In Memory of - Greyhounds Unlimited Greyhound Adoption

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Izzy (2004-2008)
Sweet Izzy...I only had six months with you, but in that time you snuggled your way deep into my heart. You were my constant shadow when I was home which, although cute, could on occasion get a little annoying. I used to joke that it was as if I were a planet, and you were my little moon - never leaving my orbit. I walk through the house alone now, and it's breaking my heart. I'm so sad that I couldn't be there with you at the end; I know that you would have felt better knowing that I was. I can only hope that as you fell asleep that last time, you knew how very loved you were.
Melissa DeCarlo

Morton
My majestic beautiful friend will always live on in my heart.
Robin

Mr. Milton D. White
Greyhounds Unlimited thanks Jerome H. Small for his donation in memory of Milton D. White.
Jerome H. Small

Mr. Milton D. White
Greyhounds Unlimited thanks Timothy Masur for his donation in memory of Milton D. White.
Timothy Masur

Brin & Duchess
Greyhounds Unlimited thanks Pat Johnson for her donation for the Seniors and Special Needs Hounds in memory of Brin and Duchess.
Pat Johnson

CTW Betty (06/07/95-05/29/08)
At Pet Smart one Saturday I was buying cat food and saw a rescue group with dogs. I could see they were Greyhounds. Knowing nothing about the breed I walked over to a man at the edge of the group. He had a beautiful fawn-colored dog tipped with black standing next to him. I asked if she would bite and when I put my hand to the top of her head I looked down and saw beautiful brown eyes looking up at me. I scratched her ears and she leaned against me. She chose me. I asked Mark about the breed and we discussed greyhounds. She didn't move. Mark saw something between she and I that I didn't realize and asked if I would like to take her for a walk around the store. She chose me. After the walk I heard a dog running toward the greyhound group. Betsie looked at him, nudged Mark and I together and stood in front of us with lip snarled. She chose me. The dog veered off and she returned to leaning on me. WE CHOSE EACH OTHER.

CTW Betty, affectionately renamed Betsie or Betsie Sue, died this afternoon. In slightly over a week she would have been 13. She will be greatly missed by her Mommie and Daddy, Carolyn and John. She is now with Claytie Jane, her greyt companion of 7 years on the Rainbow Bridge.

It is hard to lose your best friend; she was my fur baby!
John and Carolyn Compton

John Cockerham

John Naville Cockerham, father of Greyhounds Unlimited volunteer Gail Mayes, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the age of 90.

John Naville Cockerham was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Joyce, La. He lived most of his life in Van Zandt County, served six years in World War II, and fought in the Battle of Peleliu. After returning from the war, he spent his life farming and ranching.

Mr. Cockerham enjoyed all of his family, loved sitting in his yard visiting with friends and family that stopped by to visit. His wish was to be able to spend his last days at home, and God granted him that wish. The family would like to thank the hospital and medical staffs who not only gave him excellent medical attention, but all showed him love and compassion. They would also like to thank his friends for all the phone calls and visits. A special thanks to their father's dear friend, Ron Seale, who gave much of his time, stopping by to check on him and brighten his day. THANK YOU ALL.
Denise and Kathy

John Cockerham
A kind and gentle man who will be missed by all. This is in honor of his daughter Gail Mayes who has the Greyt heart of Ridley, my forever friend.
Joyce and Don Kessel

Molly
Molly came into my life when she was just 6 months old. I picked her up for GU at the Cleburne shelter. She was in the back in the dark and when I got her out, I could tell she was a Deerhound mix. She was so shy at first but eventually came out of her shell. She was my "Goober" dog and went to many Meet & Greets with me. She loved for my son to use her head as a gear shift and to make the noise when he "shifted" her head. She will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, Goob.
Nan

Goofy
Our dear sweet "Goofy" crossed over the bridge after a sudden illness, Sunday morning of April 20th. Goofy was named in a whimsical fashion because of his overbite but not because of his personality. Although he was a shy guy, he was dignified. If Goofy chose you to be in his circle of trust, you were blessed. He was a beautiful and unusual black brindle and had a stately appearance because of his Roman nose. One of the Tyler groups oldest volunteer dogs, and cherished by all his aunts.
The Aunties, Denise, Sherry, Kathy, Pat, Ricky, Geneil, and Gail

Popoki
Popoki, Poki, Poki Pokington, the Big Boy sadly left us Monday afternoon, March 24. He never caught the rabbit and preferred Sonic Burgers and his big fluffy bed. Never a growl, unless the bed was being stolen by another sly greyhound baby. I'd always whispered to him he was my favorite, and we will miss him and his big boy antics. We'll always love you, Poki.
Lance & Danielle Tucker

Calvin
Calvin

We were blessed with our brindle boy in March of 2003. His name was Calvin, our big 80-pound teddy bear. We discovered that during his racing days he only raced five times. This was very understandable, as he loved every animal of every size. He didn’t seem to have a high prey instinct like our girl, Lacy.

