Guest greytlady Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'm sure in everyone's life is a moment that stays time. A moment where your life is changed, where your path is pointed out and your feet set in a new direction. Such a moment for me was the day that a dark brindle boy with one eye walked into my home. The previous weekend I walked thru the kennel looking at all the dogs, trying to pick out my first greyhound to foster. "Not that one" I said about the brindle boy that barked the whole time I was there. I was very disappointed when it was that dog that was delivered to me the following weekend. That disappointment lasted less than a day as that dark brindle boy worked his magic on me. The perfect dog I told eveyone. But perfect can't begin to describe what Hardday was. He was my confident, he was the warm body that snuggled with me at night, he was the wagging tail with the happy feet that greeted me every time I came home. He was the beginning of a journey that has given me the most joy and the biggest heartache ever. For 11 years his one eye has missed nothing. He kept order in the kennel, he graced my bed and was always there putting his nose in my hand and giving his strength when times got tough. Every Star City Greyhound, past, present and future has Hardday to thank for their new start in life. For all his easy going manner he had a core of steel and a determination to do things his way no matter what. That determination carried him thru the last few years as his body got frail. Many thanks to Dr. Simms, Hardday's acupuncturist, whom he referred as the cookie Dr, for helping to keep him going. Last night Hardday had a stroke. His weak rear gave out and he could only go to the right. He fought and thrashed for hours. Getting him in a vehicle was out of the question. I fussed, argued and begged him to stop. He had beaten every other road bump in his life and he wasn't about to give up without a fight. I finally got him calmed down and resting and got a few hours sleep before he was up and at it again. He had to pee and he was going outside no matter what. Once that was done I laid with him on his bed and he let me know that he was done with this body and ready to move on. All he wanted in the end was for me to be with him. Such presence, grace and dignity as he had allowed him to leave with a slight sigh and a promise to wait for me. Right now I'm lost. My compass, my solid base that grounded me, my reason for everything I do is gone. I'm glad you are free my sweet man, but OMG how I miss you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I am so sorry you have lost your special boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jade1046 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 What a beautiful tribute to your special boy. I'm so very sorry he had to leave you. Godspeed sweet Hardday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 What an amazing, magical fellow. I'm so sorry he had to leave you. Godspeed, Hardday. 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...
gazehund Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Rest well Hardday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gert Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Beautiful tribute to one handsome boy. Godspeed, Hardday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I am so very sorry for the loss of your boy. What a very moving tribute to your special guy. Run Free Sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 From your writing, I know how much he means to you Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Oh my, I'm crying here reading about your beautiful boy. I'm am so, so sorry that his time came to pass on. He sounded like an incredible guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'm so very sorry. But Hardday will be with you always. Love as strong as what you two shared can't just disappear because an old body gives out. Love is energy (like everything else) and it can't be destroyed. He'll always be there for you. Death is not strong enough to contain the powerful love of our hounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Hardday had a good, long life with you. He sounds like he was a joy to share your days with. 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...
brandimom Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 What a beautiful tribute to Hardday. Godspeed Hardday and may the wind always be at your back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carronstar Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 There truly is magic in some, if not all, of these pups. Godspeed Hardday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'm so very, very sorry. GodSpeed Hardday. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I am so sorry. What a beautiful, moving tribute to your "compass" (oh, that is wonderful! ). Remember, missing someone is a way of keeping them with us even when they are not. I hope you find some comfort in this. Godspeed Hardday Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, Holly. 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...
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Fiona3 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 What a beautiful and moving tribute to a very special dog. Your heartache at his loss comes through your words. He held a very important place in your heart and will always be there. May all the memories of Hardday and the wonderful times you spent together bring you comfort. 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...
greytpups Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 What a beautiful tribute...I am so sorry for your loss. 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 greytlady Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Thanks to everyone for their kind words and comforting thoughts. His ashes came back home today and once again he is keeping an eye on things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I am so sorry for the loss of your special Hardday 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 PiagetsMom Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'm so very sorry. What a wonderful tribute to your special boy. Godspeed Hardday. 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...
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