Meet Vika

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[@wreckmore]

"Vika" means "the bay" in Norwegian, and she just found a safe haven/bay with you guys. She's beautiful.

[@ajokebygod]

It means "flaw/problem/fault" in Finnish haha

[@its_sigh9545]

@@ajokebygod LOL

[@Cubance]

Ahh is it related to the word "Viking"? I mean with their longships and sailing it fits with "bay" :D

[@stressedvulture]

@@ajokebygod or last/final in slang!

[@lizsun261]

@@ajokebygod LMAOO

[@Jpanda16]

"Do you find it difficult to balance attention between the littles...?" Julien: "Yeah, I ignore them and they find it difficult to cope" 😂

[@muriella8008]

Time stamp?

[@sloppytoppy3000]

@@muriella8008 it’s right at the end.

[@taylorsumner1933]

I CAME HERE TO TALK ABOUT THIS🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@trefah.]

I believe the word he used was "shafted" 😂☠️

[@CAMZART]

what? he literally didnt say that

[@askbrittany6810]

From being a scared pup to a tour guide, making other grays feels safe, I love that for bunny!!!!!!

[@macdoingstuff]

This comment made me laugh and Sobb at the same exact time! We love bunny!

[@matotry]

You guys were just made to take care of these beautiful pups and it makes me so happy to get to see them. Thank you for allowing us to get to see them still! Hope you both are doing amazing!

[@photopro459]

Its so awesome to see that Jenna and Julien get to live out her dream of rescuing. It must be a wonderful way to retire from the internet. Love you guys.

[@TheGreenDee]

Exactly ! I'm so happy for them :) Must feel so rewarding !

[@CallMeAL1]

The small dog/cat test is why you get all the sweeties. I love this series and I hope y'all feel safe and comfortable to share the fostering journeys you go thru because it's so lovely and I love seeing more furbabies.

[@scarletwinter9311]

I do just wanna say that just because an animal has a natural prey drive it doesn’t mean that they aren’t a sweetheart!

[@ILuvAyeAye]

@@scarletwinter9311 I know that, having had a little! He was the sweetest doggie I ever met, but I wouldn't want to meet him if I was a squirrel. We kept him on leash always, and we never had a backyard or something, so he never caught anything, but it's not from lack of prey drive or ability.

[@CheerUp2]

I love when people pick up dogs (or any animal) they're living there life and then they’re like "and im up now...."

[@andrea.dandelion]

I always think about that too! 😆 Like, why are they so okay with it? I feel like if I were an animal, and someone picked me up, I would try and squirm out of their arms right away 😂

[@Kaichannel612]

Some animals don’t put up with it. That’s how you know it mostly doesn’t bother the ones who allow it. Lol some really like it! They’ve been conditioned to be happy with their humans holding them! 😊

[@CheerUp2]

@@Kaichannel612 Yeah my family dog used to not like it and would get stiff, but as he got older and needed help to get up and down from the sofa, and up and down the stairs. He turned into a noodle and was totally okay with it lol

[@missbeaussie]

Julien does it in his own very particular awkward way as well

[@abiegator666]

Does marble ever get super confused by the many tall dogs coming and going? I know he's sweet to them but I mean Bobby has to be confused, right?😂

[@jalapeno1119]

Bobby honestly probably doesn't care about anyone except Jenna 🤣

[@abiegator666]

@@jalapeno1119 you probably right lol 😆

[@Kiterpuss]

Oddly enough, as far as researchers have been able to test, dogs don't seem to perceive relative sizes. Their brain pays attention to body posture and sound but not comparative stuff. That's why big dogs will show fear towards small dogs or will try to sit on your lap. So Marble probably doesn't really know they're big as much as they're new.

[@abiegator666]

@@Kiterpuss I honestly appreciate that little fact of the day :)) but honestly I appreciate the fact of how chill marbles is 😆

[@breeharlow9115]

It’s so beautiful that you guys are continuing to help these souls. This is why I genuinely love you and Jenna. There’s so few people on this platform who are genuinely authentic and actually care for life around them. I hope this journey continues to keep you and Jenna fulfilled.

[@ladystardust3049]

I love how every time Julein shows the new foster doggy, they are laying on the rug on the floor hihi

[@chronicallymasha]

Please why was ‘civilian name’ the thing to get me😭 she’s so adorable and I’m so glad she can relax now, y’all take such good care of your dogs and fosters

[@vikasolo1558]

my name is literally vika, i legit screamed when i saw the title! so proud of you guys, lots of love to all of you and the new pup

[@bunnyonrings]

That’s how I felt when they first got Bunny! 😂

[@ashleyjacobson9391]

I SCREAMED awe she is adorable. you and jenna have such kind souls

[@charrussell5774]

vika is such a darling. it actually makes sense that the racing dogs are more socialized than the lab dogs, the the lab inviroment is such a more insular existence than a racing life where they are around new people and new dogs constantly.

