DesertFox Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Smiley was my first greyhound. DH and I had wanted to add another dog to our house. DH had grown up with farm mutts, and I came from a family that had hearding dogs (Border Collies, Aussie and GSD's). Somehow through some homework and long discussions we settled on a greyhound. Not a bad choice, we had ex -racehorses so why not and ex-racedog? The adoption group I work with is one that picks the dogs that suit your lifestyle and other pets in the home, they then call you and give you your choices. It's like a long term blind date. The adoption coordinator called gave me my choices but told me flat out "take Smiley, he'll be the best dog you will ever have." I took her at her word. She was right. The moment he stepped into the room on the night we picked him up, he looked me in the eye, walked up to me and leaned. I was totally smitten. He rode home in the back seat of a Camaro, and not long afterward we got a bigger truck just so he's have room to stretch out his legs. He endured car shows, car club house parties, teenage pet sitters (who did god only knows what to my house ... he never did tell), and lastly a kitten that was convinced Smiley was some long lost relative. He was my constant companion as my DH travels 4 nights a week most weeks of the year. He kept me company when I was sick, he cuddled with me on cold nights, he was the reason I got Sammy, so he's have a greyhound buddy to hang with while I was at work. I could write a hundered things about him, but mostly I've had dogs come and go in my life, I loved them all but I've never had one touch me as deeply as he did. He had a way of looking at you like he was reading your very soul. The thought of waking up tomorrow to a world without him is an unbearable thought, yet I know it is a reality I have to face. I'll miss you buddy, find some of the other new angels like Bones, Emmy, Andy, and TigerPower... have a good time. I'll see you on the flip side. Quote Valerie Proud Mommy of retired racing greyhound Bud Delite (Sammy) Percy Weasley and my angel TLP Shootingstar (Smiley) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Run sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm so sorry Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Run Free Smilley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Smiley. 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...
Guest greythopes Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grey14me Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 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...
Batmom Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 My heart goes out to you. Godspeed, beloved pupper. 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 houndstooth4 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm so very sorry! He sounds like a great hound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm so sorry. :f_white Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. 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 yipee372 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am so sorry. My sympathy and prayers. Godspeed precious little man. 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...
Remolacha Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurishound Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 My sincere sympathy on the loss of your very special boy. Godspeed, Smiley - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeweytheGreyt Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Godspeed Smiley.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Oh, what a beautiful tribute. How you loved him. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Smiley. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Im so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. :grouphug Run free Smiley. Let your mom know you're okay with the other angels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I wish I could say more than I'm sorry for your loss, but there just are no words .....I'm terribly sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and heal your broken heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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