1-10-01 to 6-17-08 Duke (BJ Rooster)
was our first greyhound who left us as suddenly as he came to us. We tried to fill his retirement with love and adventure. Duke taught us so much about patience and responsibility. We will miss our nightly cuddles with Duke and tucking him in when the weather was cold. Now Duke is at the bridge in a comfy bed eating pizza.

Loving Duke always,
the Garn family

4-27-97 to 4-8-08 Cohen (Mc P's Cohen)
Cohen was our first boy, so sweet and loving. We weren't his first family but we were his forever family. Cohen loved people and would seek out a free hand to pet him for as long as they wanted. He was a true gentleman, always letting his greyhound sisters get the first attention. Cohen took his retirement very seriously and spent much of his time on the couch. At the "fun runs" he would just hang out with the people watching the other hounds run. Cohen was his Daddy's heart dog. He will be forever loved and sadly missed by the Allen family and all who had the pleasure of meeting this gentle soul.

4-22-98 to 1-13-08 Samo Hessen (Kiowa Tonto Sam)
Sam was our heart/soul dog. We understood each other perfectly. Hemangiosarcoma took him way too soon. We are grateful for everything he did for us and miss our beautiful boy every day.

9-29-96 to 12-17-05 P.J.
It was so difficult to let you go, and I will miss you always. You had such a warm heart and playful soul and it was such a joy watching you learn to be a real dog - digging, romping in the tall grass, and splashing in the creek. I will look for you at the rainbow bridge.

Love, Ann, Alex, Don, Maggi, and Melli

3-1-1993 to 1-15-2006 Spirit
Mr. Spirit would have been 13 years old in March of 2006. He was a true friend who was by my side during recovery from 3 serious surgeries in the past 2 years. He never complained even though age was creeping up on him and as well as the disease which took him yesterday (1-15-06) at For Pet's Sake Animal Hospital the site I adopted him from from Dr. McCracken almost 10 years ago. I loved him. He was best friends to my two Tabby felines (both 14) "Boris" and "Luigi." They are also lost without him!

11-1-91 to 11-3-2005 Maggie
Maggie - our first greyhound - came to us from a previous adoption, so it eased our transition into the world of greyhounds. She was a senior dog that really sold us on the greyhound breed. A poorly healed torn ACL and arthritis that was not responsive to the whole array of medications severely impacted her last few years, but she was more loving and more stoic than ever at the end. The nearly eight years we were fortunate to have with her will never be forgotten.

5-6-91 to 8-8-2003 Lucky Charm
Lucky Charm was also a senior dog when we adopted him - our second greyhound. The big dog (about 85 pounds) was a loving and stubborn galoot. Sadly, we only had him three and a half years before cancer called him over the bridge.

Lucky She wasent with us long enough, 15 months seemed to go by so fast, ok one day and paralyzed the next, we miss our babygirl and wish we could have had many more fun loving days together, miss ya sweet girl,,,

LOVE Mom, Dad, Blaze and Angelgirl who has now joined you at the bridge,,,
xxoo the McManus's

Angelgirl, 9/24/1991-12/24/2004,
You have a special place Dear Lord
that I know you'll always keep
A special place reserved for dogs
when they quietly fall asleep
With large and airy kennels
and a yard for hiding bones
With maybe a little babbling creek
that chatters over stones.
With wide green fields and flowers
for those who never knew
about running freely under
Your sky of perfect blue.
Lord,I know You keep this Special Place
And so to you I Pray,
For one Special greyhound, Who quietly died today
She was full of strength & love
and so very, very wise.
The puppy look she once had
Had long since left her eyes.
So, speak to Angelgirl softly please
And give her a warm hello.
She's a Special gift to you Dear Lord
From her mom, dad & Blaze, who loved her so.
received her christmas and lost her on christmas,,,my christmas angel!!

8-30-95 to 2-17-05 HawkHill Prince
If I could have a lifetime wish,
One wish that would have come true,
I'd pray to God with all my heart
for a yesterday with you...
A thousand words can't bring you back,
I know because I've tried...
And neither will a million tears,
I know because I've cried...
You left behind my broken heart
and happy memories too.
But I never wanted memories,
I only wanted You!
So quietly today,
Your memory I will treasure..
Thinking of you always,
and Loving You Forever...

Prince was my baby,I miss so much...

By Annie Harrison

We will never forget our Prince Charming! We love and miss you Prince-Prince! You were one of those One in a million dogs! Love,Darrell,Susan,Sarah and Annie Harrison

Jan. 1990 - Nov. 2004 Logan was an exceptionally sweet and gentle dog who was greatly beloved by my family and all who met him. He had an easygoing, laid-back nature, combined with a great sense of fun and playfulness, even as a senior dog. Thank you so much for finding him for us. We will be forever thankful for the joy he brought to our lives.