[@missbeaussie]

I wouldn't think greyhounds are around different people much, mainly just their trainers/breeders. But man are they comfy with other greyhounds 😍

[@megmckinley2013]

I love that these dogs are so comfortable with you. You can just tell how relaxed she is and how safe she feels chilling with you.

[@poison.ivey321]

Being a foster home is the most rewarding experience I have ever had. It's hard to say goodbye, every time it's hard. But to see them go from shy and scared to bringing out their personality and becoming comfortable with you is the greatest feeling and words cannot describe it. And knowing they're going to a home where they'll be loved forever is so special

[@PodChklilpp339]

I can't wait to make a video of vika with PROLONGED EYE CONTACT Prolonged Eye contact

[@piranesiohareevans1566]

Me: feeling low and stressed cos I lost my pet rat last week and now one of her sisters is sick, not knowing what to do to feel better. Julien Solomita holding a greyhound: I got you.

[@Jessicalovechocolate]

This too shall pass, and it will All be but a memory. This moment in time just be present.

[@kimdoogleouo4521]

I’m so sorry. Losing floofs is so hard. I wish you comfort in their memories and that her sister is ok

[@SarahEllis]

Aw :( So sorry about your rat and her sister. Hugs!

[@nightmare_eyes430]

*gasp* a daughter. A baby girl. A tiny little cutie.

[@valeriebear2259]

SHES SO PRETTY! so happy you guys are fostering

[@kaitlinwheeler8715]

She's such a beautiful goil. Thank you and Jenna for taking care of these dogs who've had such hard lives. I swear I cry every time I watch one of these videos and see how much you genuinely love every single one of them.

[@twocheeky]

fucking hell do i adore Jenna and Julen, i love greyhounds and have always wanted to adopt or foster a racing grey but due to my life circumstances i haven’t been able to do that yet and just live very vicariously through them

[@brinleybruening1344]

I love how all of their fosters so far and bunny have all had different coat colors and patterns so we can see all of the variations in greyhound color and just get to appreciate how beautiful they are

[@loveland852]

The blue collar and round gold tag is giving me real Scooby-Doo energy.

[@StonedHunter]

Julien with dogs has got to be one of the cutest things ever. So amazing all he's doing for this beautiful breed.

[@AlwaysAnAngel]

I love how she's just looking at you like "well, what are we doing here?" With stars in her eyes, a bit. She's very sweet.

[@confusedsushi]

I really love how all the foster babies get kisses immediately coming into the J & J household 💜

[@wildrattygirl7829]

She looks like a very sweet deer

[@b1tin08]

i love how y’all went from rescuing a greyhound to fostering them 😭💕 you guys are doing amazing things for these animals i just know they’re so loved

[@Arisenlicious]

Gosh I remember when Y’all said you wanted a greyhound and then you got bunny! And now you’ve helped foster a lot of babies! It’s been such a journey and I love see all these new babies! Thank you 🙏

[@bononista3999]

Those eyes! Thank you Julien for sharing another pup's journey with us.

[@cassidyschramm2884]

Maaaan it would be so hard to not let Vika be a foster failure 😋 She’s so precious!!

[@Bekathepirate]

Immediately obsessed. Pogs in the chat for Vika

[@ZebraJess92]

Vika is the short (nick)name for Viktoria in Russian. So she's named after the godess of victory - she's a winner :)

[@elllloyd7536]

Watching this with my greyhound rescue France laying on my feets! His racing name was Toast of France. Love seeing all these houndies you’re fostering and setting up for their forever home and making their transition much easier. You guys are great! Always been a fan and when you first got Bunny I was so excited to see you guys rescued and greyhound! Big love!

[@NatBash]

The chokehold she had on me the second I saw the thumbnail 😭😭😭

[@gracewilburn2395]

You can tell the dogs already feel comfortable with y’all just by them getting picked up❤️

[@maddiezapss]

I'm so so happy that you and Jenna can be a safe and loving foster home for so many dogs. I'm glad you can put your energy into such an amazing organization and help dogs in need 💜

[@Hantoonhiik]

She gives off the "Marbles-I-don't-know-where-I-am-but -I-am-content" vibe I love her

[@monateru1712]

i love the idea that julien and jenna take in high strung ex-racing dogs and just teach them how to chill

[@prochey69]

Y'all have some good hearts to be helping all these dogs, it's one of the sweetest things I've ever seen someone do and you just keep on doing it ❤️ lots of love for this path that you're on 🙏

[@MamaStyles]

She looks like a flying fox fruit bat had babies with a greyhound...the colouring is gorgeous! Welcome Vika!

