Guest ZBippy Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Our sweet Sterling has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. For fifteen months he fought various illnesses--Lyme disease, kidney disease, arthritis, recurring infection--but the last downward dip in his health was too much and we had to make the very difficult decision to free him from pain. He died peacefully in my arms yesterday afternoon. Sterling was stubborn and was set in his ways. He had a schedule and had expectations and he didn't like things to be out of place or out of order. When we went on walks, we always had to follow the same route or else he would mope. One day he got out of the yard and we knew just where to find him--along his approved walking route. This part of his personality earned him the nickname "Old Man Sterling." Sterling was a whiner. He whined when he was happy, when he was sad, when he wanted something, and when he was mad he would do a little foot stomp to accentuate his whine. I used to sing "Don't Cry For Me Sterling Hermon" to the tune of "Don't Cry For Me Argentina." Before he got sick, he would often play with Tessie. Despite his nearly 20 pound weight advantage, he would let her pin him down and think she was in charge. The only time he didn't like playing with her was when she would run up and nibble the back of his leg. When she did that, he would let out a little "Meep!" and pull his leg away. He reminded us of the character Stuart on MadTV who would shy away and say "Noooo" when his mom tried to grab him. That earned him the nickname "Stuart" or "Stu." Sterling was a pizza hound. A few weeks after we adopted him, we had pizza for dinner. My husband and I left the room for a minute and then went back into the kitchen. My husband asked me how I ate the last pieces of pizza without him seeing and I told him that I hadn't. We then looked at Smokey and Sterling, sniffed them, and figured out that Sterling had eaten the pizza. Up until the end, Sterling loved pizza and would whine for it anytime he could smell it in the house. On Sunday night, we served Sterling his favorite meal, pepperoni pan pizza. Sterling was my heart dog and my heart aches for him. I am happy that he is now pain free. But it hurts, it really hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm so sorry. It takes a lot of fortitude to do what you know is right. Godspeed Sterling, there's lots of pizza over the bridge. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I am so sorry God speed to you handsome, knowing how very much you are loved and will be greatly missed 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 Gingergrey Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hugs to you at this most difficult time. Run like the wind sweet Sterling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious Sterling Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 We understand your Pain. I am so truly sorry you lost your HeartDog and you had to make the painfull Decision.Sterling was a very handsome Boy. RIP Sterling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Sterling was a beautiful boy and so well loved..........I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 So sorry for you,Sterling sounds like my 1st & heart dog Margo. She too didnt want her routine disrupted,LOVED pizza too..She was a sweetheart & 4/5/05 was when she went to the bridge It hurts so much to loss them, hugs to you Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm so very sorry for the loss of your heart dog, Sterling. That was a beautiful tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I am so sorry for the loss of handsome Sterling. 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...
MandysMom Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Sterling, I'm sure there's a never-ending supply of pizza at the Bridge. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm so sorry for the loss of your handsome boy Sterling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thanks for sharing a few of your favorite things about your precious Sterling. I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm so very very sorry for your loss. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 13 1/2 (!) and tuxedo Dio 7 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Your handsome precious boy had to leave much too soon. Godspeed Sterling. 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...
Guest mcsheltie Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I understand. There are no words to describe the hurt that your heart feels. But I believe he is still with you. He left part of his heart with you too. I hope that soon it will grow inside yours and you will feel whole again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 He wasn't even 9 yet. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm so sorry. My heart skipped a beat when I saw his name. Godspeed Sterling. No more pain sweetie. 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...
luvhounds2 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Oh, how sad you lost your handsome boy. Sounds like he was quite the character. Sorry for your loss. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss... Run with the rest of our babies Sterling til we meet again one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm sorry. Sending gentlest hugs to you and all Sterling's friends. Godspeed, beloved boy. 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...
robinw Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 My heart stopped when I saw Sterling's name. I'm so very sorry 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 isntitgreyt Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Run Free Sterling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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