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We want to share some information about our beloved Greys that will always hold a place in our hearts. We miss them dearly and will love them always. For those have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.. Together, We DO Make A Difference!
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SKIDDY JOLT
I had looked at greyhounds for months and just
couldn't seem to find the right dog for us. I knew that I was looking
for a dog with a personality that "clicked". I had it in my mind that I
didn't want a Black or Brindle and it had to be a female. Well, then
came along Skiddy Jolt, a Blue Brindle male with the most beautiful
golden eyes I had ever seen. From the minute I met him, he touched my
heart and at that moment I knew that he was the "one". In July 2002, at
the age of 2, Jolt moved into our house and our hearts. |
 Jolt June 20, 2000 - September 3, 2007 |
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SI CONDOR (Millie)
Millie was a special shy girl that brought joy, tears and laughter into her family. She learned to trust and enjoy life.
Millie was a gentle soul that blossomed under her mommy's loving care. She grew to enjoy company, treats, the beach and her walks.
Millie is sadly missed by her family and everyone that was fortunate enough to have gotten to know her.
She made her journey to the Rainbow Bridge on October 12, 2007.
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 Millie March 28, 1999 - October 12, 2007 |
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FOXIE BRITANY
Britany was saved by a caring
vet tech whom just could let anything happen to this precious
baby. She came into our lives and made us laugh.
Britany was such a happy-go-lucky, fun-loving girl, and of coarse,
she knew everything was always all about her!
Britany will always be loved and hold a special place in our hearts. |
 Britany November 23, 2002- March 10, 2007 |
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PA'S SQUID WORD
Once again, a little 2 year old troublemaker, wild child came into my life. She would jump on top of double stacked crates, and from turnout pen to turnout pen just to be close to her trainer. GRFT knew as soon as I heard about Squid I would jump at the chance to work with her. With only 10 weeks of training she was ready to compete and with only 14 weeks under her belt she earned two AKC titles. She also had her AXJ agility title and was invited to the AKC national Invitational in 2007 as the #2 ranked agility greyhound in the country. Squid's AKC name is Sea Creature NA OAJ Squid fought a long illness and we battled with all we had but she lost her fight on March 20, 2007. She is sadly missed and will never be forgotten by many. We love you Squidy. |
Squidy October 14, 2002 - March 20, 2007 |
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LOOSER TMW
Cricket was the start of a life change. She brought love and gentleness to our home. She was always forgiving of those human errors that brought her to us.
Cricket was the inspiration of Cricket's Kreations. It is in her memory that we give to GRFT so that they can continue to help retired Greyhounds and bring happiness into homes.
Cricket will always be remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends. |
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ALLI
Alli was our inspiration for the creation of Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee.
She was a special girl who never raced as she was from an oops litter, raised and injured in the adoption kennel at Birmingham race track She was never tattooed nor given an official race name. She was our big girl Alli.
She helped many retired Greyhounds adjust to retirement in her home. She would teach them respect in a calming Alli way.
Sadly missed by her family and many Greyhound friends.
Alli made her journey to the Rainbow Bridge on February 14, 2008. |
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GREYS FLASH TIME
Sasha as she was known by all that loved her was one of the founding members of GRFT. She taught many fosters to become pets and companions and she was the model Greyhound.
Sasha loved people of all sizes, chasing chipmunks, and her special treats.
Sasha will be remember with gentle tears by all that knew her.
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P'S SANDY (Saundra)
Saundra entered my life in the Spring
of 2001. From the moment I saw her, she was my girl. Her name changed
from P's Sandy to my Saundra Dee. She had been a bounce back twice. She
became sister to Fantasy (Greyhound) and Cleo Marie (IG).My first red &
white girl went to Rainbow Bridge in 2000. With Saundra, my world was
right again with my red & white girl. Saundra loved "her mom" more than
anything in the world and I felt the same. |
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CUZZIN BLUE JEANS (Spencer)
Spencer was truly a best friend to those that knew him. He loved children and adults alike. All of Spencer's siblings were adopted through GRFT with Spencer being the last in the litter to retire. Having met all the others, when George Mullins, the breeder made a haul to us Mike and I let him know we wanted the last boy in the littler when he retired. Spencer was 4 1/2 years old when he retired and he just crawled right into our hearts.
Run free our precious gentle boy. Until we meet again.
Spencer is sadly missed not only by Mike & Janis but their granddaughters also miss their best buddy. |
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Y KNOT GLORY
The course of my life was changed when GloBug entered it on May 3, 2004. She brought with her joy & sunshine, love & laughter. She was a happy hound with a coat of velvet & soulful eyes. She loved to snuggle, she loved to eat and she loved to go, go, go. She greeted each day with a joyful enthusiasm that she happily shared. There was no doubt she looked forward to the adventures that might unfold.
