Guest Adrianne Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Watching this thread and hoping for a good update on sweet Brandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhound Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) She is gone. Before we left she couldn't even get up anymore. Her last attempt at walking ended with her falling over. She couldn't eat or drink. She was completely immobile. She didn't know where she was and she didn't know who I was. We had to use a makeshift comforter-stretcher to carry her into the car. She had no reaction to anything. The vet (my usual vet, who saw her 2 days ago when she was fine, and knows her well) said she'd suffered a 'massive, massive stroke.' She was so utterly shocked at her state. She said it looked like irreversible, severe damage had been dealt and administering steroids or other medicine would most likely just prolong her confused state. She was just completely unaware of everyhing. Completely gone. Looking right through you like she couldn't see or hear anything. I held onto her until I heard her heart stop beating. I feel completely crushed. Edited February 26, 2010 by starhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) Oh, my god.. I am so, so sorry. Please know that we are here to support you. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't believe it. Brandy -- Run free, sweetie, you were a very lucky pup to have such a loving home. Edit: I just watched your video of her - she was unbelievably adorable. Edited February 26, 2010 by o_rooly every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Houndie Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Oh no, I am so terribly sorry to hear this sad news. Sending hugs and caring thoughts your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 OH NO!!! I've been checking back all afternoon. I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Oh my. I can't believe this. I am so sorry for your loss. Say not in grief, "he is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was. ~ Hebrew proverb 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 boondog Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) Oh no! I am so very sorry. My heart breaks for you. Edited February 26, 2010 by boondog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Oh NO! I'm so sorry. I don't know what to say. If there is ANYTHING I can do just let me know. One thing I know is that although your mind can't understand it-your heart will KNOW- that she will be with you always. You are in my prayers. My deepest most heartfelt sympathy. For love is as strong as death.... Many waters cannot quench love, Nor can the floods drown it. Song of Solomon 8:6-4 Dearest Brandy, Run free, fast, healthy and happy. You will be loved always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm so very sorry! The same thing happened with our Sahra. It was heart wrenching to see. Many hugs to you. Try to take care of yourself, it is easy to become consumed in grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Sending a huge hug your way. I am so very sorry for your loss of Brandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhound Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thank you for all of the kind words.. I'll make a post of Brandy pictures when I have the energy. Though I'm crying my eyes out it still hasn't hit me that she's gone. She was always, always by my side.. I feel like part of me has been suddenly surgically removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 oh my God............i am so sorry to read this. i was hoping for good news. so, so sorry this happened. 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I am so very very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Oh no, I'm so sorry! You must be so heartbroken.....all I can offer is some hugs and prayers to help heal your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Sooooo sorry to hear about your Brandy! Must have been a massive bleed stroke. You did ALL you could for her, and you were there for her, to help end her pain. Sending lots of prayers your way! God Speed your Brandy! Love, Dee, Curfew, Goldie, Oakly, Staggerlee and Cari. My Bob, Energy, Dasher and Max, waiting at The Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I am so, so sorry. I will light a candle for your sweet girl tonight, and pray for your heart's healing and comfort. Godspeed sweet Brandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I am so very very sorry. What a devastating loss of an extraordinarily special girl. Godspeed Brandy. 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...
fsugrad Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) Oh, no! Please know that I am crying with you. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Brandy, and I know how devastating it is to hold them in your arms until (or beyond) the last heartbeat. Brandy was so lucky to have you in her life, and she couldn't have been more loved. Edited February 26, 2010 by fsugrad 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...
Guest Stargirl Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) How sad, I caught this thread before you had your appointment and came back later to find some good news. I am so sorry she is gone. I can see she meant so much to you. You obviously gave her a great life, saving her from a harsh one when you found her. She made your life richer, cherish her memory always. It is better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all. Simple, but so true. Edited February 26, 2010 by Stargirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm so sorry. You did everything you could for her. But yet, you feel so helpless. Keep telling yourself, she's pain free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm SO very sorry. Keeping you in my prayers. Run free sweetheart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbrindlebunny Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 We all wanted to hear different news, I'm so sorry. There are a number of GreyTalk members that are deeply grieving their losses, sharing memories and supporting each other. The hounds that are gone are never forgotten here. Now that you've joined, please come back and tell us more about Brandy when you're able. She looked so happy and loved in that video you posted. She was blessed to have you for a family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Oh no. My heart goes out to you. Godspeed, beautiful, beloved girl. 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...
5blackgreys Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I am so very, very, sorry to hear this. Anyone who read your posts knows how much you loved her and what a special girl she was. Godspeed Brandy, may you run free with the wind at the Bridge. , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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