This page is dedicated to greyhounds who have passed. Friends and Sponsors of Northern Lights Greyhound Adoption are invited to submit a photo and a few words about their greyhound to memorials@nlga-mn.org.  NLGA volunteers will review submissions and post edited memorials.

Celebrate The Life Of Your Special Greyhound
By Sharing Their Life With Us

        

The last of my trio - Best Boy Patch and Angel girl Sadie Sue have joined Lily Mae.

Patch -   7/29/1999 to 8/26/2011.  If a dog can be a gentleman, that would describe my boy, always happy to go for a walk or ride, in the decade we shared he was only away from my side one week-end.   We were a family unit from the get-go.  He went everywhere with me, some places folks would not have even thought possible!   In his younger years folks would ask if he had been on steroids and I would laugh and say 'no, but he helped me dig up a little patio for our back yard'.  Loved to dig.  Have a digging garden for him to prove it.  Can still see him in my mind's eye with dirt flying and the expression of glee on his face.  A bird dog -cat alarm extraordinaire - who would alert you to any cat in the general vicinity with a leap and a roar.  Yes, a greyhound that could roar.  Just the best, best, best boy ever.  So handsome.   He loved his life, no doubt about it.  We started the Thursday night meet and greet so he would have more people in his life to love.  Always outgoing, happy, my so gallant Best Boy Patch. 

Sadie Sue - 5/9/1997 - 10/28/2011.  I was the 4th and final home for my little angel girl.   She may have joined us later in her life, but I never had a doubt our home is the one that meant the most to her.  Golly she was the prettiest black dog I have ever seen.  I called her my Audrey Hepburn, a reference for us older folks, but if you saw her dainty walk, regal way, you'd guess what I meant by that.  She'd give you a sideways look, an upward gaze - how is it that some girls just know how to flirt?  That was my angel.  So smart!   We'd play a game I called 'take me home'.  She may not have played with stuffies, dug in the garden, or romped along the lake shore, but she loved to show me she knew the way home.  She loved the songs I sang about her, she loved us, her family.  How lucky we were to have her join us for her last half -  for us, the best half of her life.   Carole



 

Jake  (Abita Jake)  2/1/1999 to 1/27/2010 

Handsome Jake, the womanizer.  Loved all women 2 and 4 legged!  In 2003  we had fostered many hounds to find a roommate for Sarah and she chose him. He loved meet & greets with daddy and had to say hi to everyone.  Everyone wanted our gentleman, but luckily he was ours.  Jake truly was the “perfect dog”.  I miss his gentle little kisses.  His head butts on my arm when at the computer.  He charmed all the girls at the emergency vet before he passed in our arms.  I know he is reunited with Sarah at the Bridge, and probably making a new harem.  We’ll see you again, sweet, gentle boy…..  Jackie & Alex

  

Sarah  (Switzler Wispy)  12/14/1994 to 7/15/2006

Sarah came to us in a round about way.  We fostered her while her family was away.  Then fostered her again and she ended up staying and becoming ours when her family could no longer keep her.  Worked out wonderful for us. When she found herself the only dog, she was lonely.  We brought in a few fosters, until she chose Jake. Sarah was quite the Diva/Princess.  She loved being in the costume contests.  Anything to make her the center of attention!  Letting out little yips and increasing the volume till she was noticed and got attention. She was the inspiration and the model when I made the fleece hound hats that I still sell.  She loved being with me while I was crafting and would bump my arm occasionally as though to ask – is that for me??  Is it done yet??  And she would prance around with the outfit on quite proud of herself.  I still miss my crafting buddy and that spunky spirit.  Our beautiful little champagne girl, passed away in her sleep.  Miss you sweetie –   Jackie & Alex

 

Trixie  6/17/2001 - 3/18/2010

The morphine lost its power and the pain began to grow, with a muffle cry you whispered that it’s time to let you go.
So as it’s said and as you’ve heard, all good things must end.  God took you into heaven.  That day I lost my friend. 
You have no more tomorrows and all though your time has come too fast, your love and kisses for a lifetime they will last. 
As you reach your journeys end and walk through heavens door, with all my heart I love you and I miss you even more. 

God Bless Trixie

Mojo Walker 03/05/2000 - 08/04/2007

Mojo Walker was our first greyhound.  You've heard of alpha dogs?  This regal boy was our omega dog- a shy, timid, understated lover.  What a joy to see his personality come out after a year in our home, and what a shock to lose him after two and a half short years.

