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I am so sorry for your loss. What a handsome boy he was.

Kyle, I am so sorry. I know too well how devastating a sudden loss like this is. Find Charlie Jack, Godspeed

I am so sorry. I am stunned Claudia, Ekko was such a presence that it does not seem possible that she could be gone. Ekko, run free and know that you will always be remembered.

Judy, definitely NOT the news any of us wants to receive. "Celebrate each moment, take a million pictures, and never let him see you cry." This is the advice I got from a very good friend the first time I had to deal with a cancer diagnosis. The best advice I ever received, and it has helped me through our many losses.

I am so sorry. Tommy, like os many others was taken too soon by the beast osteo. Run free of pain now Tommy.

What a wonderful long retirement Annabelle had with you. I am so sorry that she had to leave. May all the memories of the years together help you as you greive her loss Godspeed Annabelle.

"While shopping the other day, I accidentally reached for a box of your cookies, and I was horrified that I had forgotten your absence. How was that possible? What was wrong with me? But in fact, I’ve realized, I had simply remembered your presence, and I hope I continue to do so for a long, long time because I’m just not yet ready to let you go." One of the most beautiful, and heartwrenching tributes I have ever seen. What wise words in this last paragraph. I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Penny, you were truly cherished.

What a beautiful tribute to your girl. And what a long time you had together to build the memories that will keep her with you always. Godspeed Daisy.

I am so sorry for your loss. Run free Flame.

What a beautiful story of how Rourke came to be with you. I am so sorry that he had to leave. Join your momma Rourke, she's waiting for you.

Caroline, I am so sorry that beautiful sweet Sabrina had to leave you. My heart goes out to you. Run free Sabrina, no more limp, no more hurting. Just the freedom to run with all your friends waiting at the bridge.

I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful long life she had. Run free Lucy.

Robin, he will always be with you. I don't think we ever "get over" the loss of one of our companions and it is only other true dog lovers that would understand how you feel on the anniversary of Jack's leaving. Thank doG there is GT - just like you I was a lurker for a long time before I joined. It was actually the outpouring of love, support and compassion when another Jack left that moved me to join. There is no place like this GT community. I know your totem is the moose, but remember that other totems will appear when you need them. Native lore says that if you see a wolf in your dream it is guiding you to return to your pack to serve as a teacher, guide and healer. I think Jack was sending you a message that he is fine, and that there are others that need your guidance.

Beautiful Marc - a fitting tribute to your Duchess. We will always remember her.

Marc, words are never enough but I am so sorry that it was time for Nadia to leave. She truly had a royal presence and a following of loyal subjects here on GT worthy of her status. I have chosen a beautiful flower for her for the memory garden. I hope you don't mind, but I thought it was fitting that it be the same one I had chosen for Sam - Royal Wedding Poppies. Run free Nadia - find your sisters, Sam and all your other friends at the bridge. Your loyal subjects will always remember you.

Today we helped our teeny tiny lady to the bridge. This morning she got up, walked down the hall and collapsed. By the time we got to the vet she had no reflex response in her right front leg and both of her back legs. It was some kind of massive cerebral event – the vet was unsure if it was a stroke or not but held out little hope that she would make any kind of satisfactory recovery. So she went peacefully to the bridge, cradled in my arms, with me telling her how much we loved her and that finally she could truly run free again. When Maxi arrived here on that Friday night in July of 2009, she was only going to stay with us for a few days until her forever home was ready to take her. On Saturday morning she went for a run in the big yard with my other two seniors and as we turned to the gate to head back in, she let out a little yelp. I turned to see her holding her back left leg up. It was a devastating injury – a dislocation fracture of her tarsal bone. The bone was set and she was splinted and sent home on bed rest. At the first bandage change all seemed well but by the second, I was getting worried about the smell. Sure enough the splint had shifted a bit and had cut badly into her leg. If she had not been on antibiotics for gum disease she would have lost the leg for sure. Off with the splint but it meant 3 months of complete bed rest so John and I carried her everywhere. The break healed well – not so the tendons, and as she had no tendons to keep the bones in place we were faced with two options – to surgically pin which would mean losing all mobility in that joint or to get her fitted with an orthopedic brace. Maxi had one more challenge to face before she was off medical hold. An intense dental to deal with impacted teeth. Finally recovered she was now available for adoption. But it had to be to a committed family, one that would ensure that the brace was on at all times when she was not crated or sleeping. The original family, uncertain of her future, had adopted another hound. We found the perfect home for her, in fact we knew she was already in it. Having nursed her through first the leg and then the dental we knew we could not let her go. So she became the 8th member of the Da Croo. At 46 pounds she was the smallest of the pack but there was nothing small about her attitude. We called her Maxi trouble for a reason - she didn’t hesitate to let the others know if they got to close when she was sleeping, and all the toys in the house were definitely hers. She could tear up a roll of toilet paper in an instant, and manage to give us the “it wasn’t me” look as she lay on her bed with the shredded paper all around her. She was a meet and greets diva – her rule was that everyone must stop to pet her and to tell her how sweet she was. It was so fun to dress her up, but she hated it – she never adjusted to her pj’s and rubbed herself against the fence to get her coat off in winter. She was able to run in her brace and spent hours in the big yard. Maxi, we loved you so very much and we will miss you forever. My heart is broken and my house seems emptier still but there is joy in knowing that you can truly run free again now. Find all our other angels, and give Sam the good run for the money that you always wanted to.

My sincere sympathies to all of you at Northern Greyhounds and to Dorothy and her family. Deb

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What a wonderful long life Brenda had with you. I am so sorry that it was time for her to leave you. Godspeed Brenda

Brandi, I am so sorry that beautiful Sophie had to leave you. I know too well the pain you are feeling, but also know that the pain will be replaced with the wonderful memories of the special bond you shared and all the time you spent together. Run free Sophie

Awesome news for Pinky for Gia.

Brandi I am so very sorry that you did not have more time with Sophie.

I am so sorry. I know how much you wanted more time with him. May the grief you feel on his leaving begin to be replaced by the joyful memories of your time together. Godspeed Hurley - you are with the very best.

Brandi, I am so sorry! I hate that cancer robs us of precious time with our hounds.

I am so sorry - I know how difficult this is and that you wanted more time. May Huck's passing be peaceful