krissn333 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 One of our broodie mamas left for the Bridge yesterday...she came to us after being (IMO) overbred...her hips were out of joint, she walked funny, and though she was only 8 years old, she was worn out (one of our families has a 14 year old that walked the same way Squaw did). She still found a way to have enough spunk to be a sweetheart and seek out attention and hugs. She was thin when we got her and didn't seem to want to eat regularly in the kennel, so one of our WONDERFUL volunteers took her home for some TLC. Nina had her about a month, and during that time she began to eat regularly and became part of Nina's pack, consisting of another former broodie and a sweet old gentleman who was returned to the group some time ago. Squaw was really coming out of her shell and would greet Nina at the door with the other two, but over the past couple of days, Nina had had to go find her laying in the house. She went to the vet yesterday after her tummy started looking distended and she had gone back to her finicky eating habits and had started having some diarrhea. Turns out Squaw had an abdominal mass and a belly full of fluid. Not wanting to let her suffer anymore, the decision was made to send her to the Bridge so she could be happy again. I am so thankful to Nina for opening her heart and her home to this sweet old girl...she didn't get to stay long but I know that her time there made all the difference in the world for her. Godspeed, sweet girl, we all loved you like our own Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest greytbookert Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 The broodies really just tug at my heart strings... Run free Squaw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I am so sorry for the loss, but happy that she found a loving family & lots of soft places to lay on. She's running free & happy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Devotion Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I am sorry. Run free Squaw, you were loved. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 run free sweet girl. 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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Guest argolola Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I'm so sorry. God bless the lady who opened her home and heart to this precious girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Run free sweet baby girl. :cry1 Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 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 DoneRacin Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Squaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 (edited) Please pass my condolences on to Nina, and may God hold all of your aching hearts in his hands. Run free, sweet Squaw! Edited October 8, 2006 by Tenderhearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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heartdogs Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Just saw this. Hugs & thanks to Nina for showing Squaw a good loving home at the end. Run free Squaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramamama Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 (edited) It makes my heart feel better knowing that Squaw knew such love in her last times on Earth. Run free. Edited October 8, 2006 by ramamama 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...
patricia Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 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...
Houndtime Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Sweet Squaw is an angel now. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 My sympathies to her family. run free, sweet Squaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Thank heavens, and angels on earth, that this poor sweet girl knew love and family before she left for the bridge. Run like a teenager Squaw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Baloos_Mom Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 May God bless her family for loving her and giving her a loving home to spend her last days in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Oh my, how terribly sad. I'm glad she got to spend some time on a couch, but it wasn't long enough. Many thanks go out to Squaw's foster family for opening their hearts and home to Squaw. Godspeed Squaw sweetie, you were loved and will be missed. Hugs, Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Valliejo2001 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 So very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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