Guest greytbookert Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Thinking of you on your birthday today... we miss you everyday, Annie! 10.26.11 Her homecoming.... DH was asked by one of the receptionists at work if he wanted a client's greyhound that they were going to euthanize for snapping at their child. Without hesitation, DH said "Yes". DH came home and told me, and I, of course said "Yes". We met Annie, overweight, obvious problems with her eyes, seemed very timid and withdrawn, a half tail, and other issues. We told the people that we would accept her into our home and let her live out her life, however long it would be. She had been with that family for almost 10 years. Her coat was thick, almost like a farm coat and we learned that she was kept outside a lot! They brought her over in the back of a pick up truck, August 18, 2008. Her "before" pic. <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/greytbookert/240098-R1-08-16.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> Her transformation... She needed a diet, so that was the first order of business ordered by the vet. The next was the typical lab work, which all came back ok. She had issues with her back that we treated with a little tramadol, massage, physical therapy and accupuncture. After a few months, the weight came off and she had a little pep in her step. She quickly became friends with our Mama and then when Mama left, her and T became fast friends. Her "after" pic <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/greytbookert/100_2360.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> Annie was a quirky hound. She had a funny run that looked like a dressage horse's trot. She would get these little bursts of energy that would make her do a quick turn and then a little sprint. The sprints were quick, lasting only seconds because of her back, but nonetheless, very cute. The funniest memory that I have of Annie Bananie, is when she was hunting for her chipmunk that was in the wall and it squeaked... well, she jumped straight up and back on all four legs. She had the most inquisitive expression when she'd check the wall for "Chip". She started coming over to us to seek attention, where before she would just lay around and would seem unsettled or confused when we'd pat her. It was such a joy for us to see her become a trusting hound and to actually enjoy her life. She loved having her "boyfriend" Soul come over, so she could make her googly eyes at him. She loved her mama's frozen yogurt/peanut butter treats. Who am I kidding, she loved all food. Her most recent find was tomatoes fresh off the plant. I made the mistake of giving her one as I was picking them.... she learned fast that the little red circles were quite tasty. <img src="http://forum.greytalk.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="wub.gif" /> Her time with us was way too short, but then again it always is, no matter how long they are with us. I'm happy that the last year of her life was spent with us. We loved her and I'm pretty sure that she loved being with us. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Run free, Annie.. aka Banana Bread, Banana puddin', Banana phone, Annie Bananie. We miss you! You're in some good company up there at the bridge. When you have some time, please send us a sign that you're ok because if those storms last night were your sign, you haven't lost your sense of humor. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/lol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="lol.gif" /> <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/greytbookert/547578-R1-03-21-1.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/greytbookert/04890016.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/greytbookert/04870011.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> our family photo from last August. <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/greytbookert/302-1.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> Annie, Sahra, T, Mama Ro, and Eric Edited October 26, 2011 by greytbookert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myIrishlass Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Bless you for taking her in and giving her the best year of her life. What a sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Awwww, what a wonderful tribute and an amazing transformation she made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greygirls2 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 What an amazing transformation Annie made during her life with you. She certainly lived much better and obviously flourished with the love and care you gave her. I am so sorry your time with Annie was so short but I'm glad she had you for that time. That was a beautiful tribute to Annie and the pictures are precious. Hold her close to your heart. Run fast and free now Annie.....and rest on the softest of Angel's wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyCody Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 How wonderful that she was with you and knew what it was like to be loved, even much too briefly. We took a 7 year old pup who was returned because she was "sick all the time" turns out she had lymphoma, and we were blessed with her for a very short five months, but we spoiled her and cared for her with all the tenderness we knew how to give her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 What a beautiful tribute. She was lucky to have found you. The last year of Annie's life was truly her best. 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...
MandysMom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 What a beautiful tribute. 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...
4greyhounds Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I am 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...
MerlinsMum Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 What a lovely tribute. Annie was a very lucky girl to find you and your DH. :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...
Guest greyt2love Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 A beautiful tribute to your girl. Her time with you was short, but it's so obvious that you made that time happy for her. I love the pictures of her . She was beautiful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lflaherty45 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Run free sweet Annie, she had a great home while she was with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokealong Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 What a beautiful Annie. Bless you for giving her a wonderful last year. Run Free Annie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Beautiful tribute to a very beautiful girl. The before and after pictures are nothing less than amazing. God speed beautiful, you surely did know how very much you are loved. 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...
fliggie Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 :f_pink Run free, Annie. I'm sorry for your loss. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Annie's transformation was a reflection of your love for her. You gave her the second chance she needed and in return she touched your lives in ways that will last forever. Godspeed Annie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 The year she had with you was the best of her life, I have no doubt. Loved, dressed in beautiful collars, loved, taught about tomatoes on the vine, loved ....... Thank you for telling her story and sharing her beautiful pictures. 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 SoulsMom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Oh Annie Soul and I are going to miss you so, so, much sweet girl. You were one of a kind. . . .(and yeah, thanks for the tornado last night ) Deb, hugs to you and Ed I know how much it hurts me to know she had to go, I can't even imagine the pain in your heart. ETA: the way she would demurely make those 'googly eyes' at Soul was so sweet. And the way she would casually inch just a little bit closer . . . . .as if she was saying "You can be my boyfriend if you want to" I still can't believe it . . . . Edited August 22, 2009 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 It is so obvious that you packed an entire lifetime of love and joy for your beautiful Annie in just one year. They live for today and her todays with you were the best. I am so very sorry for your loss. May all your beautiful 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 lynne893 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 what a beauty! you guys are greyt for taking her in and loving her so much. what a beautiful bunch! godspeed sweet annie bannanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Wonderful Tribute to a special Girl . The Time with you was wayyyy to short . I am so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 What a beautiful girl she was. How lucky for her you took her into your home & hearts. 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...
fourofem Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 That was beautiful tribute to your girl, Annie. What a transformation.....I'm just so sorry you didn't have more time. You did an amazing job and gave her the best times of her life...I hope that helps in your healing. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 What a lovely tribute to a special girl. I'm glad she found you for her last--and best--year. Your DH is a special guy--not just for saying yes, but for not hesitating. 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...
rycezmom Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 What an uncommonly beautiful girl she was. Thank you for taking her into your life and your hearts. L. 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...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 As tears flow from my eyes I am thinking of what wonderful people you guys are to take her in and give her a 2nd chance at life and love! Thank goodness you were there for her and in return she was your Annie Bananie... Your tribute to her is beautiful and very touching! She was a beautiful hound and your family picture is gorgeous... you can see how happy all of the hounds are and of course you and your DH. My deepest sympathy to you and your family now during this difficult time. Sincerely, Kristin Rest in peace Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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