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Memorial Adoptions

Once in awhile a dog passes away while still in foster care before adoption. This can happen during their initial vetting because of an unknown health issue or because we receive an injured or very sick dog that isn't able to pull through inspite of our best efforts. It could be as the result of a mistake such as a foster that accidentally gets loose and gets hit by a car or eats something it shouldn't. Sometimes these dogs are returns from owners and some have never had a home. Each one is loved by their foster family and the people that come into contact with them. We offer foster homes and our volunteers the opportunity to do a memorial adoption of these fosters so that all of our greyhounds end up with a family in the end.

Racing Name:
System Deception		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Shadow
Age:
12.5		 Color/Gender:
White male with fawn freckles
Cat Tolerance:
Yes		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Yes
Good w/ Children:
Yes		 Fostered by (location):
Greenville, SC
Adoption Status: Adopted by the Clark Family, Simpsonville SC 3/26/13

We just got Shadow from a shelter in horrible condition. He weighed 44lbs (more than 20lbs under his racing weight) and was too weak to walk. We aren't sure what happened to him since he was adopted 3 years ago except that he definitely hasn't been getting enough to eat. When we adopted Shadow out he was a sweet, happy, loving boy that didn't act his age - 9 at the time. He loved to play and interact with the people and was literally a shadow following his people around and laying at their feet. Perfectly behaved, perfect manners and a dog people dream about owning. He was adopted as a companion for a handicapped child. We have no idea how he ended up in a shelter in another town quite a distance away in such horrible shape.

Shadow is a smaller guy that raced at just 66lbs. He is very handsome with an unusual color- pure white except for some light fawn freckles in his coat. He gets along well with the other dogs small and large in his foster home. He is already home acclimated and has perfect manners. Shadow is on medical hold until he is strong enough to adopt out. Our vets have checked him over and think his health is good considering what he has been through. He is eating well and is slowly starting to put on some weight and gain his strength back. Shadow will turn 13 June 3rd and deserves to spend the rest of his life in luxury because he is a wonderful dog. Most of the photos we have posted of him are old ones from when he was 9 because of the condition he was in when we got him. Just the photo on this page is current and it was taken a few weeks after he arrived.

Update 3/26/13: Shadow had a checkup at the vets today and the news was not good.  Shadow's kidneys suffered from the starvation and are shutting down. He is not doing well so we have to help him cross the bridge. His foster home decided to officially adopt him so he would be someone's dog when he passes.

His Pedigree


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Racing Name:
Brown Girl		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Brown Girl
Age:
1.5		 Color/Gender:
Black Female
Cat Tolerance:
Yes		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Yes
Good w/ Children:
Testing		 Fostered by (location):
Long in Augusta, GA
Adoption Status: Not available

Brown Girl is actually a black girl. She raced in Abilene, Palm Beach and most recently Sanford Orlando race tracks and has 20 races to her credit. She is a tiny girl that raced at just 54lbs. She is very young and doesn't even turn two until July 2nd. Her sire is ZE's Ehiden and her dam is ZE's Begrumbles. She passed her cat test at the track so should be fine to live with cats or small dogs. More as we get to know her.

Sadly we lost Brown Girl during her spay surgery on 4/4/13. She went into sudden cardiac arrest and the vet was unable to bring her back.

Her Pedigree

Racing Name:
Michele Henry		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Michele
Age:
2		 Color/Gender:
Black Female
Cat Tolerance:
Yes		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Yes
Good w/ Children:
Yes		 Fostered by (location):
Augusta, GA
Adoption Status: Memorial Adoption to the Jones Family of Anderson 5/1/12

Michele is a small black 57lb female that just arrived from the track in Orlando. Her birthday is March 28th 2010 so she just turned 2. Her trainer said she is a friendly, sweet girl. Michele passed her cat test at the track. Her sire is Tony's Oracle. She is a littermate to Nancy G Gracie and Cute Candle that arrived from the track together.

Michele's new family met her and fell in love with her shortly after she arrived from the track. Sadly Michele passed away during her spay surgery a couple of days later and never actually made it to her new home.

Her Pedigree


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Racing Name:
Steeler's Wheel		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Steel
Age:
3.5		 Color/Gender:
Brindle Male
Cat Tolerance:
Yes		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Yes
Good w/ Children:
Yes		 Fostered by (location):
Hayes (Greenville, SC)
Adoption Status: Not Available

Steel is a brindle male that is a littermate to another sweet boy that we recently adopted out named McCoy. His birthday is July 1 2008 and he raced at 72lbs so he is a medium sized guy. He has cute stand up ears and he is very alert and curious but pretty calm and not that energetic. He is friendly and wags his tail low when he meets other dogs and even cats. A very cute submissive gesture that says he just wants to be friends with everyone. He is even doing good with the birds in his foster home! At the track he was a calm, well behaved boy that liked his trainers and followed them around when they did their chores. He passed his cat and small dog tests so should be fine living with either. So far Steel has crated well and has been very quiet in his crate. He sleeps though the night and is learning steps. He walks good on leash already. He loves people and other dogs but can be pretty timid around new things and scary loud noises. Car rides make him nervous too. Steel seems like the type of guy that will probably enjoy being more of a homebody and staying in familiar surroundings. He seems to be a bit braver in new situations it he is with other dogs rather than being alone.

Steel suddenly got very sick and was rushed to the vet a week ago Friday for emergency surgery. Even with surgery and the best medicine has to offer he is not doing well. We are hoping he can hold on long enough for biopsy and blood results to come back from the lab but it is minute by minute at this point because only the IVs he is on are keeping him alive. We would appreciate prayers for Steel.

