In Memoriam

Henry IM
Deceased
5 May 2025

Henry

THE STARS HAVE CALLED YOU HOME

The stars have called you home, love.  Up high, so far away. I think they missed your brilliance,they just couldn’t let you stay. You’ve shone that light of yours, love. On all the lives you touched. 
We’ve known your joy for years and years, I guess they thought ‘enough’. They need your light up there now. This world grows ever dark. Your passion will rain down like love, dripped into every heart. 
The stars have called you home, now we’ll miss you, every day.  And every night we’ll scour the skies, 
to watch you, where you lay.
And when dark clouds are gathering, and air’s too cold to breathe.
The life you lived will warm our bones, and your star will help us see.
Words by Donna Ashworth

Run free, big bear Henry.

5 years ago, you came into my life. This after more than 7 years of staying in the shelter of Las Nieves, where you ended up at a young age after a large confiscation on a finca with dozens of other Podencos Campaneros in miserable condition.

Your body was now finished. Loving is letting go. Since this afternoon you have been a star, in good company up here.

And hopefully they also have mud baths there. See you later 
 

Summer
Deceased
17 January 2025

Summer

On Friday evening, the 17th of January 2025, the veterinarian came to our house. Surrounded by her pack, Summer fell asleep gently, as she always did. This time not with a smile, but with a final deep sigh.

Summer enriched our family for seven years. Her love and presence will remain in our hearts forever. Saying goodbye is hard, but we are grateful for every day we were able to enjoy together.

Fam. Camps - Greunlinx

Louis IM
Deceased
16 January 2025

Louis'tje

 

Myriam

Sookie IM
Deceased
9 January 2025

Sookie

Pandora (now Sookie) was adopted and taken along in Aalter on the 17th of November 2012.

After a short illness she passed away peacefully on the 9th of January 2025 surrounded by all the necessary love from us and our vet Lisa.

She was almost never sick during her time with us, and she lived until the day she indicated that her time had come. With a brave age of 17 years and 7 months she has outlived many greyhounds from her birth generation.

Fam Verstraete Claude & Heidi

Eniya
Deceased
2 January 2025

Eniya

Dearest Eniya,

my sweetheart, my little darling. On the 2nd of January 2025 around 11:30h you put on your wings and walked over the rainbow bridge, towards your sisters, brother and owner. They will show you the way there. I knew it was coming because you were very ill, but I never expected it to be so sudden. The liver cancer had spread and that morning your condition deteriorated so much in less than 3 hours that when we arrived at the vet you were already going into shock.

You could no longer see anything and were in blind panic. You passed away peacefully in my arms. Your battle is over dear girl. You are no longer in pain. God, how I miss you, my little sweetheart. You turned 13.5 of which you were able to enjoy your basket here for 3.5 years, for which I am very grateful that I was given that opportunity. Run free, darling. We will see each other again someday, but this is so damn hard to bear. Rest in peace my sweet, sweet Eniya.

Big kiss from your mommy Angèle.

Regards from Angèle,

Arizona and Virginia

Morita IM
Deceased
2 January 2025

Morita

Thank you for all those wonderful years that we were able to take care of you. Our little darling, you were so cute and small with your special ears. We were madly in love with you. Your body was worn out, we had to let you go with great pain in our hearts. You came to us at the age of 8. And you were allowed to become 14 1/2. You were able to enjoy many more wonderful years of life that you so deserved. Your sister Morena passed away 8 months before you. How you missed her. Now you can rest together and walk together again up there. See you someday, sweet girl.

Born on the 15th of August 2010 and passed away on the 2nd of January 2025.