Bashful, 6/89 - 8/04, Bashful was our first Greyhound. She introduced us to this wonderful breed. When we met her she was very shy and scared. In time she blossomed into and extremely loving family member. This beautiful senior had us wrapped around her paw and captured our hearts with her big brown eyes.She will be forever loved and missed by the Allen family. Race with the wind, sweet princess.

All Things Must Pass

4-1-91 to 9-6-04 Tiger Tim, whose race name was Tim Tide, came to live with us in June of 2000, he was eight. He was a second hand, second hand hound and we loved him. He wiggly-wagged his whole body in greeting when we came home and was always ready for a walk. He loved camping and laying down in lakes.

Timmy was an Ambassa-dog (Meet-N-Greets-Southridge Plaza-Milwaukee).

My big brindle boy did not like others to know his weaknesses. When there was thunder or fireworks, he would simply retreat to his room. When he was sick, he would hide it. The night he died, he wiggly-wagged around the campfire, enjoyed our company and entertained us all. We could not have known the end was so near.

He crossed over the rainbow bridge on labor day morning September 6, 2004. And there he waits for me with all his toes and tail, wiggly-wagging greetings, barking others off the couch and doing the Timmy "Woo" if they try to trim his nails.

March 1988 - June 2001 Sabby was my first dog and our first greyhound.She was nine years young on adoption day. The people at the nursing home loved her. We know she is at the bridge, on the couch, eating a steak. The last day she remained happy even though her kidneys weren't. I thank her for teaching me how to be a better dog owner in the three years she had us.The new boys love the initiation of smelling her collar! She will always be part of the Hessen family.

Romp passed away on May 8, 2003 at the age of 8. He was our goofy boy who showed us what wonderful, loving animals Greyhounds are. We shall always thank him for this gift. We are currently thinking of adopting a male and a female because of him. We thank Romp, miss him, will always love him, and hope he will watch over our new friends. The Kerl Family.

In July of 1999 you wonderful people sent me to Dairyland Greyhound Park where I found Steele. He was the the best companion anyone could ever ask for. I am at a loss for words, but Steele was beyond what I ever expected from a pet.

I work out of the home and had the pleasure of spending endless hours with him as he followed me from room to room and sometimes rested his head on my lap for some affection. Steele will also be truly missed by my friends, family, business associates and his new pal Enzo, a little Italian Greyhound puppy I got for him to play with last October. Len Besinger.

Bo, even though we only had you a very short year, you became a part of our family from the first day you stepped into our home. You got along so well with your new sisters, Cathy and Shauna. We know you are with Speedy and Odie, running around the fields and enjoying the sunshine. We miss you and will love you forever. Your family, Helen and Jay Wintheiser, Amy Haase.

Calvin was our "elder statesman" hound-- very dignified, yet somehow managed to instigate a good game of tag whenever he and the other hounds were outside. Thank you for brightening our lives. Donald Jeske and David Baux.

Court, you were a sweet, shy boy who was just coming out of your shell when you were taken from us much too soon. We only knew you a little over a year, but you will be in our hearts forever. We love you and miss you, pal! Nikki and Bob Lien.

Dash, beloved Greyhound of Teresa and Rick Lemke, who got them hooked on the sweet and loving nature of these gentle dogs."Run with the wind, Dash"

Do the Dew (aka Dewey) 2-26-1994 - 5-8-2000. Our "Doogster" - our first greyhound. Only those who knew you best got to see your truly goofy side. Thanks for making each day one we enjoyed spending with you. The shop is not the same without you here to greet the customers. You are dearly missed by family and friends. Bob and Ellen Paulus

BDK's Nosey - You are sadly missed - You will always hold a special place in our heart. Rest in peace "Happy Girl". Love, your family, Rick & Brenda Bruyette and Chris & Courtney Vogel.

Quincy, beloved greyhound of Donald Jeske and David Baux. A hound who was full of wonder and somewhat shy, yet was our happy, smiling boy. Every day we still remember our dear "Quincer-dog".

Sir Sonic was a Very Special hound to all the staff of GPA-Wisconsin. A stately gentleman, Sonic succumbed to a severe respiratory infection before he could be adopted. The passing of sweet Sonic, plus the fact that he never had a couch of his own, helped us all re-dedicate ourselves to our goal of placing greyhounds in very special, very loving homes.