures (not included). Check it out - it is too cute!!

https://growingbolder.com/blogs/entertainment/my-retired-greyhound-kitty-was-229021.html
Registered on December 6, 2013, 85 Posts, 345 Comments