Update: Steel got somewhat better and was able to eat and drink just a little for a few days. Saturday and today he took a turn for the worse and crashed. We lost him April 1st 2012. RIP Steel.

 

His Pedigree


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Racing Name:
Penrose Wildgold		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Wilie
Age:
6		 Color/Gender:
Fawn Male
Cat Tolerance:
No		 Small Dog Tolerance:
No
Good w/ Children:
Older Children Only		 Fostered by (location):
Greenwood, SC (Owens)
Adoption Status: Memorial Adoption to the Long Family
This big guy is such a love! Wilie never meets a stranger and approaches everyone with happiness and a wagging tail. He walks great on leash and is getting along just fine with the other large dogs in his foster home. Because of his prey drive he is not going to be "small safe" with any little critters so will need a home without them. Wilie has been attending obedience classes and is learning to control his excitement around small critters he sees on walks and is a quick learner. Wilie is home acclimated already and has excellent house manners. His ideal family would have dog training experience or be willing to learn the methods we have been using to control his prey drive by attending a few classes with Wilie. While we don't believe Wilie would ever intentionally hurt a child, because of his size, and enthusiasm when playing with stuffed animals he may accidentally knock down toddlers so would probably do better in a home with older children or no children. He loves to go and will want to do anything his family is doing and go where they are going whenever possible. Wilie loves to chase balls and play with stuffed animals. If you are looking for a fun greyhound, this is your guy. Link to his pedigree.

Wilie recently had a chance to play with his greyhound buddies at a local park.  Check out the video!


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Racing Name:
JC's Bacchus		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Bacchus
Age:
1		 Color/Gender:
Red Male
Cat Tolerance:
Yes		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Yes
Good w/ Children:
Yes		 Fostered by (location):
Canfield (Liberty)
Adoption Status: Memorial Adoption
Sadly Bacchus was hit by a car after being allowed to run loose in his neighborhood. His owner was unable to afford vet care for him so he came back to our group. He survived only a few days and succumbed to his extensive injuries in spite of multiple surgeries trying to save him.

 


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Racing Name:
Joe Monahan		 Pet/Kennel Name:
JoeJoe
Age:
8.5		 Color/Gender:
Fawn Male
Cat Tolerance:
Testing		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Testing
Good w/ Children:
Testing		 Fostered by (location):
Martinez, GA (Austin)
Adoption Status: Passed away while in foster care
Joe joe was such a sweet boy that got badly injured while in foster care and crossed the bridge due to those injuries. Rest in peace Joe Joe

Racing Name:
Where's Moonlight?		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Luna
Age:
2.5		 Color/Gender:
Fawn Female
Cat Tolerance:
Yes		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Yes
Good w/ Children:
Yes		 Fostered by (location):
Adoption Status: Memorial Adoption
Sadly, we lost Luna suddenly while she was still in foster care. She appeared to have been poisoned and we think may have eaten a rat or a mouse that had been poisoned. Her first foster placement, the Wilkins family in Bolivia, NC, has requested the honor of a Memorial Adoption. They consider her a loved and missed member of their pack.

Our condolences to everyone in the GC family who knew and loved this pretty girl. A huge thank you goes out to the Ross family in Columbia who did everything possible in the emergency which cost Luna her life. None of us will ever forget her.

6.21.08

Racing Name:
KNP Antonio		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Antonio
Age:
5		 Color/Gender:
Brindle Male
Cat Tolerance:
Yes		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Yes
Good w/ Children:
Yes		 Fostered by (location):
Adoption Status: Memorial Adoption
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Sadly, Antonio left us suddenly just hours after arriving from Florida. His foster family, the Small Family of Myrtle Beach, SC, have requested the honor of a Memorial Adoption. His last hour ws spent surrounded by their love and this fulfills the promise to Antonio.

Our condolences to Cindy Small as well as Joanne Johnson and Becky Canfield who spent time with him the week-end of his death while transporting him. We also wish to send prayers to his trainers, Diane Alphonso and John Galui, who loved Antonio as a kennel favorite and would have kept him forever as their special pet. It was their wish to share his love with others that let Antonio spend his last day with GC.

7.12.08

Racing Name:
Ale Night Life		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Ale
Age:
2		 Color/Gender:
White and brindle female
Cat Tolerance:
Yes		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Yes
Good w/ Children:
Yes		 Fostered by (location):
Adoption Status: Memorial Adoption
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Sadly, Ale went into a sudden cardiac arrest during her vetting. All attempts to revive her failed and the decision was made to let her rest in peace.

Becky Canfield and Ann Owens had the opportunity to know her during transport and Charlie Austin was looking forward to her arrival as a foster. Our thoughts go out to these members as well as our vetting staff who are mourning her.

Ann Owens requested the honor of a memorial adoption for this little girl.

12.31.08

Racing Name:
De's Briley		 Pet/Kennel Name:
Briley
Age:
3		 Color/Gender:
Blue Brindle female
Cat Tolerance:
No		 Small Dog Tolerance:
Yes
Good w/ Children:
Yes		 Fostered by (location):
Was going to be Ng (Columbia)
Adoption Status: Passed away while awaiting transport from the track
Briley was supposed to arrive from the track Friday night June 10th, 2011. The morning she was supposed to be transported to our group she became ill and was rushed to the vet. She was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor and had to be put to sleep to avoid unnecessary suffering. The Ng family of Columbia wanted Briley to have a forever family even though they never actually got to meet her so decided to do a Memorial Adoption.


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