Guest kristijewell Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) Our baby girl is gone. She was only 5, and we are heartbroken. She died very unexpectedly yesterday at home. My husband Nathan was with her, and had just come back from their walk. She was happy and playful as always, and then suddenly yelped a few times, screamed, fell down, and was gone. We still can't believe it. The vet said it was a blood clot to her heart or brain to take her so suddenly, with no symptoms prior to this. Willow was a true beauty, and a playful spirit. Her favorite way to act out if we weren't paying enough attention to her was to sneak into the bathroom--making sure we were watching, of course--and then sneak back out with a washcloth. She would then happily pounce on it and wipe her face against it very exuberantly. So her tantrums were very clean. In the 3 short years we had Willow (it would have been 3 on Feb. 22), we took her everywhere. She went to greyhound get-togethers in Myrtle Beach and Gatlinburg. We also took her to Florida twice, to Georgia, Chattanooga, and Boone, NC--which was her favorite place. She made many friends at the dog park there. I wish there was something I could write here to really capture the spirit of who Willow was. Perhaps the thing I admired most about her is that she adopted a crippled kitten not long after we got her. I included a picture below of her with Xander, her best friend. I know he will miss her. It's hard right now being in the house or in town; everything reminds us of her. She was our only dog, and our first dog together--and the first pet we've lost. We can't seem to stop crying. For more pictures, you can go here: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze79phn/id1.html Goodbye, Willow. We will miss you and remember you always. Edited January 3, 2007 by kristijewell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Oooh no....I'm so so sorry for the loss of your precious girl. I lost a kitty the same way so I know how you are feeling. Sending you peace and white light.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I am so sorry! When I first joined GT, I saw your siggy picture of Willow, I thought she was the most beautiful Brindle I had ever seen. She still is. Farewell, Willow. May you run free and await at the Rainbow Bridge for that magical reunion! 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...
Guest BooMooandDoo Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Run Free Sweet Willow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Oh honey I am so sorry! This is just heart breaking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kipsmom Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 OH my gosh. That is so heartbreaking. f_yellow Run free sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I am so very sorry for your sudden loss. 5 is way too young to lose a dog. Rest well Willow. You are loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DogGone Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I am so sorry - she was a very special girl and I'm glad you have so many wonderful memories of her. Run free little one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I am just sitting here in disbelief! How awful I remember the first time I saw a picture of her--I think with the moo cow and how beautiful I thought she was. Sending my deepest sympathy. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 When I first joined GT, I saw your siggy picture of Willow, I thought she was the most beautiful Brindle I had ever seen. She still is. I thought the same thing. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I am so very sorry to hear about your sweet Willow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 What an awful, heartbreaking shock. Run free sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytspud Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Oh no, I am so sorry. I always love seeing her face in your siggy. She will be missed. Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 This is so sad. I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. 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 SYMBASMOMMY Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Oh I am so sorry for your loss....Willow was beautiful and an angel now....I am sure her spirit will live on forever within your hearts....again...I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I lost one the same way a couple of years ago. It just leaves you numb. I am so sorry for the loss. It seems so much harder when you don't get the chance to say good-bye, but at the same time she didn't suffer. I understand how you must feel. Run free Willow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Oh no! I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 A sudden and unexpected loss is the most traumatic to your heart. I know she will be dearly missed. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I am heartbroken for you! :cry1 Run free, sweet Willow, and send your mommy a sign you are okay over the bridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I am so sorry. My inlaws lost their beloved boxer in the same sudden way, she was running down the beach and just fell over dead. They were in terrible shock, as you must be. Willow looks like she was so sweet (with her kitty friend) and beautiful, I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Godspeed Willow. Hugs, Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Oh No .... run free Willow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 So her tantrums were very clean this made me smile I am so sorry for the loss of your precious girl 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...
MauCarden Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 This is so unbelievable and shocking! I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Willow. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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