Kilroy
July 22, 2010 to February 15, 2024
Kilroy was born “Wink Martindale” and enjoyed an extended racing career in West Palm Beach, FL. Though not a prolific winner, he had a champion’s drive, mindset, and ego.
Life really began when he retired in March 2015. Trading his muzzle for cozy accommodations in Falls Church, VA, he acclimated to homelife with the doting, somewhat obsessive support of A and B. He quickly gained neighborhood fame with his cheerful and goofy demeanor. Everyone wanted to meet Kilroy, and Kilroy wanted to meet everyone. He took his job as neighborhood Mayor very seriously.
He moved to Culpeper, VA in 2018 and happily lived in a single-story house with a fenced-in backyard for the rest of his days. In 2019 he nonchalantly became “Big Brother” and dutifully ignored, but sometimes enjoyed, his Little Brother (especially when Little A became a bedside treat dispenser). He quickly amassed fans and went to great lengths to charm and amuse our friends and neighbors.
He meant so much to so many people.
He loved luxury beds, sunning himself on “back porch,” people water, car rides, bacon grease, “egg crust,” treat-treats, and most of all, being adored.
Kilroy was the greyhound we dreamed of, and the type of greyhound we didn’t know existed. His combination of zest and laziness was utterly charming and perfect for our family. We are heartbroken but truly lucky and honored to have seen Kilroy prance through the majority of his 13 years.
We love you, Kilroy Buddy, and we know you’re having plenty of rooing sessions with your Grandma “Treat Lady” in Heaven!