Hurray Bach is finally home. When Bach came in Carol confided that she was ga-ga for him. But she kept her feelings in check and watched Bach head out to a home then later return. He then went out to a foster home and then returned. She and I talked about her concerns of Bach bouncing around and I said...."You know the answer" Today I got an email from her blaming me for her signing the adoption contract on him. Congrats to Bach!!

The joy of a new pup was proceeded by the sad loss of Sparky, Tripps old man dog. Spark spent the last couple of years with the Tripps. He had been a stud dog on a farm and when their old guy Sam died I sent in a donation to sponsor Sparky. Next thing I knew Carol had spoken for him and he was headed our way...BTW I got blamed for that adoption too. He arrived when Tripps were out of town and despite 4-5 baths he still was tea stained when they picked him up. A few weeks went by before I saw Sparky again and the next time I saw him he was glistening white, had gained weight and was loving home life. Over the months Sparky became very attached to Dan and would remain outside where he cold see Dan no matter the weather. In the winter they would have to lock him up before Dan went out to do chores or the old fool would stand in the freezing cold waiting and watching for Dan. A month or so ago Carol told me Sparky was limping a little and she had that sick feeling that bad news was coming. Sparky looked good until his last few days when it was clear his body was giving out. Dogs are impossible how they come into our lives and take over and then leave too soon. The same week Sparky died our greyhound family suffered another loss. Kathy B.'s Pecos.

Some of you may have met Pecos at his numerous PetsMart visits or at any number of greyhound PR events. Pecos was a gorgeous honey colored boy who had a heart of gold. He liked everyone and really was a great first greyhound for people to meet.

We will miss both of these wonderful boys.