kikibean Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) My old girl Mimi's "pup" Fly had to be put to sleep today. She was 11.5 yrs old. She had an inoperable tumor around her urethra that was keeping her from urinating. Fly was a really special girl. She's got lots of pups and grandpups out there. Many are pets and many are still racing. I kept in contact with her owner for 4 years before she retired from having pups last June. He got her from the farm she was on to me in St. Louis, and she began her retirement here at my house with her mom. I was torn when one of the families that had adopted one of my special needs fosters decided they wanted to adopt Fly. I really wanted to keep her for myself, but after thinking about it I realized she'd have a fabulous home with them and would have a stay at home mom to spoil her rotten. Sadly, Fly's family only got to spoil her for 4 months. Even though it meant I only got her for a short time, I'm so glad that they decided to add her to their family. I'm also grateful her owner, Mick Massa, remembered that I wanted her and made sure to get her to me when she was done having pups. She was a special girl and we'll all miss her. Run Free Fly!! Edited January 26, 2008 by kikibean Quote Wingnut (DC Wingnut), Voo Doo (Voo Doo von Bonz), Barb (Myokie Barb) & Romey (Nose Stradamus)at the bridge Molly (CM Blondie) 9/8/14, Maddy (Reuniting) 10/17/13, Rocky (Ranco Popeye) 1/7/12, Mimi (Flying Ringneck) 8/13/09 and RJ (RJ What For) 5/3/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Run free sweet baby girl. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'm so very sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 What a precious angel. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 What heartache for you and her people. I'm so sorry she couldn't stay longer. Godspeed, sweet pea. 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...
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Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 How sad! Godspeed beautiful Fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Godspeed Beautiful Angel. 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...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of Fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 That is so sad after she had all her pups and could retire she passed, but you will meet again one day at the rainbow bridge, Run Free Fly Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Godspeed, sweet girl! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Broodmama Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) I am so sorry and devastated to learn of Fly's passing. I adopted one of her sons, Mulberry Jock (Ferris Bueller). He is such a character and I believe some of his larger-than-life personality must have come from her! Ferris was a stud dog along with his littermate Mulberry Jack (Felix). Several of Fly's daughters are broods so her lineage is ongoing. I would love to share some photos of her wonderful son who has enriched my life immeasurably. Again, I am so sorry... Godspeed, Momma Fly, your legacy continues. Edited January 26, 2008 by Broodmama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Rest in peace sweet Fly. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 She got her forever home and that is special Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallie Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 So sad...run free sweet girl. Quote Nancy missing my Angel, Chance ~ 1/23/99 - 1/24/08 (Fortified Heart) "...for every joy that passes, something beautiful remains" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'm so sorry. Run free, sweet Fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I am so sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed Fly. Hugs, Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'm so sorry Fly didn't have longer in her forever home. Godspeed beautiful brindle girl! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 What a sweet girl, I am so sorry. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I am so very sorry to hear about Fly. What a gentle sweet angel who left paw prints on everyone's heart. Find my Howie up there and run with the wind Fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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