In Memory of

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Before you go on any further I would like to tell you a story about a little boy. I don't know where the story came from but it it is pretty cool. Once upon a time there was a little boy who was walking along the beach. He saw all of these starfish laying on the beach and he started picking them up and throwing them all back into the ocean. He kept doing this until a man came up to him and said "Little boy, why are you throwing all of those starfish back into the ocean?" and the boy responded "I am trying to save their lives." The man then said "Why? it won't make a difference." and to this the little boy said "It makes a difference to every one I save."
If you are thinking about adopting a ex-racer please do not let this page change your mind. Keep investigating the ex-racers. You will know when your greyhound finds you. They do choose you. Just look into their eyes and you will see theie heart, their soul, and their love for you. My mom has been very partial to fawn greyhounds. She only has one fawn. She didn't care for brindles, we had three. We have these greyhounds because they chose us. They are each unique in their own way.
My mom wrote this poem when we lost Leo. She is a lot like me (or maybe I am like her), but she finds songs to suit her feeling and tries to write poetry. (I don't even attempt to write poetry). Some of them are not so great, but this one says a lot. This is our wish for all greyhounds. Leo died last year, and we still feel the pain of losing a member of our family. If you have lost a loved one and would like to put their name on our page please Email us with the information.

For Leo

'Twas the night before morning and all through the land
The Race Tracks were dark and people could understand.
No more abuse or atracities to these graceful hounds
No more starving or shooting or electrocuting sounds
No more hangings in Spain as their final reward
No more citrus groves to be used as a greyhound morgue.
No more scarring of flesh or labs paying cash
No more greyhound racing at last!

Greyhound racing was brought to a end
Thoughout the U.S. and other lands.
These graceful hounds now grace our homes
And there they know, they're not alone.
Now they run and play for fun
And don't have to worry when the running is done.
They can sleep on our couches and also our beds
And not worry or wonder if they'll be fed.

We will love each one like our kids
We'll greet them each day with a pat or a kiss.
They will bring us joy throughout their lives
We'll always be thankful for each one that survived.
And we will shed tears for those who did die.
Each one of these hounds have lived through hell
It's now time for each of us to stand up and tell.
We want to end their suffering today
And closing the tracks is the only way.
If we want these greyhounds to see
A better day.

For Leo AKA Lolla Palooza Lad
Born March 12, 1992 Died March 13, 1998 from Epilepsy.
Leo came off the Coeur d' Alene Dog Track

Here are some more greyhounds who have gone to a better place where they will be treated with love and know no pain.

Sir Edward Dalton was one year old when he died from dwarfism. He was born to be a coyote hunter in Idaho.

Captain was 11 years old and died of bone cancer. Captain came out of California.

Gabe was eight years old when he died of bone cancer. Gabe came off the Coeur d' Alene dog track.

Abby was eight years old when she died of bone cancer. Abby came out of Colorado.

Max was nine years old when he died of bone cancer. Max cam off the Coeur d' Alene dog track.

Dickens was six years old and died from kidney problems. Dickens came off the Coeur d' Alene dog track.

Soccer was 4 years old and died playing in his yard. The vet suspects a broken blood vessel. Soccer came off the Coeur d' Alene dog track.

Witter was nine years old and died from complications of scar tissue built up around his spine. Witter came off the Coeur d' Alene dog track.

Pixie eas six years old and died while having her teeth cleaned. Pixie came off the Coeur d' Alene dog track.

Ziggy was seven years old and died from a broken blood vessel. Ziggy came off the Coeur d' Alene dog track.

Valley was ten years old and died from a stroke. Valley came off the Callente, Mexico track.

Trudie was six years old and died from bone cancer. Trudie came off the Coeur 'd alene dog track.

Reatta was nine years old and died from bone cancer. Reatta came out of New Hampshire.

Deuce was six years old and died from Valley Fever. Deuce came off the Tucson track.

Rusty was five years old and died from a stroke. Rusty came off the Coeur d' Alene track.

Richard was three years old and died from Babesia, Valley Fever, and Ehrlichiosis. Richard came off the Tucson track.

Mikie was six years old and died of bone cancer. Mikie came out of New Hampshire.

Top Gun was nine years old and died of bone cancer. Top Gun came off the Coeur 'd Alene track.

Ebony was four years old and died from a ruptured blood vessel. Ebony came off the coeur d' Alene track.

Tory was three years old when she died from a broken neck. Tory came off the Coeur d' Alene track.

Swinger was ten years old when he died from a blood clot. Swinger came off the Coeur 'd Alene track.

