This page is dedicated to all the
Greyhounds
that died
without ever knowing the love and comfort of a home.
The Children of Retired Racers
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Lita - May 09,1988 to August 05, 2002
She shared her earthly life,
alpha wisdom and unconditional
love with me.
She guided me into a life of
rescuing and loving many greyhounds.
Thank you, Number One.
I'll see you soon.
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Serengeti Sasha
A.K.A.: Sasha-Bear
03-1995 to 02-11-05
Sasha was a survivor in the utmost sense of the word.
She survived the track, a mountain lion attack,
the bacterial infections that followed and
losing the only home she knew after 2 years.
Coming back to Retired Racers was coming back home for her.
She reluctantly took the position of #1 when Lita passed
and did a real good job despite her objections.
She went on to do a Toyota commercial
in the footsteps of her pack-sister, Star.
She slept with me, wept with me and loved with me.
Can't wait to see her at the Bridge...
healthy again.
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Spruce
A.K.A.: Pookie
August 9,1992 to July 30,2005
A beautiful fawn girl that came to Retired Racers at age 2.
She was adopted out for 30 days and returned to us
because she had fleas.
How lucky for us.
Larry insisted we keep her and Spruce loved him for that.
She was truly a daddy's girl.
Her angelic face eagerly anticipating treats and her "treat talk"
will be sorely missed.
She now runs with her original pack of 7 at the Bridge-
her angelic face
eagerly anticipating
the day we will join her.
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STAR
A.K.A.: Ms. Hollywood
12-1990 to 04-30-04
Our little Ms. Hollywood, forever immortalized on film as
the Greyhound Busline Spokeshound.
She never went a day without practicing her lines...
for treats... and always to make us laugh.
She had a zest for life, laughter and love.
She was loyal, loving and beautiful.
Our little Star, forever loved,
forever immortalized in our hearts.
Stay near and I'll see you on the other side.
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Devon
My Solid, Steadfast friend,
MY PROTECTOR
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Mac 03-92 to 08-02
My G.I.Joe
He celebrated each dawn with a ROO
that wakened nature with a smile.
The silence of the mornings
will be the hardest.
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Ollie
AKA Nakota Whirlwind
6-6-91 to 11-12-02
A greyt racer - A greyter friend
So Happy, So Loyal
Always greeting company carrying
his favorite stuffed toy.
He took his Gorilla with him
Carrying it in Heaven,
Greeting new Angels.
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Drive
07/90 - 08/07/04
A.K.A.: The Hanky MAn
Drive has been given several names to
fit his personality through the years:
"Gent" for his impeccable manners,
"D" for his love of running no matter
how old he was, "The Hanky Man" because his way
of greeting you was to rub his face on you for
as long as you'd let him.
His Vet aptly called him "one tough dog"
as Drive never complained no matter what
physical obstacle he endured.
Drive was a quiet strenth in our home that
will be immensely missed.
He surely has a special place at the
Bridge with his packmates.
See you there, Drive-Man.
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Shotty
03/94 - 07/21/06
A.K.A.: Shotgun
Shotty was a quiet energy in our pack.
He loved life and enjoyed every day his Creator gave him.
Shotty never asked for anything more than what he had
and loved his family and pack members for no other reason
than they were in his circle of love.
Well known as Cowboy Shotty because of a greyt picture his
Uncle Steve took of him in a cowboy hat.
Two things I will miss about my Shotty-man:
(1)He used to quietly lay on his dog bed and stare at me
with a look that only a greyhound can give you when they love you.
And (2) there was his "dance".
When I would come back home after any amount of time,
Shotty would quietly greet me with his front legs
prancing in excitement. I called it the "Shotty Dance".
I know Shotty is quietly waiting at the Bridge for my arrival,
Practicing his dance for me. See you then Shotty Man
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Emily 03-93 to 07-02
A tiny greyhound with a Redwood size heart
Affectionately known as Me-mers
Always me first for pets and treats.
May your spiritual wings span as wide
as your earthly love.
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Midget
She danced like a Butterfly, Stung like a Bee
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Jogger
My K-9 Angel on Earth
Great Kisses,Non-stop wagging
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Padre
My Regal pal
Unwavering Loyalty
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Casey
My Shadow, My friend
Now following Angels
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Shayla
05-90 to 10-02
AKA Shayla 2 selves and Trisk Chip
Such a small girl
Hard to imagine how all that Heart and
Pride could fit.
Now finding her gracefullness again
in the light.
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CHLO - BUG
AKA: CHLOE
June 1991 to November 20, 2003
If Chloe could write a book about her life adventures,
it would be a best seller.
Like hitchhiking from Florida to California -
to being Star's double on the Hollywood set of the
Greyhound Busline Commercials.
