Mary McAnally dedicated her life to helping animals in need. We at GU were so very lucky to have Mary's driving passion in helping us help the hounds. There was nothing Mary wouldn't do to come to the aid of a greyhound in need. She literally helped thousands of greyhounds over the years find their forever homes, often taking the sick, the abandoned, the unwanted ones into her home to give them the love and care they desperately needed.
Even after her diagnosis of cancer, she continued to help save the greys. And it's because of the greyhounds that Mary had a reason to live and keep on giving to save their lives. Without a doubt Mary has already found a way to continue her life's mission in helping hounds that have crossed the bridge, caring for them until they are united with their loved ones.
Several greyhounds have shared our lives over the years. The one that stands out is our PD. Every time we remember her, we think of Mary's caring and determination to give that "poor dog" another chance at life. Thanks, Mary, for giving countless animals another chance.
- Dave Gillen and Lois Teed-Gillen
I feel so honored to have known Mary McAnally. She helped me with the adoptions of my greys, Chintz and Smoke. She was also there for me when my beloved Smoke crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.
- Michael Caldwell
Please enter your message here: Mary showed me my first Greyhound, Thia, and I will always remember her for that. You have a special place in Heaven Mary.
- Carole Coffman
Mary was an amazing woman – a friend and savior to the greyhounds she loved. She was the one you could call for any rescue, near or far! I learned so much from her. She will be missed by all.
- Richard and Bonnie Fix
Thanks Mary for matching Maly to our family. She has been a perfect fit. You were always there when we had questions.
- NJ and DR Hein
We remember Mary with gratitude for helping us find Alex, Sophie, and Jesse
- David and Shari Gouwens
In loving memory of our beautiful mother, Joe, Jim, Elaine
God bless you for everything you did.
- Nat, Charlotte, Georgia, Copper and Switzler Leakey
She will live in our hearts always.
- Errol & Jennifer
We remember Mary gratefully, particularly for fostering three of our adopted greyhounds, Alex, Sophie, and Jesse.
- David and Sharon Gouwens
Mary, you were the one who selected my first greyhound and introduced me to the greyhound world. You will be missed more than you can imagine.
- Joyce Heineman
The Greyhound World has lost a true champion with Mary's death. In addition I have lost a true friend of 17 years. Gone but never forgotten, we will meet again. Mary, just wanted you to know Dov Run Mirage will have his forever home with me.
- Sylvia Kraus
My mentor and friend; I pray I can be half the woman Mary was.
- Micky Nielsen
Mary was truly an angel to the hounds...any animal really. We met Mary when we adopted Ferrari (Forayer) our first greyhound from her. We then adopted Banjo (Degas) and Chili (Rhea) from her. Mary was “all about” caring for animals. We’ll miss you.
- Steve and Carol McPike
Our thanks to Mary for starting us on the greyhound path. It was an honor to know her and her passion.
- Peggy and Bob Gracy
The greyhound community, indeed the world, is a little less bright for Mary's passing.
- Sharon Barker
I hope they have enough Cadbury cream eggs.
- Courtney Kimmel
In memory of Mary McAnally who dedicated her life totally to save so so many dogs. She will be surely missed...
- Christine and Jack Beuttell
Thank you Mary, you were one in a million.
- A friend of Mary and Miato
My heart has been crying since I heard the news yesterday. The greyhound community lost a wonderful supporter, volunteer and friend yesterday, when Mary McAnally passed away at age 82. Mary was the medical coordinator for Greyhounds Unlimited when I started fostering greyhounds. In her, I felt a kindred soul. We sometimes talked for an hour or more about nothing but quarter horse racing in days gone by and dogs. She mentored me through my second foster, who ate an entire ink pen, and my third foster, who nearly died after running into a fence. I will never forget what she said to me that horrible evening, as I cried over the paralyzed dog I wasn't sure would make it through the night. Her first comment was that my tears weren't helping that dog and I needed to shape up. (Mary was tough...she scared the heck out of me until I got to know her better.) The second was: "If she dies," she said, "she will have died doing what she loved." The dog did survive and learned to walk again. And Mary, whom I imagine helped thousands of dogs through the years, left me with the words I needed to understand her own death. She died after spending a lifetime doing what she loved - helping dogs. I wish I had met Mary long before I did, and I wish I'd had the opportunity to spend more time with her in the short time I did know her. I imagine she was greeted at the Rainbow Bridge by many, many wagging tails and happy hounds. RIP Mary, you will be greatly missed.
- Stacy Pigott
We were saved and loved by Mary
- Iris and Zilla Crull
Although we can’t live forever, there are some people in this world that I wish had that option. Mary was one of them. One cannot describe the kindness, passion and love Mary had for Dogs, all animals for that matter. Mary was the Mother Teresa of animal rescue and adoption. Mary is happily with her beloved dogs across the rainbow bridge now. I hope the Bridge was strong enough to support all the dogs waiting for her on the other side. You will always be in our thoughts Mary.
- Tom Crull
Mary was such a wonderful person. We adopted Rainey through Mary who was fostering her at the time. Rainey is a reminder to us of Mary’s love and dedication to the greyhounds.
- Mike and Beth Carey
Such an inspirational greyhound lover!
- Peggy Ned
Mary helped me adopt Merlin. Merlin is such a wonderful grey that I fell more and more in love with Greys. Mary talked me into Fostering. She said if you adopt you save one Grey but if you Foster you save many many more. Mary you will be missed.
- Kelly Wells and Marlin
Lovingly from Glb's Elvira, "Elle" Eltiste