queenwinniesmom

Of 9 Greyhounds, 2 had osteo. But Lacey was an AKC Greyhound who was an abuse case, and she was about 13. Winnie had her leg amputated at age 8, and we lost her 3 1/2 years later when she was in kidney failure. She kicked osteo's butt too!

Jackie, tears come to my eyes every time I see a picture of your precious lady. She had the kindest eyes, and the loveliest silver face. And how you adored her! She will be missed so deeply by you, and her many smitten friends.

I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Lucky. So devastating to lose a heart dog.

Oh, how very sad that you didn't have more time together! Bless you for making him feel safe and happy and loved. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Geoff.

Your grief and emptiness and disbelief are overwhelming, and it's no wonder. That horrible, unthinkable suddenness adds another layer to the pain of your loss. Such a lovely tribute---you helped us to know what a wonderful dog your Cindy was, and it's clear that the love and understanding between you were very deep. I hope in the writing, it helped just a bit to share your sweet lady with us. We're sharing your sadness as well, and sending much sympathy.

Poor sweet boy. I'm so sorry he didn't have more time in your wonderful family.

What a unique, special, complex, funny, loving guy he was. Thank-you for letting us feel as though we knew him too, through your eloquent tribute. How blessed you both were to have shared each others lives. I'm so sorry you lost your best friend, but glad that he's let you know he is safe and with you still.

I posted this picture on my Facebook page, but thought for those of you who aren't on Facebook, you'd like to see it. This is Angie, wearing the collar and matching tassel that I won in the Miss Nellie auction. It is even more beautiful in person, and I liked it so much that I ordered tag collars for Kiva and Laila too. They are stunning! Laila has a black, white and pink collar, and Kiva's is black and gold. I'm a fan! Well, I really should post Kiva and Laila's pictures too. Paula worked with me on all the collars to get just what I wanted.

This was a lovely tribute. She must have been a wonderful, if a bit quirky , lady. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Shelby.

Ah, I had a leaner too. And I so understand that connection they are able to make with everyone they meet. They just make people feel special, don't they? He sounds like a wonderful dog, and I'm so sorry you lost your precious Sprinkles.

Oh, no! Still hoping for the best. Let us know what the vet says.

Ah, I'm so sorry. It just doesn't seem fair. I hope you have many more precious days of Jane cuddled up next to you, knowing that she's safe and loved.

I love this---"Running around the back yard, leaping like gazelles". His joy is contagious. :beatheart

I'm so sorry you lost your precious Diego. Too much sadness. Thinking of you with much sympathy.

I'm so sorry that your heart is still hurting, and that you're still missing your precious boy. Sometimes, even when we think we're getting to be okay, that sadness sneaks up on us and washes over us like a waterfall. And the holidays are especially hard. Sending hugs.

Thanks for the advice! I've been keeping her with me more, and not letting her have access to her favorite places. That has helped somewhat. And she's still going out about every hour and a half to 2 hours. But we're still having accidents. She'll go for a day or 2, then it will happen again. And if we're gone for more than 2 hours..... I'm thinking I should try to crate her when we're gone. I haven't crated any of my Galgos, but Laila was crated sometimes in the foster home---I've talked to her foster Mom---and did okay. I'll start out with short times, and work up. She is hardly ever alone more than 2-3 hours, so we should be able to get this under control. We re-checked her urine quite a while after the first time, and it was fine.

I feel like we're doing pretty much all we can, but I wanted to put this out there in case someone has any other suggestions, info, etc. Because I am so frustrated! I've never had a hard time housebreaking any of my Greyhounds, and I'm sure their schedule/crate situation helps. But I guess Galgos are different. All of my girls were in Scooby for at least 4 months, and during that time, of course, they can pee and poop wherever-whenever they want. Right before they leave, they are in quarantine, where there is only a concrete option. So I knew we might have more problems, and it could take a longer time. Angie was great! She just had a few accidents, and was housebroken within a month. Kiva came home June 20th, and was/is a bit more difficult. Since she's afraid of Doug, it's been harder to get her to go out, and once out, harder to make sure that she's actually gone. But she's getting a lot better. She's less scared of Doug, and though she will have the occasional accident, I think she's got the program. And she actually goes when she's out now, so we can tell that it's Laila and not her going in the house. Kiva and Laila are both 3. But Laila.....she will pee and poop in the house all the time! She came the end of August. We started by letting her out really often, like about every 2 hours. She still had accidents. So she went to the vet, got a check-up, and had her urine checked. She did have some bacteria, so she was on meds for a while. A re-check of the urine showed no infection. She adores people, so we praise her highly every time she goes outside. Then I decided that since she is so food oriented, that I'd reward her outside, right after she goes. And she LOVES that! Sometimes, she will squat and pee right in front of me, and look at me for a treat, which of course, she gets immediately. Every time. We're letting her out sometimes about every hour and a half! And after she eats, and if she's playing a lot, and of course, several times in the morning. There just doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason. Sometimes she can hold it---like over-night----and sometimes she can't hold it for an hour and a half! She's been scolded when we catch her in the act, as we have done several times. She likes to go on the rug in the family room, or worse, in the upstairs hall, where there is carpet. And sometimes it doesn't show up there, so we're always checking for a wet spot. And often, we find them. So I think we'll have to start baby gating the upstairs off. I was hoping not to have to do this, because all the dogs love to go upstairs and get on the beds. I'm wondering if our outside steps might have anything to do with this. As a lot of you know, there are a LOT of them. But she will dash up and down them all the time, sometimes 2 or 3 times when she goes out. Also, they aren't walked as much when it's cold. She has no problem peeing on a leash, but usually only goes once on a walk. Any suggestions? Something I'm missing? She is such a sweet, lovely dog, but this is hard to deal with.

How you will miss this precious little lady! I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Noelle.

Sending you and your wife much sympathy in this saddest of times. Your pain and anguish and heartbreak are palpable, and I hope it helps even just a little bit to know that so many are sharing that sorrow. Your precious memories honor her, and keep your special bond alive in your heart, to share with us as well as the sadness. I'm so glad you are open to listening when Leia is telling you that she is with you and watching over you. She is, you know.

Wow, that is a wonderful picture! So glad she had such a long and happy life in a forever home where she was understood so well, and loved unconditionally. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet old lady Birdie.

That is just the loveliest, sweetest, most heartwarming picture. He's smiling.

What a lovely dog he was---thank you for sharing your precious Fenway with us. I'm so sorry you lost your beloved forever puppy.

Oh, the precious lady....she sounds so stubborn. Not a bad quality when trying to kick osteo's butt. Sending lots of white light for a quick, uneventful recovery.

I'm so sorry you lost your sweet gentleman Kahn.

The way you said goodbye to Dexter says much about the wonderful life you shared. How you loved him, and how well you understood him. I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy.