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HollySpringsHounds · Joined: 20 Dec 2005 Posts: 620 Location: Holly Springs, NC

Big party for greyhound's 20th birthday

Last Edited: Monday, 21 Apr 2008, 5:51 PM EDT

PINELLAS PARK - She's 20 years young and still going strong.

The Tampa Bay chapter of Greyhound Pets of America honored Genie, the soon-to-be-20-year-old greyhound, at its annual "Run With the Big Dogs" Poker Run this weekend.

It was quite a birthday party, with greyhounds (and their owners) from all over Florida on hand to celebrate what could very well be the world's oldest greyhound.

Genie's owners, Tim and Neena Derf of Palmetto, were thrilled by the turnout to celebrate their special girl. Tim especially has reason to celebrate Genie's birthday -- a few years ago, he became seriously ill in the middle of the night. Genie found him unconscious and nosed Neena awake, refusing to give up until she got up and found Tim.

Doctors say he was minutes away from death.

As Neena and Tim say, "He picked her and she saved him."

Genie was already 11 years old when they adopted her, and chances were slim that someone would want to take in a dog that old. Perhaps there was a little "Genie magic" at work?

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ChanginGrey · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject:

This is so wonderful!!! I've been thinking about Genie, I knew her birthday was coming up and I sure was hoping & praying she would make it to the BIG 20!!!! Unreal!!!

Thanks for sharing! Brings tears to my eyes. What a heartwarming story. I've never even been in a Limo! Genie is one very lucky dog!

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twogreys · Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 432 Location: Kannapolis, NC.

I think She really is a magic Genie and I'm sure She has more than 20 years to give. She's a real beauty too !!!!!
When 140 years old you become look as good you will not. Many more pretty girl !!! Birthday

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Bridgetts Dad · Joined: 22 Jan 2008 Posts: 68 Location: Raleigh, NC

That's a wonderful story, and greeeat video. Look at all the people and papers to get stories. What a way to promote grey's.

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EBryson · Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 135 Location: Gastonia, NC

Genie's is such a heartwarming story - on many levels. Thanks for sharing it.

BTW: As a motorcyclist, I love the hound on a Hawg! I'll have to see about getting one of the poker run t-shirts.

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Tiger, aka Ti
Junior, son of Tiger
And All Who Have Come Before

tbsflame · Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 426 Location: Mint Hill, NC

I love this story.

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Star (Starwind), Flame (Drinkin Dr. Pepper) & Mem (Sweet Memories)
Where's Hawk 9/28/90-5/22/00, Legs Beecher 5/20/96-4/2/08, Tessie 2/2/95-9/6/08

Maggie's Mom · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject:

Christine, thanks for posting!!

Happy Birthday Genie!! I like how you have your own bedroom with Queen size bed!

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Lynda M
Mom to Sugar, Toby, Smokey, Jasmine & Maggie-Mae CGC TDI.
Gizmo, Pumba, Miles, Leo and Gerty the cat at the Bridge. Wife to Rick (Greyt Seniors).

Maggie's Mom · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject:

I just read on Greytalk that Genie passed away today. Tell everyone at the bridge hello Genie. Everytime I saw your picture it would bring a smile.

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Lynda M
Mom to Sugar, Toby, Smokey, Jasmine & Maggie-Mae CGC TDI.
Gizmo, Pumba, Miles, Leo and Gerty the cat at the Bridge. Wife to Rick (Greyt Seniors).

bfedor · Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 365 Location: Greensboro

Godspeed Genie. You deserve the softest cloud to lay on.

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Volunteer Coordinator, GFNC

Mom to Sport and Izzy and Pepper,
Freebird and Sherry (at the Bridge)

ChanginGrey · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:20 pm Post subject:

OH NO!!!

I just knew Genie WOULD make it to 21 if any Grey ever could! Such sad news! Run free Genie! Sad

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twogreys · Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 432 Location: Kannapolis, NC.

20 years is a long time for a Greyhound and I know that they can't live forever, but My heart is broken. Crying or Very sad

Run free sweet Genie, You brought a lot of joy to us all in the Greyhound world.

Gary

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HollySpringsHounds · Joined: 20 Dec 2005 Posts: 620 Location: Holly Springs, NC

Aww.. that's sad.... Sad

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