She loved life,
and the thumping of her happy tail and
her silly "Face" will be sorely missed.
Meet you at the Bridge, Chlo - Bug.
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Suede
12-12-1998 to 5-10-2006
To know him was to love him
A, huge beautiful boy that would have
protected me with his very life.
He was misunderstood during his first years after racing and
went through two homes before coming to his forever home with me.
He left his earthly body way too young. But we said our good-byes
before he crossed over to his Creator's Paradise to wait for me there.
I will miss his unconditional love and the way he would look at me
with those great big brown eyes as if I could walk on water.
I look forward to seeing him again
at the Bridge.
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SUNLOT
Equine Friend and Companion
July 1977 to January 26, 2005
Even though he was a horse, he earned his place
on the Memorial Page of Retired Racers.
He was there at the very beginning of Greyhound Rescue
and willingly took a backseat to my time and attention
so I could care for the greyhounds in need.
Sunlot came into my life in 1982
and we rode thousands of miles in the many years
we were blessed to be together.
He saw me through a divorce and stood quietly
while I hung on his neck to rant and cry.
Then we would hit the trails in Chatsworth
and let it all go in the wind.
May you enjoy the warmth of God's meadow
and the taste of His grasses
until we can ride again in the light.
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Tessa
Willing Friend, She loved to make you laugh
My Honorary Greyhound
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Blondie
So Sweet and frail
A Beautiful Golden Girl
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Bronco
Unearthly Intelligent and Wise
Pure loyalty to the ones that truly loved him
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Witty
1/7/1996 to 8/1/2007
My handsome boy, I love you from the bottom of my heart.
I still cant belive you are gone.
I have a hole in my heart and it hurts.
Uncle Gary must have been so happy to see you, as well as,
Taffy, Mickey, Bombay and all of Auntie Lindas babies.
Take care of all of them untill
it is my time to come over the Bridge.
I'll be waiting to hear your YIP!
I love you so much my Chitter Man.
You will always be NUMBER ONE.
Thank You for coming into my life.
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Mickey 1993 to 2002
My Gentle Giant
You taught me that a yard is enough.
I'll see you in the Morning.
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Bombay
AKA: The Tank
Oct. 10th 1994 to Oct. 8th 2004
Creator lets us share the precious souls
for a very short time here.
We learn and then must return them.
You taught, you gave, and we learned.
The Greyhound you thought you were,
head held high to the end.
We will build a fire and it will be bright,
but never as warm again.
Until my time I will miss you, my Black and Tan Girl.
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Taffy
A.K.A.:Peanut
The eyes will translate what the heart and soul are speaking
if you are patient there comes a time when you can close your own
and still feel the connection and hear their voice.
When we first met her eyes asked, do you understand, will you love me for who I am,
will you be patient?
I did and I was.
Creator called and she asked me to be patient again.
And I was patient.
When she had tried enough she asked to go, but again please be patient.
I understand baby girl, I will be patient
and I will hold the love and lessons close to my heart
Patience, Love, Compassion and Faith.
Faith that someone will see,understand and hear your voice,
feel your love and connect with your soul
There will never be another that spoke so load.
Stand with the White Man.
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Kip 1984 to 1999
From out of the desert and in to our hearts.
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Little Cloude 1988 to 1999
The battle is done, may your spirit return to us.
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Serengeti Kismet 7-19-95 to 3-18-99
Kismet means, Fate, Fortune, Destiny.
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There is no such thing as chance;
And what to us seems merest accident
springs from the deepest source of Destiny.
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Sampson 0-00-00 to 1-23-2000
In loving memory of a very valiant boy.
Untill we meet again,
you will be missed.
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Jody 6-15-1989 to 4-10-2000
Whose only mistake in her entire life
was leaving too soon.
The hole she leaves in our hearts,
is filled by the joy she gave us.
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Bob's Woodard -May 2002
AKA: Woody
Earthly Attitude equals
Spiritual Love
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Commander Lance -June 2002
AKA: Lanky Lance
Now flying with Angel Wings
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Hazel -April 2002
AKA: LEAH / AKA: Lily
A Princess within
crossed over
to show her True Light
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Moony -02/08/95 – 08/16/02
He entered the world Unaware of the facts
He hadn’t a clue, He was a slave to the tracks
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He gave it his all Running everyday without breath,
His final reward A cold inexpensive death
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An angel was watching She refused to let him down
She contacted retired racers And he was saved by Linda Brown
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She gave him her love, And hoped for the best
He sat for a long while,Harder to place than the rest
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We took him into our lives,And promised him no more fears
His devotion was unconditional,And never wavered throughout the years
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As time played out its brutal game,We could do nothing but sit and cry
He was a champion as he let go of life,And we bid him our final goodbye.
