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We heard recently from
Diane Meacock that she had
to have Wilma put to sleep
recently. She had been with
Diane and her family for 5
years and is much missed.
We were sad to hear that Elisa of GACI lost her
beloved greyhound Maya earlier this year. Maya
was a greyhound from the Rome track and Elisa’s
adoption of her started her work for the grey-
hounds and she formed GACI.
Curly, my beloved galgo, left Badger and I on 6th
November last year,aged 14years. Curly was ele-
gant, loving,with a brilliant sense of humour and a
very aloof look. He was much travelled and ad-
mired. He posed for Anne (Finch) for the Discover
Dogs poster, went to London with Arthur (Finch),
attended local events and talks, visited Anne on the
Isle of Wight and went on holiday to Cornwall. He
also nearly took Carolyn over a 6 foot fence at the
GIN picnic, whilst
younger,
(wearing 2
leads !!) He was
also blessed 3
times!! I would
like to thank
everybody who
helped me
through Curly’s
passing, espe-
cially Julia, a
nurse from the Shrubbery Vets here in Northfleet, all
at GIN and to Anne for phoning me at my time of
need. Badger, my other galgo, has a new friend
Rory, a Wimbledon dog, with thanks to Cheryl Miller
at RGT Harvel. Curly’s little casket is here in the
house but Curly as he was is buried in my heart. God
Bless you Curly. You enriched so many lives with
your charm and beauty and spread the word about
the plight of galgos and greyhounds everywhere
together with Badger. Rory and Badger are now
doing the same for your memory. Jenny
After nearly five wonderful years with Pippa I’m totally heartbroken to inform you that my
best friend has died. Pippa's mobility this year has been giving increasing concern to Sue
and myself, thinking with her age (approx 12 years) arthritis seemed to be the cause, but
recently her walking became very painful although Pippa's indomitable spirit still demanded
her morning and evening walks. This week x-rays revealed that bone cancer was eating
into her right leg & shoulder the only thing to do was not to bring out of anaesthetic, we had
to make that terrible choice. Pippa was a remarkable dog, very intelligent she always
made her thoughts known, loved company with people and other dogs the tail was always
wagging I know her remaining years with us were quality and we shall never forget her.
Warren J Witt.
It is with sadness that we
hear from Polly that her
lovely Sara-
toga had to be
put to sleep in
December, she
was suffering
from lymphatic
sarcoma. She
had lived a
happy life with
Polly and Jed
since 2000. She is missed very much.
Tributes
Carly (ex
Carmen
from
Rome)
1993-2008
Our gentle
greyhound
was put to
sleep on
Monday
18th February, 2008. Farewell and thanks to
all her friends. Yvonne and Alan
Sadly we had to say “Goodbye” to Sasha on 28th Feb-
ruary, aged 14. Sasha was an Irish bred, Spanish
raced, small black greyhound bitch. She came into our
lives and our home in January 2001, aged 7. She was
the sweetest, kindest and most loving dog I have ever
known. She was totally uncomplaining and most per-
fectly behaved. Sasha had obviously had a hard
racing life, judging by the scars on her back legs. She
gave us great pleasure when we first adopted her, by
becoming a “puppy”. She obviously had not known that
period of life. She loved to run on the beach and chase
the sea birds into the sea! Since Christmas she had slowed down and became
increasingly unwilling to eat. The vet could find no reason for this. I think she
was trying to tell us she was tired of life. Finally, one morning she could not get
out of her bed ! The time had come to say “Goodbye” to our gentle loving Sa-
sha. Sleep well, my darling – we will never forget you, and huge amount of love
you gave us. Margaret & Michael Crisp
Pansy – 11.10.93. – 11.2.08. It’s with deep sadness I have to tell you all that “Pansy” passed away peacefully on 11.2.08. “Pansy” was one
of the Pet Passport Gang that came to this country in November 2001. She was the most perfect dog you could wish to meet. A beautiful fawn
girl with big brown smiley eyes. I showered her with as much love and affection as I could and she just thrived on it. She would lay on her bed
and just stare at me, her eyes were filled with so much love for me and she was a real smiler and a real happy dog. She learned to play with toys
like a puppy and enjoyed her life to the full. She was my shadow, my companion and my best friend and she seemed to understand every word I
said to her and almost talked back with her eyes. I’m sure Carolyn will remember the photo shoot we attended in Slough with Dogs Today maga-
zine when she was lucky enough to be chosen to be part of the “Bridget Bones Diary”. She seemed to enjoy every minute of it and behaved like
an angel, the beautiful photos taken that day I will treasure forever. She also attended “Crufts” 2 years running and enjoyed all the fuss and at-
tention she was shown, everyone loved her because she was such a beautiful friendly girl
“For Pansy – Simply the Best” –
Thank you Pansy for 6 1/2
wonderful years together. It
was an honour and a pleasure
to be part of your life. The
decision to let you go tore me
apart but I couldn’t let you
suffer you had suffered enough
in the past in Spain. Now you
are gone the sun no longer shines. No more happy smiley face to
greet me each day. Just an empty space where you once lay. All I
can say is goodbye my darling life will never be the same without
you. I miss you every minute of every day and I always will. So
rest peacefully my special girl until we meet again. Love and miss
you forever. Mum x (Liz Ruminska)
