retiredracers Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I can't think of what I should write about the best greyhound ever. She was my heart and when she died, my heart broke. I believe she sent Elphie to me as a way to help me heal. Crooke had the most wonderful sweet and loving personality. I just can't put into words how amazing she was. I'm not a writer and I can't do her justice by trying to write something so here are some pictures to help me explain. At Dewey Beach These pictures were taken two days before she died. She was going to have emergency surgery to remove whatever was in her intestines (turned out to be a tumor) so I took the afternoon off and spent some time outside with her. Even though it was a June day, it was a little chilly in the shade and she needed my jacket. Wearing an Easter bonnet several years ago... look at her elegant and dignified (even when wearing a silly hat) face. She always had an inner calm about her.... until she got playful and then she was wild (look at her little itty bitty tail... it would quiver when she was excited like a tuning fork). She was a very tolerant and well-mannered girl... look at the kitten!!! Looking calm, peaceful and like the angel that she now is I love you, Crooke, forever and ever. Crooke (fka Duly's Tina) 3/25/95 - 6/18/06 Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilsontrixie Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 WHAT BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AND MEMORIES.... She looks so.....wonderful...peaceful and you are right...an inner calm.... i'm so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moremoney Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I will always miss that beautiful face. Happy Birthday my Crooked dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 What absolutely regal ears! That inner quietness shines, doesn't it? Happy Birthday, sweetie! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Beautiful girl...In the arms of Angels until you meet again. 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 7Greys Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Our Crooked baby left a huge hole in our lives when she left us, but Elphie is doing her darnedest to fill it. If you look close at her face you can see that her nose was crooked and scarred but no one seemed to notice that....... instead everyone always thought she was the most beautiful of our hounds. We used to say she would blink at people and mesmerize them so that they saw past her physical defects and only saw the beautiful soul within her. She truly was one of a kind and THE MOST SPECIAL hound ever!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrGreyhndz Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I was lucky enough to meet Crooke and, as others have done along the way, fell completely in love with her. She reminds me of our Chloe who is also about to turn 13. Your pictorial is perfect. It really shows her inner self. Thanks so much for sharing. Its so hard to lose the perfect ones who touch everyone they meet. I think we are lucky to have them in our lives if only for a short time. I'm sure that Crooke is never far from you and there is no question she sent Elphie to you. Happy Birthday Crooke Quote Kim, (PW's) Nate Dogg and Chloe (TJ Zorabell) - always in our hearts, (Racey) Benson and Polly (Racey Pauline) NaturallyGrey Email List Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 What beautiful pictures of your girl. I love the picture with sand on her nose and the ones of her bundled up in the blue jacket. I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Those pictures are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 what a beautiful angel 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 ss556 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 She was a beautiful girl and now a beautiful Angel. Happy Birthday at the Bridge. I hope you are celebrating. My hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabozem Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 She certainly was a beautiful girl. I recently lost my sweet brindle Callie just a little before her 13th birthday too. Hugs to you. Pat, Baby, GiGi and Heaven Quote Waiting at the bridge: Blaze, Rodney, Lady, Spice, Sarahlee, Callie and Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Tears here, and I didn't know her. Thank you for sharing your sweet, regal girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Crooke, you came on gentle paw, With love and then to teach us all The love of the greys, And to share our days With your gentle grace, Your elegant face, Your funny ways, We spent our days, Living, loving, laughing with you ~ And knowing when your time here was through, Your love lived on, for when you were gone, You sent a sweet girl to help our grief, And give us some needed comic relief ~ Though the dog beds are full, there are many here, Our love for you continues, you hold our hearts dear ~ Crooke, you are loved and missed by all who knew you ~ Happy Birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jurishound Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 She was positively regal. My deepest sympathy on your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fiona3 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Crooke had such an air of serenity about her in those photos. They are beautiful memories of a very special greyhound. Regal is definitely a way to describe her. I can see why you miss her so much. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Those are great pictures, Sheila. I hadn't seen some of them. I wish we could have gotten to know Crooke a little better. You and her shared such a special bond. Happy 13th Birthday, Crooke. Your mama is always thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BryndlVenus Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Crooke will always have a special place in my heart. I was so lucky to be able to spend so much time with her at work. Because of her , I have two greyt hounds of my own. She also gave a Bryndl a new best friend when she sent Sheila " Elphie." Happy Birthday Crooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FooseBerry Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I will always miss that beautiful face. Happy Birthday my Crooked dog. Happy Birthday Crooke, I miss you and will always love you. MomMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I remember crying when she went to the bridge. Another hound we fell in love with and never met. God bless you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Happy Birthday sweet bridge baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 such beautiful pictures. Crooke is missed by many 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...
Greys4Us Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 She had a good and loving family. She would have told you that had she been able to speak. We will miss them always and cry for them, but they deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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