Guest LazyBones Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 (edited) Dearest Chyna, it has now been about three days since you left our house, but you are still in our thoughts and our hearts. and you will always be. you were such a young girl, and i just wished that you could have been able to spend more time with us. however, we understand that your poor little body had had enough, and we could not be selfish. i remember the day we first met, and the days leading up to that. at the time, your former owner and your daddy had recently met and had fallen in love with each other. your former "mommy" and daddy were looking for a watchdog to take to work with them, and had considered a GSD or a rottie. instead, i told them that an american staffordshire terrier might be better for them, and i pointed them to some articles to read. your breed sounded like a great match. shortly after, there was an ad in the paper. you were the last puppy left from the litter, and we came to see you. you were such a shy little pup, and as embarrased as i am to admit this now, i had my doubts about you back then. however, your "mommy" decided to take you home with us, and you rode in my lap on the way home. you were so good, too. we took you in the backyard at first, and you were so painfully shy at first, hiding in the bushes. but gradually, your fears subsided, and you came out of your shell beautifully. you brought a lot of laughter into our house, chyna. you used to sit by the back door, with your legs out sideways. definately not very lady-like. i remember when we used to play hide and seek with the blanket. i'd cover up, and you'd try to tear away the blanket. you and gumby had fun mouth wrestling, and it was funny to hear gumby sound like chewbacca. you two were partners in crime. we had fun watching you two in the yard. you'd stop in the middle of the yard and wait for gumby to come running by before you started chasing her. your legs might not have been as fast of gumby's, but your little head was pretty smart. and you tow would snuggle after tuckering out. remember the little robot dog? you thought that it was challenging you, and you weren't about to take crap from it. you barked your little heart out and backed off at first, before you got bold and pulled off its ear. your carnage would not stop there, though. i do not know why, but you hated sticks or anything on a stick. it wasn't likely you were abused when you were a little pup. i remember when we were sweeping the patio with an old, small broom. you barked at it with such ferocity, before attacking it. eventually, that brrom became yours. one of us tried to pick it up while your jaws were clamped onto the bristles. the metal stick bended and broke in half, and it became your toy. you were so proud of yourself. you pranced around the yard with that broom in your mouth, with your tail and head held high. we knew that if anyone were to try to threaten any of us with a stick-like object, you would stop them. you also hated lawnmowers. one day in the future, while living at your next home, you jumped the fence and attacked the neighbor's lawmower and lifted it off the ground. that poor guy was scared and went running. now, i know you would not have attacked him or any other person without reason, but i can't say i approve of what you did that day. your "grandma" also did not approve of you eating the loveseat that one time while you lived here. but lucky for you, we were about to get new furniture anyway. that loveseat and the other couch would go to your parents when the three of you moved out. when you did move out, at first i was relieved because it meant i didn't have to puppy-sit. after all, you were a handful. but i did miss you for sure. when you lived at your next home, i was not happy about you living outside, but it looked like you were otherwise cared for. anyime i came over to visit, you were there at the gate, and i would always go see you first. you would almost knock me over in your excitement. in time, your parents split, and your daddy moved back home here. unfortunately, you were still your "mommy's" dog, and you were left behind. your daddy often said how much he missed you, and yes, i did too. time would pass, and the day came when your "mommy" had to move and couldn't take you. however, that turned out to be a good thing. daddy asked your grandma if you could come back, and after some thought, she said she just couldn't say no. thank goodness. when you came back, i was shocked. you were skin and bones. it looked like you were not fed in quite some time. at first, that's what i believed, but later i thought your skinniness was partially/fully due to worms. daddy also said you were out in the cold in your old home, and you were surrounded by a lot of mess. hearing this made me sad for you. you did not deserve this. when we took you to the vet, we learned what all was ailing you. daddy was determined to help you through your ordeal, though, and your "new" family was just as determined to help you. we took care of your hookworms, and we started you on your HW treatment. i know the vets were scary to you, but believe me, they were nice people. they even knew who you were whenever you walked in. i know you were not feeling well by the time you came back to your true home, but i hope you felt love and some happiness in your last days. you sure did appreciate the little bed by the fireplace. i remember the night i went to took a nap on the couch. there was no fire in the fireplace. you sat there on your little bed, looking at the fireplace, then at me as to say, "what....no fire?" yeah, you got spoiled on that quick. you did that the next day, and ended up getting a fire. it wasn't until you got that fire that you decided to lie down. you would cling to me a lot in the time you spent with us. you were smart after all, and knew i gave the most pettins. perhaps you saw me as your new "mommy." you were also a bad mooch. however, one could hardly blame you, and your grandma was sure to give you a little extra something in your bowl sometimes, in an effort to fatten you up. i am so glad you had a true home for the holidays. unfortunately, your recovery did not go as smooth as it should have, but we tried our best to help you. sadly, you got to the point where you were just too ill. i am so sorry for this. you were so young, and you did not deserve to get to this point. however, we all believed you were ready to go, even if you were a little scared. we could not be selfish and cruel to you. please know that we love and will always love you, and you will always have a home in our hearts. love you always, kellie, daddy, and grandma : P.S. i am in the process of building a collage to keep your memory alive. i bought a frame to encase all these memories of your time with us, from the silly to the sweet. unfortunately, i might have to take the frame back and get a larger one, as i feel it will not be big enough. then again, i know your personality is too big to squeeze into any size frame. but, i sure hope you will like it. *****CHYNA REIGN**** February 20, 2002 -- January 5, 2006 Edited January 8, 2006 by LazyBones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Valliejo2001 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I am so very sorry for you loss. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. She's an angel now. Godspeed Chyna. You will always be loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free Chyna! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dustinsmom Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. Run Free Sweet Girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jeannejj Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I am sorry for your loss. Run free, sweet Chyna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lotsahounds Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 My deepest sympathy on the loss of your sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jazziesmom Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 We are so very sorry for your loss. What sweet memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 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 vahoundlover Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss... Run free sweet baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 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 January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Keep those beautiful memories alive with that collage.What a great idea. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Know she is looking upon you from 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' til we can all meet n greet one more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 ....the collage idea is wonderful, I have one for each of my Angels. 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...
Jiffer Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I'm so sorry! Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest minnie Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 We are so very sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBones Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 thank you all for your sympathy. although our loss has been very painful, it has been getting a little easier with the passing of time. the time spent going through her pictures and working on her collage has been theraputic, and it is now for the most part done. i posted this in OT, and i am posting it here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 How sad Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Baloos_Mom Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kristina Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 okay,no one warned me to wear the waterproof mascara today. I'm so sorry about your lost, and such a young, beautiful dog. We love them so deeply and hurt that way too don't we? My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I love that collage Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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