tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post1189922373983114715..comments2023-12-07T02:46:48.828-06:00Comments on Two Greyhound Town : A Year Ago TodayTwo Greyhound Townhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121726016336858051noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-21622917052670277042012-06-23T09:23:23.603-05:002012-06-23T09:23:23.603-05:00Just catching up here, been tied up with a couple ...Just catching up here, been tied up with a couple of jobs and various other happenings. Had to say...tears here reading this. Reminds me of 20 hounds I have loved and lost over the years. I still have their birthdays on my calendar and keep track of how long ago it was. I miss every one of them, they all had unique personalities and you had to love them for whatever their special quality was. :) There were my heart dogs, they say you have only one, but I have to disagree. My heart is filled with them. There are a couple that stand out to me of course and that would be the first two. Blaze and Tex. These are the two that got me into this whole 'greyhound' rescue thing. They were the ones that taught me what it was to be owned by a greyhound and all the things that go with it.<br /><br />There is not a time that goes by when we are talking greyhounds that at least a half a dozen of them don't enter the conversation, and all of them linger on my tongue waiting to be brought back to life the instant I find an opening to mention them.<br /><br />I always try to believe that everything happens for a reason, but them I have lost a few beloved hounds before the age of 7 to cancer and it is tough to find reasoning that gives me comfort in those cases. But I will say that if it were not for the loss of Jack, Joey would not know how much love could be bestowed upon him due to the big hearts that took his life in their hands. He stepped aside to allow the life of one of his 'brothers' to be as wonderful as his life had been.<br /><br />And so the cycle continues....<br /><br />So many hugs to you, though your heart has been broken with loss you have yet gained even more with the 'new kid', and I know no one could have done it better than you have. Joey was a challange in the beginning a lot of folks wouldn't not have taken on. I know this because I have adopted out well over 600 ghs in my time running GPA-MN. You are a rare breed and I applaud you for it!<br /><br />Love,<br />SistertexSistertexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14944458164626912003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-55133263453097367332012-06-13T20:14:05.850-05:002012-06-13T20:14:05.850-05:00Some dogs are just special. I can still cry over C...Some dogs are just special. I can still cry over Chips who died 14 years ago. Hang in there!Sharkbyteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139935335209860357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-35668441224565196582012-06-12T03:09:33.122-05:002012-06-12T03:09:33.122-05:00We know exactly how you feel. Loosing Flynn broke ...We know exactly how you feel. Loosing Flynn broke my heart but then I wouldn't have had Dec.Jack was a great dog and you gave him a wonderful life - which is just about all any of us can do. We're glad you didn't stop blogging too! Mum & Dec xDeclanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876906329512909334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-39512907695906989702012-06-12T00:03:10.791-05:002012-06-12T00:03:10.791-05:00My heart breaks for you on this sad day. I did no...My heart breaks for you on this sad day. I did not have the pleasure of knowing your special boy. The pictures made me laugh and cry at the same time. Your love comes through so clearly. I'm so glad you kept blogging or I never would have known you or Joey or Scout. You all are so special to me. I love to read about your adventures. Your boy will always be with you. What a guy! Hugs to all of you on this bittersweet day.What Remains Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639514211222397393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-14893323663836535932012-06-11T23:18:48.554-05:002012-06-11T23:18:48.554-05:00That one year anniversary sure sneaks up on you, a...That one year anniversary sure sneaks up on you, and it's tough. This was the first year since Treat died that I didn't mention it on the blog. It was on Cinco de Mayo, so it's hard to forget. And yet, I can't imagine not having Bunny here with us!<br /><br />And Bunny says that she is thrilled that her little brother is going on such a cool adventure! Adventure must run in the family. I'm so very glad we get to see what he's up to every day!houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-80507059971997999422012-06-11T21:45:41.197-05:002012-06-11T21:45:41.197-05:00Jack was an awesome hound. Thank you for sharing t...Jack was an awesome hound. Thank you for sharing those pictures and stories. Many of us think about our beloved pooches who are waiting at the bridge daily. Sending you thoughts of peace and happiness while remembering Jack.<br />We're glad you kept blogging too!IHeartDogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669513068180176711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-31030949022421180512012-06-11T21:29:52.957-05:002012-06-11T21:29:52.957-05:00I started following you guys just a week or two be...I started following you guys just a week or two before you lost Jack. I'm so glad you didn't stop blogging.<br /><br />Our Daisy left us a year ago Memorial Day weekend and I know how bad it hurts, even as the time goes by.<br /><br />What a wonderful tribute to your sweet boy.WeeMason's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16840409816613005917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-35320476710780113472012-06-11T19:43:10.426-05:002012-06-11T19:43:10.426-05:00It was such a sad day when you lost Jack. The fir...It was such a sad day when you lost Jack. The first anniversary must be really hard. I bet he is still with you and keeping you all safe on your adventures.Hiking Houndshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364529045292356744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-82295667909967946822012-06-11T18:50:00.306-05:002012-06-11T18:50:00.306-05:00Beautiful tribute.