[@dewberry150]

lol! I see it and definitely with those intense eyes

[@milady8534]

You guys should make a photo wall of all the foster dogs you helped❤

[@portlandsamber]

Fostering dogs is the highest of vibrations.

[@lexiepsy]

Awww Vika has the sweetest face!!!! Thank you for all you do for these beautiful babies!!! 🥰

[@Future_Pheonix]

Naaw she's so adorable and beautiful! Greyhounds have such beautiful soulful eyes. I'm glad you're doing this and helping these sweet dogs out.

[@meercatt]

Eye contact is a sign of intelligence and waiting for instruction and guidance. My heeler used to do that. She would stare at me like “how do I get her to play with me? Hmmmmm…” 😂😂

[@janmarchand7294]

Beautiful!! I love greyhounds even though I have never had one. I did however have a Whippet named Mr. Whipper and he was the best dog I've ever owned. I rode my horses everyday so we both had a ball, he absolutely loved it. He passed away at thirteen and I miss him everyday. Kudos to you for helping these wonderful dogs.

[@e.mmacarr]

Thank you for sharing the fosters with us, Julien! They’re great additions to the dink fam

[@lidiadiaz2752]

Thank you for fostering these grey hounds they deserve a loving home and I’m happy they have you and Jenna to help them find that home 🥰

[@PrinceSeoho]

She’s beautiful. It’s so precious that you guys always introduce the fosters to stream. 🧡 And thank you for fostering in general. I used to help network kill shelter dogs and foster families are so important

[@lisamariejo.7011]

i'd end up with 53 dogs because i would just adopt all the dogs i foster

[@FortuitousOwl]

Just thinking of y’all genuinely loving your dream life, taking care of pups and plants, makes me so happy!

[@ellabernardini]

Vika is absolutely stunning!!! I’m so so proud of you + J for doing this, you’re changing so many lives and I bet you’re loving it so much too xx

[@that_one_ghost]

For anyone curious, the muzzles are a safety procedure just to make sure the dogs don't go after each other while on track. Many high drive dogs get over excited or possessive over something like the toy that they chase. They may also muzzle dogs on open luring courses for the same reason. most luring courses are a better option to greyhound racing, they still have the opportunity to chase something but its usually 1 or 2 dogs at a time, and they use dog toys, not live prey like most grey races.

[@bookishimpala5764]

You guys have such wonderful souls. Thank you for sharing your fostering journeys. It makes my heart so happy to see.

[@chrelaadea5488]

Julien I am so proud of you for continuing your dream of fostering these babies. How wonderful of you and Jenna. Every dog you help knows how much you care about them and to see you immediately throw yourself into every new foster and love them dearly and then be so happy for their adoptions.. you guys are just so amazing.

[@Romanticoutlaw]

what a beauty! Thank you for sharing this part of her journey with us

[@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100]

You guys are awesome and Vika is adorable! You have the perfect hearts, lifestyle, and resources for fostering. A thousand kudos to you two for sharing your wealth in this way.

[@esperduchess]

Ok, the two other ones were absolutely adorable but OH MY GOD SHE'S SO CUTE. I feel like if I fostered her, I'd fail. Somehow I instantly fell in love♡

[@jordonlouie5289]

Wake up besties, new greyhound just dropped

[@MissFelice]

Just the cutest noodle and another girl with the sweetest energy!! Always so good to hear how the fosters transition and fit in!!

[@mollydeutschman9075]

I’m so happy for you guys! You and Jenna have become amazing foster parents, each pup is lucky to have you in their life💜💜

[@lilMALICEundead]

You guys are doing amazing work! I love these videos!

[@mchammerandnail]

she is so precioussss! Her eyes are beautiful, she is such a shy ladyyy. Im jealous of whoever gets to adopt miss Vika

[@SquidgyBunny]

I desperately want to foster dogs now. This is the most inspiring shit to see. I'm so thankful you share this kind of generosity with the world

[@erinromalley]

I feel the same! As soon as I buy a house I want to foster 🥺

[@Jessicalovechocolate]

You can go to your local shelter if not county level.

[@delilahdrummond4076]

@@erinromalley I literally have my whole first couple years after moving out planned just bc J&J has inspired me so much. I want my own pupper and once they get settled in I wanna start fostering if I can❤️

[@CoffeHobbit]

Thank you for always keeping us involved in your personal life this way. You both always made me feel like I was part of the family and this helps so much even though I don’t watch a lot of your content in the last few years. Thank you for making my day ❤️❤️

[@shawnalaim8577]

She’s beautiful 😭 well done guys for doing this! Saving these lovely babies ❤️

[@ryoren982]

i look up to you and jenna so much for this you guys have such big hearts and such kind souls you give me hope for humanity

[@trinityl4117]

I love all of these updates!!! Also love how much you rep the holo queennn

[@macdoingstuff]

I love hearing about the littles and all the fosters. Wish we could see more but I get why we don't. I just imagine Jenna and Julen so happy spending their days with these dogs💕💕💕Jenna laughing her infectious laugh when they do goofy things. I dream about a vlog channel all about these foster doggos and what it's like taking care of them until they get their forever home! So touching! What bits we do see spreads so much awareness and makes me wanna get into grey hound fostering someday when I have the means to do so.

