Pippin Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 my tribute to my heart dog A New Star in the Heavens... 8/29/07 the one-year remembrance the two-year remembrance It's time for my annual post about how wonderful my Angie-girl was - my first-ever greyhound, the one who started it all, for me. She's the one who taught me that a hound's color is irrelevant, it's the heart that counts. You see, I wanted a black dog, preferably a senior, and a retired brood sounded perfect. Greyt Friends had 2 retired broods, one of whom was black. The black girl (Andi) was being fostered, along with several other dogs, by the group prez. There were so many right then because a greyhound farm in FL had recently closed due to the owner's ill health. I looked at all of their pictures on the group's website, and kept coming back to the black senior female. I was certain Andi was my dog. So one day I headed to Marietta to meet the dogs. Dee insisted I meet all of them, not just the one I thought I wanted. She introduced them one at a time, and each of them came up to me, sniffed, let me pet them, hung around until she moved them away for the next dog's turn. White dogs, black dogs, fawns, brindles, even the younger dogs - I met them all. Andi, the black female, was a sweet girl, petite and friendly, who stayed by my side most of the afternoon, letting me pet her, introducing me to the "greyhound lean," just all around being a perfect greyhound. But there was another dog, that I met right before I met Andi. A senior female, retired brood named Wigwam Angela. Technically, her color was called "red fawn," but to me she looked like a "yeller dawg," pretty much the color of Old Yeller in the movie. When I came in to the dogs' room, Angela was lying on a raised bed, just watching everything going on. When Dee called her name, Angela left her bed and walked over to me. I knelt down so she could see me better, and after looking me in the eyes, she licked my chin. Then she went back to her raised bed and laid down again, and watched me for the rest of my visit. As I said, Andi was a sweet girl, petite and friendly, who stayed by my side most of the afternoon, and she was the dog I thought I was going there to get. But Angie stole my heart when she licked my chin, and I wound up adopting the "yeller dawg," mother of 5 litters (22 pups total), who was finally retired at 10 1/2 years old. She came home to me right before Mother's Day in 2003, which I thought was appropriate, since she was a retired mama-dog. She was the perfect first greyhound for me - calmly accepting whatever happened, never phased by anything. She would look at me with those great brown eyes of her, and I would do whatever she wanted, including choosing a yeller dawg when I was on my way to adopt a black one. Except I didn't really choose her, she chose me. And I'm forever grateful that she did. Because she chose me, I have experienced the adaptability of an "old" dog as she learned new tricks. Because she chose me, I have learned how much love I can feel for another being. Because she chose me, I have experienced the joy of her behavior changing over the years from aloof to affectionate. Because she loved me, she adapted to unstructured routines and routine absences. Because she loved me, she accepted the other dogs I brought into our home, and let them share the space in my heart. Because I loved her, there were new beds at Christmas, and no walks longer than her aging legs could handle. Because I loved her, there were nights spent on the couch with interruptions every few hours. Because I loved her, there were home-cooked meals and special treats, and fewer nights away from home. Because she loved me, she stood up for me, balancing on tired legs to show me she was ok and I could leave on my business trip with a clear conscience. Because I loved her, I let her go. My heart is breaking because I couldn't be there at the end, but it was time to let go, and I had promised her I would, because I loved her. And because I loved her and she loved me, she will run forever in my heart, Because she chose me. -mvy 9/1/07- Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 A beautiful tribute to a wonderful girl. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) I've just got to stop reading these remembrances. Now I have to go and re-do my eye makeup before I can go out. But, really, that was a beautiful tribute and your girl was stunning! Edited August 29, 2010 by OwnedBySummer Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddibear Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Beautiful indeed.I have to redo my eyes also and I'm a 6ft 235 pound guy! What is it with our houndies. I have grieved more with my babies than close family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IndysDad Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) Darn allergies..... Although they're physically gone, they're in our hearts forever... I wish I had a mere second with each and every Bridge dog, just to tell them I love them and miss them. Edited August 29, 2010 by IndysDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I too had an "ole yellow" girl that a family threw away (returned) & taught me a lot too. Mary, did your girl chatter & try to dance with you? Honey di & I've never had another dancer since. Your tribute was beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vers Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 So much love, and she is still with you now. Angie was gorgeous -- and look how happy she was with you! -- I too learned to love the "yeller dogs". Thank you for sharing her with us, and I'm sharing some tears with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 For you today & for Angie at the bridge 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...
