In Memory Of...
'It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart
with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of
their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be
dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.' (unknown)
Jolene
6/18/98 - 7/12/10
After Jolene's first owner passed away, Cherie Damron welcomed this wonderful
girl into her home. She was a sweetheart who will be dearly missed.
Cool Rebel (7/22/05 - 6/21/10)
Our beloved Cool Rebel (known as George to his trainer) never made it to his
forever home. His neurological problem was too great to overcome after only
being at the kennel for 2 months. After sharing a milkshake with his favorite volunteer, Carli, he gently ran to the Rainbow Bridge to meet the rest of the GAO greyhounds who have gone before him. We'll miss you, Rebel.
Annie (Argon Annie)
9/30/97 - 3/10/10
My sweet , sweet baby girl was with us for only 4 short years but I will never miss her big grin. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in December of 09 and managed to stay with us until 3-10-10. RIP sweet baby girl .
Rook/Robinette family
Northern Carter
May 3, 2003 - May 7, 2010
Beloved and forever remembered by his family
Karen, Mike, Brendan and Winnie Sanders
PICTURE COMING SOON
Jake
1997 - 2010
I just wanted you to know that today we had to let go of Jakers (James as
you called him..) It was an incredibly hard decision but time had taken
it's toll. Jake would have turned 13 on 5/8 so he was just a few weeks shy of his 13th birthday.
He was the greatest gift we could have ever known. I will never forget
coming to the kennel and him being on the old dirt floors in one of the open
top pens he would bounce like tigger his head bopping over the top :) He
was exactly what we were not looking for... (A small female was what we
thought) He was so rambunctious and you were so busy you promised him a walk. I remember thinking I knew why he was at the kennel for months not
finding a home since he was acting so crazy.... We offered to take him
for the walk and it was love at first lean.
Darcy
2001 - 2010
I am sorry to say that Darcy was put down very suddenly yesterday (Thursday) afternoon due to a brain tumor. She was fine in the morning when I saw her before I went to school, but when I got home my Mom (Kathy) was in the driveway with Darcy panting and unable to stand in the back of her car. She couldn't move her back legs, and when we said our tearful good byes at the vets she could barely move at all. She was only eight years old, and we had only had her for five years, which was far too short. Darcy left behind a mom (Kathy), a dad(Jeff), a sister(Me), a little brother(Sam), and three cats (Bindy, Gus, and Sally). But of course, the cats only thought of her as a smelly addition to the household.
We are missing Darcy greatly, and still can't get our heads around the fact that she is gone. We were glad she got to see you and all those other dogs on the walk on Sunday, and that we had so many nice days for her to be outside.
Duane
1997 - 4/15/10
He will be greytly missed by his family, Rhonda and Jerry Harrison
Bailey 10/12/97 – 2/28/10
Bailey came to us after five years of racing. He was very anxious and fearful of many things. Bailey became my sweet love, my protector and the most affectionate dog I ever owned. When he joined my family in 2002, I wrote this about him: “Compassion and caring makes hearts smile so big that the fear and loneliness seem to disappear”. When we were together we were never scared or lonely.
Bailey and his litter mate sister, Katie, who left me in 2006, will forever be loved.
Linda Tesar
Monarch ~ "Monarch Ruckus"
May 13, 2001 - February 19, 2010
Where to start about our precious Monarch? She was a strong girl who wasn't afraid of anything. While other healthy four legged dogs quivered at the site of stairs or slippery floors, she would just barrel on through. She was dealt a bad hand when it came to her health (lost a leg, had mutant corns, and laryngeal paralysis), but that never stopped her from being one of the happiest dogs we've ever met. We will miss her smiling face every time we walk into the room and her chattering teeth when you went to give her love or play with her. She was such a happy girl that during the holidays her happy tail would knock multiple Christmas ornaments off the tree. Even up until the end when her leg injury prevented her from walking, she was in great spirits. She was eating heartily, loving the extra treats from friends (Yummy McDonald's Hamburger from Mike & Susan Anderson), and happily wagging her tail when you came in the room. Our house will never be the same without her. She will be missed but NEVER forgotten. We love you baby girl! --John & Sydney McFarland
Lena ~ "Pearlene Walker"
April 24, 1999 - January 31, 2010
Lena was an amazing dog! While she was only with our family for 5 months she made a huge impression on our lives. She was always patient and good about learning new things. She was a trooper learning how to go up and down stairs at the age of 10! She was also one treat crazy girl! We always had to be on the defensive for the other girls when we gave out treats, especially pig ears. If we weren't watching she would skillfully steal the other dogs' delicious treats. She will always be missed and never forgotten. --John & Sydney McFarland
In memory of "Mike Ditka". 2001-2009. He is missed by Jude and Richard Rossell...his sister Caramella, and cousin Gidget. Always the gentleman and guardian, he loved his walks and laying on the floor with his Dad. We still love you, Mike!
Luke spent his first two years of his life racing at a track in Florida. When his running career was over, he came to live with us. For the next 8 years, he was an integral part of our family. Now that he is gone, there is a big hole in our lives. We catch ourselves getting ready to walk a dog that no longer needs to be walked or stepping around a dog that is no longer sleeping on his bed. Though cancer took him from us, it can’t take our memories. He always gave so much more than he got. He was a wonderful dog and he will always be missed!!!