Myriam Herremans and Xavier Pauwels

Carlos IM
Deceased
31 December 2025

Carlos

Carlos, Carlosje, Carloosje, a devil in a box, our Mousie Mouse, our little rascal, will always remain in our hearts. Our strong and honest “Mousie Mouse” fell asleep this morning, Carlosje is no more, the bobbin was empty, we were able to have him in our home for 12 years, almost 15 years old, half paralyzed in his hind legs he still tried to get outside, blind and deaf trusting his owners. But when we woke up this morning, we noticed that he could no longer walk. With sorrow in our hearts, we tried to reach his aunt Marianne, unfortunately, the office was closed. We went to the vet in our area, there it turned out that Carlosje's quality of life was almost zero, paralyzed and exhausted, we gently saw our Mouse leave with sadness, but with the thought, Carlos, you were a nice friend, you had a good life, all the best to you little devil and until later. 

Your owners Dirk and Martine and a paw from your playmate Indio.

Fam. Maras D.

Delia IM
Deceased
26 December 2024

Delia

Delia passed away on the 26th of December 2024.

On the 18th of January 2014, we went to pick you up in Aalter. You were very excited that you could come along. We were the best girlfriends. We had some wonderful moments. You have now become a beautiful star.

I miss you immensely.

Rest in peace and run free.

An Van den Poel

Zara
Deceased
4 December 2024

Zara

Zara – July 15, 2013 – December 12, 2024

You came to us in September 2015, it was love at first sight.

You brought us so much joy, the sheep and chickens were your friends from day one, you liked people a little less, especially men you did like less. We could only imagine how that happened.

But when we adopted Lily and, by her example, you gained a lot more confidence.

We were not ready for it yet.

My beautiful girl, my sun lover, Zara

File IM
Deceased
26 November 2024

Flix

With pain in our hearts, I must unfortunately announce that Flix passed away (during his nap, without illness) on the 26thof November 2024, and was cremated with much love and care at Hoka in Roeselare. It is comforting that Flix is ​​back home.

Fam. Verlinde Greta

Chatarina IM
Deceased
26 November 2024

Catharina

January 1,2019 - November 26, 2024 - Casa Belgica, April 6, 2021.  

April 7, 2021, 22u. 

Yes, we go for her.

Mollenhoeve May 1, 2021.

Soon she was Our Queen. Our modest, quiet Russian Rose. So beautiful, so soft.

Eros adored her. Lulabelle, our Spanish Fury, had respect for her. The boys surrounded her warmly. Sometimes when she thought we did not see her, she would hold a cuddly toy. Or secretly playing, dancing in the distance with Jamie. Our hearts would fill up, yes, she was happy in her world.

Tears of sadness.

But also tears of happiness that we were able to give her such beautiful years, supported by our pack.

Sonja and Dirk

Jamie Lulabelle Kiss Gaston Sophie Olivia, Rambo, Eros 

Sira IM
Deceased
15 November 2024

Sira

13 years old.

On the 21st of March 2015 we were allowed to pick you up and give you your well-deserved golden basket. You immediately became friends with our papillon Trix, as well as our cat Smoothy. You loved to go for walks, but you could also enjoy lounging together on the couch. Last year was a bit more difficult. Arthrosis and heart problems appeared and a week before your farewell a large tumor was discovered that could not be treated anymore. You were brave until the end and you crossed the rainbow bridge here at home surrounded by us. You were a sweetheart dog, who will be missed very much by everyone. Thank you for the 10 wonderful and unforgettable years. Sira (our doll), you will always be in our hearts. ❤️

Fam . Cosemans S.

Santa IM
Deceased
18 October 2024

Santa

You were 17 years old, my beautiful Santa.

So much love shared 💞💞

You were everything to me, and I probably everything to you.

The house is very empty without you.

My heart bleeds every day.

I will never stop loving you.

You will be my most beautiful star.

Rest in peace my doll ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Fam. Anckaert

Finn IM
Deceased
14 October 2024

Finn

I love your long nose, that slender, slim line,

those legs that you could entwine so intimately when you were lying down.

But above all that morning 'dance', just when you were let out outside,

where you shook your whole body, from nose to the very last piece of tail.

So funny and so blissfully wonderful, to be jealous of.

Out of sight now, but forever hidden deep in my heart...

