2greytgreys Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hi everyone, Beverly Sebastian, founder of 2nd Chance At Life Prison Greyhound Program, asked me to post this for her. It is a tribute to Jewel and a thank you to everyone on Greytalk who cared about and searched for Jewel and Tater Tot, the two hounds who escaped from the hauler a few weeks ago. The Greyhound community is truly incredible and never ceases to amaze at their love, generosity, and passion for these wonderful dogs. The link includes the profile of Jewel written by her inmate trainers and a very sweet letter from the trainers that would have been given to Jewel's adopters. You can also watch short videos on how the inmates train the dogs. http://www.inmemoryofjewel.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 That was beautiful. Thank you for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 :weep :cry1 Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 How lovely! thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 :weep :cry1 Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Beautiful! Thanks for sharing it. Its important to pause and remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Heartbreaking she didn't make it but so glad she had so much love while in her training period. Her trainers did a wonderful job. Love does wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I do not recall her death. I only remember a search or something. Anyone have the original thread? Poor girl. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 This was both beautiful and heartbreaking; thanks for posting. I am glad Jewel's last few months were such happy ones. I do not recall her death. I only remember a search or something. Anyone have the original thread? Poor girl. Amber Alert Remembrance thread Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Poor poor thing. It breaks my heart that she was all ready to go be a pet and she never got to. I'm glad she was obviously loved in the prison program. Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 It is so sad! Thanks for posting the website and it is heat warming how much she was loved in the prison program! Her trainers did a great job! Debbie Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greytgreys Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Jewel was definitely loved by her trainers and everyone else at the prison. We had the privilege of visiting the Gadsden Correctional Facility last summer and meeting the female inmates who are part of this program. We got a tour of the prison and spent about two hours with the inmates and their dogs. They showed off their training skills and put the dogs through their paces for us. We talked with them and many shared with us the reason they were incarcerated and how being part of this program was helping them change their lives. A couple of them even planned to train in the vet tech program. The love these women have for the dogs is incredible and they really put their heart and soul into the training. This program not only helps the dogs but it also has huge benefits for the inmates. It gives them responsibility totally and completely for the care of the dog. And because they have to keep a weekly journal of the training progress of the dog they also practice their writing and communication skills. The day we visited we were bringing back two of the dogs and their trainers were sad to see the dogs leave even though they knew they would be getting another dog to train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 for you Jewel Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Too sad. Rest in peace beautiful Jewel. 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...
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