Moxie and Tilly

We got word of the passing of a sweet young greyhound girl, Moxie. Foxy arrived in the fall of 2004. She was a shy little girl but we found someone up north who wanted to adopt her. So she headed that direction to have her vet work done and then be placed. When it came time to spay her she had some problems. She reacted adversely to the drugs used and the episode kicked off a seizure disorder. This big eyed tiny girl made her way back to Hot Cha Kennels. She was a changed dog. She went from shy to FEARFUL. Her eyes would be as big as saucers, her body tight and stiff. Just watching her made me ache. Just after she arrived I remember talking to Judy and saying "I don't know what we are going to do with her she is scared to death!" She would bolt around the room and I would have to gently herd her into smaller areas until I could catch her. Truly I was scared for her. There aren't a lot of homes for dogs who won't approach people and who have medical problems. Thankfully it was not long before Jenny met Foxy and they connected. Jenny spoke with her partner and they agreed to foster Foxy. Soon we got word that Foxy had changed her name to Moxie and she was staying in her foster home...FOREVER!!! Never had those words sounded so sweet. Moxie was not an easy dog but her family made it work. At the mall function this past weekend Judy and Jenny were visiting and Jenny mentioned she was seeing some changes in Moxie. In just a matter of days these small changes became dramatic and Moxie lost her quick and brutal fight for life. I believe it was stomach cancer. My heart goes out to Moxie's family for the loss. My gratitude also goes out to them. They offered Moxie safe harbor when she was a lost soul. They gave her peace and unconditional love. So really this story isn't about Moxie...it is about the kind and generous people who make up our greyhound community. It is about the lessons we learn about love from watching people who go the extra mile and say "Yes, she has a home with us...even with her baggage."

Run free little tiny brindle greyhound girl...fear no more.