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  Our IG-spiration...Speedo
   

Speedo came to us along with his daughter in February 2005 as a foster dog, via Arizona IG Rescue and the Italian Greyhound Club of America.
He was 10 years old and needed extensive veterinary care including several dental extractions leaving open holes in his upper jaw to his sinuses (fisulas). He also had some non-cancerous tumors removed.
His bills were high and paid for entirely by IGCA. We are so grateful that they gave this old guy a chance at a happy & healthy new life!

We "foster-flunked" and adopted him in April 2005.
He will spend his golden years as a cherished part of our family. 
Three years later at 13+, he still has the open fisulas and we use special supplements for his kidney function, but he is a HAPPY, sweet old boy with lots of snuggles to share. He is losing his night vision, but gets around just fine.

There has always been something extra-special about him and we knew  there was a reason he found us.
He is the reason Silver Hounds exists. We are grateful and honored for the opportunity to give back.

Oct 13,2008. Speedo has journeyed to the Bridge after a sudden illness. We will be forever thankful that he shared his unconditional love and doggy wisdom with us for almost 4 years.
Goodbye old friend.....can't wait to see you again.

          

A Special Thanks to our awesome vets! 

Dr. James Maciulla
Continental Animal
Wellness Center
Flagstaff, AZ
928-522-6008

Dr. Robert Moore
Agassiz Animal Clinic
Flagstaff, AZ
928-522-0298

Dr. Susan Costa
Spencer Springs
Animal Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
702-896-9208

Dr. Conley Painter
Animal Care Center
Pearisburg, VA
540-921-3707

....frosted faces, 
          ....forever friends
 
Buster & Jack need forever homes!
Buster & Jack
......Arrived May '08
JACK has his own Petfinder site! http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=11240768
He's loving and sweet and acts more like a big happy lab than an Iggy!  He will make an amazing companion.
He loves the other dogs and he LOVES riding in the car. He's wonderful on a leash and is one of the happiest dogs we've ever fostered. He enjoys sleeping next to you in bed, and doesn't move an inch all night!
He is submissive when challenged and will do best with a happy leader and reliable schedule, as most dogs do. 
***Jack is able to JUMP over 5 foot fencing and because of this, he can NOT have unsupervised access to the outside.*** We will definately consider adopting him to someone who lives in an apartment or a condo where he will only be allowed outside on a LEASH. Obviously both of these dogs were allowed to run loose in their previous situation with little supervision. He is 100% housetrained with access to a SAFE dog door. Contact foster mom Holly in Flagstaff AZ to learn more about Jack.


BUSTER has his own Petfinder page!
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=11241018
Buster is a wonderfully affectionate dog that requires a strong leader. We think he may have a little whippet in his gene pool, as he has some slight brindling on his side and both he and Jack are much bigger than the breed standard. He is eager to please and just wants to spend time with you. He wants lots of love and will ask for it.

He loves to go for walks and has nice leash manners as long as you require it of him.

He gets along with other dogs and plays with toys.

He uses a dog door and has not had any potty accidents in the house, but will probably mark in his new home while getting adjusted to a new routine.

He tolerates being crated and knows his designated place to sleep but would love to sleep in bed with you.

Buster was diagnosed hypothyroid and is on thyroid medication which costs about $10/month. This will need to be monitored.
Buster barks at bicycles and skateboards, we're not sure if it's fear or excitement, but we will not place Jack or Buster in homes with small children. Contact Buster's foster mom 
Tammy in Cottonwood AZ for more info or to meet Buster.

We don't know if they are siblings or father/son, but they are both sweet, loving, joyful dogs albeit a little clumsy!
They are both ready to meet you and start their new life with someone who appreciates their happy faces and sweet demeanors. They are content right next to you, wherever you are. You just can't NOT love these dogs! Their adoption fee is $150 to defray some of their extensive vet bills over the past year.

