In Memoriam

13 years old.

On the 21^st of March 2015 we were allowed to pick you up and give you your well-deserved golden basket. You immediately became friends with our papillon Trix, as well as our cat Smoothy. You loved to go for walks, but you could also enjoy lounging together on the couch. Last year was a bit more difficult. Arthrosis and heart problems appeared and a week before your farewell a large tumor was discovered that could not be treated anymore. You were brave until the end and you crossed the rainbow bridge here at home surrounded by us. You were a sweetheart dog, who will be missed very much by everyone. Thank you for the 10 wonderful and unforgettable years. Sira (our doll), you will always be in our hearts. ❤️

Fam . Cosemans S.

I love your long nose, that slender, slim line,

those legs that you could entwine so intimately when you were lying down.

But above all that morning 'dance', just when you were let out outside,

where you shook your whole body, from nose to the very last piece of tail.

So funny and so blissfully wonderful, to be jealous of.

Out of sight now, but forever hidden deep in my heart...

Fam.Karin Gielen

On the 9^th of March 2022, our Snoepie died in my arms, he was 16 years old, and we decided not to get another dog. However, without taking Pantera into account, we saw her on the site and lost our hearts, on the 29^th of 2022 she came to live with us. The best decision ever, she was 8 years old, and she went everywhere with us. Five months after Pantera, who we named Cato, I immediately fell in love with Canello Dos, we decided that one dog was not enough and adopted him and gave him the name Casper. We were so happy with those two, went for walks, car rides and they both enjoyed it to the fullest. Catootje, calm and Casper full of energy despite his no longer being young. On October 4, we had to say goodbye to our Catootje after we had already said goodbye to our Casper the day before. The loss of our two treasures is so great, the pain we feel immense. After all this time I can only cry for these two special creatures who came into our lives barely two years ago. Within a week and a half, we lost them both, Catootje 10 years old and Casper 9 years old. Cato had pancreatitis, and was under control, but suddenly things went wrong and despite the efforts of our vet, the infusion and the medication went wrong. Casper had breathing problems, after examination in the Quadrant in Herfelingen he turned out to have a huge tumor in his heart and barely two days later metastases. We saw him deteriorate so much and letting him go was the only option. They both died in my arms. My husband came home yesterday after three weeks in hospital and for him it was also difficult to come home to a house without our long legs. 🥲

With thanks to our Veterinary Practice d'Aerebeek - Yves Nerinckx and 't Quadrant Herfelingen for the loving care.

Danny and Eric Vanaudenhove - Lostermans 

In March 2016, I was allowed to adopt Geronimo (I called him Gero). Mireille called him a shy boy. I saw him, he looked straight into my eyes, and we had a bond. He did not immediately trust the outside world but at home he was great, so sweet, so affectionate, such a cuddly toy, sometimes very silly with the toy basket. He was always very close so that he could always see me. 

When he did not see me, he came looking for me. We were inseparable day and night. We experienced so many beautiful things, took so many beautiful walks. But 2 weeks ago, he stopped eating. He was seriously ill. Today 16/09/2024, I had to let him go. What extreme sadness, what emptiness. But I am grateful for 8.5 wonderful years together.  

Pascale

Dear Zita,

As a little puppy you came into our lives in November 2018, a day we will never forget, a dream come true. From day 1 you were a big teddy bear, a crazy dog, a diva, in short, a real lady with tricks. You knew how to use your sweet, cute puppy eyes to get your way every time, puppy or not, the years that followed your eyes remained your greatest asset. With great pain in our hearts, we had to let you go but until the last moment you also knew how to comfort us with your sweet face and soft licks.

You will always remain our sweet, beautiful girl 💖

Zita 1/06/2018 – 6/09/2024

Family Lauwers.

Fam . De Vetter 

Fam. Suzy Bussé.

Yesterday Fee has put on her wings. She was in a lot of pain. I could not let her suffer any longer. I miss her immensely, my most beautiful touchy girl and my best friend.

Anouk Berger

Jan, Evelien, Julie en Laurie

Fam. Boone - Kiekens

“Dear sweet Vela, your time with us was much too short but God knows how we loved you... You were so unique, my little (big) girl. I (we) miss you immensely, your place is forever with us, so much shared love.  Thank you, very special Vela, for having given us so much love”.

Kind regards,

Maryke Van Gelder

Fam . Van Vlierberghe

Dear Morena

With great pain in our hearts, we had to let you put on your wings. Thank you, dear girl, for all those wonderful years that we were able to spoil you, hug you, kiss you... we miss you so much... see you soon, dear darling. Then we will all walk together again. Give your sisters up there a big hug from us ❤️

Your owners Xavier and Myriam

Morena was born on the 2^nd  of January 2009 and put on her wings on the 24^th of April, 2024.

