Iggy has an older sister. Sophie is a beautiful, Turkish Van cat who outweighs Iggy by a third of his body weight. I found Sophie crying in the middle of the street one day and tried to catch her but was unable. I put out a bed and food for her and soon found Sophie and two kittens in the bed. The kittens went to a good family and our sweet Sophie stayed here. She and Iggy play and are very good company for each other. Occasionally, she gets tired of the play and hides on top of the refrigerator for a respite.

Remembering Tara (Marchwind Tara Tebo)

by Tara's mom (Deb Shayer)

 

I love you and miss you terribly, princess Tara, and I will see you again at the Bridge.

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Riley's page (Tebo Hearsay Ultra Riley)

by Riley's mom (Deb Shayer)

 

Introducing "Allie" (Tebo Alegria Meritage)

by Allie's mom (Deb Shayer)

There is a limit of one dog (pet) per page.

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I have been granted a miracle in the form of an exquisite little Italian Greyhound puppy.   His breeder named him "Gorgeous George".....and he truly is!    Unlike most puppies this little fellow is not a trouble-maker.   That role is reserved for "You Know Who".    He is incredibly loving, well behaved and bright.   This little man is truly amazing.   He has an absolutely awesome temperament.  There isn't a mean bone in his body.  He is also amazingly sensitive to Gracie and her needs.   He never jumps on her, scares her or bothers her in any way.    She is almost 15....and doesn't always feel well.   This little puppy understands that.   It's a miracle.  
 
And speaking of miracles....let me tell you how this adoption came about.   Every year as soon as I get to Florida.... I call my friend, Carol Harris, at Bo-Bett farm.   We always arrange a visit....and I go to Bo-Bett and get to play with some of the most beautiful Italian Greyhounds in Iggydom.   I also have fun visiting with Carol, her wonderful human family and dedicated staff.   Those visits are pure pleasure.   This year I called with sad news.   As I tried telling Carol about the loss of George the Greyt......I fell apart and had trouble getting the words out.  She told me to quit the crying because he was already at Bo-Bett waiting for me.   When I asked her who.....she said simply:    "Gorgeous George".   Carol had bred a little boy puppy with a temperament guaranteed to heal human pain.  Gorgeous George was one of a litter of two, George and Barbara.    She told me that he was "marked by the hand of God".    Furthermore...where God is concerned...no money changes hands.    Carol presented him to me as a gift of love.    Here are her words:
 
 “Gorgeous George is a living remembrance for not only Judy but for the entire world of IG Rescue. He is a fawn and white 3 month old; a small but mighty symbol of personality and pedigree that we all hope will help Judy Longhouse heal from the recent lose of her cherished friend,  Pony Haven George Longhouse."
 
Carol gave him to me with her love.   But she also gave him to all of you!!!!  She knows that he will be shared  in stories....and bring joy to many.   The amazing thing is that Gorgeous George has a personality very similar to George the Greyt!!!!   He is the same color and has very similar markings.    However, Gorgeous George is his own little man with his own distinct personality.....and he is already deeply loved by me and my whole family.    It is a tribute to George the Greyt that I was able to love another of his kind so quickly and so well.   The Greyt one will live on in my heart forever.   But I am so grateful to have Gorgeous George on this earth and in my arms.   There is no way to ever thank Carol Harris enough for this beautiful gift of life.   Love never dies....and love only grows.  
 
Soooo...presenting to all of you:  GORGEOUS GEORGE!!!!!!

February, 1994 - June 8, 2008

Gina was 8 mos. old when I adopted her from a local Humane Society. She was a shepherd-greyhound mix breed, but something just clicked that day I found her and decided to give her that chance at life she desperately needed. It didn't take long to find out that I had found a very unique and individualistic dog. She was a protector. a companion and a copilot. She made 14 of my 76 years a very beautiful, memorable experiance than can never be replaced nor forgotten. When you come into my house, as a stranger, you had better get a hug or a handshake, otherwise be prepared to be closely watched. However, that fateful Sunday morning, when I said "truck" , and she couldn't get up, I knew that the next ride was going to be the last, together. Gina, I will walk across that "Bridge" with you.

Inner Strength

If you can start the day without caffeine,

If you can get going without pep pills,

If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,

If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,

If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,

If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,

If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,

If you can ignore a friend's limited education and never correct him,

If you can conquer tension without medical help,

If you can relax without imbibing,

If you can sleep without the use of drugs -

Then you are probably the family dog