The Singing and Dancing Greyhound

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I did not know Kathleen nearly long enough...I loved talking dog training with her. I will miss her greatly... Tammy Farrington

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We drove for over 2 hours to see her and the Gilley Girls
the first time.
We saw them several times after that, including Gettysburg
2010. She gave us wonderful advice on training or dogs.
We sat with them; they were so nice. What a shame......
we are shedding tears for Gil and the dogs....
Keith and Georgia

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I'm still reeling from the news, as is the rest of the greyhound
community.

Kathleen was an amazing lady, a tireless advocate for the greyhounds
and a fun person.

I know that the Rainbow Bridge is the scene of a
grand party--hopefully we'll all be able to join the celebration
there one day.

Gil, you and the hounds are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joyce Jackson

GREYHOUND LIFESAVERS

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Kathleen will always remain a dear friend in my heart.
She was one of the few people I have met in my life
that was a "true" person. One never had to guess
where one stood with her. Her insights and intuition
with greyhounds was phenomenal, her observations

were always right on the mark. She never ceased to
amaze me with what the greys would do with her.
She loved them, they loved her and she was always
thrilled to share what she had learned (as she
always insisted it was the greys that taught her!).
Kathleen, I love you and will miss you always.

Melony Cleveland
Director
McGregor Greyhound Welfare Center
(205)833-6654

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I meet Kathleen and Gil at The First Sandy Paws and saw them again here at North Park, Pittsburgh, PA.

Their shows were fantastic and I could of watched them all day - I hope Gil does not give up entertaining with his pups and spreading the word about our beloved greyhounds

At Sandy Paws my car was parked in the same lot as their Motor Home and had a very enjoyable time of watching the antics of the greys that were in there.

I know Kathleen was greeted by a pack of greyhounds when she reached the Bridge - Rest in Peace Kathleen

Gil, there are no words to bring you comfort with the untimely death of Kathleen all I can do is send you hugs and my love and a big Thank You {{{Gil}}}

Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember.
And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give
Testament, and God will pass judgment on man.
(Persian Proverb)

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Gil and the Greyhound Community have lost a very special lady. I was very fortunate to have seen the "Gilleys and their Dancing Greys". What a wonderful way to showcase our beautiful greys and what they are capable of doing. Kathleen you will be sorely missed by all. Gil, I will keep you and your "girls" in my thoughts and prayers as you go forward without your "soul mate". You were very blessed to have such a lovely lady in your life.

Marion (Foster Mom to Maloy and

waiting at the Bridge is my angel Hamie)

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She will not only be missed by her loving friend & husband, her 4 greyhounds but many greyhound adoption groups, St. Jude Hospital in Memphis where the girls performed, all the racetracks where they overwhelmed the public with their performances & all her many friends throughout the years just to mention a few. She began her journey at our farm/kennel near Storm Lake, Iowa many years ago when they attended our greyhound seminar put on by the Iowa Greyhound Association. She loved the breed & soon began owning MANY OF THE X-RACERS . Most who knew Kathleen loved her & will never forget her, Gil & their hounds. She was coming to Iowa later this year for a face to face catch-up visit.

Jim & Gloria formerly owned Raintree Country Kennel

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The Gilley Girls with Kathleen & Gil visited GLOHW to participate with It’s A Greyhound Life in 2005. What a wonderful weekend & what wonderful Greyhound friends! I am so sad to know that the Dancing Greyhounds’ leading lady is now a star in heaven. We here in Canada pass along our prayers & concerns to Gil with all Greyhound Lovers.

..... from the Geres Ark!

Heather

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I first met Kathleen, Gil and the girls in Iowa at Bluffs Run Race Track. Kathleen and Gil were so gracious to allow me to love on their four-legged performers. We had an instant connection and our friendship began. I was blessed enough to be able to present Kathleen with Pasta Ann, a greyhound she had fallen in love with in Kansas. Kathleen would even invite me to be a dog handler whenever I could make it to one of their shows.

Anyone that met and knew Kathleen could not help but love her. She was a greyt, greyt lady. The greyhound community has truly lost a wonderful family member. I love her dearly and will surely miss her infectious laugh and greyt smile.

My prayers for God's healing to Gil and the girls. May wonderful memories of Kathleen provide comfort to your broken hearts.

In God's love and Greyt friendship,

Jodi Dotson

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I behalf of Racing Dog Rescue Project and all of our adopters and guests who had the honor of seeing Kathleen, Gil and the "ladies" perform at our picnic last year we send our sincere condolences. Little did we know it would be for the last time. As always it was a wonderful performance. The greyhounds lost a great advocate and friend, the world lost a wonderful person.

