Thinking of your sweet lad and wishing him a happy Birthday. Xx

Happy Birthday Joe Joe. You are obviously missed so very, very much. We know the feeling Tracey....they are never far from our thoughts are they. l bet David's BM is regailing him with all his adventures!!! Joe gets my cuddle today...though he will have to share it with Blue & Abbey. XXX

Happy Birthday dearest Joe Joe. We miss you more than words can express. We think about you every day and so wish I you were still here with us. I go to your grave in the garden and have a chat with you about Belle and Arthur and what a shit Fire can still be. I do hope you have found Blue and Abbey over the Bridge and maybe even David's Best Mate. Miss you boy so much, I love you so much. Big hugs big fella. Rest in peace xxxx

like many others I have shed more than a few tears today gone before his time only a short retirement but what a retirement.Loved to pieces by his mum and dad,his ups and downs shared with his many admirers on both side of the channel a home and life that most dogs can only dream of .Joe was a very very lucky boy and you must be heartbroken but what a life you gave him he has moved from one doggy heaven to another.Love to you all and cherish your wonderful memories of an amazing boy. X

This was emailed to me by one of her friends who spent Wed night cuddling him. "

What can I say, so so sorry - and he looked so well last night.

He was the sweetest dog and against all the odds you saved him.

As you know I would have given up a lot earlier. He had a great

time with you and had more love than most dogs get in a whole

lifetime. He will be so fondly remembered by everyone who

met him. Take care you guys and although at the moment you

can't get past this, you will in time start remembering to good times.

I'll call you in a couple of days.

Bless you both and all the dogs XX"

So very sorry to read this tragic news. Our thoughts are with you all at this incredibly sad time. It does sound like you have lots of happy memories of him which will never leave. xxx

I am so deeply sorry to read this news, it has made me feel so upset. I followed Joe's story. Life is not fair but I am sure you had many good times together. So sorry.xxx

Joe I have given you my cuddle tonight, it was heart breaking to read the post by your family, take comfort that Joe knew he was loved and had a amazing retirement with love from all his brothers, sisters and family, Joe will always be there in your hearts and as duleek dandy said you never forget the special times, once you have lost a special one it breaks your heart to hear when others have passed, I am really very sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts are with you and family so young we hope you may take comfort in knowing you gave him all the love in the world shine bright joe and run free over rainbow bridge with all your friends god bless you tinkers family xxxx

Such devastating news, Joe had the best mom and dad he could ever have wished for and he loved you so much, my thoughts are with you both xXx

Run free Joe, sympathies to all the family at this sad time.

So sorry to hear this sad news; thinking of you all. God Bless your lovely Joe. Xxx

Joe Joe was buried this afternoon in his favourite blanket with his favourite cushion. I don't know what to say about how much we loved this boy, how we nurtured him after his accident, the joy he bought to our lives, how he made us laugh with his cushion antics and how he used to ask for treats. The pure joy he gave us, he will be so so missed by us, his puppy and human friends who loved his gentleness. Excuse the language but we are feeling really shit. God we miss him so much.

Rest in peace Joe, my thoughts are with your family xxxx

what terrible news I am so sorry to hear about Joe, so young, just devastating , run free joe x

Joe, I don't know what to say. This is such sad, sad news - after everything you went through. In time, your family will be able to smile fondly at their special memories of you and your cushion, but at the moment we send them special hugs and thoughts at this sad time. x

Such tragic news, poor Joe Joe battled so hard after his accident. I must admit to many tears for the poor boy, Tracey and all the family. My thoughts are with you all at this terrible time. xxxx

Oh Tracey such awful news. We are thinking of you all. Run free beautiful boy over rainbow bridge. X

Oh am so, so, sorry, having followed his progress on facebook. Life is so unfair, he was so lucky to have such loving owners, far far too young to now be playing above in those green fields. Shine down very brightly tonight. God bless Joe x

Such sad news, my heart goes out to Tracey and I send love and thoughts. Run free handsome boy. Xx

Heaven gained a very special angel today...... Thank you Tracey for taking the time to call me to let me know. I am heartbroken and I know you are too..... he has been taken too soon and I am devastated especially after he has been through recently x Run free fella x I am so sorry Belle never got to meet you x

I love all my dogs but this one is truly special

This is the biggest sloppiest dog. So affectionate, eats like he is never going to get fed again, follows me everywhere, does pull a bit on his walks at the start and then settles. I adore this boy, he has made such a great addition to our family. His big brown eyes just make you give in and want to hug him.

