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Always Remembered
Hope for Hounds Guardian Angel
Cancer has taken so many of our precious greyhounds from us. Each and every on of them is important to us. Our
fight against cancer is in all of their memories.
Miss Nellie was the first greyhound I introduced on the Inspiring Stories page when Hope for Hounds began.
She captivated our hearts and took a piece of it with her. She brought people together to fight a common cause and we
will continue that fight in her honour.
It took me a long time to remove her from the Inspiring Stories page. I knew then that she wasn't done with us yet. It was
with great difficulty that I removed Miss Nellie's story from the Inspiring Stories page. For the longest time, I had had the
sensation of being pushed to do it. I imagine that was Nellie telling me it was time, that there are others who will inspire,
that she has another role to play in this fight against cancer. I believe that she will be looking over our shoulders,
guiding us while we work to raise money to fight this ugly disease.
Our Guardian Angel, Miss Nellie, had a fund raising auction in her name. Thanks to some wonderful people on Grey
Talk we had over 130 items donated. We will celebrate and honor her life, strength, and courage and together raised
just over $9,000.00.
Janet Shaffer
Founder - Hope for Hounds
fight against cancer is in all of their memories.
Miss Nellie was the first greyhound I introduced on the Inspiring Stories page when Hope for Hounds began.
She captivated our hearts and took a piece of it with her. She brought people together to fight a common cause and we
will continue that fight in her honour.
It took me a long time to remove her from the Inspiring Stories page. I knew then that she wasn't done with us yet. It was
with great difficulty that I removed Miss Nellie's story from the Inspiring Stories page. For the longest time, I had had the
sensation of being pushed to do it. I imagine that was Nellie telling me it was time, that there are others who will inspire,
that she has another role to play in this fight against cancer. I believe that she will be looking over our shoulders,
guiding us while we work to raise money to fight this ugly disease.
Our Guardian Angel, Miss Nellie, had a fund raising auction in her name. Thanks to some wonderful people on Grey
Talk we had over 130 items donated. We will celebrate and honor her life, strength, and courage and together raised
just over $9,000.00.
Janet Shaffer
Founder - Hope for Hounds
Quilt square by Grey Talk member - drohrba This square will be part of the Gt Creates for a Cure Quilt.
If ever there was a greyhound who made a difference Nellie was that greyhound. She became a spokesperson for
all of us who live in fear of this horrible disease. We all rode the highs, we all hit the lows. Through it all, we all
thought about Osteo and what it does to those we hold dear to our hearts. And it got a face. It was a gorgeous little
brindle face that was brave, intelligent and loving, and oh so loved back. The face of Osteo got prettier but the
results just got so much uglier. As a community, I know that we will all grieve Miss Nellie for a long time to come, but
we will also come together now to fight this disease with every weapon that we have. For now, the most important
weapon is money. And there is a lot needed so the study can continue with renewed vigor. We lost Miss Nellie but
we have not lost the war.
Trish Dumais
Dog Dayz Boutique
all of us who live in fear of this horrible disease. We all rode the highs, we all hit the lows. Through it all, we all
thought about Osteo and what it does to those we hold dear to our hearts. And it got a face. It was a gorgeous little
brindle face that was brave, intelligent and loving, and oh so loved back. The face of Osteo got prettier but the
results just got so much uglier. As a community, I know that we will all grieve Miss Nellie for a long time to come, but
we will also come together now to fight this disease with every weapon that we have. For now, the most important
weapon is money. And there is a lot needed so the study can continue with renewed vigor. We lost Miss Nellie but
we have not lost the war.
Trish Dumais
Dog Dayz Boutique
Miss Nellie, your new life as a guardian angel begins today. Thank you for inspiring all of us. We'll work very hard to
find a cure for the disease that took you too soon. Run free, brave girl, and watch over your family until they can see
you again.
HooversMom
Grey Talk Member
find a cure for the disease that took you too soon. Run free, brave girl, and watch over your family until they can see
you again.
HooversMom
Grey Talk Member
My boys first met Miss Nellie when Profile tried to introduce himself to her at Mountain Hounds and she told him in
no uncertain terms to back off, accompanied by her loyal brother Alan. Her spirit was contagious, and all of us who
followed Susan and Brian's path with her have been forever changed. This horrible disease has many faces, Miss
Nellie's beautiful one being the most prominent in our minds right now. Thank you, Susan and Brian, for sharing her
with us. She will NEVER be forgotten, and I hope she has motivated all of us even more to work toward a cure.
I just hope that they have lasagna at the Bridge.