Steve and Roxanne Goss
Beloved friend of Warren May
Abby: 14 Dec. 1995 - 5 Oct. 2007(Racing Name: Abide By)
Abby's bed, where she spent many happy and dreaming hours, is now rolled up and laying on a shelf in the basement. Her many dog bone treats, that she thought she had earned so often, are all gone from the kitchen counter. Her 30 foot leash for her walks that she eagerly awaited and even demanded each morning, is neatly coiled and hanging on a hook on the porch.The grass bare paths in Abby's fenced in yard, that she defended against any stray dog, cat, and deer that ventured too close, are now filled in. Abby was a gentle, friendly, trusting and loyal greyhound. My constant companion for over nine years is gone. Still, each time that I enter the house, I anticipate the sounds of her paws running to the door with her tail wagging, expecting a pat on the head. Perhaps she is at the "Rainbow Bridge", waiting.
Maestro (October 1996 - October 2009)
After his first owner had to bring Maestro back to the kennel after 9 years, Tom & Brenda
Dudley quickly brought him home as a permanent foster dog. Forgetting that he was 13, Maestro still had great interest in the cats in the house and the squirrels outside the house. He will be greatly missed.
Kaylee Uline (RJ's Boa) 1/23/00 - 10/1/09
A very loving, sweet girl that lived for hugs, car rides and meet & greets.
She will be very much missed and never forgotten by Helen, Amy and fur cousins Sophie and Ava.
Paige
Paige was our first greyhound, she crossed that rainbow bridge on 4 legs once again, the boss of the dogs, the queen of the house, and the breaker of our hearts when she left us.
Bo
Bo was our Grandpa Bo, he liked to stand and doze in the sunshine and he was very big on smelling the flowers. Beth & Ernie Murphy
Elvis
Elvie was our timid boy, with us too short a time, lost to bloat, free now of all his fears and waiting for us in heaven. Beth & Ernie Murphy
Onyx (Ghost Boy)
3/22/99 - 9/18/09
As "king of the house", Onyx was a sweet and funny boy. Besides walks, he loved popcorn! He'd come into the kitchen and do his "popcorn dance" while his family sang "Onie loves popcorn!" Onyx and his greyhound sister, Jasmin, snuck out of their fenced-in back yard early Wed morning. Neighbors saw Jasmin and coaxed her back home; Onyx was found on the side of the road two days later. He will be missed terribly by his entire family.
Robert, Tira, Ben, Paul, Sam - the humans
Jasmin, Lexie and Jack - the dogs
Sandman
9/26/97 - 8/4/09
After dual careers as a racer and blood donor, Sandman joined the Sterle household in Sept 08. He was a loving boy who helped his scaredy-cat brother learn to be a dog. In Feb 09 he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and Dr. Couto at OSU performed an amputation. Sandman had five problem-free months before his back legs stopped working. He left this world a better place by bringing joy to everyone who met him. We love you and will miss you always. Run free, handsome boy!
Catherine & David Sterle (and Tally)
Bailey (Patchy) Kelly
Bailey hobbled off the tracks and into the Kelly Family household.
She was their princess in a house full of uncivilized boys. She was the sweetest, most innocent dog this world has ever known. She will be dearly missed by all.
Brian, Sherry & Daniel
Howard Easter Strayer (BD's Howard) Jul 98 - Mar 09
After racing in well over 200 races, Howard retired to our home. He was our wonderful introduction to retired racers. He loved people more than anything and was a happy couch potato. He tolerated his "sister," Sophie (greyhound) and shared the rule of the house with his "brother," Asa (cat). He was a good sport and often served as a training aid for the Army Veterinary Technicians. Bone cancer ended his life too soon. He will be greatly missed.
Frankie (LC's Frank James)
5/24/97 - 4/5/09
Exactly 7 months to the day, Frankie left us to see his sister, Comet, in Heaven.
He was a sweet boy who liked to bark to get his brother and sister to play. We will miss him forever.
Mike & Susan Anderson
"Goose" Pearce
10/26/95 - 2/5/09
A beautiful, beautiful girl.
Loving friend to Scott, Beth, Matt & Anna Pearce
Nina Wata
August 5, 1994 - November 1, 2008
She will truly be missed by her mom, Marilyn.
Tubby Dougan
1997 - 2009
Tubby was sure a great dog, very lazy!!! The gentle giant as we called him. We will always remember him with his purple Eeyore. When it finally fell apart, he carried around just the arm!!!!
Barb & Fred Dougan
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Jack Battieger
November 1999 - February 2009
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Comet
Desert Comet
June 30, 2000 - September 5, 2008
Comet was our first greyhound and the best girl in the world. She's the reason we became so active in greyhound rescue. We had her for five wonderful years and she gave us great love every day. She was a typical 'pushy' girl and ruled over Frankie (LC's Frank James) and Jack/Moose (WJS Night Snow).
We miss her dearly. Mike and Susan Anderson
Lizzy Dougan
1997 - 2007
Petey and Todd Marian
Petey was a lurcher who was waiting for the right person to come into his life. Todd and Petey were the best of friends. We lost Petey to bone cancer in December 2008.
Washington
Washington came to GAO with a badly broken leg in 2006. We started the Washington Fund so we could provide proper vet care for special cases like his. He was adopted and lived happily with his family and 'sister' Eddie Girl until late 2008.
Loly the Galgo (2008 - 2009)
Loly came to live with Debbie Grega and Rich Keller in October 2008 after Debbie volunteered at the Scooby Rescue in Spain. Sadly, she died from anesthesia complications from her spay in January 2009. She had three wonderful months in Berea, Ohio with her sister, Jitters (greyhound) and brothers, Mugsy (sharpei) and Andrew (human.)
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