I agree, a lovely video of greyhounds enjoying themselves together.

What a lovely video. Brings a lump to your throat seeing them enjoying themselves and having a blast in the garden too. Love your dainty little girl though, who thought better of the race and tried to keep out of the wind instead! Mand x

http://youtu.be/rOv3P6Tdycs

Just noticed Joe's weight when he was in Daybreaks, he has put a little on, he is now 34.6 kilos

This morning, and yesterday, "Joe, no please don't take my slipper down the paddock, oh sod, Joe come back please with my slipper, no not in your digging hole, pleeeeese"

Joe looking very very relaxed and a very happy boy in his bed x

I am lucky, I don't need to click 'cuddle' as I can cuddle this boy morning, noon and night and I do!

Joe just gets better and better, he is an absolute delight and such a handsome boy. Currently chilled out on the rug in front of the fire.

Joe is one fabulous dog and reminds us a little of our first grey, Blue, he is laid back and chilled out most of the time, except when he sees you first thing in the morning and goes bonkers and when we have been out. His only naughty habit, digging the garden up! We can forgive him anything though.

Glad to hear that Joe & fire are settling in well and that they've gone to such a nice home sounds like a doggy paradise

We are so lucky to have this boy, he is a delight, so laid back, not nervous of strangers and now less interested in the chickens but the sheep and lamb are still a big puzzle to him.

Joe is getter better and now getting used to settling in the living room in front of the fire in the evening. Unfortunately the toy he came with has been stolen by Fire and nigh on destroyed! We are going to get some more robust toys. He still hasn't learnt about not running at the chicken tractors but he will get used to them but is enjoying all the space to run in and all the sights and smells on his walks.

Go and have a lovely life my handsome boy I do miss you

Can't wait to see the photos of Joe in his new home! xxx

Bon Voyage Joe! Have a lovely life in France, and and sau a big hello to Fire for me. x

Hope you have a happy reunion with Fire you are both such lucky ,lucky boys.
Dandy will be on his way soon as well.

Bon voyage beautiful boy. Have a great life in France.

OK Joe, understand you will be collected on Sunday and should then be with us approx lunchtime on Monday. Have told Fire but he was too busy sleeping!

Getting closer every day boy to your new home in France and meet up with Fire again.

happy birthday my little man. are you still going to france
with fire and dandy

Sorry I missed your birthday Joe, will never do that again! Hope you were spoilt :o)

Happy Birthday for yesterday Joe! xxx

Happy Birthday, Joe!

OK Joe, note you eat well so have a freezer full of mince and chicken for you plus tinned food, dried food, yoghurt and anything else you fance! Can't send you a hug as just hugged Fire but sending you one anywaty,

Don't worry Joe, not forgotten you - you have a new bed too and a fob for your collar. You will soon be here and back with Fire but also with Hope and Noble so lots of playtime and cuddles.

Welldone old lad. Lucky you, living in France with Fire! I'm going green.....
xx :)

well done joe you are going to have to learn to bark in french

Wow, lucky Joe - such good news. x

Lucky Joe - he is off to live in France once we get his pet passport sorted :-)

So nice to see lots of lovely hounds reserved today. Good luck to Joe. xxx

Hi aimee- he has settled on very well not too shy at all he and Rita get on so well!

My Jojo
Very handsome boy. His a lovely grey, who loves attention and fuss. Will stand there and let you groom him and clean ears/teeth. Walks well on the lead, doesn't pull :) . Once he settles down he won't be shy, his true nature will come through. He does bark when its meal time but settles down once his being fed. He was an excellent runner and really loved his racing so he deserves a loving forever retired home :)
I'm sure you won't be here long my boy
xxxxxx