With all our love,
Nan, Hunky, Jeany, and Profile, Miss Nellie's biggest fan.
no uncertain terms to back off, accompanied by her loyal brother Alan. Her spirit was contagious, and all of us who
followed Susan and Brian's path with her have been forever changed. This horrible disease has many faces, Miss
Nellie's beautiful one being the most prominent in our minds right now. Thank you, Susan and Brian, for sharing her
with us. She will NEVER be forgotten, and I hope she has motivated all of us even more to work toward a cure.
I just hope that they have lasagna at the Bridge.
With all our love,
Nan, Hunky, Jeany, and Profile, Miss Nellie's biggest fan.
Nellie, I only got to spend one weekend with you, but I remember every minute of it. Your mommy promised me I'd
see you again, when I cried as we pulled out of the driveway. And I will, little angel. I'll see you again one day, and
we'll play and cuddle again. Run with all four legs now, and without pain. You'll be in my heart always.
Trish
see you again, when I cried as we pulled out of the driveway. And I will, little angel. I'll see you again one day, and
we'll play and cuddle again. Run with all four legs now, and without pain. You'll be in my heart always.
Trish
Miss Nellie Auction News
Very quickly after Miss Nellie left us, a group of Grey Talk members decided they wanted to help raise money for
Hope for Hounds. Tricia Olson asked for a few donations, with that and with the generous offer by Alisha, of
2Hounds Design, to host the auction on her site the Miss Nellie Auction was launched on May 15th. As days
passed, items were still being added and add ons were offered to sweeten the pot. I am never surprised by the
abilities or the determination of greyhound owners. They always rise to the challenge. But, this auction has truly
humbled and at times overwhelmed me. At the close of the auction we were at $$8,887.00. Many generous bidders
made extra donations to bring our final total to just over $9,000.00.
Hope for Hounds. Tricia Olson asked for a few donations, with that and with the generous offer by Alisha, of
2Hounds Design, to host the auction on her site the Miss Nellie Auction was launched on May 15th. As days
passed, items were still being added and add ons were offered to sweeten the pot. I am never surprised by the
abilities or the determination of greyhound owners. They always rise to the challenge. But, this auction has truly
humbled and at times overwhelmed me. At the close of the auction we were at $$8,887.00. Many generous bidders
made extra donations to bring our final total to just over $9,000.00.
| C Ya Dime Dancer - "Miss" Nellie |
April 8, 2006
It is with our very sad, hurting hearts that Brian and I have to tell you that we helped Miss Nellie to the
bridge this morning This was the most difficult thing that we have ever had to do, but is was best for her. I
can't stop crying. Her little body was tired and hurting, she could not walk, could not stand up on her
own...she was no longer living her life the way she wanted to and she was very depressed. She went
peacefully, wrapped in her Circle of Grey healing blanket.
Bless you sweet Miss Nellie...you are now running pain free with 4 legs! You will be missed and loved
forever and ever! You have touched so many lives in your short time here on earth and I know you will
continue to! Now you can play and run and climb stairs again!
Thank you, everyone, from the bottom of our hearts for all of your prayers, support and most of all,
caring...you have been there with us thru this difficult time and I don't know how we could ever give back
what you have given to us.
We will keep fighting for you, Miss Nellie...someday, there will be a cure for Osteosarcoma and no one will
ever have to go thru what we have had to and no hound will ever have to suffer again.
Susan and Brian A Video Tribute to Miss Nellie
It is with our very sad, hurting hearts that Brian and I have to tell you that we helped Miss Nellie to the
bridge this morning This was the most difficult thing that we have ever had to do, but is was best for her. I
can't stop crying. Her little body was tired and hurting, she could not walk, could not stand up on her
own...she was no longer living her life the way she wanted to and she was very depressed. She went
peacefully, wrapped in her Circle of Grey healing blanket.
Bless you sweet Miss Nellie...you are now running pain free with 4 legs! You will be missed and loved
forever and ever! You have touched so many lives in your short time here on earth and I know you will
continue to! Now you can play and run and climb stairs again!
Thank you, everyone, from the bottom of our hearts for all of your prayers, support and most of all,
caring...you have been there with us thru this difficult time and I don't know how we could ever give back
what you have given to us.
We will keep fighting for you, Miss Nellie...someday, there will be a cure for Osteosarcoma and no one will
ever have to go thru what we have had to and no hound will ever have to suffer again.
Susan and Brian A Video Tribute to Miss Nellie
It's so hard saying goodbye and it hurts so bad...but I know we will see you again...we love you, Miss Nellie
| Miss Nellie C Ya Dime Dancer December 10, 1997 - April 8, 2006 |