I find myself amazed that it's been one year, yet it feels like yesterday.
On October 6, 1999 we brought home our first greyhound, an almost 5 year old, 59 lb brindle girl Foxy, I'ma Foxy Dawg. If anyone had told me where that little girl would lead me I would never have believed them. Foxy ruled our home for 8 years and 10 months, so confidently and gently the poor boys never figured it out.
Foxy was our first greyhound and we didn't have a clue what an impact she would have one our lives. One that is firmly entrenched in the world of greyhounds.
Outside the house, Foxy was regal, serious, at attention. She had a job to do - get greyhounds adopted. At home that serious demeanor disappeared and we shared our lives with a happy, silly, shoe collector extraordinaire. She loved puppies, once she scared my son by picking up our neighbours 9 week old puppy by the head and taking her home. When that didn't work, she held her down and gave her a thorough tongue bath.
Foxy loved children, especially little ones. Crying infants got their tears cleaned (that usually stopped the crying too). She had a special bond with Kalia, her first grandbaby.
My Diva Princess was fond of fine fashion; collars, necklaces, coats and sweaters. She was so happy on collar change day.
We found half siblings here on GT. Sisters; the Queen - BarbieJade, Hermione, Duchess, Martina her brother Eddie, all daughters and son of HB's Commander. She also adopted a GT sister LaceyLaine. Through Foxy I've made so many dear friends.
Her cancer led me to start Hope for Hounds, she kept me focused. Foxy beat cancer! She remained cancer free for 4 years.
I will be forever grateful to have shared her life for the 8 1/2 years, and for those four extra years we had in which she taught me about strength, patience and determination.
Foxy I'm keeping my promise! I will keep working to raise money for cancer research, to find better treatments, and ultmately find a cure.
I miss you pretty Diva Princess.
Please click on the picture below to share some of my favourite Foxy pictures.