| Location | Stockton |
| Age | 13 years |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1994 |
| Date of Death | 08/05/2008 |
| Visitors | 763 since 10/12/2008 |
| Creator |
The day we first saw zippy she definately had us sussed out well and truly....and the rest as they say is history!!!!! Zippy brought so much joy, love and laughter (along with the frequented curse or two...havin done a runner one november :-) .
A rescue greyhound she was so amazing with us all, especially my daughter (now 11) who was just a toddler when we got her, she was retired with a capital R, slept most of the time and ate the rest of it :-) Zips was a true unique one off and i hope she felt as much love from us as she gave out. Although she is missed i know she is safe and warm and back at her prime which gives so much comfort. Love you always mouldy oldy :-) xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Zippy xxx
They're Only Ours for a Little While
by Nancy Hanson (Dedicated to the memory of Duke and Sam)
We humans are prone to chase rainbows,
always wanting that pot of gold.
But the wisest of us remember the joy
of just a small creature to hold.
Allow yourself to accept their great gift,
and know what devotion is worth.
If you've been loved by a dog or cat,
you're the richest person on earth.
But their lives are lived in miniature-
bright sun to palest moon.
They bless our days with innocence,
and faithfulness that's stilled too soon.
These precious lives are fragile,
as fleeting as a baby's smile.
So give them all the love you have.
They're only ours for a little while.
And in the lonely moments
when you pause to wonder why,
hold close those brightest shooting stars
that burn so briefly in our sky.
But then look deeper in your heart
to know all love must intertwine,
and when the night sky seems the darkest,
you'll see their light forever shine.
with love dear friend
I was standing on a hillside
In a field of blowing wheat,
And the spirit of a Greyhound
Was lying at my feet.
He looked at me with kind dark eyes,
Ancient wisdom shining through.
In the essence of his being,
I saw such love there too.
His mind locked upon my heart
As I stood there on that day,
And he told me of this story
About a place so far away.
As I stood upon that hillside
In a field of blowing wheat,
In a twinkling of a second
His spirit left my feet.
His tale put my heart at ease;
All my fears did fade away
About what lay ahead of me
On another distant day.
"I live among God's creatures now
In the heavens of your mind,
So do not grieve for me my friend,
As I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbow's hue;
My leash is a shooting star.
My boundaries are the Milky Way
Where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined,
But I'm free to roam God's heavens
Among the Greyhound kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud
Gentle breezes rocking me,
And dream the dreams of earthlings,
And how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats,
And tennis balls abound,
And milk bones line the walkways
Just waiting to be found.
There is even a ring set up,
The grass all lush and green;
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the Best of Breed.
For we're all winners in this place;
We have no faults, you see.
And God passes out those ribbons
To each one, even me.
I drink from waters laced with gold,
My world a beauty to behold;
And wise old dogs form my pride
To amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in an angel's arms,
Her wings protecting me,
And moonbeams dance about us
Just as stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent
And you stand at Heaven's gate,
Have no fear of loneliness--
For here, you know, I wait."
The Christmas Greyhound.
The star shone bright, up in the winter sky,
As a lonely Greyhound gave a sigh.
It was so cold out here all on his own,
With no one to love him and give him a home.
He had a home once, if you could call it that,
Lying on cold concrete that made sores on his back.
A gentle hand or kind word he never knew,
Only abuse and the words "you're through".
Then a drive in a van, that left him out here,
Alone and afraid with plenty to fear.
The Greyhound cried out, a pitiful sound,
But no one heard him; there was no one around.
As he made his journey, towards the bright star,
His legs began to weaken, he had already walked so far.
His thin body could no longer fight off the cold,
And as the temperature dropped, it started to snow.
The Greyhound lay down, and his body began to shake,
He knew it wouldn't be long now; he only had to wait,
His sad eyes looked up to the star shining so bright,
It was the last thing he saw before his eyes closed tight.
This Christmas night was sad for him, as death came near,
Another poor Greyhound that will never know Christmas cheer.
In memory of all the poor Greyhounds that never get to enjoy the Christmas spirit,
By Sue Stoddart.
The Noble Greyhound
If you've ever owned a greyhound no other dog will do
The vast rewards that lie in store are waiting just for you
Affection comes from the bottom of the heart
From the day he arrives 'til the day he departs
Something special happens, he knows he's found a friend
And the love that's lavished on you is with you 'til the end
The days when he raced were so full of pride
Not knowing then he'd be just cast aside
You've helped a doomed creature whose use is no more
And the life left behind him has shut like a door
He cannot perform as he did in the past
But a home and some kindness is now his at last
He stands tall and noble, bright eyes check the scene
From birth til death his life is tough, except for you in between
When, if he's really lucky, a person just like you
Will take him home and love him - well, what else can you do?
By Carol
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Rest your weary head and drift off into dreams,
Frolic in the sunshine and bathe in God's moonbeams.
Use the stars as stepping-stones to take you to your peace,
The pain of life forgotten now you have found release.
Without rain a flower folds, the petals drop and die,
There was no way to save you, you couldn't even cry.
So we cry all the tears instead as we must let you go
To Heaven, and God's garden to blossom and to grow.
The little seed is planted, you'll be watered every day,
The angels will tend all your needs as in their arms you lay.
Your life will be amazing now and full of wondrous things,
Rest in peace, our dear, sweet zippy, go fly on angels wings.
(Author unknown)
Born in the form of speed
Thou are a child of the wind
Nobility is your domain
Grace is your name
Unknown
I know what you feeling I have to rescued greyhounds
I’ll Remember You
They brought me up when I was young to win them wealth and fame.
But when I lost a race or two they soon forgot my name.
My life was full of loneliness, I’d spent hours in my crate.
I had a few good friends, but loosing sealed their fate.
They whaled them out, one by one, because loosing was such a sin.
I watched their sad eyes when they walked by, never to see them again.
One day they walked me on the track, I heard the starting gun.
I ran as fast as I could run, but another dog had won.
They pulled me by my collar and dragged me back inside.
They screamed and yelled and cursed at me, even though I really tried.
Suddenly it was over, the cheers had finally died.
They came and got me late at night and took me for a ride.
My face began to tremble, my heart began to race.
I knew my turn had finally come, but then I saw your face…
I was so scared, I closed my eyes, I thought this was the end.
I didn’t know that you had come because you are my friend.
I know you really love me, I’m having so much fun.
You feed me really well each day and take me for a run.
And when I’m old and feeble and must be put to sleep-Don’t be sad and please-
Don’t weep, because of you my life was sweet. I’m going home to see my friends,
those who had a tragic end. And when they see me coming in and say to me:
"Where have you been?" I’ll turn and say: "In Heaven…It’s true!"
And I’ll remember you……
I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
.................
You say that all you have left are memories. Not so. You see, when I took leave of my earthly body I left a little something behind for you. You can't touch it, hold it or examine it for what I left behind is far too uninhibited for confinement. I left behind a piece of my soul. I placed it right next to your own which is quite fitting as we were always side by side in our earthly life together. I love you too much to have left you with nothing but memories, which tend to fade and grow cloudy as the years go by.
I love you too much to have vanished without a trace. How selfish it would be of me to remove love and light from your life.
.............
I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a friend to be proud of, I am still your friend and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...
Author Unknown
(Passage from UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)
For Zippy, xxx
Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Cause my little dog died today;
he'll be waiting at your door.
Please take him into Heaven, Lord.
And keep him there for me,
just feed him, pet him, love him, Lord,
that’s all he'll ask of Thee.
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