She opened a door for me into the wonderful of world of greyhounds. I was lucky to have her in my life and I am grateful for each precious moment.
She captured my heart, touched my soul and left this world a better place for having been in it.
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P'S FREERIDE He was the light of my life and my best friend. Freeride never got in trouble because he never did anything wrong. I miss him being in the house. It will never be the same without him. Freeride was better than a best friend. He went boating and fishing with me, he liked to stand in the lake and I know there will never be anything or anyone that will mean that much to me again. I miss that look he had that was so special and the playful look with one ear up and one ear down and all the times we played with his toys. I know I can never find another Freeride. He was my big boy and my baby and he will always be in my heart.
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SEEK A JAM
Today our beautiful, elegant and regal Jake
crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He would have been 12 years old in March. We
were privileged to have him as part of our family for 6 years. It had
become more difficult for him as his arthritis progressed and it was
time to let him go. There is no more sacred promise, and no harder
decision to make. |
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BESSIE
Our little Bessie took her journey to the Rainbow Bridge today, January 13, 2009. Ron and I adopted Bessie one year ago at the age of 12 1/2. Frail and depressed when she joined our family. We were so blessed to watch her gain weight and become a happy fun loving little Greyhound. Though our time with her was short. We and her sister Greyhounds Francie and Cindy were happy to show her what it was like to live in a loving family. We will always remember how much she loved her little stuffies (even taking them with her at potty time), hugging us with her head and cuddling with her sister Cindy. Bessie we love you and will miss you and will be looking forward to seeing you and your sister Cricket at the Bridge someday. |
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SOLITARY LOVE
Bailey was one of the first fosters to come into GRFT at the age of 4.
Over the years, I’ve heard so many stories about Bailey’s life in rescue before she came to live with us—ten months in Knoxville with you guys. I know many of you cared about her and knew that she was a special girl. I also heard a few stories about what she was like when you found her in Birmingham. I have to share one of my favorite as well as annoying things about Bailey. Almost every night, she wanted attention in the middle of the night. She would come and stand by the bed, and if we didn’t notice, she would bump her chest against the bed as if to give us a warning. If no one responded, you can be sure that her next step was to take that especially long and cold nose of hers and run it along any bare patch of skin that she could find! A few pats of reassurance, and she’d go back to bed. Let me tell you that both Steve and I experienced this many, many times over the years, and I’ll actually miss this. While Steve and I are sad, we know we’ll cherish our memories of Bailey. Steve and I have held a bit of an Irish wake in her memory, and we even had Bartlett participate. We will take Bailey’s remains out to our farm. We’ll plant a tree in her honor, and we’ll bury her with her favorite purple stuffed crab that Mike and Janis gave us when we adopted her. |
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BOW DEWDROP
Dewey was a special dog that will be remembered by us many times a day. Dave has reflected several times today how difficult it was not to have Dewey follow him down stairs for breakfast and how he missed Dew rubbing his head against his leg wanting to be pet. For the past year and a half, Dewey waited in my room for me to get ready in the morning and when he saw me go into my sock drawer, he would stand up and get excited. Some mornings if I took too long by his standards he would bark at me. He knew that once my shoes were on it was time for a walk. AFTER his walk I was free to do as I pleased but, not until he went around the block. Dewey was always the first one to greet us whenever we returned home and always got the girls excited as well. He helped Trudy to come out of her shell and she felt confident getting up to greet us as long as Dewey was nearby. She and Jazzy seemed to look for Dewey both inside and out last night when we returned home without him. They will miss their friend as we do but, they will recieve extra love because they have become more precious now. We are very thankful and honored to have been a part of Dewey's life and to have been loved by him. May he enjoy his final forever home more than he did ours.
We love you Dew |
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SKIDDY DOC
Skiddy Doc was originally adopted through Smokey Mountain Greyhounds and because a GRFT pups when his family could no longer keep him. Zev became the call name for this special boy who had lots of love to give and give it he did his whole life. First with children, helping to teach 3 young children to walk while holding on. Zev lost this home due to the doctor thinking the kids were allergic.
Zev was then adopted by a family with 4 small children with the two youngest about 9 months so he had another job teaching the youngsters to walk. After about 3 years this family no longer needed Zev and abandoned him at a vet's office. Fuzzy & Nina again came to Zev's rescue. Zev had finally hit the jackpot when a wonderful couple fell in love with him before even meeting him. There are those among us that fall for the eyes and just know that is the one for us. Bettie fell head over heals for this boy and made him her own until the day he left this earth to be with those that had gone before him.
