Guest nirik Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 She came to me as a foster in aug of 2002. I had been fostering for a year or two and had a number of pups come through the house. I was pretty convinced that it would be me and Kurt my omega dog just fostering down through the years. It only took a day or two with Twyla in the house before I made the call: "She's staying". What a sweet princess she was. She was always more interested in people than any dog. (She would politely sniff them and then move on to the important part of getting some petting out of the folks holding the other dogs leash). She would take petting over any other reward, including treats, walks, or naps. The 4 years we spend together were packed with love, petting, walks, petting, travel, cuddling, petting and joy. She was far from perfect, but even her bad habbits made her more endearing. Some snapshots of her: - For the first 6 months I had her she refused to jump into the back of the truck. She would walk over to the door and look at me: "I am ready to be lifted into my chariot". - She was a champion whiner. If I was somewhere nearby (bathroom too long, or the basement or garage where the dogs were not allowed) she would fire up the whining until I came back into view. - She would play with her food. If she wasn't quite ready to eat she would take a mouthfull of kibble and take it over to a blanket or dog bed and "burry" it for later (of course another dog would come along and eat it long before then). She would push her food and bowl around with her nose until it was in just the right position to start eating. Sometimes she would push the bowl off the table and look over at me with a glint in her eyes. - She was a therapy dog. She loved to go to the nursing homes and get attention. She loved people in wheelchairs. - She could care less about thunder and loud noises. - She would nest in most anything. Turning the make the perfect place to lay down and sleep. - Being the princess she was, she hated getting wet. When it rained she would just wait until the storm passed before going out. - She loved to cuddle, but couldn't really spend a night sleeping with you. If you started to go to sleep, she would jab you awake to keep petting her. - She was a fixture out at the colorado ren faire. I don't know how many people adopted because of her, but it was more than a few. I know many folks who said "I want one just like her". - She was an alpha girl who bossed all the fosters I had around, but yet when staying with a friend who had a alpha greyhound, she deffered to her host and was a perfect lady. - She loved to eat ice cubes and would demand one everytime I got a drink with ice in it. - On walks she was the marker, not either of my two boys. She would let the entire neighborhood that she was there and this was her turf. - She would roach often on any of the couches, usually with her tounge hanging out one side or the other. - If you were sitting down and petting her and stopped for some reason, she would poke you with her paw to keep petting. If she couldn't get her paw in place she would give you the look to keep petting. Stopping was not an option. - She wagged her tail often, and never knew a stranger. In her world there were people who were petting her, and people who _should be_ petting her. - She raced 61 races, and did ok, but not outstanding. http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=ZSx34T&d=nimby+twila - She was at countless events and meet and greets, always pulling hard on the leash to get to her adoring public. - She was often the rooing police. If a group of hounds started to roo and any of them were out of tune she would growl and let them know to stop. - She recovered quickly from her amputation, and got around very well on 3 legs. Running up stairs, chasing the other dogs in the yard, jumping right in the car. - No matter what she went though at my vet or at CSU, she was always happy to go there and get attention from everyone. This weekend we went out to one of her favorate places on earth, the colorado ren faire. Saturday she plowed up the hill and had a great time being petted by one and all. We went out again sunday and she was able to get in some more petting. Monday it was apparent that she was ready to go where she could breath easy and run whole and free from the cancer. She passed quietly with her paw on my arm. The rose collar is empty and Twyla is running free with a peice of my heart in her paws. I know someday I will meet her again, she'll nudge me and tell me to stop crying and pet her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalene Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 ::cries:: I can't believe she's gone... If it weren't for Twyla I wouldn't have Dazzle now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nirik Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) A few more pictures: Edited June 13, 2006 by nirik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CocktailGirl Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 What a beautiful girl. I am so sorry for your loss!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Sending my sympathy What a special girl! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodogs Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) I'm so very sorry about your loss. It kind of hits home for us as we also have a 'Nimby' dog. Nimby Sister, sire- Bickle, Dam- One Night Heddie. Our Nimby was born in 1997. Hugs to you and your family. Liz, Larry, Earl & Nimby Edited June 13, 2006 by turbodogs Quote HARLEY'S FUND The House of Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 crying with you...what a beautiful tribute. she lived life to the fullest, an example of what we all should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 what an amazing tribute to a real princess...godspeed Twyla 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...
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Guest Kipsmom Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 :weep :weep What a beautiful story and beautiful girl!! She is running hard and free! f_yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramamama Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 What a beautiful tribute for such a beautiful girl! I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Jayme with Pippi (the scaredy-beagle)In the memories of all of my Bridge-babies I'd like to remind people to choose adoption--and that it's not just dogs and cats that are available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tygar Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I won't be leaving work with dry eyes! Godspeed sweet girl! I'm sure where you are now, you'll get the BEST attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 The rose collar is empty and Twyla is running free with a peice of my heart in her paws. I know someday I will meet her again, she'll nudge me and tell me to stop crying and pet her. I was already bawling by the time I got to this part, and then I really lost it I know what a special girl your Twila was to you. May God hold your aching hearts in his hands. Run free, you precious girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 8_Greyt_Greys Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 What a beautiful tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 What a wonderful tribute... everything got a little blurry toward the end... I was needing a tissue. Godspeed beautiful Twyla! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I'm crying with you too. There are no words to express my symathy over the loss of your beautiful angel. Look up tonight. There's a new star in Heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredracers Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 What a sweet memorial to a wonderful girl. I never had the chance to be charmed by your princess but I wish I had. Your girl is running free and waiting for you. Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I am so sorry. Run free and fast Sweetheart...You are loved and missed. What 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 TBSFlame Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) A beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Edited June 13, 2006 by TBSFlame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Aggie94 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 i'm so, so sorry 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...
nyGreys Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 what a beautiful story, and what a beautiful girl run fast and free, pretty girl 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 DogDayzGreyz Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Oh no! I was so hoping NOT to see this name in this forum.... I am so very, very heartbroken for you. God Speed, Twyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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