onrushpam Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 It was a dark, rainy night in October 2001 when I took EOs Jigmo from a closed kennel at Jefferson County Kennel Club. He was in the last group of 21 dogs we took out of that kennel in 3 days. When we arrived to pick up those last six dogs, the kennel was devoid of anything but the dogs... no food, no leashes, no muzzles, nothing. As I led Jigmo out, a huge rat ran across my foot. We loaded up the six dogs and just as I was about to get into the van, a man grabbed my arm... He said, "Please, please help me! I don't want to kill my dogs!" I gave him my phone number and said, "Call me in a few weeks". We took Jigmo and two of his buddies to my house. The other three went to other foster homes. Jigmo was the most beautiful dog I'd ever seen. Everything about him said, I AM A STAR! Nevermind that he had totally failed at racing. At my house, he tried to kill my cocker spaniel. He nearly dislocated my arm when I tried to walk him on a leash. He was totally out of control! Yet, he grabbed my heart. I started to play with him in the yard and quickly learned he was a retreiving fool. He would chase a ball and bring it back as long as my arm held out with the throwing. I was in love with this dog! But, the longer I had him, the more I knew he would be a VERY difficult dog to place in a home. I called my friend, Jennifer Lawson (now Bachelor) in Atlanta. She was a budding and talented young person who wanted to compete in obedience and agility with her greyhounds. But, she also exhibited wonderful instincts for dealing with difficult dogs. I BEGGED Jen to foster Jigmo and she eventually relented and agreed to take him. After awhile, she agreed he probably was not a candidate for adoption. So, she just adopted him herself. She named him Travis and eventually did his ILP registration with the name Never Expected. You can read his story on her website and blog: Travis Travis went on to earn his Companion Dog Excellent title in obedience, and became the only greyhound to earn a Junior Jumper title in Dock Diving. But, his BIGGEST accomplishment was earning not one, but TWO Master Agility championships. Travis wasn't just a great agility greyhound. He was a great agility DOG!!! My heart breaks for Jen. I can't believe the amazing boy is gone. He was so special! Quote Pam GPA-Tallahassee/Southeastern Greyhound Adoption "Fate is unalterable only in the sense that given a cause, a certain result must follow, but no cause is inevitable in itself, and man can shape his world if he does not resign himself to ignorance." Pearl S. Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm so sorry. How heartbreaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhoundgal Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I am so sorry to read this sad news. He seemed like a really special boy. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Wow... what a touching story. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved this very special hound. Godspeed, sweet Travis... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm sorry I didn't get to meet him, but followed his career when I got involved in agility. He will be missed and such a gorgeous, talented boy......I was hoping he'd have much more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of such a special hound. My heart goes out to you and Jennifer. Godspeed Travis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest boondog Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for all who knew him. What a special boy. Run free, Travis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Oh no....that's heartbreaking. Even though I didn't know it was him, the picture of Travis fishing is the screensaver on my machine at work. Whenever someone new sees it, they ask me if he is mine. I'm very sorry for his momma...he rebounded from a miserable existence and made his and her life better! I guess that's why we greyhound people do what we do. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest multigrey Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 These are the stories that touch my heart. Bless you Pam for giving him a start and eternal thanks to Jennifer for showing him what he was capable of. Godspeed, Travis.....you will be missed by so many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I am so sorry for the loss of Travis. I was reading your friends Blog and he was one smart, beautiful boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm so sorry for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My deepest sympathies to all that love Travis. Godspeed Sweetheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I am so Sorry. Run Free Travis Eos Jigmo Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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6greyhounds Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytlady Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My deepest sympathy to Travis's family I hope Regan gives her a new baby to focus on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Pam, I am so very sorry and tell Jen we are all thinking of her. Godspeed precious angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Run Free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Condolences to you and Jennifer and all Travis' loved ones. I'm sorry he had to leave so soon. Godspeed, clever boy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 He sounds like a really special dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 run free Travis. What an amazing dog he was. My heart breaks for all who loved him. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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