greypuppyluv Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) I haven't been on GT much lately but wanted to let everyone know that we lost Phaelin back in November. Phaelin was the sweetest boy ever. He loved everyone, and if he didn't like you (it was rare), there was a good reason. Every dog he met liked him. Every person he met loved him. He was beautiful, dorky, loving and a great kisser . He loved me more than anything. I loved him with all my heart. He was my puppy-boy, my dude, my handsome dork. Three GAC volunteers and I drove to Phelan, CA in Jan. 2003 to pick up five 6-month old greyhound puppies from a BYB. Phaelin was one of the puppies that ended up in my truck. His 50+ pounds rode on my friend's lap in the front seat for the 2 hour ride to GAC's adoption kennel. It was then that I fell in love with him. I took him home that night and prepared myself for life with a (big) puppy. It turned out to be a wonderful life. We had almost 13 years together but it wasn't enough. He was a show & tell veteran, runway & print model, occasional home visit dog. He was in several parades, met celebrities, gave blood to a friend's greyhound, gave me a black eye. He helped find homes for countless greyhounds....many people wanted one just like him. He was really tolerant when I would dress him up in various outfits. His photo appeared in a Celebrating Greyhounds wall calendar. He loved cuddling with his "sisters"....whippets Zuma, Kira and Winnie....and Little One, who was like a mother to him. He begrudgingly became a "big brother" to whippet Keno for the 2 short months he was with us. Phaelin suffered from seizures the last 7 years of his life but we made sure they didn't limit his life....or the fun he had. He went on vacation with us every year and loved when he got to run on the beach in Morro Bay. He had the most beautiful eyes. They were 13 incredible years and I am so thankful he was in my life. Phaelin the day we picked him up from the desert With Little One So regal At one of the many events he did Loving gaze with his gorgeous eyes Cuddling with Zuma He and Keno At the Soldier Ride Enjoying Fiesta Island in San Diego He LOVED running on the beach Our last trip to the central coast Edited February 4, 2016 by greypuppyluv Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Godspeed, Phaelin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. Phaelin was such a handsome boy. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Beautiful! You were lucky to have each other for so long, but it is never enough Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I'm so sorry, Paula - I've always loved seeing Phaelin's pictures on here (and I love his name...) Many hugs from me.... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I am so very sorry for your loss of the very handsome Phaelin. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin 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...
carronstar Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I am so very sorry. Phaelin has always been a favorite. I learned what a gift 13 years with a grey truly is with my first girl, Scarlett. You were truly blessed. Godspeed, Phaelin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 What a very handsome man. Godspeed, Phaelin. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 11 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I have added your beautiful boy to the list of Bridge Angels for November and for 2015. I am so sorry that he had to leave you. Quote NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 What a beautiful tribute. So sorry to read of your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I remember Phaelin and his whippets, I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I'm so sorry, Paula. He was very special. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hugs. Such a beautiful boy . Godspeed. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 What a brilliant tribute to a wonderful friend. I am so sorry, Paula Godspeed Phaelin. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I am so sorry. He was such a handsome boy. Run Free Phaelin! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Oh my what a handsome boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 So sorry for your loss. Run free handsome boy! Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I'm so very sorry. No matter how long we have with them, it's never long enough. Gosh he was gorgeous. Godspeed Phaelin. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13), Grey Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Paula, I'm so sorry to read that Phaelin has left you. He was a stunningly handsome boy. How lucky he was that that you came to his rescue. I'm so sorry for your loss, my friend. Quote Tricia with Kaia and Kyle, our senior mutt dogs Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Phaelin was truly stunningly Beautiful . I am so very sorry , he left you . RIP sweet Phaelin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I'm so very sorry for your loss.....Phaelin was a beautiful boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Such a special boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I'm so sorry Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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