Guest Ref Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Hi Everyone You may recall we lost our gorgeous girl Sarah last month to a tumour near her heart (she was 10 years and 5 months). Our house has been so empty and quiet without her (even with 3 teenage boys) that we had to fill the loneliness with another Grey. We joined Grey Talk 4 1/2 years ago under the name AndyUK (perhaps 1 or 2 may remember me) but was unable to log in recently and had to change my title to Ref. The new addition to our family is Ali (Blue Alias - 145 races too many). We felt really guilty at first (and still do if we're really honest) about adopting another Grey so soon after Sarah's death, but we have tried to rationalise this by saying it is a tribute to how much we loved Sarah that we needed another girl to fill the hole she has left in our lives. Ali is so different to Sarah. Ali craves attention and love and is so eager to please (Sarah made us earn her love and affection and boy did we give it). Ali is so easy going and gentle, Sarah was a handful in every sense of the word. Sarah was dark brindle and Ali is a beautiful Blue girl. She's 5 years old, is very very nosy, loves a cuddle and grumbles when she is waiting to go out for a walk. Her teeth, gums and breath are awful so we are having to give her soft food for now - a Bonio (a hard dog biscuit) takes about an hour to eat - but we'll soon get that sorted. We think she has a problem with her hips as she can't jump on the bed and walks upstairs like an old lady. All in all, she's settled in so well we can't believe she's never been in a house before and has been here such a short time. No doubt we'll be asking for advice every now and again as we get to know her better but for now here are a couple of photos of our new girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 She is a beauty. Congratulations. 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...
nyGreys Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Congratulations! She is Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 What a Beautiful Girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 She is soo pretty, congratulations! Sorry to hear about your loss of Sarah, maybe the angels sent Ali along to help ease the pain. Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RobinAZ Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 What a beauty she is! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 She is beautiful! Welcome Home! Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss of Sarah, but I agree the best tribute we can give to our beloved angels is to offer a spot on the couch to another one looking for a home. Ali is beautiful, and sounds like she needs your love and care. Welcome back to GT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 She is gorgeous! Congrats on bringing her home, it is the best tribute you can do for Sarah. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Congrats! She's a beauty and will help your hearts to heal. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 We lost Bailey to cancer less than 2 months ago but DH and I always said we'd adopt another as a way to cherish Bailey's memory because she opened us up to this wonderful world of greyhounds, plus so many need homes. We adopted Brooke 10 days later. Our hearts were broken and empty and then Brooke came into our lives. She has been an incredible grief counsellor and we have never regretted it. Our hearts a big and we expect to love many more as time goes on. Plus we never looked at Brooke as a replacement, rather she was an addition to our family. I grieved and loved again at the same time. Congratulations...I hope she helps ease your pain. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 She's beautiful and I love the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 She is beautiful! I am sure Sarah is happy that you are helping another grey find a greyt forever home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ref Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 We lost Bailey to cancer less than 2 months ago but DH and I always said we'd adopt another as a way to cherish Bailey's memory because she opened us up to this wonderful world of greyhounds, plus so many need homes. We adopted Brooke 10 days later. Our hearts were broken and empty and then Brooke came into our lives. She has been an incredible grief counsellor and we have never regretted it. Our hearts a big and we expect to love many more as time goes on. Plus we never looked at Brooke as a replacement, rather she was an addition to our family. I grieved and loved again at the same time. Congratulations...I hope she helps ease your pain. Thank you, you have made us feel a lot better. You understand totally how we feel at this moment. All the comments on here have been so lovely and we really have appreciated every comment left here for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Sorry for the sadness in losing Sarah......may you find happiness and joy in seeing Ali blossom in your care. 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...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Congratulations!! She's beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornadosgirl Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Congratulations on adopting Ali. If it's any comfort, we adopted Finn about 6 weeks after losing Penny to lymphoma. We know she would understand and be happy that we gave a home to Finn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) Congrats! She is very pretty. And, don't feel guilty- it IS a tribute to how much you loved Sarah. You did not keep the love you had for Sarah in limbo- you shared it with another deserving (and she really does sound deserving!!!) hound. I think it's wonderful! Enjoy her. ETA- and I DO remember you! Edited February 21, 2010 by RobinM 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...
galgrey Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Congratulations on your beautiful new girl! You honor your Sarah's love, life, and memory by opening your home and heart to Ali. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Ali is a beautiful girl Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drumhellergrey Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Great looking dog. How old is he/she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Judynyc Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Welcome...Congrats on your newest addition....and so sorry for your loss. Ali is a beauty for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Shiloh Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) As usual, I'm a few days late on this... but welcome back. I too am sorry for your loss; but I've Always felt that adopting another greyhound was the very best tribute I could offer to the one who had to journey on ahead. The beautiful boy who is my avatar picture (Shiloh, photo by Praveen Mutalik)... was adopted as a tribute to my soul-hound, Harley Stardancer (and yes, he now occupies his own special place in my heart.) And so the Circle goes on. Your new girl is very beautiful.. I'm sure you'll be bringing lots of healing to each other. Edited March 14, 2010 by Mom2Shiloh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Welcome back - I do remember you from before! She's a beauty! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Congratulations! She is such a beautiful girl and sounds wonderful! 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...
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