Please contact us to arrange a meeting & homevisit or to fill out an adoption application.
holly@silverhounds.org
We will consider adopting them to a neighboring state but you must come and meet them in AZ.

Blue in Illinois~our special tripod!
Blue was adopted several years ago from IGCA and relinquished to Wiseguys IG Rescue in June 08. He is now 11 yrs old and is on medication for a seizure disorder. Please feel free to ask any questions about Blue, we'd really like to find him his perfect match. Blue does NOT like other dogs (he tolerates them only) so his perfect new home would not have any other pets. He just needs a soft lap to claim, he is sweet and loving with his foster family.

Meet Blue! Visit his Petfinder page http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10348942
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THE FOLLOWING LUCKY DOGS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED
 
Jocko has been ADOPTED by his rescue angel, Tammy :0)
Jocko arrived via his NM angels on Sept. 28, 2008 at 10+ years old 

Ricco in Virginia  Ricco has been adopted by his loving foster family :)

Cisco Rescued July '08
Update 12.7.08 Cisco is happy & loved in his foster home.

SOPHIA IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

 Sophia and Maria...
Maria, now named Moira is loving life in Joplin! She has been adopted by her foster mom and the other lovely ladies of the Ozark Older Iggies Assisted Living Facility.
Sophia is doing well at Hazeljane's Blessings and was recently listed on Petfinder and is ready to go to her forever home. http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10661986

Thank you to EVERYONE who continues to ask about this dynamic duo.
  
 

Jake was our FIRST sponsored Silver Hound when his breeder did not take him back. Because of our generous supporters, we were able to contribute $400 toward his neuter and dental. Jake was a top producer and is listed as such with the AKC. He is retired and loving life in his new home.

Our Rainbow Bridge
Goodbye to these special senior souls
who found love in their final years.
Hankus P.~May '09                              Lily~December '08

Hank & Lily were both rescued by our dear friend and rescue angel, Tammy. They were not "Silver Hounds" perse, but special, special friends who will never be forgotten. Run free and find the cookie tree....and tell Speedo we love him. 

Speedo-Oct '08
Run free, my sweet angel.
You will never, ever be forgotten and always be missed. You will always be my Iggy muse...the reason Silver Hounds exists. I am so proud of you :)

Cowboy-October '08
Cowboy was found in an Osawwa OK shelter by some wonderful volunteers. Maggie with Hazeljane's Blessing sprung him and fostered him. He was in horrible shape with long nails, terrible skin and extremely thin. With some wholesome food that Silver Hounds was able to provide and lotsa Maggie-love, Cowboy blossomed into a wonderful, healthy-looking dog and has found his forever home with a very nice couple.
Methusala-Mel for short
 
Mel was found in a kill shelter in Joplin about the same time as Sophia & Maria. Our Angel in Joplin sprung this old lumpy, bumpy boy and brought him home to get him fixed up! Deaf and blind and covered with growths, (the vet said he was probably 13 or so) we were hoping he could be saved....but sadly, after a few weeks in his foster home, it was decided to let him go quietly in the arms of a loving human to the Rainbow Bridge. Run free, sweet old Mel.

Nala
Nala went to the Bridge in Jan '08 at 14+ yrs old in the arms of her devoted foster mom and rescuer, Melissa. Nala was the oldest gal at Wiseguys Ig Rescue and will be missed. At least she knew what love was all about in her final year.


I'
ve gone somewhere, not far away,
a place with no more pain
There’s butterflies and big blue skies
and shelter from the rain.

My life with you was heavenly
and in the end you’ll see,
That I was meant to be with you
for all eternity.

You’ll see me in a starry night
when all the world’s asleep,
I’ll be here with you always
my memory you’ll keep.

So don’t be sad that I am gone
for really I am HERE,
Just look beyond the obvious
and don’t shed one more tear.

Thank you so for loving me
I’ll love you always too,
My life here on this earth is done
so now I’ll wait for you.


H. Mastromatto 2006


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