Guest mleg2001 Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Molly, I am so sorry for your loss, and Ted will be missed by many here who have followed his story. Bless you for giving him a few months of joy, he deserved it. I hope in time, you will be ready to adopt another grey, there are so many needing a loving home like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethGPAPS Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 What a long, strange road Ted travelled in his short life. Thank you for giving him love and acceptance at the end, because he surely deserved it. Goodbye and Godspeed to you, Ted! 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...
Guest TheMackeyPack Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Oh Molly!!! I am so incredilby sorry. Ted hit all of our hearts here. Please know that you gave him the best possible place and he was happy during his last days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mdquaglia Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 (edited) Edited April 25, 2003 by mdquaglia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Oh Molly, I too am soooo sorry to hear of Ted's sudden passing. It has to be very difficult for you right now. I hope he wasn't in any pain when he passed and that he is finally at peace. Like it was said earlier, Ted had a lot of struggles in his life, at least he was loved in a forever home when he passed on. I'm sure Ted loves you very much for all you did for him. Quote Welcome home Quixote (formerly known as Whytell Mango) My Beloved Scooterman October 16, 1998 - October 11, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jan Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 I'm sorry to hear this sad sad news. :-) Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shirl Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 I am so sorry but so glad you gave Ted a loving home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevermybabies Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 (edited) To know Ted was to love him. Those of us who were with Ted at Meet & Greets, and those who fostered him even briefly are all very saddened, and grieving. I think others can testify that when you give your heart to an animal - esp. one like Ted - you feel not only the attachment of them being your pet, but also the empathy and sympathy for their past. Ted has been with Molly for a while now, and was officially adopted after a period of fostering. Grief is not an expression of the quantity of time we've known someone, but of the quality of that time. We all have different ways of dealing with life and death, and we can't impose our own perameters of what is an acceptable response to death. Death comes when we least expect it, and rarely is it welcome or invited. And love also comes when we least expect it, and it can't be measured, contained, or qualified. Especially with an animal, because their love for us is so unconditional. To accept it when it comes, and grieve for it when it is gone is an appropriate and natural response. Ted deserves to be grieved for, just as he deserved to be loved and happy. He is, and he will be missed. (This was originally in response to a deleted post - thank you. I decided to edit it and leave it though, because it's still true.) Edited April 25, 2003 by joesgreypoupon Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 I am so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. We all share in your grief as we all shared in the adventure's of Ted. Run free dear boy, run free! Quote Denise & Strider, Blake, Fields, Frank, FlippyDoo, and Momma Gail. The Bridge Angels Zack(Ags Marble Chip) 4/25/93-2/16/06, Wanda(Rainier Rowanda) 12/14/94-06/09/06, Brooke/Boogers(Rainier Restive) 01/01/99-10/20/08, Warlock(Rainier Rammer) 4/29/99-10/01/09), Patsie(Frisky Patsy) 5/17/96-2/05/10, Hatter(Cals Madhatter) 6/3/00-3/11/10, Dodger(Rainier Ransack) 4/29/99-4/16/10, and Sparkle(Okie Sparkle) 11/8/2000-1/28/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carole Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 I can't imagine your heartache Molly. Ted was so happy with you and the life you shared with him. Teddy left footprint on so many lives he touched. I know I am forever changed having loved him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 (edited) I'm so sorry for you & Ted. I feel your pain, as I went through the same last Oct. Hang in there, we're hear for you. Edited April 25, 2003 by nyGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyNCarmsMom Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 I'm so sorry. Quote Angel Sonny aka Whistlin Bill, 62314; Carmella aka Eg Rain Dust, 81693 Plus Boudreaux, Calzone & Hops the cats, Katie & Tony the humans and our Terrific Skinkids Tommy and Jimmy We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars...Oscar Wilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kats_n_greys Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 I'm so sorry to hear about Ted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 I'm so sorry to hear about Ted. You have my deepest sympathy. Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TorynUs Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 So saddened to hear about Ted. My sympathies to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hattiemae Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I'm so sorry about Ted. He knew love and happiness with you, and he obviously left his mark on your heart. I'm very sorry you couldn't enjoy more time with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Molly, I'm so deeply sorry that you lost Ted. He was loved, and I know that he's happy now and remembers your love, not any of the bad parts of his life. Godspeed Ted, and you'll see him again some day. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliesMom Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 So sorry about Ted. These things happen with dogs, just as they do with people. We've all been there. My Millie's been gone 8 months and there are days that I'm still sobbing. I don't know if you watch The Pet Psychic (it's my guilty pleasure), but whether you believe in that sort of thing or not, Sonya says that our pets that have passed over are lucky in that there was someone to love them, and so very many animals have never felt that kind of love. Ted was very, very lucky to have you. It was just his time. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nikki Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest javalover1123 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Molly, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a fellow horse owner, here is MHO... Go for a long meditative trail ride. While you are out there, look up into the sky and tell Ted, "thank you for allowing me to love you for the last months of your life, I will always love you and keep you in my heart." After 11 years, I still think of my Chi and tell him I love him. It makes me feel better. As far as you not being meant to have a GH, that is absolutely not true! Give yourself some time to heal. It will become a little easier day by day. FORGIVE YOURSELF! Then, when you are ready, accept another GH into your life. He/she will be forever thankful, as Ted is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greythunder Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Molly, I am sorry for you losing Ted to the rainbow bridge. We loved him here. And you loved him. Now he is pain free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cindysmom Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Molly, please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss of Ted. I can only imagine how shocked you must have been on finding him. I would imagine also that it was very quick with little, if any, pain for him. He probably didn't even have time to wake up and think about being alone, so I think you can rest easy on that account. I really like the idea of going for a ride and being with God and His nature and feeling Ted all around you, for I believe he is. Try to smile thinking of all the carefree play he is involved in right now with all those who have gone on before. Take care and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lisaluvsgreys Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 I am so sorry for your loss. You and Ted are in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rescuedgreys Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 I am so sorry to hear about Ted. Of course you were meant to have a greyhound, you are a caring person! He died in his home where he felt comfortable. He knew he was loved! It takes time to heal, but some day you will welcome another greyhound into your home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mygracefulpooch Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 I am so truly sorry for your loss of Ted. That was sudden and makes it very difficult to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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