Our Current Greyhound Staff

Clifford

A super sweet guy that joined the family in May of 2022. Clifford came to us from West Virginia where he had an injury that put him into retirement from his racing career. He's 4 years old and loves playing with his toys. In fact, you might see a few toys strewn about around the store. 

Clifford is Becky's shadow, you can find him following her around the store. He's learning how to be a shop dog and living his best retired life. He's earned the nickname "Sniffy Cliffy" as he's a curious guy and has to sniff all the things.

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Ruthie

Ruthie is ready to greet you at the door and follow you around the store and  will, no doubt, be leaning on you. That's what earned her the nickname Ruthielena.
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She is a 12 year old ex-racer that did well, has had 2 litters of puppies and is most definitely enjoying being retired.

Claire

A very friendly and curious 9 year old female joined the staff / family the summer 2016. 

She is a very sweet greyhound and loves to nibble. That's what earned her the nickname Quiverlip.

In Memory of...

Furever in our hearts and minds.

Ira

Born  in July 2009, raced in Alabama, adopted on 9/5/2011. A big 'thank you' to Greyhound Alliance and Dr. Jenifer Barker;

Ira was special in every way; sweet, gentle, smart, handsome -from his unique markings to his great BIG smile! Recently passed away during the Holidays of 2019.

Phoebe

An ex-racing dog that lost her owner and needed a new home. Phoebe, sweet and soft, but she was always a puppy at heart and ready to be petted.
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She passed away rather suddenly, at age 12-1/2, only a few months after her buddy Joey, in the summer of 2016.​

Joey

An almost all black and a very, (very) shy dog. His owner passed away in 2012 and Becky adopted both Joey & Phoebe shortly after.

​He was special needs shy and very sweet; if you stopped by the store he most likely was watching you from afar. 
With heavy hearts he was put down due to bone cancer in March 2016.

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Sammy

Adopted from QCGA (Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption, Davenport/Moline) in February 2006.

Sammy holds the honors of being the Senior oldest greyhound Becky has had passed away in July 2015.

Above: Sammy shown 'acting cool' , napping and being cozy with his favorite Rottie at monthly visit to local Assisted Living Center.

Amber

Never, ever really considered a greyhound puppy, but when you've got one in your arms and are then told...
 'we're looking for homes for these little females'...well, you can guess what happens.

Amber arrived at age 7 weeks in August, 2006.  She's from a family of cross-country/long distance greyhound racers 
but was part of our family passing away in April 2016.

Above: Amber at age 13 months...shortly after a bath wearing her new Mrs. Bones Collar and matching Voyagers necklace!

In Memory of the first ten greyhounds Becky has adopted since 1990

Each one special and each one still missed...

Gavin

May 1999 to December 2010
A big handsome red boy, he could go  from special-needs shy and quiet to goofy and silly in seconds!
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Adopted in September 2001 • from GLGT Adoption in Delavan, Wisconsin

Jake

June 1999 to November 2009
A quiet, never-do-anything-wrong, big, handsome male; mostly white but with brindle and blue brindle markings around his face and ears and on his tail, including one big 'dot' in the middle of his head.  

Adopted in June 2002 • from GLGT Adoption in Delavan, Wisconsin

Lilly

With great sadness, we say:  July 1998 to November 2006
Our dainty little Lilly, mostly white with some ticking and lots of 'dots' on the back of her ears! Sometimes called 'Lilly' or 'Silly Lilly' or 'Her Lilliness'.
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Adopted in February 2001 • from GLGT Adoption in Delavan, Wisconsin

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Opie

May 1993 to June 2004
Opie was a very gentlemanly 80 pound shiny blue brindle male.

Adopted in May 1998 • from Greyhound Pets of America, Wisconsin Chapter

Johnny

Dec 1988 - April 2000 
Becky's special companion and constant shadow for eight great years. An affectionate blue male, adopted July 1992; raced as John's Prince.

Adopted from GLGT Adoption in Delavan, Wisconsin

Farran & Maggie

The original two adopted greyhounds...
Farran, (Caro's Farran)  a 75# red fawn male, adopted Sept 1990. 
Jan 1988 - June 1999 

Maggie, a female fawn brindle, adopted August 1991. 
Jan 1990 - Feb 2001

Both were adopted from GLGT Adoption in Delavan, Wisconsin

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Calib

Sept 1991 - December 2001 
(taught all our other greyhounds how to really bark). White with ticking and dark red brindle patches. Raced as Calib Snyder.
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Adopted in July 1995 • from GLGT Adoption in Delavan, Wisconsin

Tryrone

Dec 1984 - July 1995 
(Raced as O.B.Good Try) A big, handsome black boy with white markings.

Adopted March 1992  from GLGT Adoption in Delavan, Wisconsin

Silver

Nov 1989 - Feb 1998  
(Raced as Cagliostro)
An 80 plus pound silvery blue fawn male.
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Adopted November 1992 from GLGT Adoption in Delavan, Wisconsin