duncan41 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 She was the best 1st Greyhound a person could ever dream of. She was a return, 7-1/2 years old, whose owners had reached an age where they couldn't properly care for her or her adopted brother. Her brother was rehomed right away, but Nikki languished in the kennel for 4 months. We had been without a dog for 7 years when I decided to fulfill a long ago promise to consider adopting a Greyhound. My search was brief because there is a track adoption group close by. When I saw her photo on the adoption website, I knew immediately that she was "the one". Exactly ninety days after she walked through my front door and straight into my heart, she was diagnosed with lymphosarcoma. Fortunately, I was granted another 5-1/2 months to spoil her rotten and fall hopelessly in love. She never met a stranger; two legged or four. She was simply the best. My heart dog. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houndtime Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 How sad. I am so very sorry for your loss. 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 May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I am so sorry Godspeed Baby Girl, you are loved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I am so sorry Linda, and share your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 It will be five years on Monday that I lost my lymphoma girl, Cosmo, to old age and my misuse of prednisone. Wow, it seems like yesterday and a lifetime ago all at once, doesn't it? Hugs, Donna Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The way I'm figuring, you gave her the best eight and a half months a girl could ever have. Not long enough.... Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I'm so sorry you couldn't have longer together. Godspeed, precious lovely girl. 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 PiagetsMom Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I know it wasn't long enough, but I'm so glad that you found each other. She was a beautiful girl.......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I am so very sorry! 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...
MandysMom Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I'm so sorry. Godspeed sweet one. 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...
iluvgreys Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 My deepest condolences to you for your loss. I'm glad she got to live out her day in your loving care. She'll never be forgotten... 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...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I am so sorry your time was short :grouphug I am sure no one could have loved her more. You are in our thoughts and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I'm glad you had the time you did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Nikki was such a beautiful girl. You were able to give her lots of love and care during the time that she spent with you. Although she left you far too soon, that was such a gift for Nikki to have had a second chance at love. If only she could have stayed longer......... :f_pink Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 What a beautiful angel. May God bless and comfort you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I'm so so sorry..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss of Nikki. Run free, sweet Nikki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 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...
grey14me Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 What a beautiful angel. I'm so very sorry for your loss 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...
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