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Maxwell, or Maxie, as
he was affectionately called, was my 11-year-old Greyhound. He was from
Florida until he reached the ripe old age of eighteen months, when I
adopted him. I JUST found out that he NEVER raced as "CASINO
TALK" (his former-life name); hence his early retirement!
Sometimes it pays be a flower child - he got to enjoy the good life!
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This
was Max's first experience with The Barnegat Bay. He wasn't real
sure about this "water" thing, and when the sand started
sucking down his paws, well.....he just wasn't going to let that
happen, so he decided to sit, and was REALLY surprised!
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Here's
Maxwell visiting WOBM-FM, a regional radio station based in Berkeley
Township, NJ.
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Maxwell
got to see the Waretown Founders Day fireworks from aboard a boat
on the Barnegat Bay!
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Max
met Smokey Bear at the Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree in Waretown,
NJ. Max the Piney Hound visited the Jamboree many times, and became
a "regular" at the Ocean County Parks booth!
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On
October 17, 1999, thousands of caring people got together in Point
Pleasant, NJ for the Annual "Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer" 5-Mile Walk. Maxwell had enough sponsors of his own
to earn the tee-shirt he proudly wore during the walk along the
beautiful boardwalk and streets in lovely Point Pleasant.
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He
made some great friends there, too. He poses with one just after
crossing the finish line! He was ready for a nap!
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Max
was reluctant to leave all the new friends he met!
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November
can be a beautiful month in southern New Jersey, so Max and "Piney"
took a drive to Long Beach Island on a warm Saturday afternoon.
He got to see Ol' Barney at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. After
that, we went to Loveladies, a small town on the Island, where
he made more friends!
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Here
he is with a friendly fisherman!
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After
a long day, Max konked out with his pal, Alex d'Catt (the black
furry blob) on "Max's couch"!
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Here's
Max in 2006 at 10 1/2 years old. He couldn't quite figure out
what happened to the noses of these handsome Pekinese he met at
Wells Mills Park!
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After
a long and happy life, Maxwell went to eternal rest at "Rainbow
Bridge" on November 17, 2007. He was almost twelve years
old when he died peacefully in my arms. Maxie touched many
hearts with his kind and gentle soul; he will always be remembered
and loved by all, but most of all by me. I will miss you very
much, Maxie-boy!
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ISAAC
Affectionately known as
Zakeroo!
Visit his page!
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UPDATE
- February 1, 2008!
I
visited GREYHOUND ANGELS Adoption in Pennsauken NJ and met ISAAC!
This wonderful boy will soon be part of my family - I'm
counting the days!
Lisa
and her Dad Ira should be blessed for the endless hours they
devote to their greyhounds, arranging for transportation to
their kennel - from Florida, Kansas, West Virginia and more,
caring for these wonderful animals, arranging adoptions - the
work is borne of love, but it's hard work. Their many volunteers
also are "Angels", giving of their time to help these
wonderful dogs find their "forever homes!"
Greyhound
Angels is raising money for a "real" greyhound farm,
with a place for these kids to run, instead of being indoors,
requiring walks several times daily for exercise (again - thanks
to those volunteer ANGELS!)
If
you possibly can, go to their website
and donate a few dollars. Before you decide how much, take a
look at their "ADOPT
ME" page!
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If you live in
the NJ - PA area, visit Greyhound
Angels Adoption, located in Pennsauken NJ. Even if you
can't adopt at this time, you can sponsor one of their "kids!"
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Think about adopting
a greyhound - thousands die needlessly every year, and they are wonderful
dogs - quiet, sensitive "couch potatoes". They have so much
love to give and ask little in return. They are gentle, kind and clean,
and their manners are better than those of some people! They require
little maintenance - even if you don't have a fenced-in yard, a brisk
walk will keep them happy. There are greyhounds right now at racetracks
across the country that will be "put to sleep" needlessly!
Help him or her...please? Wherever you are, there are agencies that
are looking for loving families for these wonderful dogs - find one
and adopt your "best friend". You won't regret it!
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