Fam.Karin Gielen

Tana IM
Deceased
5 October 2024

Tana

Dear Tana, when we picked you up on GINB's adoption day in May 2014, we knew you belonged with us. You were brought to our table, sat down next to Kobe's chair and put your head on his lap. He was barely 2 years old then, the same age as you. Full of confidence, we set off on a beautiful journey of 10 years. For 10 years you were our sidekick and that of the boys. Our dearest "Aunt Tana", we will miss you terribly.

Thank you for everything and see you again someday!

Fam. Flamand

Cato & Casper
Deceased
4 October 2024

Cato & Casper

On the 9th of March 2022, our Snoepie died in my arms, he was 16 years old, and we decided not to get another dog. However, without taking Pantera into account, we saw her on the site and lost our hearts, on the 29th of 2022 she came to live with us. The best decision ever, she was 8 years old, and she went everywhere with us. Five months after Pantera, who we named Cato, I immediately fell in love with Canello Dos, we decided that one dog was not enough and adopted him and gave him the name Casper. We were so happy with those two, went for walks, car rides and they both enjoyed it to the fullest. Catootje, calm and Casper full of energy despite his no longer being young. On October 4, we had to say goodbye to our Catootje after we had already said goodbye to our Casper the day before. The loss of our two treasures is so great, the pain we feel immense. After all this time I can only cry for these two special creatures who came into our lives barely two years ago. Within a week and a half, we lost them both, Catootje 10 years old and Casper 9 years old. Cato had pancreatitis, and was under control, but suddenly things went wrong and despite the efforts of our vet, the infusion and the medication went wrong. Casper had breathing problems, after examination in the Quadrant in Herfelingen he turned out to have a huge tumor in his heart and barely two days later metastases. We saw him deteriorate so much and letting him go was the only option. They both died in my arms. My husband came home yesterday after three weeks in hospital and for him it was also difficult to come home to a house without our long legs. 🥲

With thanks to our Veterinary Practice d'Aerebeek - Yves Nerinckx and 't Quadrant Herfelingen for the loving care.

Danny and Eric Vanaudenhove - Lostermans 

Kira IM
Deceased
23 September 2024

Kira

Fam. Pontzen Walter - Jacqueline

Gero IM
Deceased
16 September 2024

Gero

In March 2016, I was allowed to adopt Geronimo (I called him Gero). Mireille called him a shy boy. I saw him, he looked straight into my eyes, and we had a bond. He did not immediately trust the outside world but at home he was great, so sweet, so affectionate, such a cuddly toy, sometimes very silly with the toy basket. He was always very close so that he could always see me. 

When he did not see me, he came looking for me. We were inseparable day and night. We experienced so many beautiful things, took so many beautiful walks. But 2 weeks ago, he stopped eating. He was seriously ill. Today 16/09/2024, I had to let him go. What extreme sadness, what emptiness. But I am grateful for 8.5 wonderful years together.  

Pascale

Sofieke
Deceased
9 September 2024

Sofieke

5th of October 2012 – 9th of September 2024

On the 12th of October 2021, as a 9-year-old girl, Sofieke found her golden basket with Mrs. Carry V G via a detour.

Letter from Sofieke

Dear, I have now arrived, high above the clouds and I am together with Bompa Indio. I have been ill. Furia is now taking care of my mother. Thank you for taking me to my mother then.

Lots of love and paws.

Sofieke

 

Zita
Deceased
6 September 2024

Zita

Dear Zita,

As a little puppy you came into our lives in November 2018, a day we will never forget, a dream come true. From day 1 you were a big teddy bear, a crazy dog, a diva, in short, a real lady with tricks. You knew how to use your sweet, cute puppy eyes to get your way every time, puppy or not, the years that followed your eyes remained your greatest asset. With great pain in our hearts, we had to let you go but until the last moment you also knew how to comfort us with your sweet face and soft licks.

You will always remain our sweet, beautiful girl 💖

Zita 1/06/2018 – 6/09/2024

Family Lauwers.