Zev knew love in his life but also rejection and abandonment but he never lost the will to give of himself to others. Fuzzy & Nina and Bettie & John helped to bring peace and love into Zev's life.
Sadly missed by all that had the good fortune to get to know him. Run with the wind big boy. |
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WINFRA LIL SPOT It is with a heavy heart that we grieve the loss of our most precious little shy girl Lexie. She was helped to cross over the bridge this morning. Lexie was our little miracle girl that had overcome every obstacle that came her way through the years. We remember all the baby steps she had to take to get past her many fears. She truly looked to us for safety and reassurance as she wondered into this big spooky world. Lexie would always stand behind Mike or I and cry for the one that had walked away. She would hide in corners or run up the steps when we had company and forget a child coming into the house, that was very frightening. She was always in need of her Mom and Dad. It was with sadness and a broken heart we let Lexie go. She will always be remembered as our miracle girl and have that special place in our hearts forever. Sadly missed and always loved, until we meet again. |
Lexis October 9, 1998 - October 12, 2009 |
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PAT C YAKKING On a Saturday in February of 2002 I started my journey into the wonderful world of Greyhounds. John and I and my friend, Marty, decided to check out Pet Supply City because the Greyhounds were there. Like so many others, I had never seen a Greyhound "up close and personal," and fell promptly in love. There was this beautiful red and white 4 1/2 year old that Brenda named Carson because he looked like Kit Carson's pinto pony. I was smitten. I had to wait three long weeks before I could get my baby but it was worth the wait. Carson opened the door to not only the most fabulous breed of dog known to mankind, but to a world of new friends that I am proud to call my "Greyhound Family." Yes, Mike I was going to have just "one" Greyhound but you knew better. Five Greyhounds and many fosters later, I am still amazed at these wonderful creatures. God gave me Carson for over seven wonderful years. He would sit and listen to me when I needed to talk and would let me cry into his neck when I needed to cry. I promised him that I would never let him suffer and when he went down I knew it was time. It didn't make it any easier, but I kept my promise and let God have him back. Good night, sweet prince. Wait for me at the bridge. My love forever. |
 Carson August 11, 1997 - October 12, 2009 |
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C YOU PUFF IN It is with deep sadness and a broken heart that we said Goodbye to our Nikki. She always brought a smile to our faces with her love of life. Nikki was a happy, active beautiful girl. Not everyone got to see the cuddly, kissy side of Nikki as she had a little scared side with strangers. Nikki was handed to Mike & I with a condition that we adopt her. We were not looking for another at the time but she stole our hearts in the first minutes so there was never a question that she would not find her home with us. Nikki always welcomed all the new fosters into her home and let them know life was good. Nikki our love was unselfish and we let you go but you will always have your place in our hearts. Run free our sweet girl. Sadly missed, always loved, until we meet again. |
 Nikki September 20, 1999 - December 4, 2009 |
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CUZZIN LEVI
Our precious Levi went to the Rainbow
bridge on Tuesday. He was diagnosed with
bone cancer and UT informed us that it would spread in a matter
of weeks. We did not want him to suffer or be in any pain. Levi will always be loved by those who knew him. |
 Levi July 19, 1999 - December 15, 2009 |
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STORMY SEA SHELL I first saw Macy Grey on the Florida website. A big beautiful blue girl named Stormy Sea Shell, and I fell in love. I immediately called Janis and she put in a request for her. We thought she was coming to Tennessee, but just days before her scheduled travel date she was adopted to a family in Florida. I was very disappointed and our search for a blue girl continued. About 4 months later we got a call that Stormy Sea Shell had been returned and within a few days she was in Tennessee and had moved into our home and our hearts. Macy Grey is the name she chose for herself from the long list of options we had tried out. She was such a regal lady at times, and just a bag goofy girl at others. She seemed to take on the role of matriarch of our pack, canine and human alike. She like having her way, she like order and above all she liked keeping her brother and sisters in line. She could be very loving, she could be very aloof and at times she could be right down obstinate. A very unique personality for a very unique girl. We love you and we miss you our sweet baby. You will forever be in our hearts. Run free with your sister Britney.........Run free our big girl |
Macy Grey October 10, 2001 - February 13, 2010 |
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HUSKA DORA
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Dora January 27, 2006 - February 23, 2010 |
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OKIE DAWN Today, my Bonnie Blue, the stately matriarch of my pack, crossed the Rainbow Bridge to join her beloved Carson. For the last several months, Bonnie had been suffering from severe arthritis in her hips, and it had really gotten bad the last several weeks. She had to struggle so hard just to get up and down, and as much as I wanted to keep her with me, it wasn't fair to her.
