Guest bigbrindlebunny Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Like so many others today, I've got tears on my face after reading your beautiful tribute. We should all have what you were able to give Souza, a release from pain surrounded by those you love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Rest well, sweet Souza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 What a beautiful girl Souza was. I am sorry for your loss. Run free Souza, run free... 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...
crazygang Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Can't tell you how sorry we are for you both losing Souza. Our hearts are heavy today Glad you had special time together before she had to leave...... Karen, Stuart & gang 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...
fliggie Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Soar with the angels Somewhere Over The Rainbow til we all meet again one day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BellesDad Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 So sorry for your loss. Beautiful tribute for a special girl. Godspeed Souza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkipperAnnie Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 A bright new star lighting up the night sky tonight, another piece of my heart gone. It was so hard to let her go – my little love bug. She brought us such joy. She loved snuggles on the couch with her daddy and loved cuddles on the bed with her mom. She loved her yard, policing the games the others play and stopping them when as soon as things got rough, banging them with her head in true brood momma style. Although she never mastered a roo, she would joyfully join the others, barking up a storm. For every bit of attention I gave her, I was rewarded with a huge smile and frenzied tail wagging. She was my little love bug. I didn't have enough time with her – just a little over two years. She joined us when she was returned at age 10. After 72 races, raising two litters, and two years in another home, Crystal Souza was looking for a home to call her own forever - and she chose ours. My short term foster arrived - 14 pounds overweight, and limping horribly, from the pain of untreated corns and trying to walk on nails that were as long as bear claws. She had obviously not been out to walk for a while, and had no muscle tone whatsoever. Once back in shape, we took her to her first meet and greet. She was so excited to go in the car, and loved all the attention she was getting but after about an hour she started to fret and just wanted to get out of the store. When we arrived home, she ran up the stairs, plopped down on a bed, and gave us the biggest stink eye you could imagine sending us a clear message that there was no need for her to go to those things - she already had her forever home. My momma brought me up right - never ever argue with your seniors! So we got on the phone, and 4 days later signed the paperwork to make Souza officially the sixth member of our pack. These last few months, she was so clearly in pain, though our vet was unable to definitively diagnose just what is wrong with her. Souza had been panting and drooling, unable to settle, and removed herself from the rest of the pack. The lump in her neck, that started about the size of a golf ball is now the size of a baseball and leaves her gasping for air at times. She suffered from hind end weakness - increasingly so – to the point that she can not stand long enough to do her business or eat without collapsing. Medications no longer give relief. And so tonight we gave her the relief she was looking for. She left for the bridge snuggled into her momma's lap. My sweet girl, run fast and find your sisters Zena, Suzy and Jetlag Suzy. Souza my little lovebug, thank you for choosing me. I will love you and miss you forever. I am so sorry for your broken heart - your tribute was wonderful to read and I feel the love you have for your Souza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Say not in grief, "he is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was. ~ Hebrew proverb 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 What a beautiful, beautiful girl. Thank you for loving a senior dog. You have such loving memories to keep Souza close. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'm sorry for this huge loss. But I can only thank you for writing such a beautiful tribute that it made me feel good! About her wonderful life with you and how much you loved each other! 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 jade1046 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed sweet mama Souza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex95lucy Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 For some reason every time I came to post here I just burst into tears and could not type. I am just so sad that you had to let her go. Know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers for this loss, though I could not post sooner. How wonderful that you could give her a day of treats and your deepest love, imprinting your heart on hers, as she also was preparing to let go of her family. hugs, sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) Oh Deb. I'm so sorry. There are no words. . . . you and John have been in my thoughts ETA--Sue, I just read your post. The same thing was happening to me Edited April 3, 2010 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed beautiful brindle girl! 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 isntitgreyt Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Run Free beautiful girl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frankendog Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Beautiful tribute. She was one of a kind. Thanks to people like you that open their hearts to seniors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happygrey Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 So sorry you've lost your sweet Souza. What a gorgeous picture of her you posted. Many hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 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...
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Guest Heehoo Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 She's okay now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I'm so sorry.. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZBippy Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. She looks like she was very soft and cuddly. I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5hounds Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Souza was beautiful and lucky to have found you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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