Guest DeVon Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 (edited) 5 years ago about this time of the year, I rescued a tiny fawn chi named Willie. His owner had called to schedule a euthanasia, claiming he was very old and becoming so aggressive he was biting everyone. I was working at the clinic that day while the vet was out on a farm call. Long story made short, she lied about almost everything, and I called her back after she had dropped him off to see if I could take him home until I found a good family for him. She agreed. Willie was with us over the holidays, and around February of the following year, an elderly couple who were clients at the clinic lost their elderly chi. Their oldest daughter knew that I had been looking for a home for Willie and she asked me about it. Although it was so hard to say goodbye (I had honestly given up on a good home prior to that), I knew it was the perfect home. He lived in a world of giants at my house ,and he would be the only dog and king of the castle. So Willie went to live with Harold & Margaret, and I even got to see him every day that I was working for them doing housework and chores because Margaret was not well. Willie wasn't nearly as old as the owner had claimed, but he wasn't a spring chicken and had luxating patellas. He had increasing problems over the years with both the legs and his back, but did well on supplements, and eventually pain meds. Earlier this week his little legs gave out for the last time, he was yelping in pain, and they made the painful decision to let him go. I will always have a special place in my heart for Willie. I used to sing a little song to him when he was with us, and even when I went to see him at Harold and Margeret's. 'Wee Willie Winkie, no bigger than my pinkie." Please say a prayer for Harold and Margaret as I know their hearts are breaking. There is a new tiny angel over the bridge now. I love you, Willie. I'm glad you're free of pain now Edited to add the picture I finally found of the little guy. Harold and Margaret let us take him to the park one day for pictures, and he was kissing my nose in this one! Edited November 29, 2005 by DeVon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad2Paisley Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Godspeed Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I'm so sorry. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymouse Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 (edited) My sympathy to Harold and Margaret on the loss of their sweet Willie. and to you, too DeVon. Thank you for "rescuing" him and giving him five more years to be loved! Edited November 17, 2005 by greymouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tygar Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 5 years! You gave him 5 wonderful, loving years! I'll be praying for Harold and Margaret... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 At least you had 5 years with someone who loved you Willie Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mohawkgreys Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Oh, it's so sweet and touching!! Be good at the bridge, little angel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Run free, Wee Willie Winky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Godspeed tiny precious angel. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WileyandBadger Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KaseysMom Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 My deepest sympathies on the passing of little Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Goodbye small one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest skinnydog Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Bye, Willie - say hello to everyone for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D_MansMommy Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Run free sweet Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fountainpengwen Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Godspeed, little one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest BleusysMom Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Godspeed, Wee Willie....You have been LOVED by Many here on Earth, and You will continue to be Loved & Missed.... Hugs to the Earth-Bound...left behind..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Goodbye little friend. God bless your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeFG Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Run like the wind at the Bridge sweet Willie {{{{hugs}}}} DeVon, you are a good soul. Quote Diane Fudgie 2/27/96 - 8/14/05 and Goods 2/27/96 - 3/12/08 ~~Together again~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Devon, thank you for sharing that story. Please let Harrold & Margaret know that they are in our hearts tonight...there is a big bright star for a little Willie tonight! He brought smiles, sunshines & rainbows to people who knew him & those who didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytsallyb Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 godspeed willy! you are so special devon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Godspeed, little one. Hugs to your momma and daddy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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