Guest Sassifrass Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 This afternoon I helped Faye cross the Bridge. She had been suffering from osteo in her pelvis which was diagnosed in early September. She was doing very well until she began to slow down two days ago. There was still no cause for alarm until this morning, when Faye had lost the use of all four legs. It was obvious that she was tired and was ready - I could see it in her eyes. The vet at the specialty hospital who had been monitoring the osteo helped Faye to sleep this afternoon. Faye came to me on February 28, 1999 after suffering a badly broken right hind leg on the track in the late fall/early winter of '98. For some reason she remained at the track and the leg was never mended until she came to the rescue in Pennsylvania right before Christmas. When Faye came to me she was still limping from surgery to repair the old break - she never fully recovered the use of that right hind - if she walked quickly or tried to run she would hop Faye was the perfect lady, although she could be very remote. It took her several months to warm up to me - she wasn't a spook, but she didn't come near me for any affection for almost two months. She stayed in her crate (with the door open) and only came out for walks, which she loved, and to eat. And then back in the crate. My husband finally insisted that I take down the crate and I did. She never missed it! Faye then took over the sofa where she pretty much stayed. In June of '99, a big goofy black male named Biscuit joined the family and Faye fell in love. Biscuit teased and tormented her and she loved every minute of it. When he died suddenly of an aneurysm in 2004, I thought she'd never get over it and we adopted another grey almost immediately. Andy joined us several weeks after Biscuit's death and, although Faye accepted him, it was never quite the same. Andy died suddenly of osteo in 2006 and Faye remained the only grey. She had company though. Since Andy's death we have gotten four little dogs - 3 Miniature American Eskimos and a little mixed breed. Faye put up with all the barking and running and gamely went for walks with four obnoxious little dogs. She would look embarrassed at their antics, but she obviously enjoyed the activity. Faye was beautiful and she knew it - white with a perfect fawn colored kissing spot on top of her head and a fawn patch on her right hip. She kept her own counsel most of the time and was rarely overtly affectionate. She was, however, my perfect and special girlie. I'm sure that she has found her beloved Biscuit and Andy at the Bridge by now and the circle is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 My deepest condolences to you. OS is such a monster. Faye was a lucky girl to share your heart and home. Run like the wind at the Bridge, sweet girl... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I am so very sorry! Run Free Faye 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...
Guest BoogieDown Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm so sorry. Faye sounds like a very special girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luvmygreys Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss...may you find peace in your memories of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sorry for your loss...........run free sweet Faye with Andy and Biscuit Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I am so very sorry. Faye runs with the angels now, pain free and in the company of her friends. God speed little girl and watch over those who love you Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheshe Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 She sounds like the perfect Lady. I am so sorry for you loss. Please know she has some very special company at the bridge. Sheila Quote Sheila Loved by Mozart, Sherri, Xavier, McCleary, Tigger. Amelia and 2 Salukis Poppy and Zarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Faye. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I am so sorry. Godspeed Precious Angel Faye. I can only imagine the reunion at the Bridge today. 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 argolola Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm so sorry. You will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HighMaintenance Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. I too know the greiving of losing a grey suddenly. May you find peace in knowing they're together up at the Rainbow Bridge and you'll see them all again one day. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Faye. 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...
Houndtime Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Faye. Take comfort in knowing she is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. I do hate cancer. 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...
Guest KyGrey Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm SO sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. She is running free with her boys now, pain free. Hugs to you. 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...
sweetdogs Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss of Faye. It sounds like she had a lovely, companion-filled home with you. Godspeed Faye! 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 DebR Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm so terribly sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm sorry. Godspeed, gallant girlie. 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...
Guest VaGreymom Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I am so sorry. Run Free Sweet Faye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Run free Faye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm very sorry Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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