Blessings,
GooseBeautiful tribute. <br />Blessings,<br />GooseGOOSEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704121178870278185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-9967923895497730132012-06-11T18:41:35.798-05:002012-06-11T18:41:35.798-05:00These anniversaries are sometimes hard. So glad y...These anniversaries are sometimes hard. So glad you kept the blog going. It is so hard to lose them and they take a part of us with them when they go. You have 2 beautiful babies to help you through it!Mad Red Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07129668480876429229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-16898944233306062962012-06-11T18:17:34.687-05:002012-06-11T18:17:34.687-05:00Thinking of all of you today, I know how hard thes...Thinking of all of you today, I know how hard these days can be. I am so happy you kept the blog going, I am enjoying "traveling" with you. {{hugs}}Ghdmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-50683662067710345272012-06-11T18:10:14.010-05:002012-06-11T18:10:14.010-05:00I'm so glad you didn't stop the blog too! ...I'm so glad you didn't stop the blog too! It's hard to believe that it has been a year - I still remember vividly reading your post about Jack, it was heartbreaking. I hadn't been blogging long, but I had been following your posts. Joey is so lucky to have found you and I think he helped you alot too.Angela J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06524863071938143619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-43528118664654699182012-06-11T17:15:32.067-05:002012-06-11T17:15:32.067-05:00Glad you kept the blog going. Since I'm a late...Glad you kept the blog going. Since I'm a latecomer, I would have never known if you had stopped then. It's the worst to lose them so suddenly. It's been about 5 years since we suddenly lost Lucas, but that allowed our sweet boy Stanley into our lives.genjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08145942000518359484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-27925176278905065052012-06-11T14:31:23.400-05:002012-06-11T14:31:23.400-05:00Oh, my heart and thoughts are with you today. I w...Oh, my heart and thoughts are with you today. I will be one year ago on Wednesday that my mom passed away. I have been dreading the approach of this time also. However, I know that my mom and Jack are in the best place ever and I am sure my mom has our Millie Greyhound with her and I am sure Millie and Jack have met. Jack sent you Joey for sure as he knew you needed a Grey like Joey and that Joey needed a family just like yours to get him well and make him happy and loved. Jack will never be forgotten - I have his half-sister, Wanda, and I think of Jack often when I look at her.MaryHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935312892447559573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-53901437850791179822012-06-11T14:20:55.983-05:002012-06-11T14:20:55.983-05:00My thoughts are with you today Patty. What a beaut...My thoughts are with you today Patty. What a beautiful tribute to Jack. Looking at his pictures, I can see he had a very happy life full of love.<br />I have always thought that nobody could have given Joey a better home. It is wonderful the way you took care of him until his foot was healed.<br />We are very glad you kept your blog!<br />Lynne xSketching with Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270151161020999871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-81907139218822006322012-06-11T13:35:02.905-05:002012-06-11T13:35:02.905-05:00That is a lovely tribute to Jack and if he is in y...That is a lovely tribute to Jack and if he is in your memories he hasn't really gone as he is still in your heart.<br />Best wishes MollyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215335582021912308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-53635640709802044872012-06-11T13:33:53.806-05:002012-06-11T13:33:53.806-05:00I don't think I've stopped once to talk ab...I don't think I've stopped once to talk about greyhounds with someone without mentioning Guinness ever..I still have his "baby" blanket the foster mom made for each foster that was adopted, and pull it out once in a while and smile at all the memories. <br /><br />I still mark time and places by the time since Guinness left us, and places we've been to with him..can't help it.<br /><br />I'm glad you've kept the blog going, even if I don't always comment, I love reading about your adventures :)Mr.Mischiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558542439592299078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773134186356384377.post-49233289893315516172012-06-11T11:06:56.652-05:002012-06-11T11:06:56.652-05:00That's a great tribute to Jack :). I can't...That's a great tribute to Jack :). I can't believe it's been a year. His personality just exploded through your blogging. And I'm really glad you continued the blog too, not only to continue following the adventures of Scout and Joey, but to remember Jack also.Lima (or Lima Bean)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15065971404327136344noreply@blogger.com