Saffron Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Catwalk has left us and we are grieving. This wonderful dog bounced into our lives on May 17, 2003. She was the first grey we interviewed on that day that treated Boucca the geriatric JRT as a dog not a potential snack. Boucca approved Catwalk, so she came home with us. My first grey. She introduced us to many good friends in the greyhound community, and our love for her encouraged us to adopt two more wonderful greys who are comforting us now. Catwalk had just been cleared for adoption after 4 months crate rest at GAS recovering from a pelvic fracture incurred in a training run. Imagine my horror when the first thing she did after arriving at her forever home was to take a flying leap onto the kitchen table. How to get her down without jarring her newly healed pelvis? Oh my. She was such a curious energetic 2 year old. She was a sociable, outgoing and supremely intelligent grey. My houdini dog. She could open crates, doors and drawers, was an inveterate counter-surfer, could work the microwave (when it pings there is food in there), and thought it her duty to investigate visiting ladies' purses for contraband. Her loving and outgoing personality and love of children made her a wonderful Therapy Dog. She will be missed by so many. I had forgotten how many lives she touched until the condolences came pouring in this week. Catwalk lived to love and to share her love. She had too short a life. Visceral hemangiosarcoma is indeed the silent killer, so we are just happy that she did not have to suffer long. Gillian and Chris and Pilgrim and Murphy the greys Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. She was full of life and very beloved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Catwalk! 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...
carronstar Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry in the loss of your most precious girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so very very sorry for your loss ~ run with the angels Catwalk, you are with some of the very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 What a character! I hope the memories will help heal your aching heart. I am so sorry her time with you wasn't longer. Run Free Catwalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry Our first greyhounds always hold a very special place in our hearts. She is running in good company at the Bridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so very sorry. She was much too young. Godspeed Catwalk. 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...
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patricia Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Godspeed beautiful Angel Catwalk. Thank you for sharing your sweet baby with us. My 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...
Guest boondog Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry for you loss. What a special girl she must've been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so very sorry . Run free sweetheart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 So young She sounds like a wonderful girl! Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 She sounds like such an amazing character. Rest in peace, Catwalk. 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...
Guest Pipi5 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Awww she was super special, she had a Valentine's Day birthday just like me. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I know she filled your life with a lot of love & laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scottandjo Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The first grey is always special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brandi007 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so so sorry, that wasn't nearly enough time for you or her. The stars who burn the shortest tend to burn the brightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I love the image of her standing on the table, and working the microwave. I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so sorry. Run free pretty gril. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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