TheFullHouse Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 What a beautiful tribute to your special girl. 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...
Batmom Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Baby girl :wub: . Your star will shine forever, sweetheart. 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...
lflaherty45 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I want to Thank You for that beautiful poem. I was lucky enough to have a black little girl who stole my heart from the moment she came off the hauler. Lucky enough to have had her for 8 years, watching her come from being a shy girl of almost 2 to 10 yrs and 3 days before losing her to TCC. This made me remember so much and am still missing her since Jan. THANK YOU !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 What a beautiful tribute for your special girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RobinAZ Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Beautiful beautiful tribute...*tears* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I remember Angie. She was very special and absolutely beautiful. Your poem was a moving tribute to a wonderful hound. 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 Mollysmom10 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 That was a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Hugs to you. That first picture is so beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) 3 years, how can that be? I'm so lucky, I got to spend a vacation with Angie. She almost broike my nose because Mary forgot to tell me she didn't like to be kissed. Then early one morning there was big thump and Mary's panicked voice "Angie's stuck" Angie had fell between the wall and the bed. The bed was moved and Angie just lay there like "what? I'm taking a nap here." I remember this day, all I kept thinking is "please girls like this boy" Edited August 30, 2010 by foxysmom 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...
4greyhounds Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Beautiful Tribute! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 3 years, how can that be? I'm so lucky, I got to spend a vacation with Angie. She almost broike my nose because Mary forgot to tell me she didn't like to be kissed. Then early one morning there was big thump and Mary's panicked voice "Angie's stuck" Angie had fell between the wall and the bed. The bed was moved and Angie just lay there like "what? I'm taking a nap here." I remember this day, all I kept thinking is "please girls like this boy" That vacation was the only time in our 4 1/2 years together that Angie snuggled with me on a bed. Our last night at the beach house, she lay beside me and put her head on my shoulder. I hollered for one of the housemates to bring a camera and record the moment (it's on the video in the first post). She spent 15-20 minutes with her head on my shoulder, then rearranged herself. The next morning, she rolled over and fell off the bed, as Janet shared. I don't even know if anyone was awake yet, but I was freaking out. She fell off the bed on the first night of that vacation, too, but that was in a hotel room, so there was more room and she didn't get stuck. She was accustomed to king-size beds. The vacation beds were smaller, with the same amount of people/dogs trying to sleep on them (except that Zoe would sleep with the others, so they could experience iggy-love). Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Oh how I remember. Today would have been 3 years Polli was with us. It all happened at once. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Oh how I remember. Today would have been 3 years Polli was with us. It all happened at once. Your Polli coming home gave me something to smile about. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Oh my I just don't know what to say. That was the most wonderful, beautiful and moving tribute and oh what a lovely lady. Thank you so much for sharing her- clearly she's more special than words can describe. An angel dog! Such love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Mary , that Beautiful big Picture of Angie blew me away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Mary, you know how I felt about Angie - time sure does fly. A gorgeous Angel in the sky - hopefully with her 1/2 brother Alan. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Mary, you know how I felt about Angie - time sure does fly. A gorgeous Angel in the sky - hopefully with her 1/2 brother Alan. Hugs to you. Susan, you know as I do that those Wigwam Wag kids have a knack for wrapping your hearts around them. I'm confident Alan and Angie met at the bridge, and I'm confident that his love for you is as unending as yours is for him. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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