6greyhounds Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Softee It was September of 1998 that you came into our lives. Nikki, our collie/shep mix, had gone to the Bridge, and we did not want Shadow to be an only child. When we brought you home you just moved on in as if you had lived here all of your life. You bonded instantly to your dad and Shadow, which amazed Judy (your foster mom) and Jane Drellow,(co-founder of Going Home Greyhounds) as you had taken about two weeks to make up with your foster dad. We soon found out you did not care for men. There were only three men in your life at that time; your dad, little Ricky (my grandson who is now in 9th. Grade) and Santa Claus ... and who doesn’t like Santa? If a man came into your home you tolerated him for a couple of minutes, then gave him a look as if to say “You have been here long enough, when are you leaving”. If they did not leave as soon as you wanted them to go, you flew up stairs and stayed there until they were gone. Your little feet were like pistons but you never made a sound. They sure did give you a good name, Softshoesureshot. In time you learned that all men were not ogres and you started to warm up to a few that you decided were okay in your book. You loved taking trips. You made it to Florida, New Jersey, Ohio and Dewey Beach. You always seemed to know when a rest stop was coming up. I swear you could read especially when a sign came up saying there was a rest stop ahead. In 2008 you were made Queen of Grey Talk as the oldest female greyhound on that board, and you wore your crown with pride. At Dewey, you met some of your loving subjects, including Xan, who had done your Royal Portrait. Missing you Mom, Dad PS: Received your letter that you are safe at The Bridge This was written with help from Xan====Thank you Xan Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 The beautiful Queen Softee was quite a girl. I am so glad I was able to share in part of her life. Her royal subjects will miss her forever, and every now and then, ask for her help. She reigns now in the heavens 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...
duncan41 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I am sure she is reigning supreme at The Bridge as she did in life. Beautiful tribute. 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...
Guest ss556 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Beautiful. I hope Softee will meet up with Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 What a special lady. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 How beautiful! Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Queen Softee was very special Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyscot Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Rest well sweet Softee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Lovely Queen Softee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 How very Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Beryl that was so eloquent & I know Softee loved it. She was so sweet. I know you & David miss her so much. But she's okay now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jackiekbowen Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 She will see your face again one day and be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy14 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I am sorry about the loss of your Queen. Quote From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 A lovely tribute to a lovely dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 That's beautiful. :grouphug 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...
6greyhounds Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 This is her picture on COG and I still remember so much more about her. The only time she ever rooed which was in her sleep and woke us all up. How she used to stand in the doorway of the kitchen when you were working there to beg for food. How she used to beg off of us when we were eating. Sometime she would lay on her bed with those sorrowful eyes saying feed me too. I want what you are eating. I so miss my Queen who had been in my life almost 11 years. Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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6greyhounds Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Here is a picture of Softee with Shadow, our first greyhound. We adopted Softee so Shadow would not be an only child. This picture was taken about a year after we got her Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Ah, there's your beautiful girl! And Shadow is lovely, too! Beryl, I'm honored that you mentioned me, but can't take credit for your tribute. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6greyhounds Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Xan you did help me by editing and supporting me. Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Beautiful Queen Softee. Hugs to you, Beryl, you are going through so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am sorry that I am just reading this now. What a beautiful tribute to Softee and I am so glad she let you know that she arrived safely. What a beautiful girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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