WOODY HOLLY (STATIC SHOCK) – FEBRUARY 2003 TO AUGUST 23, 2009

After adopting six Greys over the past several years, we decided to help out Greyhound Friends and foster in July of 2008. Twenty fosters later, Woody came into our lives in December of 2008. John wanted to adopt him shortly after he came to us but I was against it as we agreed not to adopt any of our fosters. Woody attended one Open House with our other foster at the new kennel in February 2009 but he wasn’t interested in meeting new people; he walked around with his tail between his legs and his head down. Potential adopters inquired about him that day but John told them that Woody wasn’t available. John had already informed Greyhound Friends that Woody had found his forever home with us; however, he kept it a secret from me for a couple of weeks. It was at that time that I received a greeting card from Woody (with his official dog license from the town) telling me how happy he was at our house and that daddy had officially adopted him!

Woody was a sweet and gentle boy; a true gentleman. He loved to run and he used the house as his racetrack; running from room to room because it was too cold to run outside. At first, we didn’t know what he was doing and then came to realized that he was getting his daily laps in! As warmer weather came, he did his daily laps in our backyard. He would bark when he wanted to go outside and run and would have “conversations” with us when he wanted a treat.

Woody was only with us for nine short months, but we loved him dearly and we know that he loved us back. You could see how happy he was in the way he walked; he had a bounce to his step when he was at his happiest!

In early July 2009, he started to yelp every time he moved his neck. We took him to the vet and he was put on anti-inflammatories but he didn’t improve. A neurologist suggested we have an MRI done. On July 23, 2009, Woody was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor in his spine. We searched for a treatment that would give him more time with us but it wasn’t meant to be; he was put to rest only one month later on August 23, 2009.

Woody; we will never forget you – you will live on forever in our hearts.

Mom, Dad and Josh Holly

Nitrah (Nitro Sister) 3/1/99-6/6/09

Nitrah (Nitro Sister) 3/1/99-6/7/09

On June 6, 2009, our beloved Nitrah passed away at her residence after a 15 month battle with lymphoma. Nitrah was born March 1, 1999, to My Rooster and Nitro Fiesty. When she was four and a half, Nitrah was adopted into her forever home thanks to Greyhound Friends of NJ. Nitrah spent the remainder of her retired life lounging. She would travel from bed to bed and you could always find her cuddling up with the blankets and pillows. A bed made up to Nitrah was not an inviting bed. She would paw at the sheets and pillows until her liking. You would also always find her wherever there was sunlight. Nitrah loved to bask in the sun, especially in Grandma’s picture window or on Mommy and Daddy’s deck. Although Nitrah loved to relax, she also had a feisty side, hence her birth mother’s name. She would always stick up for herself and for her little brother, Remington. Nitrah may be gone, but she will never be forgotten. Nitrah lived her life as a princess and she will now live on in all of our hearts as an angel.

Mommy, Daddy, Tyler & Remi

Red Cappuccio-June 29, 1996-June 25, 2009

I was blessed with and by Red for almost 10 years. Red came into my life in 1999. I am sure that everyone can identify with going to a greyhound picnic and getting another dog. That is how I got my beloved Red. Red was named so because of his red color. You know, sometimes when we went for walks the deer would think he was a deer. Red was a very quiet greyhound, he was more of a follower that a leader. Boy, he sure loved the girls!!! Those ears would stand up straight and his chest would puff out...what a Romeo he was!!! Red very rarely barked and he could not howl like my other greys could. The children in the neighborhood loved Red because he was so gentle with them, they would always hug and kiss him (and he didn't mind) Red would have been 13 yrs. old on 6/29/09. Red slowed down so much as he aged, but he always loved a milkbone and a chew. Red had been sick for about 6 months...in that time he was to the Vet numerous times and put on medication, at first it worked but then it stopped. I finally made the decision to let him go because in my heart I knew he was not getting any better, he would not eat anymore either. We all know how hard it it to let them go!

So run my beloved Red, run with JJ, Jack, Gary and Phil on Rainbow Bridge...You are all together again, and always remember that Mama will always love you! You are gone from this earth, but nothing can separate our love!

Love, Mama, Ellen, Frank & Yolanda and also (Ray)

"Phil Roll" Cappuccio - 5/02 - 4/22/08

Phil came into our lives after I lost my greyhound Jack in 2005. I have never seen such a big greyhound! Phil's paw took up most of my palm and Phil was 96 lbs.! Phil Roll was his racing name and boy did Phil love to eat rolls! I always told him "that is how you got your name." Phil was big, but he never knew it. He was the gentlest greyhound and the most lovable grey that I have ever seen. He loved to play tug of war, and he always won because of his size. He was also the social butterfly in the neighborhhod and would always have to stop and say "Hi" to everyone. I never heard Phil bark or growl.

I was blessed with and by Phil for a little over 3 yrs. Phil was an all black grey. He developed a limp and then some swelling in his front leg. I took him to the vet, and we thought that maybe Phil had Lyme disease. The Vet took an X-Ray and when he came back into the examining room he said, " I have some bad news for you", Phil has Osteosarcoma. I was devestated. How could my ever so healthy and strong Phil have this? The Vet put Phil on pain medication and a medication for swelling and basically sent us home with little time left. Phil ended up with the leg breaking and the Vet said that it would never heal. I had to make the hardest decision to let Phil go free and pass over to Rainbow Bridge. He has left a void in my heart and home.

I know that my precious Phil is in no more pain, and he is now with my other greys, JJ, Jack and Gary. Take care of him boys and Phil run like the wind on Rainbow Bridge because now you are not in anymore pain and you are perfect!

I will always remember you and love you!

Mama, Ellen, Frank, Yolanda, and your brother Red.

I got Gary at a greyhound picnic in 2001. He was a welcome addition to my other 2 greys. Gary had separation anxiety, but after some TLC he got over it. Gary was a beautiful boy, standing tall and proud. He was truly a couch potato and you could always find him either there or on our bed. He was a dog who showed many emotions. In 2005 when my Jack passed away, Gary took it so hard.

Gary was 10 yrs. old in August and shortly after that he got sick. I took him to the Vet, but after putting him on medication he got no better. I could not let him go! I have often said that I have been blessed with Gary and by Gary.

He passed over to Rainbow Bridge on September 1, 2007. I will always love him and miss him. Go my beautiful boy and run like the wind with Jack. You have no more pain and you are perfect now!

Love, Mama, Ellen, Frank and Yolanda