rycezmom Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Quincey seems to have been in this family forever. He has always been here, unobtrusive, quiet, and the love of my mothers life. He joined our family in a very odd way. He came home to his first house, not ours but the next door neighbors, as a fluffy ball of fawn fur, about 22 years ago. A cute puppymutt from the pound. He lived happily there for about two years. He knew everyone in the neighborhood and they knew him. My mother, at the time, had a gnarly tomcat named William Edward. He was a card carrying thug of a tomcat complete with the usual scars and proclivity for bring home dead things. At somewhere around the age of two, there happened a feline canine pact, unspoken yet understood, that the two of them would seemingly be happier if they changed homes. The neighbors started buying cat food along with the dog food and Mom started buying dog food along with the cat food. The little girls next door would put William Edward in the baby carriage and allow them to cuddle the raggedy cat like a baby doll. Quincy started spending more and more time with my mom spread out on the family room floor or up on the bed with Mom. It took several months for Mom and the neighbors to figure it out but eventually they got it. The neighbors have been gone for many many years, the little girls grown and married. My mom, now 85 years old and beginning to show the wear and tear of Alzheimers that is slowly changing her, taking her away from us piece at a time, has grown old along with this wonderful old dog Quincy has been her constant and loving companion for these past twenty years, keeping her company as her own brood grew up and scattered to their own homes. He had become her reason for going for walks, puttering in the kitchen with his food and the connection with the neighborhood pups and their owners. The fire rescue crew down the street had come to know Quincey too because of his daily walks with Mom. They knew where the key was to Moms house and not to let Quincey out when the occasional need arose for them to come to take Mom to the hospital. Their phone calls to me always ended with "don't worry about Quincey, he's in the house and he has food and water". He loved to come to my house and visit with whoever the current hounds were at any given time. He could never keep up with them in the backyard but he sure as heck tried. We, as a family, have known that his time with Mom was growing short. Mom had noticed too. He was almost deaf. His eyesight was fading. His soft fawn fur was almost totally white. He was slowing going off his food. I would see my mom gazing at him sadly sometimes, appearing to take in every detail of this canine person that was so close to her heart, as though willing herself to remember in the midst of her fading memory. Quincey, quietly lying on his bed this morning, had what is presumed to have been a massive stroke. My daughter helped my mom get dressed and together they took him to the vet to send this very old and wonderfully loving pup to the Bridge. My mom is heartbroken. She told me that all of the hounds that have gone before, William Edward, and my great grandmother, all wanted him with them. It is the thing she repeats through her tears. I cry for the loss of what he has been to my mother and this family for the last twenty years. We, as a family, have been blessed to have had him and the joy he has brought to our mom in her own waning years. We will miss him dearly. 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...
GreyTzu Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 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 BlackandBrindle Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I am so very sorry. What a wonderful life Quincey had with your Mother... 22 years is amazing. RIP Quincey... you will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I am so sorry. I wish I had the right words to say. Quincey was such a precious gift. I am so glad your Mom has you to help her through this. I send hugs and prayers to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 How terribly sad and heartbreaking for you all but especially your mom. What a precious gift Quincy was to her. Prayers for peace and comfort. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I'm so very sorry. My sympathies to your family. My heart aches for your mother. Godspeed Quincey. 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 FullMetalFrank Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 What a wonderful life they must have had together. I am sorry for your family's loss; Godspeed, Quincey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 What a touching story. I'm so sorry Quincey had to leave. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Keeping your mom in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I am so sorry to hear of your families loss I feel very sad after just reading your post, so I can't even begin to imagine how you all feel 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...
gazehund Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Rest well dear Quincy. Thoughts for your Mom and your family at this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 What a touching story. I am so very sorry for your family's loss. Many gentle thoughts to your mother and your family. 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 jade1046 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 What a beautifully written tribute. Sending heartfelt condolences to your family. Godspeed dear Quincey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 What an amazing life. I'm so sorry he had to leave. Godspeed, special Quincey. 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 Heehoo Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Oh Leslie, I'm so sorry. What a wonderful story, but what a sad ending. I know he had a wonderful life, and his job was to make so many people happy & he didn't leave until he knew his assignment had been complete. Thank you for sharing this with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) I'm so sorry for your family's loss of Quincey. Godspeed Quincey! Edited November 27, 2009 by sweetdogs 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...
Guest BoogieDown Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I'm so sorry. It sounds like Quincey was a very special boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 What a lovely story. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carronstar Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Godspeed, Quincey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendie Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 What a wonderful tribute 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...
Guest ss556 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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queenwinniesmom Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 What a tender, perceptive, and eloquent tribute. Not only did you share your precious Quincy with us, but we feel as if we know your wonderful family as well. Such a profound loss for everyone who loved him. But your Mom....she especially is in my prayers. Do you have any pictures of Quincy? I'd love to see what this special guy looked like. 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...
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