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Wolfgang
Loved by PJ Rohr and Peter Dominowski of Springfield, Oregon
June 27, 2012 – March 3, 2024
We mourn the loss of our beloved family member Wolfgang.
He was fine when we departed for Africa in mid-February, but began
showing signs of a severe illness on the day of our return. His symptoms
did not subside so he spent the last two days of his amazing life in an
animal hospital, where he was treated and tested until it was
determined that his lymphoma would not allow any further quality time.
Wolfgang had two lives; for his first four years, he was a racing
greyhound in Arkansas (racing name Ahridgeuhnull). He came in first
place 20 of his 102 races and finished second, third, & fourth
another 27 times, the most successful of his litter-mates. When he was
retired at four and a half, I adopted him for his second life, that of a
family member. I lovingly remember the day I met him on June 3, 2017:
he was brought to my house -- I opened the door and there he was,
staring up at me with those big brown eyes, and my heart melted. We had
an incredibly strong bond; however, I think Wolfgang rescued me more
than I rescued him. Adopting him was one of the best decisions I ever
made – he was there for me through thick and thin.
Wolfgang was a unique dog - very calm; he rarely barked, never licked or
jumped up. He showed affection by leaning against you, or by offering
his paw to be held. He was loved by everyone he met. We even named our
chamber trio after him!
Peter and I loved him dearly and were with him at the end. He was such
an incredible being that he deserves an obituary; this is a modest
attempt to put into a few words a summation of his life, and a
recognition of all the good he did and love he spread in this world.
PJ Rohr & Peter Dominowski | 
