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The GreySave Rainbow Bridge is a memorial to the greyhounds belonging to members of the GreySave family who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. The first section is a tribute to greyhounds who were adopted through GreySave. The second section, Greyhound Friends of GreySave, honors greys who were not adopted through GreySave but have passed on since the owners became part of the GreySave family. Go to the bottom of this page if you would like to have your greyhound honored here.
Flora passed over suddenly and unexpectedly in her foster home. She was a charming brindle girl that tried to fool her foster parents by being quiet and reserved the first few days in their home. Then when she got the taste of the good life, she decided to show her true colors. We called her Floradorable--because she was just a charmer. Happy and flirtatious, she kissed freely. She loved toys and especially enjoyed carrying them outside for us to retrieve. She had us well trained. She lived with two greys and a galgo, and got along well with all of them.
Contessa passed over the Rainbow Bridge in the loving arms of her human Mom, March 5, 2011, after a five month struggle with osteosarcoma. She was calm and fearless, a contessa-like regal girl to the end.
Marco was an exceptionally beautiful, big, black hound with tuxedo markings. He was drawn to people and other big dogs or even to small, yappy dogs at Meet & Greets. He loved going twice a month to Meet & Greets, meeting people at the store entrance. He loved to lean on people, just waiting for an occasional pat on the head or body rubs. When mom came home from work he would be waiting at the garage door with his long white tail swinging in the air. He was always a happy, carefree hound. His mom still smiles when she remembers him circling her bed with his white tipped tail swinging in the air which appeared to look like a moving periscope. He had to pass his alpha sister Kyra to get to his bed and that was sometimes a challenge to get past her. If he was a big, brave boy that day he could walk pass her but other times he had to whine so his mom would get out of bed and escort him safely pass Kyra to get to his bed. What a "woose" he was, but that is what made Marco a very special hound. He was one in a million! Marco liked his stuffies and carried them around but never destroyed them. He loved to rest his head on them or place them next to his body. How lucky we were to have him in our home. Kyra, his greyhound sister, Baron, his backyard buddy, and his mom will sorely miss his sweet and kind personality. He was a gentle soul with love for everyone who met him. His life was short for a greyhound but he left wonderful memories which will last a lifetime. He thrived and blossomed in his forever home and now he is playing and exploring on the other side of the rainbow bridge.
We knew Minden was perfect for us when she greeted us in such a happy and ladylike manner. Her heart knew that she was just right for us too and she had to let us know. Throughout our first meeting she kept her pretty face on my lap as I stroked her soft ears. A few days later she came home and nestled right into our hearts. Minden had been shuffled around a bit before finding her way to us and once her soul knew that it had found home, her work on this realm was finished. Our sweet Min will find us again and we’ll gently rub those velvety ears.
Classy died from complications following her spay operation. In the brief time that they had her, her foster family came to care for her deeply. Even though her time in retirement was very short, she at least had the chance to see what it was like to be a pampered pet.
Alexander came to us when animal control found him running the streets of Chino, California. He was only 32 lbs.; even the blood vessels could be traced under his thin skin. He was also covered with mange. The Humane Society vet called us to say, "We think we have a Greyhound, but he probably won’t live. Do you want to come get him?" That was Christmas week 1999, thus giving rise to his processing name of Y2K Bug. After months of helping him rehabilitate physically and emotionally, we decided to officially adopt him. He was still so small that we thought he needed a big name (and of course it had to have an ancient theme), thus "Alexander the Greythound." His nickname, however, always remained "Little Bug."
Gracie was 3 years old when we adopted her. My wife picked her out of the greys available for adoption because her temperament was a lot like her own: shy and reserved on the outside, but with a strong will and determination inside. She was our first dog. She brought us joy and became a big part of our lives. She came down with bone cancer in her left rear leg. Even though it must have been very painful for her these last couple of months, she still wanted to go out on her daily walks. At first she limped; then later she hopped on her good rear leg. I was worried about her hurting herself so I began to carry her over curbs and across streets that we had to cross on our walks. She loved smelling her "spots" along our walks and she carried on as best as she could until the end, even though her leg was swollen and painful. I miss our walks. Our house seems eerily quiet and foreign to me since her passing. We were lucky to have had her.
