Tiny little Adele died in December 2007, the victim of what appeared to be a growing brain lesion. 
Within a very short period of days it affected her sight, appetite and motor control, and she was euthanised by a vet and laid to rest in 
the garden she ran and played in. 
It was believed the initial brain damage might have been meningitis, though the cause of it would be anyone's guess. 
 
Adele arrived here from another rescue on April 1, 2007. 
She was failing badly, losing weight to the  point of being emaciated and weak. 
Somewhat disoriented and emotionless, almost appearing to be suffering from dementia, it did not take long to realise she was brain damaged, 
though at the time, the cause of it was unclear. 
She was adopted only a few days later by a very warm and gentle couple, who took to her immediately and wanted to give her a real home. 
 
Adele surprised us all sometimes, and could show striking energy and clarity, and positive improvement. 
She stayed here twice when her owners had to travel, and showed remarkable awareness and coordination. 
Seeming to be in a world of her own most of the time, I still recall Stan phoning me to tell me she actually came to him when he called her one day, 
and also when he told me how she figured out to run around to the front door if he did not soon enough open the back door for her. 
Using their crankiest cat for a pillow, and here often following the wolfhound, little Adele was a tiny little fairy of a greyhound who bothered no one and 
was respected by everyone - human, canine, or feline!
 
No couple could have given her more love, comfort, safety and understanding than Stan and Carol. 
If Adele could talk to them now, I am certain she would say "thank you for being so good to me even though I could not wag my tail for you....
for the constant hugs, for letting me sleep with you every night, for being patient, for giving me a home 
and dog friends and cat friends and letting me have - even for a short time - the sort of home that so many other dogs can only dream about. 
I loved you in my own way, and I will always, always be with you."
 
Thank you, Carol and Stan, for taking in this tiny angel and loving her as you did. 

The day Adele went home with Carol and Stan. 
Carol just wrapped herself around her and knew within moments this was the dog she wanted. 

11th January 2008
Lovely, gentle Daisy died unexpectedly this morning, most likely from a blood clot. 
She had been bitten by an outside dog 3 days earlier, and had been healing fine. 
She had come so far since the time she arrived here, and so enjoyed life and people and all the dogs here, and had 2 or 3 possible homes in line for her. 
Daisy's passing has caused a lot of tears, and she will be so very much missed. 
My little companion who liked to stay by my side when we walked the property. 
Here she is with friend Wendy, being her usual happy, cheerful self. Sleep peacefully, my little beauty. 

Sergeant, a very large black greyhound, was left at a county pound showing signs of extensive long-term neglect.
 A local rescue took him in, not realizing how serious his condition was. 
Inadequate care for him at the rescue resulted in his health further deteriorating, and Orchard Greyhound Sanctuary was asked to take him in, 
though the sad extent of his condition was not known until he was actually picked up at the rescue. 
Sergeant arrived here in a state of high distress, both physically and mentally, and after some initial aid, painkiller and comfort was given to him, 
he died shortly after arriving.
 He was only 9 years old. Sergeant had a place in waiting for him at the exceptional sanctuary for poorly aged greyhounds, Tailends, in the UK. 
We imagine he is nevertheless there in spirit, unseen by us, but running along the beach with the others. 

 
As a result of this very sad event, OGS and friends as well as 2 veterinarians are putting together a booklet to be distributed free of charge to as many rescues as 
possible to decrease the likelihood of this happening again. 
Entitled "Guide to Urgent Care for Rescued Greyhounds", the book will provide some basic care information for when a greyhound-experienced veterinarian 
cannot be found. 
The printing of the booklet has received some support from Roscrea SPCA.
Sergeant's death was avoidable, and we hope this will never, ever take place again. 
The ISPCA and the Irish Greyhound Board are both investigating this case.