  

Lily Mae - 8/9/1997 - 6/6/2009 

Snuggle Bunny Girl  - so many foster dogs have come through our doors, and each and every one of them would thank Lily Mae if they could.  She was the best foster mom they could ever have hoped for.  She readily shared her bed, or the cool kitchen floor if it was hot outside, shared the digging garden she adored, kiddie pool too, yet kept fosters in line if they thought too much of themselves.  Maybe because noises scared her too, she understood frightened dogs.  Maybe because she had a killer instinct, she understood aggression.  She would take on any critter who dared to mess with her, my lovely Lily.  It is why I had her wear pearls.  Bigger than many girls, she was my huntress, my beautiful bunny-soft snuggle bunny girl.  I often called her my white Lab because she liked to keep me company when I worked outside, loved to play in the lake, nothing better than a romp on a sandy beach.  Couldn't have asked for a better companion, while my other two were sleeping inside in the sun, Lily wanted to be with me.  Miss her every day, I suspect I always will.       Carole 

 

In Motion - February 1, 1994 - December 6, 2006 

In Motion: Son of Big Tar, Grandson of Benetar (hey it was the 80s)  February 1, 1994 - December 6, 2006  This photo of Mo (at one of the earliest NLGA picnics), is a testament to the beauty of black hounds! Cindy Hanson always said it best. "If Mo had a smoking jacket, he would say 'Hello Ladies'!" in his best imitation of Cary Grant. He passed away in my arms with Rodger helping him cross the bridge and Donna stroking his head.

 




Minnie (Val’s Miss Minnie)

Minnie (Val’s Miss Minnie)- My sweet little girl. The joy and excitement you greeted every glorious morning with always left me in awe. I told myself that was the way to live life. Joyful every moment. Your heart so big the love overflowed into every little nook and cranny in our home. The love in your eyes filled the empty places in my heart from loved ones lost. I believe Punky Bee sent you to us to heal my heart. You did just that. You brought out the best in us. You showed us what we were made of, as did Dutch and Punky. We did our best to care for you when you were nearing the end your time with us.

Your heart was so big because you were so full of love.

Thank you for being part of our family. I will always remember your love, your snuggles and you looking into my eyes. I will always remember you making your high-pitched “squeal-of-delight” right after I would ask you if you wanted to go for a “walkies.” I will think of you on quiet mornings, remembering your soft little sighs and snortles coaxing me out of bed to start the new glorious day. I will always remember you dancing and prancing as my reward for “getting it right” as to what you wanted the most “a walk” or “supper.”  I cherished you waiting for me at the top of the stairs whenever I walk in the house. I’ll always remember your loving spirit! – Love, Your Two-legged Mommy      I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart). I am never without it.  e.e. cummings

 
        

Smiley (Ninetysixwonder) 03/30/1996 - 10/19/2009   

Smiley was my angel boy.  He lived up to his name and had the biggest smile a greyhound could ever have.   His smile, chatter and circle wag (more like a helicopter) always made even the worst of days better and the best of days amazing!  He came to me at a time when I needed an un-yielding friend and companion and he always made me feel loved and needed.  He would never miss an opportunity to remind you when you had stopped petting him, that you weren't really done yet by putting his nose under your hand or rubbing his head on your leg, arm or any body part that was available.  He graciously traveled with me everywhere, though he hated the car, and everyone who we visited was better off for it.  He was an invaluable member of my family, my angel, my sweet boy and I will forever miss his soft eyes, chattering teeth, toothy grin and the rub of his head on my leg.    I love you my Miley Man...  go run in the fields...  eat as much grass as you want...   I can't wait to see you again on the other side of the rainbow bridge.



 

Frieden 

Frieden (Pazzo Frieden) was just one of Five greyhounds that have spent their retirement years at the Carlson home. Freiden spent his racing days at St.Croix Meadows race track at Hudson winning 79 feature races. He was back-to-back track champion in 1995 and 1996. He also tied a national greyhound record by winning 29 races in a row. But his flair for greyhound adoption programs was unmatched. He loved going to meet & greets and represented the greyhound group with the pride of his new job after his racing days. He would work the crowd so that everyone near him could pet him. He was a champion on the track and off the track as an ambassador for retired greyhounds. We will always cherish our time with Frieden.    Carl Carlson





Buddy 1996 - 2009

Buddy (PW's Stat Bart) was special in many ways: He was adopted on the last day of racing at St. Croix Meadows dog track after a successful career, he had wonderful ears that went whichever way the wind was blowing and he was a gentleman of the highest caliber. He had such soft, thick fur that petting him was like stroking a bunny. We attended many Meet and Greets and other NLGA events and he was always well-behaved…except for once eating the lime out of a friend's margarita. Buddy was a marvelous ambassador for greyhound adoption and left his mark on many hearts.

Honor A Special Greyhound

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