Sophie joined our family in November 2004. She was just over 3 years old. Very shy and scared. We promised her that our home would be her forever home. After a while, she believed us and started protecting our home. She became an alpha dog and watched over another Grey we adopted six months later. She was the boss, but she was also full of love. The first time I saw her run in the park, I was mesmerized. It was like seeing a divine being. She left us on September 11, 2010. She died in my arms in her forever home. We kept our promise to her.
Jasmine didn’t race long and was in two homes before she graced our family less than a year ago. Although not from GreySave, she bonded with Kadan, her GreySave brother. Jasmine and Kadan attended the GreySave picnic this October (2011). They loved playing together, and were always a team for getting attention especially when company came to the house. We are really going to miss her. She is now racing to Rainbow Bridge. I didn’t have her long, but loved her deeply. They take a bit of our heart each time we lose one, don’t they. Love you sweetie!
Angelina was the most beautiful blonde fawn girl from Wig Wam Angela Dam and Buzz Around Sire, born in March 1997 with two brothers and one sister. She ran all five years, finishing her racing at Yuma. She was going to be used for stud purposes, but she broke her hock in her final race. She was stuck in a kennel for several months with no medical care. I had just lost my 13 year old Gina, when I saw Angelina at our rescue group’s Christmas gathering. She had just been rescued from the track by one of our members who literally took the needle out of the hand of the track vet and said "
I’m going to a Christmas party and I’m sure I can find a home for her." I adopted her without even having her cat tested after I received the biggest kiss ever. Yes–it was love at first kiss.
Antony was proof that a positive attitude about life can help overcome just about any difficulty. He came off the track at age two with one eye that didn't move, a broken eardrum and an ear muscle damaged. He regained his sight and hearing, but always had one ear stuck upright in an endearing "one ear salute." At age eight he developed cancer and was given two weeks to live, but he lived six more years. Our vet called him the Energizer Bunny. In his last year he lost his hearing and became less steady on his feet. But Antony never ceased to play, to enjoy life, and to love every person and animal he met. He was a favorite at Meet & Greets, where he would stand next to a person, waiting to be petted, then lean against them as they petted him. Many went away feeling that they had made a special connection with a greyhound. Shortly before he crossed over, a neighbor whose older dog was very ill asked if Antony could come over to help perk the dog up. The owner was sitting on the ground next to her dog, crying. Antony leaned across her chest and put his head on her shoulder in the best doggie hug I’ve ever seen. He then lay down next to the dog to comfort her. As it became clear that the dog wasn’t going to make it, the owner again began to sob; Antony reached out his paw and gently placed it on her knee. We greatly miss him, but feel blessed to have been Antony’s "parents."
Cleo was barely two years old when she became our first foster greyhound, and then when we flunked "Fostering 101" our first adopted greyhound. She then became our assistant foster trainer, and over the next 12 years helping 76 greys make the transition from track to couch. She was a calming, reassuring influence on confused track dogs. We have many photos of her tolerating fosters who curled up next to her for security. She was the farthest thing from an Alpha dog, so all the fosters knew they were safe with her. She was a generally reserved girl, but she clearly loved life and her pack. We fondly recall being woken up at 3 am, a week or so after she came off the track, because she had just discovered the joy of playing with toys. She clearly enjoyed life up till the last few days. Here's to Cleo, who did as much for greyhound adoption in her way as just about any other hound.
Add Your Greyhound to the Rainbow Bridge GreySave would like to recognize on this page the life of greyhounds adopted by GreySave members who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Feel free to send us tributes to any greyhound who has passed on since you became a part of the GreySave family, whether or not you adopted the grey from us. If you would like your hound to be honored on our Rainbow Bridge webpage, send the following information to Jim Jeffers at: jeffersjs@gmail.com: 1. Basic info: Dog's name in adoption, its GreySave name if adopted from us, its racing name if you know it and would like to include it, date of birth and date of passing, sex, and color. 2. Tribute: Write a brief tribute to your dog. Please limit your tribute to 250 words. 3. Photo: Send us your ONE favorite photo of your grey. Attach the digital image to your email message. If you only have a hard copy photo, contact Jim at the email above for help.
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GreySave Name: Flora 
Adopted Name: Contessa
Adopted Name: Marco Polo
Adopted Name: Minden
GreySave Name: Classy
Adopted Name: Alexander the Greythound
Adopted Name: Gracie
Adopted Name: Sophie
Adopted Name: Jasmine
Adopted Name: Angelina
Adopted Name: Antony
Adopted Name: Cleopatra (Cleo)