Greyhound Angels

Jake

I didn't really want you,
I wasn't really sure,
And I'll admit I had my doubts,
When you came through that door.
Not small, or cute, or fluffy,
With big, soft puppy eyes,
But tall, and thin, and bony,
With bald, pink, bulging thighs.
You weren't the kind I had in mind,
Not in any way,
"Perhaps it would be better if I took you back today,
Before we know each other,
It really won't be kind,
To keep you here for one more day,
And then to change my mind."

But against my better judgment, I decide you could stay,
And quickly I discovered you were kind in every way,
Your gentleness and patience, they really stole the show,
"Why these dogs are wonderful, I must let others know!"
For you're my gentle giant,
Who just needed the chance,
To show us all what you could be,
To wipe away that history,
And dispel our preconceptions, which put us all to shame,
And so we come to know and love,
What lies beneath that frame.
And now I've come to understand,
What I missed right at the start,
That greyhounds need that big deep chest,
To house their generous heart.

By Denise Dubarbier, Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare, London

Open Drifter

We are in need of Angels at this time.

Please fill out an Application to sponsor Drifter's vet bills.

For the past couple of weeks we have been doing extensive testing on Open Drifter, one of our beautiful foster girls. Her blood was not clotting, her platelets were extremely low, and her iron levels were decreasing. Margaret, her foster mommy, had been taking her to the vet about every other day for testing. She was put on a number of meds, including a very high dose of Prednisone, and we saw a little improvement - enough to give us hope that she would be OK.
Last night (6/9/08), however, Drifter had a very bad night, and when she went to the vet today, she was very obviously in pain. The vet felt she was possibly bleeding into her lungs. I went to the vet to be with Margaret, and together we held Drifter as she took her journey to the Bridge. Please keep Margaret, Ron and Drifter in your thoughts and prayers.

Although she is gone, the vet bill remains. If you would like to help, please fill out an Application, please click here. Thank you!

Phoenix Oakley

We are in need of Angels at this time.

Please fill out an Application to sponsor Oakley's vet bills.

Oakley badly broke his leg on the track. It was the kind of break that might have meant the end of his life, if we had not gotten him quickly. He had surgery and was healing when things started to seep. All that was needed was drainage, and some antibiotics - but then he started breaking out in sores. We think he might be allergic to the metal that was used to bind the bone together. He has had a strep infection and has needed a great deal of daily care, and on 10/6/08 he had to have a second surgery to remove one of the pins put in to hold the bone together, and to remove some dead bone as well. He should be fine but his recovery is very slow, and the bills are mounting. He is so sweet the nurses have to wait until he stops kissing them to take his temperature!

If you would like to help, please fill out an Application, please click here. Thank you!

Thanks Debbie and Jim Krasne

Thanks Karen Marion

Thanks Jennifer Lord

Thanks Lana Moussa

Dog Dayz Boutique
Thanks Trish

Suzann Ledbetter's website
Thanks Suzann

Duds 4 Buds
coats, collars and jammies for hard to fit dogs
Thanks Sami & Angie

Heisman & His Greyhound Art Store
Thanks Heisman

Black Tux & Blue Party Designs
handmade collars & leads
email for catalogue & more info
Thanks Joan

Tiny Art Jewelry
Thanks Karen

Pet Food Depot
17645 N Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix, AZ
Thank you for your continuous food donations.

Sunburst Pet Supply
Thanks for helping to feed our greyhounds, Todd!

Brass 'n More
The leading wholesale distributor of greyhound items in the United States.Thank You, Tom!

In The Raw
a healthy place to hang out with your dog in Scottsdale
Thank You, Brenda, for hosting the Greyt Love Celebration!

Fast Jack!
Greyhound inspired sportswear
Thanks Scott & Kim

Thanks Howard and Lori Hirsch

Thanks George and Rocky (Greyhounds) and their Dad, Scott Vining

Thanks Homestead Kennels
and owners, Steve and Marcie