HJsM Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Bea passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday evening. The best the e-vet could determine is that it may have been a tumor that ruptured. She had had no problems or symptoms and, in fact, was playing and running, the night before. She woke up not wanting her breakfast, so I knew she was a little off, but nothing else that would lead me to believe she was going to collapse that evening at 8:15pm. We lost her around 9pm on the way to the e-vet. I estimate Bea was 6 or 7 but I don't know for sure since her tattoos had been written over and then obliterated. She spent the first 2 years of her life doing amateur rabbit coursing on the plains of West Texas. Her owner turned her and 2 others over to GPA when they started slowing down a little. Bea was heartworm positive so she got treated for that and then was adopted. The first adopter returned her when she was moving overseas. Bea was then in and out of several foster homes. It was also determined at that point that she was EXTREMELY small dog aggressive - making it hard to match her to certain homes. She was with me as a foster for about 3 months and I brought her back because I was getting too attached and I definitely could not have three dogs at the time. I loved having her as a foster and she fit in with Howie and Raisin perfectly even back then. Finally, she found a home along with another female greyhound. After getting out of the yard at this home probably 4 different times and almost getting hit by cars on those occasions, the couple divorced and she was brought back to GPA. I took her home that very day, remembering how much I had loved her as my foster, and she never left. Raisin passed on in July and the timing was "right" and she had already been with us three months so it was just like she never had ever been anywhere else but with us and that she had ALWAYS been my dog. It was meant to be...completely (Plus, I FINALLY got the red and white greyhound I had ALWAYS wanted). And she was house perfect..and I do mean totally house perfect. A dream dog. I worked with her extensively on the small dog issue which was still her Achilles' heel, and we were JUST able to have an Italian Greyhound foster last month. She had become SO tolerant, that I have a beautiful photo of her and Chance snuggling on the couch. I was so so so proud of her. And she was VERY scary with the small dogs prior to coming back to live with me so this was no small feat. Not only that but she was a perfect meet and greet dog, LOVED LOVED LOVED children and charmed everyone that came near her. On Monday, she came to a Barnes & Noble meet and greet with me and got many bills "just because she is so pretty". Many parents would say "my kid was scared of dogs before they met this one" about Bea. She was that magical with the kids. And, yes, so pretty. I think I was more vain than I should have been about how pretty she was but she also loved to wear her coat and have me put pink collars and pajamas on her and even liked to have her toenails painted :-). Quite the girly girl. I could go on and on about what a wonderful dog she was. Right now, I am trying to let this sink in. As everyone knows, it is very hard. Where I wanted to look at pictures of Raisin right after she passed, I am having a harder time looking at Bea's pictures (though I am about to include some in this post just because I loved her so much and was so proud of her). Also, fixing dinners....such a small thing..it's just been absolute TORTURE the last few days to only see 2 bowls instead of three to fill. Lots of little things, like..her bed..her blanket..how much she liked her crate..all her favorite stuffies sitting abandoned...that nobody takes a stuffie out into the yard every day. Dozens and dozens of things that are just so out of place and strange with her gone. My boys are ok, but a little lost without her too. They are bumping into each other and just not sure how to "do it" as two. They have been looking for her and not finding her and every night I see Bull doing a "head count" as we come in from the yard and being a little confused as to why it is just him and Howie. I am on one hand glad I did not have to watch her go in a long and painful way, but still feeling cheated that I only got her back for 1 year and 7 months. Just not long enough. It never is no matter what, though. Fly to the Bridge, Super Bea, and I know Raisin and other friends were there to meet you. Quote ATASCOSITA DIAZ - MY WONDER DOG!Missing our Raisin: 9/9/94 - 7/20/08, our Super Bea: 2003 - 12/16/09, our Howie: 9/17/97 - 4/9/11, our Bull: 8/7/00 - 1/17/13, our Wyatt Earp: 11/22/06 - 12/16/15, and our Cyclone 8/26/05 - 9/12/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am so very 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...
Tracey Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Bea was a beautiful girl, inside and out. I know this may not be of much comfort, but what happened to Bea sounds exactly like what happened to our Dalmatian/Collie earlier this year. She had never been sick a day and NEVER missed a meal, but one morning woke up and wouldn't eat. Early that afternoon she collapsed. Vets thought it was a ruptured mass that bled out. We let her go. There was nothing we could have done. There was likely nothing you could have done for Bea, either. Hugs to you. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Oh, she was meant to be with you! Clearly the time you spent together was the happiest of her life. What a terrible shock to lose her so suddenly. No wonder you are feeling so empty. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Bea. 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...
jamngrey Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 run fast an pain free Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HappyHarleysMom Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Oh, I'm so sorry. You gave Bea such a loving send off to the Bridge and she left with her heart filled with your love. I understand it being hard to look at pics right now. I felt that way when I lost Waggie, and I hope in time you'll be able to look at her remembering the good times. Thank you for sharing the pics of her as she was a beautiful girl. Run free at the Bridge, Bea f_yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am sorry for your sudden, unexpected loss. What a pretty girl she was; Godspeed, Bea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am so sorry I know too well just how empty you feel after a loss so sudden. Beautiful Bea certainly had a long and rocky journey before finding her perfect forever home... it's such a shame she wasn't able to enjoy it longer. P.S. When I reached the end of your post I gasped... Bea looks so much like my Savannah, I did a dougle take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss. I think when we lose one so suddenly, so young, we are shell-shocked and it is so hard to sink in. I did so much second guessing. Run with the angels Sweet Bea you are with some of the very very best. ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful angel. May God bless you and heal your broken heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 :f_pink I am so sorry. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm so sorry.. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am very, very sorry. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dante2zoe Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
robinw Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Lynn, I'm so sorry. I know how special Bea was and she loved you very much. 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...
Guest grey_dreams Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm so very sorry for the loss of your special girl. Run free sweet Bea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm so very sorry. She was much too young and she did not get to spend nearly long enough in her perfect home with you. Godspeed Bea. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 we are very 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...
sweetdogs Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Bea was a beautiful & special girl. I'm glad she found her forever home with you. Godspeed Bea! 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...
maryz Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Bea was very pretty and very lucky to have your love. Godspeed, sweet Bea. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm so sorry! This is almost exactly what happened to our T last week. It was so sudden that we are still in shock! Run free Bea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 My heart goes out to you. Godspeed, SuperBea. 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...
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