Magdalyn58 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 It's taken me this long to be able to write this, and still my eyes are filled with tears as I type. To Sophie, our first greyhound... I remember the day in April that you came to us. It was Easter weekend of 2005. You had your head held down and you looked so afraid. We knew that you had been returned to your foster home twice before us, but we also knew that we would not give up on you, even though you really were a major spook. You bolted from the front door on your third day at home, but returned on your own after a very frantic search. You were so smart! How did you know where you lived after such a short time? Soon, you found that Mittens, your Border Collie "sister" was only to happy to teach you how to be an animal companion. She showed you the ropes and soon you were loving your new life as second in charge in the house. You loved to have your ears scratched and lie on the sofa watching TV with whatever human happened to be sitting there. In fact, you loved having a human to sleep next to, snuggled in as close as you could get. Seeing you run in the back yard was something I'll never forget as long as I live. You were the most amazing athlete. Your shiny black coat brought compliments from everyone who visited you. Your favorite thing to do was to lie on the bed in the morning, propped up on your pillows, gazing out the window. We knew how happy and content you were, and that was the greatest gift we could receive. You were a master roacher. You became ill in February, and not even two vets could figure out what was wrong. Then you got better, but I could not shake the thought that whatever made you sick would come back. Then in April, it did come back, and you stopped eating. You got sicker and sicker and after ten days and 13 pounds and many tests, we knew what we had to do--let you go to the Bridge. We never expected that we could lose you that soon. We only got to love you for four short years. I have had many dogs in my life, but the pain of losing you felt as if it was too much to bear. I still cry over you, every time I think of you. We miss you so much. Thank you for showing us what incredible dogs greyhounds are. Because of you, Teddy and Daisy have a new home. Someday I hope we will be reunited. Until then, godspeed Dear One. With much love, Lynn, George, and Mittens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredracers Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Lynn, I'm very sorry about your Sophie girl. She was so beautiful. Your love for her is so evident. I lost my Mouse back in February to an unknown illness/disease and I have also not been able to write a memorial for her. There is just soooo much to say and I am not good at expressing it in words. Take care, Sheila Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest greymama002 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful, beloved Sophie girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I am so very sorry 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 jettcricket Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm so sorry in the loss of your most beautiful girl.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Such a beautiful tribute. I'm sorry for your loss of Sophie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainLady Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 That was beautiful .... she was so lucky to have her final years with you! I hope the pain of her loss will soon be replaced with warm and happy memories. Love never dies - she's still with you. Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Godspeed SOPHIE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Sophie was such a beautiful girl! I'm sorry she couldn't stay with you longer. Godspeed Sophie! 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...
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Guest isntitgreyt Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redreed Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 That was a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl! You are in my thoughts and prayers Run free beautiful Sophie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm so sorry 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...
macoduck Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. I have added Sophie's name to the list of Bridge Angels in April. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 what a beautiful tribute to your girl. we are sorry for your loss. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 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...
MandysMom Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. That was a beautiful tribute to your beautiful girl. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Your precious girl left much too soon. Godspeed Sophie. 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 ss556 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm so sorry. Run free Sophie. What a beautiful Angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm so sorry - rest in peace, Sophie. 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...
racindog Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 A special tribute to a lovely lady. My deepest sympathy. I know she is happy though- just think of all the saved greyhound lives she will ultimately be responsible for-starting with Teddy and Daisy. And think of all the good they will be responsible for and on and on, and to think all of that good is because of Sophie. What a wonderful legacy for such a special girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 She knew you loved her. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Godspeed to the Bridge Sophie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl, and was well loved. Run free, sweet Sophie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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