Harry was two when he died from getting hit by a car. Harry came off the Coeur d' Alene track.

Dusty was six when he died from cancer. Dusty came off the Coeur d' Alene track.

Megan was eleven when she died of a stroke. Megan came off the Coeur d' Alene track.

Thunder was five when she died from cancer. Thunder came off the Coeur d' Alene track.

Ginger was five when she died of a broken blood vessel. Ginger came off the Coeur d' Alene track.

Gus was five when he died of bone cancer. Gus was off the

Tucson track.

Pony was ten when he died from a stroke. Pony came off the Coeur d' Alene track.

Jeremy was eight when he died of bone cancer. Jeramy came off the Callente, Mexico track.

Snickers was seven years old when she died September 22, 1999 from internal bleeding from unknown causes. She came off the Coeur d' Alene track.

Stevie was eight when he died from bone cancer. Stevie fought a corageous battle and crossed over to be with his sister Snickers on October 6, 1999.

For Stevie's Family

I have a message for you today

From a very special greyhound I met one day

His name is Stevie, he was large and black

His nature was gentle, he wouldn't fight back

Stevie's brown eyes were filled with sparkle and shine

His demeanor was special and very kind.

He had ears that stood straight up

I'd only seen ears like that on a pup.

He always stayed close while on his lead

At one time 40 miles per hour he could speed.

Stevie was saved from a greyhound track

And not once did he ever look back.

He sends his love and wants to say

Thanks to the people who brought him this way.

He had a whole new life ahead of him

"I'm a winner in life!" he said with a grin.

"I've got a new home, no more small crates

I've got a big yard with a fence and gates.

I get to play with toys and run

I nap on pillows when I am done.

I've got humans to love me everyday

And this message is for my family who loved me and prayed

I am sorry I left you all so soon

Please think of me on the rise of each moon

Mom, you did everything within your power

To keep me safe every hour

I knew you'd know when the time was right

My eyes were clouded-no longer bright.

I know you did what was best for me

Thats why God sent you to me.

I'm going to a better place to run and play

Together again, we'll be one day.

Until that time, life will go on

Please don't mourn for me too long.

You have so much love to give

You can help another greyhound live.

You'll always be a part of me

Thanks for your love you shared with me."

By Sue October 1999

Jenny was hit by a car when a gate was left open. Jenny came off the Tucson track.

Moses turned 14 the second week of December in 1999. He died December 18, of a stroke. Moses was found wandering the streets of Spokane, Washington during "Ice Storm '96".

Lady Beth died at the age of 14. She was one of the last five greyhounds to get out of Colorado State University.

Shelby was 11 years old when he died from an old injury.

Joli died at the age of 11. Joli had cancer.

Elton died at the age of 6.

Lady was 3 years old when she was hit by a car.

Bolton, formerly known as Washita Daquiri died on May 30,2000 from Cancer. Bolton was born on April 14, 1992.

What About Bob was born March 13, 1995 and raced on the Tucson, Arizona track under the name of Stout's Motto. Bob was 5 years, 5 months when he died from Wobbler's Disease.

For Bob

You were our bright and shining star
Always anxious and ready to go in the car
You greeted everyone with a smile
That smile was as wide as a mile.
You were a color I never wanted - a brindle
But into our lives you did swindle.
It hurts each morning to not see your face
Your happy, wiggly body in all your grace.
We knew it was time to let you go
The hurt and pain in your eyes did show.
We allowed you to go on to the bridge
And with our love, we did pledge
You will be made whole again
And your new life will begin
You'll be with your brothers and sisters
And you you - They'll have kisses
You will remind them, and they, you
You are all loved and will be missed greatly too.
You will keep each other company and tell stories of your lives
Of how each of you came to us and enriched our earthly lives.
You will all be perfect in every way
You'll spend your days running and in play
You will be warmed by the sun
And your days filled with fun.
We will join you all one day
And together forever, we will stay.
Until that time, we'll be here on earth
And we'll continue to fight to end the hurt.
We'll continue to foster the ex-racing greys
Until racing has seen their very last days.
Others will come to live with us too
It doesn't mean we've forgotten you.
You are loved and we were blessed
Losing you is putting us to the test.
There will always be a void in our hearts
But we will continue to give others a brand new start.
It's what you would have wanted
Saving the greys that are the hunted.
We'll love each one that makes it here
Their road and future will be clear
To find a family to love them true
Just as we have our love for you.

By Sue Copyrighted September 2000

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