28 entries.
January 22, 2012
On the day of the Greyhound Picnic 2 years ago, a gentle black Greyhound named Lily was returned by her owners at the age of 13. I took one look at her, and my heart went out to this sweet dog. Although I knew we would not have much time together, I also knew immediately that she was coming home with me. I left the house with one Greyhound, and returned with two! She was as sweet as she looked, and enjoyed being with General, our Greyhound, our small dog, and the cats. She was even free-range chicken safe! Surprisingly, she spent the next 1 1/2 years with us, until she had a massive stroke on Feb. 25, 2011. She died in my arms, while I gently held her and told her how much we loved her.
Nine months later, during the surprise Halloween snowstorm, our other Greyhound, General, became suddenly very short of breath, and his abdomen swelled as the snow piled up. I rushed him to the emergency vet, where I discovered that he had cancer which had invaded his liver, and eroded major blood vessels, causing him to bleed internally. At the age of ten, he had never shown any signs of the cancer that robbed him of his life. I will always remember the peaceful look of love he gave me as his life slipped away. We will treasure his unique personality, his smile, and his ability to "table-surf" no matter how high the table or counter.
We have been without a Greyhound since Oct. 30, and the house seems to be missing something important. A certain spark is gone. Our 15-year -old poodle mix (also a rescue) misses her friends terribly, as we all do. It is time to add another Greyhound to the fold, as the house just doesn't seem like a home without a sleek dog running laps in our fenced-in yard, and lounging feet skyward on the sofa!
November 13, 2011
We put our sweet Monty (racing name "Jyux" to sleep just this morning. We adopted him nearly 10 years ago from Make Peace With Animals. My heart breaks to be without him but he is at peace now and free from pain. We will miss all of his silly greyhound antics (sneaking food off of my kids' plates when they weren't looking, "cockroaching", and fully taking up a queen sized bed). He was a wonderful dog and we will miss him dearly. There will be only greyhounds for us in our future, but it will have to be a little while. Best to all who are posting on here.
October 28, 2011
Its now been 18 months since we lost our sweet prince 'Racer" to bone cancer. He was with us almost 10 years and he was a true joy. He gave us his love unconditionally. When we would come home he would almost knock us over jumping on us and licking our faces. His tail would wag forever. We were with him right to the end. He passed away peacefully in our daughters arms. It was something we will never forget. We still have his blanket and his bowl. We could not bear to part with them. we miss him so much and we always will. We know he is waiting for us at the Rainbow bridge.
October 5, 2011
Pack Leader
Beckham
March 24th, 1998 -- October 5th, 2011
?And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go.?
--John Denver, ?Perhaps Love?
My Dear Red Man,
Now you are gone from me,
No more to stroke your softness
And gaze into those beautiful loving eyes
That smiled so each time ours met.
I have released you unto Eternity,
Loosed your body from its earthly bounds
That had grown too constricting
For so majestic a spirit as yours.
You?ve slipped your collar into the ether with the gods now,
No more to be concerned with anything of the earth.
Your strength, though it had faded from your limbs,
Yet pressed on in your spirit
And you rose each day to greet me,
Though rising for you had become a chore.
You were always the gentleman of the house
Getting up for your lady.
And now, my Soft-As-A-Bunny Beckham,
Your luxurious coat cannot caress my hands;
Your cool wet nose cannot grace my lips;
Your tall ears cannot, like flags, wave to me with excitement
Whether in greeting or for a treasured treat.
I bid you goodbye as the sun?s rays were still new
On this otherwise gentle autumn day,
For the night was cruel in its length
And we suffered the last throes of life
Together.
Your short friends now play in the yard that was once yours
As you supervised their antics
And sometimes joined them.
Just the other day you ran
And I saw you smile,
Saw you panting with pleasure,
Saw you look after the crazy beagles
So satisfied in your playtime.
Now you run,
Free of your body,
Through ribbons of Time and Memory,
Decorating my thoughts
With the Love that was you.
And when you choose to rest now
It will be stretched out full length
On the bed of my heart;
There is bountiful room there
To encompass you,
My Beloved Beckham.
August 9, 2011
It is with much sadness, I inform you of the passing of Mia (Ruffina Blake) earlier today. Mia first came to us a little over 6 years ago. We adopted Mia to help with our other greyhound Rudy who was having some trouble adjusting to being the only dog in the house. We were a little worried, but bringing Mia into the house was just what the doctor ordered for Rudy and the rest of our family.
She was a very loving girl, but always let you know when somebody was approaching the house. I would joke that she was the only "Guard Greyhound" in the world.
Although Mia's passing was a shock today, at least it was quick (stroke) and hopefully painless. You will be missed.
August 9, 2011
It is with much sadness, I inform you of the passing of Mia (Ruffina Blake) earlier today. Mia first came to us a little over 6 years ago. We adopted Mia to help with our other greyhound Rudy who was having some trouble adjusting to being the only dog in the house. We were a little worried, but bringing Mia into the house was just what the doctor ordered for Rudy and the rest of our family.
She was a very loving girl, but always let you know when somebody was approaching the house. I would joke that she was the only "Guard Greyhound" in the world.
Although Mia's passing was a shock today, at least it was quick (stroke) and hopefully painless. You will be missed.
September 12, 2011
We are truly sad to inform you that our Mya (It's All Mine) lost her fight with osteosarcoma on August 9, 2011. She kept her love of her walks, her playful way and her appetite right up until the end. She will always be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Our house is not the same without her and I already have had numerous dreams about her that I believe is her letting me know that she is happy, pain free and running free! We love you Mya!!!!
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August 12, 2011
After ten years, our beloved grey Scout went to heaven to search for his buddy Kelly, to run without a leash and not get lost. Now he can race all he wants with all the other greys! We will forever miss him.
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