ElizabethGPAPS Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Savannah decided to race to the bridge this morning...sometime after her morning walk and before I finished my breakfast she just fell down in the kitchen and died. Just like that, with no hint of health issues other than her upcoming 14th birthday. She's always tried so hard not to be any trouble. Savannah was silly and happy, a veteran of countless Meet 'n' Greets and probably a couple hundred home visits. She helped many people decide that they wanted to adopt a Greyhound. I've lost count of how many adopters said "I want one just like her!". Savannah was a big girl, and despite great speed was retired from racing at an early age for interfering - a hobby that she carried into her old age, running down slower dogs at playgroup and shoulder-slamming them with a big tongue-lolling grin. She was not always the one people were glad to see coming. I'll miss you, beautiful Savannah. Thank you for being such a good girl for the 11 years we shared. And after the long, lingering and finally forced goodbye of Isabella last year, I am sad but thankful that if you had to go - you made your exit so very gracefully. Quote Rugrat's Rebel (Simon) 09/03/1995-03/22/2010, Silly Savannah 05/14/1995-02/13/2009, Isabella de Moreau the Sloughi 05/15/1993-10/14/2008, Hammy the IG 06/11/04 and ChiChi the Chihuahua 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 What a gorgeous girl Elizabeth. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm so sorry :grouphug Savannah was a beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss! Run free sweet girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm so sorry. It must be such a shock that she is gone. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinnyLegDogLover Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm sorry Savannah left you. Run free, silly girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 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...
RobinM Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 OMG- so sudden. What a shock. I am so sorry. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am so sorry and I'm so shocked with the way it happened. Beautiful girl, God speed and run now with the Angels 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...
Hawthorn Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm sorry Savannah left you so suddenly - what beautiful eyes she had. 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...
MerlinsMum Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 OMG... that must have been such a shock. I am so terribly sorry! :grouphug Rest in peace Savannah... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 So sorry, how shocking. run free sweetheart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am so very sorry. What beautiful eyes! You could look into them forever. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GREYTGLITTER Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am so sorry! She was a beautiful girl! What beautiful eyes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am so sorry. Run Free Savannah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 What a beautiful girl. I am so sorry for your loss, but glad she never suffered and went at a happy time, right after her walk. Few of us could ask for more for ourselves or our beloved pets. I enjoyed the story about her shoulder-slamming. I wouldn't be surprised to find out something like that was why my girl was retired too! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Have fun shoulder-slamming at the bridge Hon! Run free. f_yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm so very very sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest threedognight Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Savannah was beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Savannah sounds like she thoroughly enjoyed her retirement. She was beautiful. Godspeed Savannah! 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...
GreyPoopon Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm sorry. Godspeed Savannah. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Oh Elizabeth, I'm so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl and what a gift to have so many memories of her. Godspeed sweetie. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm so sorry. She looks like a lady that would make her own decisions. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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