Fam. Van Hecke - Van De Veire

I often called her our little bee because she was the smallest one on the adoption day.  Even though she did not know me, she came lying down next to me on the sofa from the first minute on and she did so for 5 long months during my recovery. During the 7 beautiful years she fully enjoyed  life and she let us enjoy it also. She was a gorgeous and soft animal with a golden heart.

Thank you, little bee, for all these wonderful years.

Your owner, children, and grandchildren Gijs and Daan.

My dear Strelleke.

You have turned 15 years old, of which 8 beautiful years with us.

But we miss you so!!!

Hilda De Jongh

Fam. Horlez Freddy & Gieslinde

At the age of 8 you joined our family as a re-adoption. You were immediately accepted by your two sisters Fleur and Fiona.  Meanwhile both are over the rainbow bridge.  You were an example dog, always happy and quiet.  You could walk like the best, but in the past days it has become more difficult.

You leave behind Babette, Bonito, and little Louise.  Be well up there and give a kiss to your sisters.

Family  Beirnaert-Ongena

Fam Struver

Porthos', I know I will never meet such a companion again in my life...

Some people

will never understand

how much someone can love a dog

But it's okay!

THE DOG KNOWS!

Fam. Brummans

Pat & Frank

Nerea, the 4^th of March 2011 – the first of December 2023 of which 7 adoption years
To you my Diva, my friend, my companion.

A long chapter came to an end under a cold winter sky, with a few snowflakes but your great heart could keep us warm, even though… We miss you immensely! You had several nicknames because a dog like you cannot be forgotten! And not to forget, a stubborn character that would never give up whatever happened, from  the start till the end. To you my little girl, my shadow, know that I loved you and always will.  Now it is time to rest and to join your mates. You will be forever in my heart; I will never forget you. 

Rest in peace,

Your mistress who loves you immensely. My dear Nene, I loved to call you  “Nereüm, feather head”, for you I was Grandpa Cédric. In the few years that I have known you (too short even) I got enormously attached to you and I considered you as my dog. You made me see all the colors and teased me in a way you knew so well! Enjoy the eternal meadows, without pain nor disability, to relax and frolic with your long-time companions

Your second master, Grandpa Cédric.

Fam Boone

Much to our regret we inform you that yesterday we must make the most difficult decision for a dog owner to let Amira be put to sleep by our veterinarian Mark Van Herck.  Amira is now in Doggie heaven were she will meet all our other dogs again. She turned 14 years old on the 9^th of June this year and we send you herewith her birthday photo.  She had health problems for quite some time, but everything was under control. In the last days she was extremely quiet, she ate and drank well and went into the garden, but suddenly as of yesterday it deteriorated quickly. She has been our faithful companion for 12 years and we will miss her immensely just like our other galgo Thalya, who turned 13 years on the 13^{th of} May 2023, will miss her already now.

Marysia Stec

Marc & Sacha Bertels–Stec & Thalya

We had to let our Félientje be put to sleep today, she was 13 years old, and she was completely exhausted. Already for more than a year she got medication for cardiac arrythmias and water on the lungs. In the meantime, she walked more difficult and in the last weeks she could not stand on her hind paws anymore. Also, the kidneys failed, and she could not retain urine and intestinal contents. We must make the difficult decision… She was our first galgo and she spent 7 beautiful years with us. Thanks to her beautiful character we were able to experience the love for greyhounds which resulted in the adoption of Emma and Felix. We will miss her immensely…

Katia, Rudi, Emma en Felix

Fam. Ladang Marcel

Yesterday, the 27th of October, our dear Queen left us; in the past years she had severe heart problems. Already from the beginning she was a bossy female, a smart dog taking care of her pack. She always got us out of bed when something was wrong downstairs, when another dog wanted to go outside for a sanitary stop. We will miss her immensely, but that is just how life is. We are lucky that we still have three kind galgos with us. Queen, you will be forever in our heart.

Ton & Jenny Lemmens, Maastricht. 

Fam. Staelens

Raisa was born on the 1st of February 2009, adopted on the 22nd of January 2011, and passed away on the 31st of August 2023.