[@kristenhiltz5084]

She's such a sweetie! Thank you for opening up your heart and home. Every creature deserves love!

[@itspaulasiqueira]

She seems so sweet

[@lindaschneidewind8164]

She is so beautiful! I used to have 4 greyhounds & work with a Greyhound adoption group. They are just unlike any other breed of dog. I miss mine so much.....

[@sophiemcneill05]

Love getting my greyhound fix on Julien’s stream, mines past last year and I miss my gentle giant

[@Emma-ty7ng]

What a sweet girl! You guys are amazing for taking these babies in and giving them all your love and dedication. So happy you guys continue to foster. It’s like you were made to do it!

[@beniaart6449]

As soon as I seen meet I ran 🏃‍♂️ as fast as I could

[@annaw1298]

very happy ya'll are fostering. Also happy for Jenna's plant collection looking so big

[@kelsey8447]

Those are Julien's plants. He posted a plant tour a few months ago

[@ericaj1699]

Her color and markings are gorgeous and the civilian name you guys gave her is adorable!!! It breaks my heart at how skinny they are, I know they are muscular and supposed to look like that somewhat when racing but I hate that you can see their spine. I remember when bunny was like they but you guys fattened her up to an appropriate weight. I love you guys for doing this its amazing that you are helping out with the foster community, you guys truly care and advocate for these babies as if they were your own until they find their forever home. I also love how invested you are in them with their names and their signs and personality. It warms my heart. So much love to you guys and your ever-changing wolf pack🧡

[@poultonpawtrol]

I clicked this soooo fast! I can’t wait to meet Vika 😍 Edit: she’s adorable!

[@rainbownerladybounce]

Cute! Her colouring is beautiful 😍 and the blue/turquoise bandana compliments it nicely 🤗

[@lizsun261]

waaah! so cute!! i cant believe i missed this ;-; thank you guys for doing what you do. i know the dogs appreciate it a lot, and so do i 💕

[@valerie3058]

Awe she's adorable!!

[@chaz12582]

So wonderful! I’m so glad she found her way to you guys and can learn the ways of snuggling!

[@JonnieRicketts]

Thanks for still posting on KZbin!! I could never get into watching streams but I miss seeing your videos

[@lamtwentythirteen]

oh my god not julien doing a nail check and they MATCH MY NAILS gotta love that halo twin

[@maryfreegirl2029]

greyhounds have that energy to them that i absolutely adore, they're so gentle and goofy :)

[@Chelleander]

It's so great seeing you really care for your foster dogs! especially greyhounds since I can only imagine how that process is! It's so amazing to see the transformation of your foster dogs! Keep up the amazing work you and Jenna does!

[@sunstripe85]

She's so cute!! Thank you for doing these clips on youtube.... I rarely go on twitch so I'd never know any of this otherwise, but I really want to keep up so I appreciate it 😀

[@nicolemalenado3877]

she’s so cute!! hope you all are doing well🤍

[@pumpkin3062]

Vika is prolonged eye contact personified

[@tabby92]

I'm so happy for you and the fam! You guys are doing angels work. My dream is to be able to rescue a greyhound. After seeing you guys with bunny I realized not all big dogs are threatening. Lol. I got attacked by a big dog when I was a kid. I'm loving all these doggie updates with the fosters.

[@jojo-he5gj]

Greys have the cutest faces 😭 the long booper and big eyes. Aghhh. I’d foster fail so fast. Love what you guys are doing for these pups! Can’t wait for her to find a family

[@jordantomkins9362]

plant/streaming room is looking fire julen

[@ayyXmomo]

julien out here doing god-level work fostering grey hounds TT this is amazing keep doing you, julien!

[@ingemariesongbird]

Just amazing! This is some of my favorite content 🥰

[@MusicalK93]

She is such a sweetheart!

[@alona270]

I just adore these updates! Omggg I can’t!

[@dominiqueeden]

You guys did such a good job naming Vika, it really suits her! But if you get a another foster a with similar colouring you should totally call them Bagheera (after the panther in The Jungle Book). Dink, Dink.

[@scarletwinter9311]

BRB calling all the cats that come in at work with that name baggins now ;-;

[@bdknapp95]

One of my childhood dogs was named Vica (pronounced the same) and this is warming my whole heart. Thank you for this update.