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Spunky JO 1990 to 9-24-02
Happiest Greyhound on Earth
Crossed over 9-24-02 at 12 years old.
She loved nothing more than to
make you laugh
She will make Heaven a Happier
place for Angels.
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JB'S Rocky
04-13-95 to 12-31 02
A Gentle Giant
a quiet soul.
Always loved
never forgotten.
A day of Rainbows celebrated his life
the day he crossed the Spiritual Bridge.
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Lexus
3-89 to 7-27-03
It was love at first sight all those years ago.
She was the perfect companion
silly and smart,
sweet and gentle,very loyal
and oh,so regal.
Never to be forgotten,
Her legacy is Greyhounds in our home
and in our hearts, always.
Until we meet again Gramma Girl...
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Lakota
4/93 - 1/13/04
You were standing back cautiously
watching us with those big soulful eyes.
You had one paw elevated because it hurt.
You were beautiful, and you stole our hearts
It took time, but you warmed to us
and tried to be leader in our pack of 4.
You were funny and impish,
always butting your nose in, wanting to be first.
You loved life.
You battled an ugly disease with strength,
courage and exuberance.
You became our 3 legged wonder dog
still outrunning the rest.
You gave us undying love and devotion,
and showed us life was worth living, no matter what.
Our Cody Bear. Running the fields, across the bridge waiting for us.
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Honey
AKA: Victory
January 1996 to October 10, 2003
Our Lovely Lady,
now running free,
you will always be missed and
forever remembered
in our hearts.
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Tree
Adams Boy
Shining black in the shining light
Inky black in the golden sun
Graceful as a Swallows flight
Muffled thud of flying feet
See the black dog come to greet
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Bright as starlight eyes
A smile on his face
The gift of a shoe in his mouth
Or an invitation to chase
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Can you say of a dog,"he was polite"?
Tree was, with people and animals
Sometimes grumpy, he needed his own space
Black curves curled up on a blue sofa
But always gentle and full of grace
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Tree loved walks and water,
his toys and Christmas, his joy infectious
Maybe he couldn't talk,
but he listened like no other dog
Upright, ears alert, head moving from side to side
Eager to catch each word from those he loved most
His Family, Adam,and Lisa
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Alas, eyes that were aflame before
Gentle now they burn no more
Gentle now and softly warm
With the fire that made them bright
Hidden, as when after a storm
Softly falls a dewy night
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All that he came to give, he gave
And now has gone away
We all love you Tree and until we meet again
In our hearts you will always stay.
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Dash
June 1991 to January 2004
Dash's life could have only been lived by being
the survivor he was.
From track life to private clinic blood donor
to missing in the desert for 6 years.
He was miraculously discovered in a dingy dog
rescue in the middle of nowhere
and finally made it home to Retired Racers.
He found a loving home for 2 years until a major move
brought him back to us.
Here he spent the last days of his life,
running with the pack, hunting rabbits and barking
at the silly neighbor dogs.
See you at the Bridge, Dashman, WE LOVE YOU.
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Bubba
11-26-1995 - 2005
You ruled the track
with Princley Grace
and only age stopped your pace.
From coast to coast you traveled fast
and met your brother from long ago past.
Transition then was a little struggle
to learn about Love and shed the muzzle.
From finish line to a home called mine
We will remember you until the end of time.
Our Prince, Our Bubba.
See you at the Finish Line
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Sequoia
03/94 - 06/25/06
This boy was aptly named:
a dark red fawn boy, strong and muscular,
a heart as big as a redwood.
Steadfastly loyal to his forever home,
having that special bond with his mom
that only a Greyhound can.
Sequoia opened the hearts of his guardians
and made a path for many Greyhounds to join his pack.
But the others that followed Sequoia,
were the special needs ones; older, unwanted, or "unadoptable".
It was the mission of this Sequoia to show the others the ropes
of having a forever home.
He did his job well.
The roots of a Sequoia are deep and everlasting.
The love of this boy is just that.
He will ever stand tall and strong in the hearts of his earthly mom and dad.
The first thing they will see when they, too ,
cross over the Bridge is that dark red fawn
Sequoia,
that gentle giant,
healthy again and eagerly awaiting their reunion.
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From the Webmaster
Over the years I have had the privilege of working with Linda and most of the wonderful souls on this page.
Each of them hold a special place in my heart. They became part of me, sharing and teaching. When they pass
it leaves my heart empty for a time. Never to be replaced, but opening a space to be shared with the next little soul
Creator sends. The special ones that need you as much as you need them.
Never be empty friends - Learn, Share, send them home and open your heart to the next!
One of the many lessons I have learned from this Incredible woman.