Greyhound Crossroads

Sara was born Feb 4th of 2005. She raced at Valley race track in Texas and Dubuque before moving Woodlands in Kansas. From there she went to the Birmingham race track and retired from there in Jan 2009. A family adopted her directly from her trainer along with a male greyhound. Sara ended up having an accidental litter of pups in Jan of 2010 which is how we ended up with her. Her family couldn't financially care for her and the pups and she was relinquished to an adoption group and eventually moved with some of her pups to our adoption group. Sara was an excellent mom to her pups for 5 months before being adopted by the Roepke family of Columbia, SC. Sara was small, friendly, brindle, beauty with a waggy tail and a fun, playful personality. Sara was good with cats, kids and small dogs and everyone she met. Her favorite thing was to play at a dog park and was the rare greyhound that could run every day and keep up with other breeds energy wise. Of course she was much faster than the rest of them. Sara loved to go for rides and walks and was her owners "best friend". We had get togethers with Sara and her pups and she always remembered them. Sara passed away suddenly 12/26/12 of unknown causes at just 7 years old.

Her Pedigree

McCoy was a dark brindle male that came from the Orlando race track. He raced at 69lbs.  McCoy was born on July 1st 2008. He passed his cat and small dog test and was great with the small white dog he is living with in his foster home and the animals at the vet clinic he was boarded at. He was a friendly boy that wags his tail a lot but he wasn't a confident guy at all. He loved people and wanted to interact but circled around play bowing and trying to get their attention at a bit of a distance at first. Once he warmed up he would play and get quite silly. He had the most gentle loving eyes and cute puppy face. McCoy arrived with a tail injury. We tried to get it to heal up for a month but he wags so hard that he kept injuring it again. We ended up having to amputate his tail. It is pretty common to see greyhounds with no tail and is the mark of a very happy waggy dog. McCoy was adopted 1/1/12 but sadly passed away due to bone cancer shortly after adoption near his 4th birthday.

His Pedigree

Simon was born July 17th 2002 and raced at Jefferson County Kennel Club in 2004 and 2005. His sire was Flying Highball and his dam was Kiowa Day Shaw. We met him as a small puppy on the farm he was raised on in WV. He had been picked on by the other pups and was stitched up at the time. He was adopted in 2005 and was in a home for awhile but was returned to us due to some problems he was having with the other dogs in the home. He was in foster care for about 3 months to work on his behavior with other dogs and then was adopted by the Backus family. Simon was a model citizen after that. He could be around other dogs of all types and promoted greyhound adoption by going to meet and greets and doing parades. He loved everyone he met humans and canine. His family loved him dearly and he will be missed. He lost his battle with congestive heart failure on 6/30/12 just before his 10th birthday.

His Pedigree

Angel raced in Dubuque and in Birmingham before retiring in 2004. She raced at 66lbs and her sire was Dominator and her dam was RJ's Avalanche. Her birthday was Aug 28/2001. She was in a home for quite a few years and sadly was an economic return at 8.5 years old. She was re-adopted by the Makosiej family 4/12/2010 and had a wonderful life with them. Angel was a sweet calm girl who wanted nothing more than some petting and ear scritches. She got along great with other dogs and all people including the 3 kids in her adoptive home. She had great manners and was just an angel that lit up her family's life every day. Angel lost her battle with bone cancer on Jan 19, 2012 at 10.5 years old.

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Miss Kitty was born in Ireland on 1/1/2003 and raced at such famous tracks as Clonmel and Galway among others. She was good and won some races. She was retired in May 2005 from racing and had 2 litters of pups in Ireland before being shipped to the US in 2007 while pregnant with her 3rd litter. She had 3 litters in the US and was retired from being a mom in 2010 after having 28 puppies.  Miss Kitty was adopted by the Elmore family in 2010 when she was 7 years old. She raced at about 58lbs. Miss Kitty was a wonderful sweet girl that couldn't have been a better pet. She will be missed.

The Elmore family lost Miss Kitty on Feb 21st 2013 at 10 years old

Link to her pedigree

Moose was an extra large white and red male that raced at 92lbs at Derby Lane and Jefferson County Kennel club until retiring in Feb of 2011. His sire was the famous Kiowa Sweet Trey and his dam was Flying Vaughn. He was adopted by the Johnson Family of Greenville and was a gentle giant that helped them raise a greyhound puppy. He encouraged greyhound adoption by going to many meet and greets and did home visits with his owner Joanne.  He also was a member of the Hounds of East Fairhaven performing at the GA and Carolina Renaissance Festivals. Many people fell in love with greyhounds and adopted because of big Moose.He was a very calm lazy guy but always loved any chance to chase a lure or a toy.  Moose loved to snuggle with his owners and loved everyone he met. He was great with cats, birds and the small white dog he lived with and seemed to love all creatures. He had just passed his therapy dog test just a week before he died. Moose was lost way too soon when a realtor left a gate open and he got hit by a car on Feb 5th 2013.

Link to his pedigree

Launchie Girl raced at Palm Beach and Sanford Orlando race tracks until she retired in 2004 and was adopted by the Spenser Family. She raced at 60lbs and her sire was My Mr Peabody and her Dam was WW Line. She crossed the bridge on Feb 25th 2013 at 11 years old.

