Time4ANap Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Those of you who have been around GT for years may remember Chris Russell of Mahomet, IL, who had the username LovingGreysSLP. I think in the WFUBCC she was known as NewMissChris. Chris had a number of hounds over the years and was a driving force for greyhound adoption in Central IL for years. It was not unusual for her to hear of a dog in need or a lost dog and to respond at any hour of the day or night. She held meet and greets every weekend for years in the Champaign, IL area. We first met Chris when we were looking to adopt a greyhound, and although we ended up adopting Rocket from a different group, we became fast friends with Chris and her family. We lived just about 2 miles from each other, so her hounds were our hounds and vice versa. Chris' hound Cosmo was fireworks phobic and was the driving force behind Rocket's annual "No Fireworks 4th of July Party," where we had a basement full of hounds at our house overnight with the TV and music blaring so that no one could hear the fireworks. This turned into an annual event and one we brought with us to AZ. Chris had been battling cancer for the last few years and was doing pretty well until two weeks ago when she had to be hospitalized. She never let the cancer get her down and was determined to beat it which made this news even harder to take. She passed away on Thursday morning at home. While she was in the hospital, the nurses allowed her family to bring her hounds to the room to visit which I know made her extremely happy. Chris will be greatly missed by all of those who knew her. I'm sure that there is a huge reunion in store at The Bridge with the many hounds she both helped and adopted over the years. Rest In Peace, Chris. Quote Always missing my boy Hi Noon Rocket. The home of Petunia, MW Neptunia and Kate, Miss Kate. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. - Abraham Lincoln Link to post Share on other sites
Houndtime Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I do remember and am so sorry to read this. 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 post Share on other sites
Rickiesmom Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 She sounds like a wonderful person, my heart goes out to all who knew and loved her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FiveRoooooers Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Aiden. Punkin. Annie. Miss 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, Knot Like The Others. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to post Share on other sites
RaineysMom Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I'm so very sad to hear of her passing RIP Chris. I'm sure there were tons of houndies waiting to greet you. 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 post Share on other sites
EllenEveBaz Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Quote While she was in the hospital, the nurses allowed her family to bring her hounds to the room to visit which I know made her extremely happy Quote Ellen, Milo, and Jeter remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, and Nutmeg Link to post Share on other sites
45MPHK9 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I remember Chris and her thoughtful posts. May she Rest In Peace. Quote Tricia with Hopper the terrier mix and Kaia the wolfhound-schnauzer mix Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, and Holly Oaks Holly “You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to post Share on other sites
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