HopeForHounds Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 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. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Janet She was a special gal. Thank you for sharing her with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 What a beautiful girl Miss Foxy was. Thank you for sharing her with us. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 What a special girl! I also think she looks a lot like my first greyhound Coach who we got back in 1999. Coachie didn't win her 5 week battle with osteo in February, but I sure am glad you're doing what you can for research. My second grey who has been with us since 2000 has currently been battling hemangiosarcoma since mid-June and it's caused feelings for Coach to resurface the last couple days along with worries for my boy. Thanks for sharing your inspirational girl with us. Her pictures are gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 She was s obeautiful and so special Janet. We miss her with you. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Janet, what a marvelous loving tribute to Foxy. Thank you for sharing memories of your special girl with us. --Lucy Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 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...
ChiliDog Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 :grouphug Here's Miss Greta's tribute to Miss Foxy, wearing her very special collar thank you Auntie Janet Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 What a special lady your Foxy was! The picture with the shoe collection just cracked me up! You honor her memory so fittingly with the work you are doing to keep cancer from claiming other greys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 What a beautiful written tribute to Foxy, Janet. Your living tribute to your special girl, Hope for Hounds, inspires all of us. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Foxy sounds rather special, and so do you for doing all that you do for cancer research . Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 A beautiful tribute to a beautiful girlie. Well done Janet. Hugs, Carol Ann Quote Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That was just beautiful... hugs to you ... Foxy = Beauty = Love... Loved the pics of Foxy and the kids... too sweet.. just priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Janet Foxy was a special girlie, no doubt about it. We miss you baby girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Lovely tribute to your special girl... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Here's Miss Greta's tribute to Miss Foxy, wearing her very special collar thank you Auntie Janet Donna, Miss Great always makes me smile. I'm so honoured every time I see her wearing that collar. She is gorgeous. I'll be seeing her in a few months right? Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Here's Miss Greta's tribute to Miss Foxy, wearing her very special collar thank you Auntie Janet Donna, Miss Great always makes me smile. I'm so honoured every time I see her wearing that collar. She is gorgeous. I'll be seeing her in a few months right? That you will Looking forward to it! Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest myIrishlass Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thank you for sharing your memories of your special girl. So touching, and made me go and hug my Poppi and spoil her some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Your remembrance made me smile. Inspirational girl, with an inspired momma. Sweet dreams, Foxy baby. 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...
Guest VelvetEars Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 She has left quite a legacy. I think of her often, as I have a HfH keychain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Janet, what a sweet, precious, special girl. Her pictures are beautiful. As much as it never seems like it was long enough, at least we both had our special one for 8 1/2 years. I'm sure Miz Foxy knows you are doing your work for cancer research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 With our sad week here, I haven't really been able to write would I would like to honour Miss Foxy... she holds an incredibly special place in my heart and I truly miss her. I wish I could say more, but tears are so close to the surface right now.. if I started, I wouldn't stop.. probably for hours... I love you, Miss Foxy. Auntie Cara-Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Foxy is missed by so many of us Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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