Ziva
Deceased
2 September 2024

Ziva

 Dearest Queen Ziva,

12 years ago, we consciously chose you, and this was the best decision we ever made. The first year was a bit of a search, you were the biggest rascal that was walking around here. Thereafter you became best friends with Juul, you were 8 legs on 1 belly, you did everything together, romping, sleeping, etc...

Everything was Ziva proof, but that did not stop you from taking all the tissues, drinking our coffee (especially with milk), if we were not fast enough to take our food from the table and you even explored the trash bins. You had a place on the couch that was always yours, this was your favorite place and will always remain so. A few years later Romeo came to expand our pack, and it was love at first sight for you too, you always wanted to play with him. Last year we saw that you were getting old, yet you always continued with the same energy that you always had. The last few weeks everything started to go a bit slower, and we saw that it was enough for you.

Dearest “mussel” we will miss you so much, your energy, your hugs, your crazy stunts but especially your unconditional love. Thank you for 12 super beautiful years, rest now, you will always be our biggest star in the sky.

Big kiss Anne, Anouck, Tim, Juul🐾 & Romeo🐾 ❤️

Sterre
Deceased
30 August 2024

Sterre

Fam . De Vetter 

Violetta IM
Deceased
19 August 2024

Violetta

Fam. Van Hecke - Van De Veire

IM Esprit
Deceased
30 July 2024

Esprit

Fam. Suzy Bussé.

IM Reina
Deceased
26 July 2024

Reina

My sweet darling is now united with her friends in the dog's heaven, and will be

in my heart forever.

Iris Geevels en Patrick

Fee IM
Deceased
24 July 2024

Fee

Yesterday Fee has put on her wings. She was in a lot of pain. I could not let her suffer any longer. I miss her immensely, my most beautiful touchy girl and my best friend.

Anouk Berger

Tiburon
Deceased
21 July 2024

Tiburon

Dear Tiburon,

With great pain in our hearts, you are no longer our angel on earth. You flew back over the rainbow to our great sorrow. From the first minute during our car ride home, after the adoption day, you lay so familiarly on the backseat with your head on my lap, your eyes looked at me and the magic jumped over. We were going to be “soulmates” for life.

You were so sweet, affectionate and sometimes a little crazy, but you stole everyone's heart. We had a wonderful time together; you were always very close to us. We were inseparable. In a painfully brutal way, you were torn from our lives in a few days. You could not overcome the malignant disease, and we saw you leave our lives a little more day by day. On the 21st of July you gave up your battle after 2 weeks of hard fighting.

We are devastated with grief, but we comfort ourselves that we were still able to give you 5 beautiful years and that your “mateke” may always come and live in our hearts.

Family Haeseldonckx Jan, Van Genechten Karine

 

Luz IM
Deceased
8 July 2024

Luz

 

Jan, Evelien, Julie en Laurie

Zoë IM
Deceased
4 July 2024

Zoë

Zoë has gone over the rainbow to dog heaven to meet Chula and Fredje. You had been sick for a while, but today you gave up.  What a very sweet galgo you were. My buddy in everything. You understood me so well. A bit special, because you were afraid of everyone during the first few years. But more and more you blossomed and started meeting people you did not know. The children will miss you too, you were their best friend. You asked for enough attention, and you could so beautifully look at me. How I am going to miss you.

Good luck Zoë and say hello to everyone up there.

Family Verstraeten Caroline

IM Rosita
Deceased
29 May 2024

Rosita

Fam. Boone - Kiekens

Atlanta IM
Deceased
27 May 2024

Atlanta

Fam. Verdaet Angele

Vela IM
Deceased
17 May 2024

Vela

“Dear sweet Vela, your time with us was much too short but God knows how we loved you... You were so unique, my little (big) girl. I (we) miss you immensely, your place is forever with us, so much shared love.  Thank you, very special Vela, for having given us so much love”.

