Guest Tenderhearts Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Raven passed peacefully today with me holding her and kissing her silky soft ear. She was with me 8 1/2 years of her 16 1/2 years. She gave me so much more than I could ever have given to her. She taught me resiliency and how to defy the odds. Despite being given substandard care by my oldest daughter for 8 years, I think she knew she would end up in my home and my life full-time in the end. She taught me that a dog's heart has more love than any of us can comprehend. When she was laying down, I would rub her neck and ears, and she would literally take one front paw and hook it over my arm as if to say, "I love you." She taught me that even old golden oldies can take pleasure in things like wading in the river on a hot summer day. Whipped cream can be a big hit on a sweet 16th birthday. She taught me the value of a good long snooze when necessary! It's okay to slow down, rest, and let the rest of the world go by. She taught me to never take life too seriously. The picture of her and Lori Ann begging for nutty bars, Raven's expression never changing despite her mood, will always make my heart laugh! She taught me to savor every moment God gives us. Being the oldest and slowest eater in the house, she would literally drive the other dogs nuts as she took the time to taste her food. Then she would procede to lick her bowl for another five minutes as they looked on longingly! I often thought I should be standing beside her with a soft towel and finger bowl. She taught me that love knows no bounds. My crockpot worked overtime making Issac's stew for her when she started losing weight. I lifted her into bed with me every night, and we faced each other as I stroked her face while she fell asleep. My mopped worked overtime because of the heart medications, and little old ladies don't get to the back door very fast. She will always be in my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss of the lovely Raven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm so sorry, Devon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytfulhounds Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I am so very sorry. What a beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 God speed little one 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...
retiredracers Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 She was beautiful...I'm sorry 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...
Guest boondog Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Godspeed, Raven. You'll be missed my many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I am sorry. What a lovely tribute for a lovely gal. 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...
grey14me Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm so sorry Devon 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...
crazygang Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 That's sad. I'm so very sorry for your loss.... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Oh Devon I am so sorry! :f_pink Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm sorry that Raven was called to The Bridge Any time I think of her, I get a vision of that picture - the one with her 'not amused' face on (as posted above) and it always raises a smile Raven will be missed Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Sending my sympathy. What a sweet old girl Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I am so sorry. Godspeed, sweet Raven. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottandjo Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 She was a beautiful girl, so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm sorry, Devon. Godspeed, sweet Raven ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wendie Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm so sorry Quote Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Rest well sweet old girl. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Bless her heart...I am so sorry. She was a beautiful girl. 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...
Guest EMcElfresh Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Aww, DeVon. She was a beauty, through and through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Oh Devon- how lucky she had you to love her. I am so sorry. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Pleasant dreams sweet girl....send your Momma a sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Oh, DeVon, I'm so sorry Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I am so sorry DeVon for your Loss. She was a beautiful little Girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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