Xan Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Happy was a trooper. She was good-natured through a rough life, always ready with a waggy tail. Her farm owner said she was always wagging, "even when she was in trouble." Rascal! The name Happy went with her from puppyhood, through her racing career, back to the farm to be a broody, and then to train puppies on the whirligig, all the way home to us. I don't think we ever even considered changing it! She came to us two years ago, thin as a string, with teeth to have nightmares about, a fatty lipoma (we determined) and a rash. And all sweetness and wags. She survived getting half her teeth pulled, and soldiered through illness for two more years with us. She learned to walk on the leash finally. She learned three tricks: hippy hop (a quick rearing jump), spin (one turn clockwise), and sit (very tricky with her broken hock, especially on the wood floor), though she couldn't reliably tell the commands apart, and would just keep doing whichever popped into her head 'til the treat fell into her mouth. Even though she was a little thing compared to my boys, if there was petting or treats happening, she'd muscle right in there for her share. I called her Tin Cup when she dragged her muzzle back and forth on the dog yard gate, like a jailed prisoner in an old movie. Or UN-Happy, her alter ego, when she wailed and whined, which she did quite a bit, in anticipation, or boredom, or who knows why? She just had a lot to say. Sometimes she said it in a most coloratura roo! Not just "Rroooooo!", but "Roo-ooOO-ooOO-ooOO-ooOO....!" Serious lungs on that girl! Sometimes, she'd go over and stand over one of the other dogs as they lay on a bed or in the yard. Just stand there, looking off. The other dog never seemed to mind, or even take notice after an inquisitive sniff. It seemed companionable. She'd do that with us, too, if we sat on the floor, practically standing on our laps. It didn't seem to be about petting. Just standing. Really close. Happy was a dog's dog. She was a marker - always outside, of course! With a peculiar flair! Because of her broken hock, she would swing that leg around in a jazz dance-like flourish to achieve her squat. Made me smile every time! And she was a hunter. When the other dogs obliviously passed small animals, she was practically on point. She loved to snuffle and root in the tall grasses surrounding our house. Even with a muzzle on, she managed to down and smush a big dragonfly last summer. Oh, and yes, she needed that muzzle. Not because she would bite, but because she was a serious poop-eater! She was a game gal. If you asked her to do something, she did it. Usually with complete docility. Sometimes with that polite air that you understood to mean she only did it because you asked, and she was too much of a lady to say no. We saw more and more of that over the last few weeks, until finally she did say no, but still with good manners. She simply turned away, so as not to make a fuss over how rude we were being to her. Happy is gone now. Or gone into the greater whole. Either way, we miss her sweet spirit, kind nature, wagging tail, and butting snoot. There's huge relief in us that she's finally out of pain, and huge pain that she's out of our lives. You've waited patiently. Here are the pictures, as required. Here she stand over Pogo, who does his part. Here she is, right after her brutal dental, snoot all swollen, ribs and backbone still sadly prominent. I have several pictures of her snuggling with Wabi. Or rather Wabi snuggling with her. These are from the last week or so. Wabi wanted to be pretty much ON Happy a lot of the time. We had to make sure she wasn't stepping on her pretty often, especially when she was getting her IV drip, and all wrapped up in a blanket. Back in happier times. Happy meets the "girls" on our neighborhood walk route. I think DH must have better pictures than I do! He just said he'd been looking at pictures of her, all hail and hardy, from last spring maybe. I'll leave you with this one. Good-bye, Happy. Please excuse any typos or other writing mishaps. I'm not operating at full capacity yet. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy_3131 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 She was beautiful....I am so sorry for your loss.... Run free Happy.... Quote Katy....Mom to Retired Racers Hinder, John Carter, Hobsen, and Kodama, Galgo Espanol Gichin, and the Village Idiot...Teko Missing terribly my fawn dog with the pretty ears Chance (Ale Seeyoulater) 6/21/05-6/23/15 Gotcha day 4/6/08 and my fuzzy baby boy Snacker (Tyville Snacker) 7/4/04-10/23/15, and all three of my IG babies, Isen, Tien, and Java. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm so sorry to see this. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Hugs to those she leave behind, both hound & human. Run free Happy, there are many waiting to greet you at the bridge. :f_white :f_pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 So long Happy... I'm sure Wabi is going to miss her snuggle buddy so keep an eye on her, OK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss. :grouphug 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 What a lovely tribute to your beautiful girl. Godspeed Happy! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 8_Greyt_Greys Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I am so sorry for your losss. She was beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Xan, a truly amazing tribute to a wonderful girl. Thank you for sharing Happy with us. GOD SPEED Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Xan, I am so very sorry! Happy sounds like a very special lady with some great Houndhumor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Xan, we are so very sorry Happy is gone. But she is running pain free now. What a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Oh Xan, I'm SO sorry! Happy is SO beautiful. I know what you mean about the huge relief of no more pain, and that's the only good thing about letting them go. Your girl is running pain free now, and is truly "Happy" once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Saying I'm sorry just sounds so ordinary Xan, but what else does one say? You've been through the mill and back and I know that trip well. You and DH are in my prayers. Happy, God speed little girl, you now run with all the Angels, healthy once again. You fought with dignity and grace and you leave behind a true legacy of love. Please watch over all those who love you 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 FLT Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Happy was a very special girl, and she was lucky to you have you giving her love for these last years. {{{hugs}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_Lazygreys Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Beautiful tribute...sorry she had to leave for a better place (even though yours has to be the best). Also please pass on my condolences to Wabi and the rest of the pack/family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 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...
Guest greytbookert Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I've never met Happy but there was something about that girl that made my heart sing. I'm sorry that she had to leave you. Run free beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Xan, you are in my thoughts tonight. If love and hope and sheer effort of will could have kept her with you, she'd be with us still. She was adored, and left you knowing that. my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Until you meet her again Xan. Rest well Happy. Edited December 3, 2009 by gazehund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) I am so sorry for your loss. You tried so hard, Xan. Happy was a beautiful girl and now she can be pain-free and happy once again ! Godspeed, Happy girl !! Edited December 3, 2009 by greyt2love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I am so very sorry for the loss of Happy. She was beautiful. Godspeed sweet Happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzen_n_Simone Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Beautiful tribute for a greyt lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 She was such a beautiful girl. 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...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Run free sweet beautiful Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Oh no, I'm heartbroken for you, Xan. Be painfree, Happy and look for Loca! The two of you will have a blast together Edited December 3, 2009 by robinw 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...
TheFullHouse Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss Xan. You gave her every thing she needed. Wabi is going to miss her snuggle buddy. My heart goes out to you all. Godspeed Happy. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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