I know by now she has connected with all of the past Gilley Girls and has met up with all of our own friends who have gone.

Godspeed Kathleen.

Peg Murphy, President

Racing Dog Rescue Project, Inc.
Sarasota, Fl.

www.rdrp-greyhound.org

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It is with sadness I read the news about Kathleen passed away. I never had the opportunity to go and see your show but I loved the photos
I saw. I have had greyhounds in the family since 1950 and am very
impressed that someone "did" something else but showing or racing
the greys. For me a greyhound is the best friend a family can get,
they are smart, kind and graceful.

Rest in peace Kathleen and *tusen takk* for loving the greyhounds.

Karin in Askim, Norway

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I just heard about Kathleen. I am so, so sorry. I only got to see her and the Gilley Girls one time, when they came out here to Denver. But, as one of the old timers on greyhound-l, I of course knew about her and her girls. What a very sad loss, but I hope she is dancing with her hounds at the bridge.

I hope Gil will be ok. Please let him know that many, many people and greyhounds love them and think about them.

Stephanie Russell

I just read about Kathleen Gilley's untimely passing on the dancing greyhounds website and feel very sad. My fiance Julie and I met the couple at a campground on the Grand Mesa here in Colorado in the middle of August 2010. They were both very kind people who loved their greyhounds. We spent some time talking with them about the dogs, the shows they attended and how they traveled serving as campground hosts in various locations. Since that time I have often thought about them, what they were doing and where they were. I can't imagine the loss Gil must feel, having a life long partner such as Kathleen has left a big hole in his heart, our thoughts and prayers are with him. We hope that he finds happiness in whatever he is doing now and tries to move on, though it is surely very difficult for him. We know that she is up in heaven looking down upon Gil and the dogs, watching over them very closely. Hopefully, he is still serving as campground host and that we will be fortunate enough to see him again someday.

Respectfully,

Roger Robison & Julie Eddy

Arvada, CO

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The Greyhound world has lost a greyt lady - there is no one to replace her.
I remember corresponding with her when I found an article she had written
for the Winnebago News Letter. She was so gracious in responding to me.
I have always enjoyed reading what is on your website and the knowledge
you passed on. Your understanding of the Greyhound is unsurpassed.

Sara & Roxy & Teny
Funnyman, Shooter, Slim and Warrior waiting at the
Rainbow Bridge
Find your furever furbuddy at GPA GNW
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I can't help but wonder: How many hounds found homes either
directly or indirectly because of what Kathleen & Gil have done
over the years? If Kathleen knew, she never boasted about it.
It wasn't her style. From my perspective, Kathleen's knowledge
of Greyhound medical and training issues was only surpassed
by her intelligence and keen sense of humor. I loved listening to
her speak and reading her articles. If I were to write a letter to
Kathleen in heaven I would say simply this: "Thank you, Kathleen,
for all that you were. We will always love & miss you."
I think she would enjoy the brevity!

Gil, we can never truly know your pain or depth of loss -
nor can we fix it - but it is my personal hope that the outpouring
of sentiments shared by those here will, in time, ease the
pain you feel and leave you with only loving memories.

Mary Ann & David Dituro
West Palm Beach, FL

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We were privileged to see Kathleen and Gil and their
Gilley Girls perform in Atlanta a few years after we adopted
our first greyhound. Her sense of humor and her love and
respect for Greyhounds was evident in every breath she took.
She will be sorely missed by the entire Greyhound Community!
Run free with your bridge pups, Kathleen!

Bobby & Madeline Meixner

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What a shame. It does not make sense.
She and Gil were such wonderful Greyhound advocates.
They were such nice people, period.
We drove over two hours to see them near
Philadelphia the first time, which was well worth
the trip. Most recently, we saw them at Gettysburg,
and sat with them----we said "see you at the next one".
We attended both performances at Gettysburg---
we are so glad that we did. Our hearts go out ot
Gil and "the girls".
Keith and Georgia Schilling
Greyhound Friends Of New Jersey ------------------Sorry for your loss Gil, Kathleen will be sorely
missed by all in the Greyhound community.