Dirk called you chocolate, we thought you were cinnamon.  The veterinarian was convinced that you would find a golden basket with us.  You were a cuddly dog, a lap dog, a survivor.  To join us in the camper was the world for you, in the summer a cooling pad, in the winter a sleeping bag. You found your great love with our Polish greyhound Alvaro. Unfortunately, he passed away too soon, but you will meet again over the rainbow bridge in the eternal green pastures where you can run together forever  You were a gourmet, a fussy eater, but spaghetti was your favorite dish.  You were everyone’s friend, but you were daddy’s best friend. The single seat was your preferred sofa, you wined until the other dogs got out of it and you could sit down on your blanket.  You have given us many years of joy and love;   we had good and bad moments but we managed together. Now the suffering is in your eyes, and we wanted to end it for you. Rest in peace dear Raisa, we will never forget you, you will be forever in our heart.

Family Antheunis

On the 9th of July 2011 we adopted via GINB a beautiful greyhound named White. He was just 2 years old and soon he became my best friend.  He got a new name, Amaury, a golden basket and two Newfoundlander friends. Amaury was a dream dog, he learned fast, and he could go everywhere with us. He was jumping for joy to take walks and he could sigh blissfully when on a rainy day we did not get out of the sofa. On the 22^{nd of} June we celebrated his 14^th birthday, but on the 14^th of August we said goodbye with a heavy heart. I am grateful for the 12 beautiful years together with my wonderful friend thanks to you.

I wanted to inform you and I would like to thank you for the beautiful work you are doing.

Warm regards.

Phoebe Gordts

Fam. Otten A.

Fam. Opdenakker - Gielen

Fam. Hellemans Nensie & Sabine

Fam. Oger Herman

Fam. Kums - Claeys

Fam. Deltour - Vandenbroeck

With pain in our heart, we had to say farewell to Pupas yesterday the 28^th of May 2023. Thank you for the phantastic years that we were allowed to live with him.

Kind regards, Rinda and Jean

Fam. Goeman - Van Melkebeke

With much regret we inform you that we had our beautiful Amelie euthanized yesterday. She was almost 14 years old, and she kept us company for more than 11 years. She was in many ways the perfect dog. It was a unique experience having been able to take care of this gorgeous dog for more than 11 years. It is time to mourn now.

Family Straetmans-Berckmans Vera

In Memoriam Jupiter (°2013-2023)

On the 21st of April 2023 I had to say farewell to my dear galgoboy “Juppie”. He was a re-adoption of 5 years old and adopted by me in September 2018. Since his life in Spain, he had a metal plate in his left front leg due to a paw facture. Once in Belgium the metal had to be removed because of a serious infection. The fracture did not heal and again a metal plate was installed and for many years he could walk and run well. This year in April he again had an infection and after many years the metal was repelled resulting in a lot of pain and a thick swollen paw including severe arthrosis. In consultation with the veterinarian the only possibility was to let him sleep as no other option would give him a better life. In general, he was still in good health and therefore it was a terrible decision. He was only 10 years old. I miss this sweetheart immensely! Juppie run free without pain together with your friends up there, Mara, Tilia, Toby, Sol, Mira and Piraatje.

Ria De Smedt

Fam. Ton en Han Wiggenraad

DUENDE was adopted when he was 3 years old, and he was the latest addition to our pack. He was always a playful dog with his toys.  He was very social with the other dogs in the house. But on the 8^th of April disaster struck due to a tightness in his spine he suddenly fell through his hind legs and because of the paralysis he could not stand up anymore.  We had to make a tough decision to let him go. After 7 beautiful years of fun and love we said farewell to Duende, and we released him from his misery.

Ton & Jenny Lemmens, Maastricht

My dear Maylo, with much regret and sorrow in my heart I had to let you go. You were my best friend for 9 years, always cheerful and kind. I will miss you immensely.

Mrs. Dupont Bea

Fam.Swinnen S.

Disastrous day, after a long battle, Ophelia left us to join the paradise of Greyhounds, our heart cries. Farewell sweet Ophélia.

Alain, Jackie, Shanna & Jad

On the 2nd of March 2023 my senior re-adoptive galgo boy “Piraatje”, left peacefully for the rainbow bridge. He arrived in my home on the 20^th of July 2021 from the West-Flanders region, he was almost 14 years old then.  Piraatje was my sweetest galgo ever, he was very kind for my other dogs and for visiting dogs and those who spent a few days in my house.  He was the “grandfather” of my pack. Piraatje, I have loved you so much in the short period of time that we could spend together. I will miss your kind snout immensely! For ever a warm place in my heart….

Ria De Smedt and his galgo friends Donna and Jupiter.

Fam. Van Genk C.

Fam. Florus - De keersmaeker.