snowjay Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) Today at 3:45 my Pretty crossed the bridge. Pretty was a very special girl to me. Not only was she my first senior greyhound but she was also the momma to my boy Cody. I'm always asked "how did you find her" and the reality is that she found me. I had kept in contact with Codys racing owner and one day after talking with him he asked me if I would like to adopt his mother, Pretty. After I picked my jaw up off the floor I said a big fat YES! From then on the wheels were in motion to transport her from the farm in Kansas to NY. That all happened on June 15th 2005. I told very few people about my special delivery as I didn't want to jinx it. I can remember that morning like it was yesterday. I was sitting at my desk waiting for "the call" from the hauler. He called me to tell me he was a half hour away and I told him I'm a little further away than that but would be their ASAP. Well I flew out of work and headed to meet him. Think I was excited? Nah, I only beat them to the meeting place! I remember when they opened the haulers doors and this little white greyhound head popped out. I knew right than that was Pretty and the name fit her well. I was so excited and nervous that I had a hard time putting a martingale collar on her. We went for a quick potty walk and home we went where she was greeted with a wagging tail by her boy Cody. Cody treated her different than any other greyhound I have had in the house, I think they knew. You could tell they definitely had a special bond, especially when they would share spots on the couch or when they would mimic and learn from each other. It was definitely a special sight to see, well except maybe at 5am when Pretty would teach Cody to ROO and get me out of bed for breakfast! Pretty came to me at 10.5 years and despite her age she was always up for anything. Most people where shocked when I told them how old she was as she definitely didn't look or act like her age. She had gone to Dewey twice and was always ready to go for another walk on the beach. One thing that still brings a tear to my eye is our trip to the ballfield this summer where she tore around that place like she was 2 years old, yet she was nearing her 12th birthday. If you were to ask her what her favorite thing was I bet she'd say the couch, where she spent many a day and night all roached up. Well she would roach anywhere but nothing compared to the couch:) And heaven forbid if you pet her and stopped... she would let roooooooooooooooo know! Sadly, as invincible as she seemed, Pretty was diagnosed with osteosarcoma this past November. She had been slightly limping for a little over a week and seemed to be getting better. Then xrays were taken and the results were not good. She was immediately put on pain medications and she put up a great fight. But when I woke up today and looked into her eyes, I just knew. She was not herself any more and was just going through the motions. We had a good day together. Much time was spent snuggling with her and feeding her favorite treats. She passed peacefully on her bed with me by her side as I scratched her behind her ears like I had done a million times before. I'm sure right now shes looking down on us roaching up a storm on the comfiest couch they have up there. Run free my Pretty girl, I love you and you will always be my "lil girlie", "sweetie pie", "honey bunny", "lil mama jama" and "monkey momma" Cody & I miss you! Run sweetie, run... The day she arrived... Her favorite position... I'm pretty and I know it... Momma and son. Think they had a bond? They must be up to no good... MMMM... Nylabones... There's that position again... Queen of the couch with her favorite bear... The bond... Nothing was quite like the bed... and that position... Enjoying the sun... with her bear... Edited January 30, 2007 by snowjay Quote Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Jay, I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kaotic1 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Oh no!!! I am sooo sorry. I have always loved looking at the two of them in your siggy... Run Free sweetie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Oh Jay, I am so very sorry. There are no words to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Rest well Pretty. You are so, so loved. I am glad I had a chance to meet her Jay. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Jay, I'm sorry. I've so loved hearing about her, seeing her pictures. If ever a dog and a family seemed like a perfect match, it was Pretty and Cody and you. She just seemed to fit, as her name did. Godspeed, sweetheart. Go dance with the snowflakes now. 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 greytmonty Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I am so sorry. I am glad you had her in your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Here's a couple of my favorite pictures from last weekend that I took. Pretty watching her daddy outside with Cody Giving me "the look" Snuggle time I will miss you Pretty! 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...
Guest Becki Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Iam so very, very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Jay I am so sorry, even when we know that the day is coming it's never easy You gave Pretty everything she could have ever hoped for or wanted or dreamed of. You gave her the life of a spoiled rotten princess and please try and find some comfort in that It truly shows how much she was loved and spoiled in each and every photo and just in how you write about her. Again, Jay, I am so sorry, no words will ease the pain but know your not alone GOD SPEED PRETTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest bonscoby Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) Jay, I am so very sorry. It must be so difficult to lose such a wonderful pup. Edited January 28, 2007 by bonscoby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'm so so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreyhoundTrish Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 OMG! Jay, I am so so very sorry. There are no words to express it. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm completely shocked. Bonnie just PMed me. Run free, Pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 ... run free Pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Oh no I've always felt Pretty was one of the special ones...I'm so very sorry!! 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...
Cully Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Run free sweet baby girl. :cry1 :bughug I'm so sorry Jay. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreyTzu Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I am so very sorry Jay. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Run free Pretty girl. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Oh my Jay I am so shocked. Run free Pretty. You were very much loved. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Jay, I am so sorry of your loss of Pretty... And that she was, what a beautiful girl. She will always be in your Heart and at Your Side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlebaby Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Pretty. She was beautiful. You, Cody and Pretty are in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Kim, (Herman), Pixie (NK Mary Ann), Kitten, Sammie, Darcy and Scout Callie (Callie Walker), Ava (Lass Dance), July, Peanut, Kodi, Bailey, Kony, PJ, Scampie, Carlo & Casey waiting for us at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommydog Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I am so sorry Jay What a beautiful elequent tribute to your sweet girl. Godspeed Pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I am just in a state of shock! OMG I am so very sorry Jay! 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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