Guest CocktailGirl Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 DH and I decided it was time to help Cocktail to the bridge yesterday. She was diagnosed with bone cancer a little over three months ago. Cocktail being Cocktail never let on to how much pain she was feeling. In fact she ate hers and Tonic’s breakfast yesterday morning. But the other night was heart wrenching. We upped her pain meds and she still whined and had a tough time settling down for the night and it wasn’t fair to her. My memory of her now is very clean. All the good things and nothing bad. Cocktail is my first greyhound and my heart dog. We asked for peppy in our application for her and got a strong willed alpha female. The night she came home she checked out the entire house and claimed the office as her own and it has always been the place she retreated to when she was recovering from some injury or another or just not feeling well. Within two months of adopting Cocktail she had her first seizure. I thought she stopped breathing and gave her CPR and then took her to the vet. She was put on meds and was fine ever since. The same month she had her first injury that required stitches and then within 3 weeks she tore open one of her toe pads. More stitches and weekly visits to the vet followed. She went stitch free till August and ran into the rose bushes to get a toy and continued running as her torn ear turned her head red. She had now earned the name CJ Cocktail. The CJ standing for Calamity Jane. It now became the joke at the vets that we were going to put our vet on our holiday cards for that year because we saw him so much. Well, we did our part and Uncle Carmine as he is now known was on our cards in 2003. Cocktail staying true to her new extended name needed stitches at least once a year some years twice since then. Cocktail’s favorite thing to do was to spend a day outside in nice weather. She would move from her dirt bed under a tree to her regular dog bed out in the sun through out the day. This tree became known as Cocktail’s tree and is the name it will hold forever. As I watched Cocktail grow older and turn white in the face over the years she still acted like a puppy when she wanted to play with DH. This would usually happen when he got home from work and he would throw her favorite stuffy around the yard and she would chase it and catch it an throw it all around the yard. Cocktail was not the most affectionate pup but she was always there for me when I needed it. She would snuggle at just the right time. They were few and far between but I will always remember those moments now. Cocktail you will always be in my heart. Run free sweet girl you will be loved and missed forever!!!!! Cocktail's Gotcha Day Happy Holidays 2003 Recovering from 1st of many injuries In Daddy's flower bed Roaching, the best way to sleep Sleeping under her tree Rare cuddle time with Tonic With my twins Paige and Alexandra Goodbye my sweet baby!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becki Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Cocktail. Take comfort in knowing she is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
grey14me Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Oh no I am so 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...
Guest whatahound Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am so very sorry. Godspeed Cocktail.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) Oh Dear, I am so sorry. What a wonderful tribute to your special girl ...run free Cocktail, run free Edited August 20, 2007 by tricolorhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreyPoopon Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so sorry. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Godspeed, beautiful girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 i'm 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...
Guest TBSFlame Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D_MansMommy Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so sorry. Run free sweet Cocktail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 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...
Guest argolola Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. In fact, I was just admiring her beauty today as I saw your siggy pic on another post. May God bless you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sweetdogs Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so sorry she's left you. You have wonderful pictures (esp. the holiday card & with your twins) & I'm sure wonderful memories to go along with them. Run free Cocktail! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so sorry that you lost Cocktail. I hope she's running like crazy over the rainbow bridge. Rest in Peace Sweet Baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed sweetie. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am so sorry it was time for your girlie to go Run painfree Cocktail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm very sorry for your loss. Quote Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yipee372 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) I'm so sorry. Cocktail will have endless days of beautiful weather to enjoy in good company at the Bridge. Edited August 20, 2007 by KennelMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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