Bonnie was always the
"mom" of the group, trying to keep the young-uns in line
when they got too rowdy. While being very independent,
she was always generous with her kisses and tail wags.
She wasn't your typical "blue dog." She had her blue
moments (while I was preparing dinner for everyone, she
would grab a toy and run back and forth in the house -
this was the only time that she did that!!). Six months
ago today I lost Carson, my king, and today I lost my
queen.
I know that Carson was waiting for her at the bridge, and both are now running free of pain and carefree. And I know that I will see them again. |
 Bonnie- Blue July 27, 1999 - April 12, 2010 |
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KISSABLE
Kissie found her home on May 13, 2002 and was loved by a Mommy, Dad, and 2 skin kids. She was given several Greyhounds to share her home with as the years went by. Kissie has left a large hole in her families' heart.
Sadly missed and never forgotten. |
 Kissie January 12, 1998 - April 12, 2010 |
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KIOWA SANTA GAY Gabby spent several years entertaining and caring for folks in a nursing home but when she aged and needed special attention Gabby found herself back in foster care at 12 years old. A very caring family saw and fell in love with Gabby and offered her a loving home for as long as Gabby could allow them to share with her. Gabby was called to the rainbow bridge on May 23, 2010 at 11:00 PM. Her family says she was a wonderful addition to their family and she will be greatly missed. Gabby touched all of our hearts and will always hold a special place with those that were lucky enough to have known her. |
 Gabby October 1997 - May 23, 2010
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AKINS OUTLAW I remember telling Sydney that if and when he had any pain from cancer or his seizures grew worse I promised him I wouldn't let him suffer. Well I kept my word but Becky and I are the ones that are suffering. I know we gave him a good life, I know he was getting old and I know he wouldn't want to live in pain with the bone cancer, so yes I had to keep my word that I promised him but, it's so hard. Sydney didn't hurt anybody and never even barked at the grandkids as they all but laid on him--he loved the attention. Such a good boy- my buddy. Sydney has join the other greyhounds and they are all running on pain free "legs". Thanks Mike and Janis---you changed our lives. |
 Sydney November 29, 1999 - June 3, 2010 |
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HOT RODDER Sadie as she was know to her family and friends. Such love and trust from a sweet girl. Sadie went into her home and helped to make it a family. She accepted the little barkers as her siblings. Sadie was loved each day and when the end came she was given with that love. Run pain free sweet Sadie. You will be missed and never forgotten. |
 Sadie December 19, 1997 - June 14, 2010 |
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ARGOT
It is with a very sad heart that I let you know that my sweet greyhound, Arthur, whom some of you knew as Argot, passed away this week at the tender age of six. Arthur had developed a limp which turned out to be bone cancer and did not survive the amputation surgery I had hoped would allow him to spend more time here pain-free. If you knew him, you knew he was as gentle as any greyhound could ever be and was a perfect match for me. He was a companion, a friend and family. He will be missed dearly and remembered fondly, but I am grateful he is
no longer suffering. Arthur was a trooper but some things just happen for reasons we have to accept without understanding. Sadly gone from our lives but never forgotten. |
Arthur June 26, 2004 - July 22, 2010 |
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LADY MAE SASSY Sassy was a wonderful ambassador to the Greyhound breed. She worked with the nursing home residents until they smiled. She never complained and enjoyed her family and friends. Sassy is now running free without pain at the rainbow bridge with Prince and Bandit. We feel it was a privilege to have her as long as we did. Sassy turned 11 in May. Sadly missed and always loved by family and friends. Run free sweet girl. |
Sassy May 30, 1999 - July 23, 2010 |
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KAYJAY COWELL Dundee was a beautiful blue boy that became a family member in June 2006. He was much loved and will be missed by all that knew him. |
Dundee October 12, 2002 - |
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OKELANI It is with a heavy heart that I share with y'all that a cherished member of my family passed away yesterday. I have allowed Lani to join her sister, Asia and many cousins at the Rainbow Bridge. There are those that come to us as chosen and then those that come to us as a miracle. Lani was a miracle for sure. No one knew her name or her past or even how old she was.
I am blessed to have
had her in my life for the last two and a half years,
although I honestly don't feel like it was long enough.
I hope that she felt loved and knows that I did my best
to love her and keep her safe. Since I don't know
where she came from (as she was the greyhound left at
Petsmart), I can only hope that what she knew with our
family was the best years of her life.
Please keep us in
your thoughts as we adjust to life without her. She is
loved deeply and sadly missed.
Run Free, my Sweet Lani. Run Free. |
Lani December 25, 1999 - August 10, 2010 |
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Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee
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