laurie Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 RCN Seeker, lovingly renamed Emily. Our beautiful girl died four years ago tonight. She ran into our sliding glass door and broke her neck. Horrible all by itself, but the fact that it could have been prevented is what I can't get past, even after all the time that's gone by. I've finally forgiven myself (most days), but I will never forget. Emily was our first greyhound, and the reason we fell in love with the breed. She was just learning to play when she died, and her favorite toy was her stuffed monkey; she was playing with it right before I let her out that night. It still sits in a place where I can see it every day. If you have plate glass in your home, please put stickers or tape on it, especially if you have a new hound--it may save his or her life. Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 She was so beautiful! My Guinness ran through the sliding glass door when I first got him... I will always have tape on my slider from now on. I guess I never realized how very lucky I was with Guinn not getting hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZBippy Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I am so sorry about your Emily. I read your post about her last year and it made a big impression on me. I have put post-its on my sliding glass door and, when I let any dogs out, I stick a kitchen chair in front of it. They seem to see the chair better than the post-its when they are outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 {{{{{{{{{{laurie}}}}}}}}}} 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...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 (edited) Edited May 11, 2006 by vahoundlover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 God bless you as you remember your precious girl, as always. Her story has saved numerous greys all over the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I'll never forget that day either..... Thank you for reminding us..... Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shanab Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 (edited) This is a wake up call for a lot of grey owners/dog owners. Thank you for your post and I know it's heartbreaking but you will be helping others with this post and I hope that takes away some more of your pain. Edited May 11, 2006 by shanab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I remember In Emily's honor...my sliding glass door... 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...
RaineysMom Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I'm so sorry for the tragic loss of your beautiful Emily we have tape on our sliding doors because of what happened to her, hearing here how by doing that may save a life.... Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 ....Yes, I remember reading about your pretty girl Emily and feeling so awfully sad about what happened to her. I can't even begin to imagine what that must have been like for you and your family. I tell all adopters to please, please if you have glass sliders or a glass door, put something on it to try avoiding something like this happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsqdogsmom Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your beautiful Emily. A few months ago I saw these things called 'clings' which are jelly-like soft plastic shapes that stay on windows and doors by static cling.I wondered what they would be used for besides decoration. Now I know. Thank you for sharing this information. I know it has helped prevent more tragic situations like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I remember that day. Such a beautiful 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...
Guest Gogh4It Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I know how you feel, I still feel guilty for Sadie-Grey's death & that was 7 yrs ago. But you & Amanda have given all of us information about sliding glass doors & large windows. Just the othe day at the adoption kennel, a couple had adopted 2 sisters & they told us about their house...and we were able to tell them to put tape or decals on their doors & large windows because of 2 greyhounds we knew about that had been hurt due to running into the sliding glass door. They were amazed....but very thankful for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 it's so hard to believe that it's been four years Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 It was a real wake up call for me. God Bless you and sweet Emily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest desert_girl Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I'm so very sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wendie Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Wow, does time fly. I remember the first time I heard about Emily and it seems like it was just yesterday, not a few years ago. Thank you for being ever vigilant with your message, as painful as the memories are :grouphug Quote Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Valliejo2001 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Oh how tragic. I am so sorry. You are right about putting strips on the doors. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 She is never far from our thoughts, Laurie, and I have no doubt that she's watching over you and Joe and your pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest missinmax Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Emily's story is so sad. Thank you for sharing . . you have make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Thank you for the reminder.....I can't believe it was that long ago. Watch over your family sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVED2 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I remember when this happened, it was just so sad. Hugs coming for you Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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