Kind regards,

Maryke Van Gelder

Lima
Deceased
16 May 2024

Lima

Fam.Bogaerts M

Lily
Deceased
11 May 2024

Lily

Fam . Van Vlierberghe

Fiero
Deceased
3 May 2024

Fiero

Fam. Lea & Jos Denis

Morena
Deceased
24 April 2024

Morena

Dear Morena

With great pain in our hearts, we had to let you put on your wings. Thank you, dear girl, for all those wonderful years that we were able to spoil you, hug you, kiss you... we miss you so much... see you soon, dear darling. Then we will all walk together again. Give your sisters up there a big hug from us ❤️

Your owners Xavier and Myriam

Morena was born on the 2nd  of January 2009 and put on her wings on the 24th of April, 2024.

Viktor IM
Deceased
19 April 2024

Viktor

Dear Viktor,

Your gentle character, your affection, your commitment to please us make you “the best ever”. That warm place in our hearts is forever yours.

Chris and Diane

Mariposa
Deceased
27 March 2024

Mariposa

Fam. Van Hecke - Van De Veire

Roy IM
Deceased
21 March 2024

Roy

Mevr. Vermeire Nadine

Zita IM
Deceased
18 March 2024

Zita

I often called her our little bee because she was the smallest one on the adoption day.  Even though she did not know me, she came lying down next to me on the sofa from the first minute on and she did so for 5 long months during my recovery. During the 7 beautiful years she fully enjoyed  life and she let us enjoy it also. She was a gorgeous and soft animal with a golden heart.

Thank you, little bee, for all these wonderful years.

Your owner, children, and grandchildren Gijs and Daan.

Tana
Deceased
1 March 2024

Tana

In Memoriam Tana

Almost 9 years ago we contacted you…we wanted information about a galgo. Soon we received a phone call from Marie-Thérèse, with all the explanations we were looking for and an invitation to come and have a look at a walk, which we did. That was the moment we fell in love…. Stefan made his choice, according to his intuition, our dog… it became Tana.

Almost for 9 years we could have her with us.  Nothing was too difficult for her, in the meantime two babies arrived… Tana always remained sweet, involved, and reliable. She was content and grateful quickly… We had wonderful years with her!  In the last months her behavior changed, she became restless, and barked more and more, she became incontinent, her hind leg muscles failed sometimes.

Old age had announced itself (+-14 years). But she still went through, happily with a streak of sun on her snout and not interested in the back garden when it was raining. This morning, she had a brain stroke. She fell, and could not stand up or keep her head straight, her eyes turned in all directions…

It was heart breaking what you are looking at…you know… but still… She is gone now and not here anymore…she left us peacefully. Her basket is empty just like our heart and our family is left behind sad, but grateful that Tana could be part of it. Because lovely people…I confirm, she was more than worth every of your efforts!

She was a pearl out of your beautiful collection…our dear Tana.

Kind regards.

Stefan and Katleen 

Eerdekens - Van Damme

Estrella
Deceased
21 February 2024

Estrella

My dear Strelleke.

You have turned 15 years old, of which 8 beautiful years with us.

But we miss you so!!!

Hilda De Jongh

Cloe
Deceased
18 February 2024

Cloé

Fam. Bataille V.

Eleonora
Deceased
5 February 2024

Eleonora

Fam. Horlez Freddy & Gieslinde

Riva ( Tatiana )
Deceased
31 January 2024

Riva

Andy Van den Berghe en Johan De Smet! 

Rubia IM
Deceased
18 January 2024

Rubia

At the age of 8 you joined our family as a re-adoption. You were immediately accepted by your two sisters Fleur and Fiona.  Meanwhile both are over the rainbow bridge.  You were an example dog, always happy and quiet.  You could walk like the best, but in the past days it has become more difficult.

You leave behind Babette, Bonito, and little Louise.  Be well up there and give a kiss to your sisters.

Family  Beirnaert-Ongena

Carlos IM
Deceased
5 January 2024

Carlos

Fam. Depuydt - Rosseel 

Sky
Deceased
4 January 2024

Sky

Fam Struver