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Your Friend, Don C------------------Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the pups.
Hugs and Love,
Darlene, Garon, Santannah, Selena, and Mosa------------So very sad! We had some wonderful conversations
together as well as good times as we stocked you up
with all the sweatshirts you'd ever need while you were
here in Minnesota.
It was Kathleen that sent me on my the flight to Florida to bring Lady Flash back with me.
Kathleen, you were and are Grandest Greyhound Goddess ever.
Now the gh kids waiting at the bridge will have someone
wonderful to dance with.
God Speed Kathleen and God Bless you Gil! Love and hugs,Robin KrautbauerGPA-Minnesota

---------I never met her in person, but we corresponded from time
to time over the years. I've been a grey owner for
almost 38 years now, and ran into the troup on the
animal planet. I missed the appearance in Charlotte due
to work. The world has lost a great advocate for the
hounds...
I have lost a friend that I've never met.
<sigh> My prayers are with Gil at this point.
I wish there were something I could do. Bill Blomgren--------------I am so sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing. I was
fortunate enough to talk with Kathleen a few years
ago about some of her articles on greyhound pysche which she graciously allowed us to use in our
adoption packets and in our newsletter. Her
knowledge of how track greyhounds viewed the world
has been invaluable in my dealings with and
understanding of my hounds and foster hounds. The greyhound world has truly, truly
lost an angel here on earth.

My heart goes out to Gil and her four legged kids. Barb Lund with angels Sweetie, Boone, Chick and Amanda GPA-MN

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For anyone who would like to read Kathleen's wonderful
piece "What is Your New Greyhound Thinking",
we have it up on our website at:

http://godsgreyts.com/resources/

Kathleen was an inspiration to all and we will
miss seeing her, Gil and the Girls at the events.

Rest in peace, Kathleen. Heaven is a better place, now.

carolB, the volunteers and the hounds of God's Greyts.

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My heart is absolutely breaking for Gil, for their hounds and for all the friends who loved them – including fans they’d never met in person. I did get to attend two of their performances, the last one at Sandy Paws a couple of years ago, and I feel privileged to have met Kathleen at that performance. They brought such love and joy to the Greyhound world – my very deepest condolences to Gil. Soulmates should not have to part too soon – he and “the girls” will remain in my prayers. Carla (Sage) Benoist, Exeter, RI

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The Greyhound community has lost a very special lady
with the passing of our Kathleen Gilley. I send special
condolences to Gil and his "girls" who have lost their life
partner and forever love.

I was blessed to have been to a Gilley Girl performance
years ago when Kathleen, Gil and the girls gave a show
at a fundraiser our Greyhound group was sponsoring at
Amy Doherty's home in Manlius New York. What a greyt
show they put on and I have photos I took that day as I was
in total awe of the way the Gilley's got their girls to do such
incredible tricks with love and patience. That day was so
very special to me and I have the memories to keep in my
heart forever.
I know that there must have been an incredible greyt "roo -
fest" when Kathleen arrived at the Rainbow Bridge.
Gil, my hounds and I send you our love and hopes that you
will still have happiness in your life with the girls.
Amy Sheneman and the Caz Crew
Cazenovia, N.Y.

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I first saw the Gilley Girls at the MN State Fair in 2009. I was so impressed with their show that I knew this was the breed I really wanted. The next day I contacted Northern Lights about adopting one of these beautiful dogs. I had the pleasure of meeting Kathleen in September of 2010 when she brought her "family" to perform for my Senior Campus in St. Louis Park, MN. My residents still talk about it, and Kathleen and Gil brought an immense amount of knowledge, quality of life, and appreciation for the breed to my seniors. I had the pleasure of e-mailing with Kathleen for the 6 months leading up to the performance. I enjoyed her witty humor, love of life, passion for the greyhounds, and knowledge. She will be missed by greyhound lovers all over the United States.

Laura Hopp
Director of Programs, Parkshore Senior Campus
St. Louis Park, Minnesota

I think it was in 2000 that The Gilley Girls came to Manlius, New York...just east of Syracuse... to perform at our greyhound rescue gathering in my fenced in area. They parked their van in my neighbor's driveway and what a performance it was. I was privileged to walk with Kathleen and her dogs...I remember Sweet so well...and we talked and laughed and walked and laughed. She was one special lady and Gil, my heart goes out to you.

I created a document, a pamphlet really, called NO FEAR/NO PAIN METHODS OF DISCIPLINE by Kathleen Gilley, illustrated with my beloved greyhounds Red and Didi, both at the Rainbow Bridge. I have seven copies left. If anybody would like one contact me at amycobe@aol.com and I will be glad to send it to you.

All my love to Gil, the hounds and all those wonderful people who adopt them all over the world.

Amy Doherty

Manlius, New York

With Chetty my 13 year old greyhound and Susan, the Whippet who thinks she is a greyhound.

Fenian, Red and Didi at the Rainbow Bridge

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