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CJ raced at Jefferson County Kennel Club at 77lbs until retiring in 2005 at 3 years old. He was in one home for a few years then was an economy return and was adopted a second time by the Aguilar family in 2010 when he was 7 years old. CJ is an unusual light fawn color that is nearly white. He was a big, sweet, affectionate boy with a great, laid back personality and just loved people in general. He loved for anyone to scratch his big head and back, and even seemed tp smile. His favorite part of the day is taking an evening walk. When he heared the leash rattle, he came running and started jumping up and down. He was the lead dog in the pack, but he was a gentle leader who rarely asserted himself. CJ also enjoyed playing with his stuffy toys, but only when one of his people played with him. He was a well-balanced and well behaved boy who was a great family member. He was great with kids and small dogs but chasing cats was something he enjoyed just a little too much.

Colby Joe crossed the bridge on Feb 25th 2013 suddenly of unknown causes

His Pedigree

McKinly raced at 71lbs and is a gorgeous white boy with big black spots. His birthday is July 11 and he will turn 3 then. He recently retired from the Sanford Orlando Race Track. His trainer described him as very friendly and calm.  He is a Jimbo Scotty pup so is a half brother to quite a few nice dogs we have adopted out. McKinly is adjusting very well to foster care and is a quiet, sweet loving boy that is very laid back. He is good with other greyhounds and passed his cat and small dog test so should be good to live with either. He is great on leash too. Seems like this guy is going likely to be a wonderful easy addition to just about any home. He has been wonderful in his foster home and is very well behaved. Great with the 4 kids in his foster home.

McKinly passed away suddenly due to a probable stroke in Dec 2012

His Pedigree

Missile was born on April 21st 2003. HIs sire was a dog we also adopted out Tame Game and his dam was Barts Cookie. He raced at Jefferson County Kennel club 24 races but never won a race or got out of the maiden races into real competition. He was adopted in 2005 to Tammy and Dan and their kids in Greenville and had a wonderful life with them. He was a great guy that was very loving and sweet and well behaved. He helped Dan get through a kidney transplant and stayed by his side. Missile died 12/22/12 of lung cancer.

His Pedigree

Dodge raced at Jefferson County Kennel Club until Sept 2008. He tried hard but never got out of the maiden races and never won a race after 31 tries. His sire was WW Greys Drifter and his Dam was Talking to Tish. His racing weight was 73lbs and his DOB was Sept 1 2006. Dodge was adopted in 2008 by the Ketchie family. He lost his battle to Lymphoma on 2/26/13 at just 6.5 years old.

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Kewpie Doll lived up to her name and was a real doll. She raced at Orange Park before retiring from Sanford Orlando Kennel Club. Her Sire was Mischievious Mix and her dam was TZ Toodle Lou. She was born on April 8th 2004 and raced at 63lbs. She was a kennel favorite in Orlando and after our volunteers met her at the kennel in Orlando we asked that they send her to our adoption group when she retired. She just stood out in a crowd because she was beautiful and so sweet. She was adopted by the Ahl Family and was the smartest and sweetest dog they had ever met. She had a bleeding disorder that caused her to nearly lose her life but she was a miracle dog that pulled through. She was a tom boy that outran, out smarted and did the other dogs in the family. She was the family greeter and loved every one she met. Kewpie Doll lost her fight with liver failure on 2/6/13.

Her Pedigree

Jessie was born on 12/7/97. Her sire was Sorrento Warrior and dam was Mesa Marissa. She was a pretty good racer that raced at Palm Beach and at Jefferson County Kennel Club before retiring in 2002 due to an injury. She had 4 litters of puppies (31) before she retired from being a mom in 2007. She was adopted by the Doby family then and has been living with them since. Jessie was a great momma dog that mothered all the dogs in her family and was a wonderful pet. She lived to 14 and passed away due to old age on 1/12/13.

Her Pedigree

Hannah was a sweet little girl that was a favorite when we went to visit the race track. She raced at Orange Park for a long time then raced in Orlando for awhile and that was where we met her. When she retired from Orlando our group got her to place. It didn't take any time before her foster home decided to keep her. She was such a special little girl that raced at 57lbs. She was born on July 23 of 1999. Her sire was System Henry and her dam was System Could Be. She went into respiratory distress and died suddenly on 12/10/12 at 13 years old. Hannah was a great girl that is missed by her family.

Her Pedigree

Bruce was born March 16th 2001 and has no races listed. He came to us from a dog farm in Kansas at around 2 years old. His sire is Splashin Vallie and is Dam is Bahama Wanda. He was adopted by the Howard family in 2003 and was their first greyhound. He was a great pet and will be missed by his family. He passed away on 1/29/13 just shy of his 12th birthday.

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Luvbug was born on Dec 22 2000. She raced at Orange Park then went from there to Orlando which is where she retired. She raced at 57lbs. Her sire was the famous Rocksteady Eddie and her dam was System Blackgirl. She lived up to her name and was a total Luvbug. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She lived with other greyhounds and small dogs and she loved them too. Her mom lost her after she suddenly started having seizures at nearly 12 years old. She crossed the bridge on 10/16/12.

Her Pedigree