Guest First1Luiggi Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) Luiggi (KiowaRuiz) 2/97-4/27/10 With a heavy heart I helped Luiggi to go home He arrived on a rainy day and changed my life forever A gentler soul you'd never meet. Luiggi was a true gentlemanhound. Like how he would always wait to let me walk thru a door first, because manners mattered to him. He taught me patience, because he was infinately patient. He did things when he was young, that he gave up in his senior years. I loved how he would jump up like one of santa's reindeer about to take off; front legs hanging straight down; right in front of me without ever touching me (because that would've been rude) And he would ask for what he wanted by sitting, usually that was for a treat. And, okay I have to say it, his post defacatory dance was hilarious, legs flying everywhere. In his middleage he would wink back at me. First time I thought it was a coincidence. But nope, that clever loving hound knew what a wink was. I have witnesses. Throughout his life he always enjoyed a walk, no matter the weather. When I got divorced, it was Weeg that insist we walk everyday, for our health. Luiggi was the most serious dog I ever met. He lived with me 6 months before he ever wagged his tail. Even through our 9 years together, there was never much tail wagging. His joy was from serenity, not fun. He looked his happiest when he was outside, breathing in his surroundings looking for all the world like a calm and peaceful yogi. He was a great travel companion, whether it was camping or in a motel. He enjoyed himself at 8 consecutive Deweys, a couple of Grapehounds, Vermont, Virginia, PA, Canada, Niagara falls and more. As he aged, he became more of a homebody A few years ago. I built a small garden just for him; some shade, some sun. Next to his bed in my bedroom, that garden was his favorite place. In his 13 years he never learned to play, but that boy sure enjoyed a good licking project. A consumate bed hog; He could also turn anything into a pillow. I loved Luiggi with all my heart and soul. He changed me. Today the change is mostly pain, but the lessons and love he so generously and patiently shared with me will eventually overule the sorrow. For now I just wish I could look into his old soul eyes and hear his gentle wuffle. Edited May 4, 2010 by First1Luiggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful boy. Godspeed to the Bridge Luiggi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BellesDad Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 So sorry for you loss. Godspeed Luiggi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Luiggi was well loved.......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) I'm so sorry Rest well, Weeg Edited May 4, 2010 by Greytluv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Godspeed, sweet boy. How lucky you were to have found each other. If you'd like to e-mail me photos of Luiggi, I'm happy to post them for you. greyhndz @ comcast . net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 What a sweet tribute. I am so sorry for the loss of your special boy. 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...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Your tribute to Luiggi was full of love; I am sorry he had to leave you. Godspeed, Luiggi.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevermybabies Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 He sounds like my Festus, who left me a year ago last January. It breaks your heart to go on living without them. They just change everything, don't they? Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so very sorry .Godspeed Luiggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fliggie Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4rooers Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 It's so hard to lose these precious ones. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 A beautiful tribute to your sweet boy. Luiggi sounds like he was a gentle soul who loved his life with you. I am sorry for your loss - if only they could stay with us forever. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so sorry your special boy had to leave you. Run with the wind, gentleman Luiggi. 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...
FRISBYSMUM Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 What a beautiful, loving tribute to a boy that was obviously loved very much. God speed Weeg Quote Images removed. Combined total must be less than 15k.http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=g5WEUl&d=Senahel+Frisby&sex=&color=&birthyear=&birthland= Frisby 08/09/2000-23/04/2013 http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=Nikitas+Jim&sex=&color=&birthyear=&birthland= Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 A special soul indeed. What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your friend. I'm so sorry. 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...
dante2zoe Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 What a beautiful and loving tribute for your special gentlemanhound. I am so very 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so very very sorry for your loss. Run with the angels sweet Luiggi you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 They steal our hearts. I'm sorry for your loss. Run free sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Beautiful tribute to a very special boy. I am so sorry he had to leave. God speed to you handsome, knowing how very much you are loved and will be missed. Please watch over those who love you and are left behind with broken hearts 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...
GreyPoopon Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so very sorry. He was a special boy. Godspeed Luiggi. 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...
racindog Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) A most beautiful and moving tribute tribute. Be openminded-perhaps someday you will hear his wuffle again. (Luiggi how about it?) Love as deep as you two share makes you a part of each other. He will be with you always. My deepest sympathy. Edited May 4, 2010 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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