RhodyGreys Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Thirteen years should be a good long time. It feels like just a moment, a blink of an eye. Shae-Leigh, I remember when you were called Dee Dee, and when we first met you at the adoption kennel. You were pressed against the back of your crate, and then my step-daughter, age three, crawled right in with you and you kissed her and stepped out, looking hesitantly at me. You were shiny and black and ran with your back feet up in the air like a jackrabbit, and you quietly fit right in. You were always a little scared though, my darling, after what your first adopters did to you (turned you out of the house in the middle of a snowstorm so that you had to crawl under a neighbor's porch for days for shelter). Michelle's 11 now, and she will miss you terribly. Shae (short for Shadow, Leigh to rhyme with Dee) was never a crowd hound and relied on the boy hounds in our house to protect her. The only complaint we ever heard from her was on the day we brought Ringo and Geordie home and she snapped and snarled. Otherwise she was sweet, and cute, and a chow hound, and the dawdler who wanted to stay out in the back of the yard until the last moment. She had fur like a bunny, but thick, thick and soft, until the months near the end. We watched her face go from mostly black to thin and frail and white. We watched her feet knuckle under from arthritis. We watched her dignity disappear. Today, at 12:40 p.m., Shae went to join her brothers Lucky, Cooper, Dustin, and Stretch at the Bridge. It was a very easy passing, and Shae didn't even get up when my vet walked into the room. My my vet consoled me: it was more than likely kidney failure, or cancer, and Shae had most definitely left behind any good days at all. I miss my baby, my marshmallow girl who was scared of everything. Yet, I don't feel at all guilty anymore: it was the right thing to do, neither a day too soon nor a day too late. Eternal Sleep for Shae-Leigh, December 18, 2007 On your last day, you laid your head On the softest blanket, and I said She's ready to tread where the angels tread Though I want to keep her here instead. On your last day, you met my eyes Told me you were ready to say goodbye Without fuss or fight or the smallest cry Your spirit went soaring into the sky. On your last day, you ate a meal You ate with gusto, you ate with zeal Big brown eyes turned on me to steal My heart again, in a moment so real... On your last day, you took a stroll I could see how the years had taken a toll Through the coat you shivered, my only goal Became your comfort, though it tore my soul. You sniffed the wind, you ate your food You did everything you thought you should But nothing more, then you lay down to sleep Your sleep was peaceful, your sleep was deep... I saw your legs twitch while you snoozed in the sun And I knew all you wanted to do was run From your failing body, to soar with the stars: What a gift were those last moments of ours. You gave us the sweetest, most loving years: I will miss being able to stroke your ears I will miss being able to calm your fears I will miss being able to dry my tears. I will miss every day that we do not share, But I know that someday, I will meet you there At the Rainbow Bridge, at heaven's gate. No matter the years that you have to wait. Don't worry dear girl, I will keep you safe Here in my heart, in a sheltered place. © 2007 m.e. holderbaum Quote Meri & the Dorgwith Little Lee from Eetaly (Raider Retire), Freya FooFoo (Writers Block), Brodie (never raced), and "foster" JJ (Rossmore Judith). Missing Bravo, Chickie, Nico, Meri Carol, Lucky II, Ringo, Mylie, Bull, Geordie, Shae-Leigh, Stretch, Dustin, Cooper, Lucky, and Heidi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoofBert Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 SHea Leigh....run with wind the sweet girl and spread your light across the sky...We'll look for your star. YOu are in good company.....rest on the clouds and send your momma a sign every once in while so she knows you are close. It's never easy.....let happy memories rule your heart and force all sadness away! Hugs, Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm 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 jettcricket Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 She is restored and happy again and running like the wind. Praying that time will heal your heart. Again....I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Oh Meri, I'm so sorry she had to leave you, but I'm know she is watching over you. Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CindiLuvsGreys Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm so sorry your girl had to go but I am glad to hear her passing was peaceful and helped you to be 100% sure you did the right thing. Thank you for sharing that beautiful poem with us. Sweet dreams Shae-leigh. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest greytmonty Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 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...
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Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm so sorry! I've had you in my thoughts all morning! Godspeed beautiful girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leah Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am so very sorry. You will be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidoey Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am so sorry too. She sounds like a wonderful girl, who will always be loved and missed. I love that you call her your marshmallow.... Rest in peace, pretty, elegant lady. Quote Jackie with Tangerine and Chimes Always missing Gracie, Steely, Annie, Payne, Twilite, Janey Bug, Bindi, Sophie, and Dazzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am truly sorry for your loss, and know how deep the pain is, and how deep these old gals get into our bones ~ tears and hugs for you ~ there are no words to heal the hole left deep in our hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am so so sorry for your loss. I can't read of a loss anymore without crying right along with the author, since Peatie left me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Mere, Thank you for loving Shae-leigh and giving her a wonderful home. She will always be with you in spirit. Godspeed Shae-leigh, you are greytly missed. {{{{Hugs}}}} Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVED2 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 f_yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 What a beautiful tribute to a very special girl I am so so sorry, Mere! May God hold your aching heart in his hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laceyj Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Run young, healthy and free sweet ShaeLeigh! ROOOOOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 That was so ... Can't write... :cry1 Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am so sorry. My heart aches for you. Know that my Angels were there to lend a guiding paw. I know how much it hurts~our Angel LaceyLaine age 13 had to leave us 2 weeks ago...My deepest sympathy and prayers. 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...
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