Calvin never met a stranger and was the Hearn family door greeter. If he missed you, he would gather your things in a pile in hopes that you would return. He loved his people. He was convinced he was a lap dog too, as you would often find his head there whether you were a Hearn family member or a visitor.

Calvin loved running in circles when he was excited about his favorite things: treats, car, and outside. He would do anything you tried to teach him for those bacon treats! He could kiss, wait, hold the treat on his nose, and lay down. The kisses were the best.

Calvin was born in June 1999 and was almost nine when he finished his race with bone cancer in March 2008. The past five years have been filled with love, companionship, and lots of personality. He was one in a million.

Thanks Calvin for a richer and fuller life because of you.
Shawn, Michelle, Ashley, and Seth Hearn

Robin Nisenfeld
She had a second chance at life, and she lived it well. We will miss having her to boss us around. She was a beautiful spirit. We will always love and miss her.
Diana, Melinda, Muggsy, Chubbs, and Fenway

Senna
Although you came into my heart and home later in life, you filled it love and happiness. Ginger and I miss you.
Carole Clark and Ginger

Ernie (CTW Rambunctious) came into our lives in February of 2002. We had never owned a greyhound before and quickly fell in love with him. He was so shy, we had to make him sit in the living room with us instead of hiding in the back of the house. He gradually overcame his shyness and blossomed into this beautiful, magnificent and elegant creature.

He helped us at Meet & Greets and showed our fosters the way. We know he had a hand in countless greyhound adoptions. He was his Dad’s “Ernie Dawg” and his Mom’s “Big Beautiful Boy”. Our household will never be quite the same without our Ernie.

Ernie crossed over the Rainbow Bridge after a sudden illness with lymphoma. He got to go on his final camping trip in October for the big Halloween Festival at Joe Pool Lake. He loved to camp! We miss him so much and thank God for bringing him into our lives. We know he is running in Heaven and waiting for us at the bridge!

Good bye sweet Ernie… until we meet again.
Mark and Kathy McCandless
Zoe and Jesse

Echo was the first Greyhound with which my family shared our lives. She was very shy and timid when she first came home from the rescue group, staying in her corner bed and only coming out to eat after being coaxed with peanut butter. My sons were 10 and 13 at the time and took turns sleeping in that corner with her on the floor for a week or so. Who would have dreamed she would one day be honored as Therapy Dog of the Year? She soon settled in and learned to play, trust, and love us, as we loved her. For so many years she has been a friend, confidant, and nurturer for my sons, helping them through many of life's teenage struggles. She was always there to listen and cuddle or make them laugh. She was also her Dad's best girl.

To me, she was simply my best girlfriend. She became an "ambassadog" for Greyhounds Unlimited and our monthly Meet n Greets shortly after adoption. She has met hundreds of people over more than 9 years and has been a beacon for many on the path of adoption. I have seen many melt over her big brown eyes, bunny soft fur, and gentle dignified manner. She has been at the bedside of many patients and enjoyed being on the table to work with rehab patients or going to "get her hair done" as we called it. Having Echo in my life has introduced me to volunteerism with Therapet and Greyhound rescue and the most treasured moments of my life. I would never have known the close friends that I consider family if she had not been in my life. I believe she was a gift from God. I know that not only did she change my life significantly, but the lives of many others.

Echo strolled over the Rainbow Bridge on Nov. 2, 2007. She crossed over the same way that she lived her life - with dignity. Echo touched many lives during her time with the Saleh Family. She became a Therapet and touched the lives of countless patients, staff, and other volunteers. She was known as the 'rabbit hair dog' because of her cashmere-feeling coat. She will be greatly missed by her mom, Denise Saleh, as well as all her 'aunties' and too many others to mention.
Aunt Shirley, Kathy, Sherry, and Pat

What seems like a lifetime ago, a young greyhound was taken in by GU as a stray. A discarded beauty. At the same time a family was considering adopting a greyhound and with what can only be coined as fate, adopted this discarded girl. They named her Echo.

This began a journey that has forged wonderful friendships and touched many lives.

Because of Echo, Denise formed the East Texas group for Greyhounds Unlimited. Because of Echo, many lives in hospitals, prisons, schools, and rehab centers have had a moment of reprieve from their troubles. Because of Echo, a group of people now have some lasting friendships that have blossomed to form a family of friends. Because of Echo, many greyhounds have found forever homes here in East Texas.

I jokingly always called Echo, Our Queen. This had a little bit to do with her attitude, but mainly to do with what she has done for myself and many others.

We can say that Echo accomplished many things, she was an ambassador for Greyhound Rescue, a Therapet Volunteer of the year, and most importantly a member of the Saleh family.

This discarded beauty will be missed and always cherished. Rest in peace, our dear sweet Queen Echo.
Kathy Nellenback