Sundrop Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Tuesday was like any other day - you were at my bedside bright and early, barking and talking to let me know I'd slept too late and you were ready for breakfast. You ate and cleaned every morsel your sister left behind (what a silly girl she is). Later that morning, your ears perked when I said the magic word..."Walk?" and you wanted to go further, but happily turned around to come home because you knew your sister couldn't walk as far as you. You played with your favorite toy...the skunk that chitters when you chew him. You RAN to your bed on the deck when you went outside in the afternoon and immediately dozed off...sunbathing...happy...dreaming. I'm glad I let you stay outside a few extra minutes, even though it was so hot. At 6:00, on the nose, you ran upstairs to let me know it was time for dinner (do we even need clocks in this house?) and you were ready and waiting for your evening walk an hour later. You happily walked through your neighborhood, sniffing everything, ready to walk as long as I'd let you - but dad had to work late and it was just me on the walk, and your sister was so tired...so we came home. "We'll take you on a long walk tomorrow, I promise, buddy!" You greeted your dad with elation at the door, jumping and barking and accepting the ear scritches with a deep and contented groan. Those feel so good! That night, you let us brush your teeth...and even got an extra treat (don't tell dad) and then I gave you a pat on the head and said goodnight. Your sister and I went to bed, but your dad wanted to watch tv, so you followed him down to your man-cave, where his "tv watching" turned into "sleeping on the couch" within about 2 minutes. At around 2:00 in the morning, you woke your dad with a bark - he looked, you were sleeping. He heard your soft dream-barks - content that you were okay, he turned off the tv and came upstairs to bed. Wednesday morning I woke to the alarm at 7:45. I got out of bed...you didn't run upstairs when you heard us stirring. "Odd," I thought. I went downstairs and look in the living room, not there, either...where are you? I look to the bottom floor and softly call your name, "Keota." Silence. I take a few steps down and say a little louder, "Keota, buddy, time for breakfast!" Silence. I step into the family room and there you are, sleeping peacefully in the corner, "Wake up sweetie..." but you didn't stir. I leaned down to gently nudge you (I know how you hate for people to touch you when you're sleeping!)... But you were gone. And now the house is too quiet. And I don't laugh 20 times a day anymore. And I hated sleeping in until 8:30 this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jokertx Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I am sorry for you loss he sounds like he was a lovely pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iHound Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) I definitely got a little misty eyed reading that. What a beautiful boy you had I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free at the bridge Keota Edited June 28, 2009 by iHound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 That is so sad. I'm very sorry for your loss. It's hard enough when we know it's coming but to go so suddenly is horrible. Run free sweet boy. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 What a sweet hound he must have been. I'm so sorry that he left you. Take comfort in the fact that he left for the bridge quietly in his sleep. Run free big boy. L. I was startled when I saw his picture. He looks so much like my Gustopher P (Jetstar Dazzler). What was his race name? Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free Keota. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss, but what a blessing that you had such a sweet last day together and that he went so peacefully. It's what I hope for for all of my pups. It sounds like he had a wonderful, perfect contented life with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm so sorry. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. You and your family will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss 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 redreed Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a sweet boy. Run free Keota - there's lots of other early risers at the bridge, have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Keota was a beautiful boy.....I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I am so sorry and crying with you for your loss. Run with the angels sweet Keota - you are with some of the very very best - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I am so very sorry. It is obvious how much you loved him and he loved you. May your memories bring you comfort. 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 greytexplorer Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 awww I'm so sorry about his sudden passing. I know you will miss him terribly and always. What a greyt companion he was! So glad that you found each other. hugs, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I am so sorry for the loss of your very handsome boy. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Oh, I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy so suddenly! It's almost impossible to wrap your mind around a loss that comes with no warning, and leaves your home and heart so awesomely empty. Though devastating for you, what a happy, peaceful last day Keota had, knowing till the very last minute that he was loved. 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...
Shirley44 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Quote Miles October 4 2002-Novembre 19 2013 Mommy loves you big boy Tatum December 1 2004-January 23 2015 Love you Miss SiSi Bums Rowdy October 26 2001 -November 5 2015 Miss you Bébé Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundrop Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 Wow, I am just overwhelmed by all of your kind words. Seeing his name here...and seeing all the responses has brought me to tears. He was truly a unique pup and he made everyday, even the very worst ones, a bit better. All the memories flood back and they almost all make me laugh, which of course, makes me cry. I am so grateful he went quickly and in his sleep - but it has left such a deep scar in my heart. Thank you all so much. This really means a lot to a newbie here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 What a beautiful tribute for a beautiful boy. I can't imagine the pain you're going through. I just hope you'll be able to find peace knowing how happy he was and that he knew true love. Godspeed, Keota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm so sorry. It was far too soon for him to leave. Godspeed Keota. 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...
Guest 4greytful Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Run with the wind Keota. I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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