dex95lucy Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 It's been three weeks since I lost my Millie. Never did I think that I would lose my youngest so soon. She just wasn't right that morning, so I took her to the e-vet. Long story short--wrong diagnosis after 7.5 hour wait before surgery. Could the outcome have been different had I taken her elsewhere? Maybe, maybe not. No other e vet option close to here on a Sunday and I had no computer to research. Next weekend emergency, unless it is basic suturing, I have other plans. At this e vet here, you have to settle for which ever local vet is on duty. Very few are greyhound savvy, though they think they are. Millie grew up on the farm where I worked. Quiet and shy, she once roomed with Miles on this board, who now lives with Shirley in Canada. She was so gentle that she could room with just about anybody. At one point I realized that she seemed more shy and spooky, much more than previously. I decided to take her home to let Bessie socialize her to prepare her for adoption as the farm was closing. However, Bessie died suddenly in July. It wasn't until October that I finally decided to bring Millie home to see if I could help her overcome this spooky behavior that had developed. A few days later I brought home Bancroft. Wasn't too many days before I had to admit that the two of them were staying. In the first days of being home Millie found a ball in the yard. She picked it up, tossed it, chased it, and had a blast. From then on fetch was her favorite game. She loved the stuffies, never demolishing them, just choosing one, tossing it, carrying it around, collecting them in her crate. Millie was a very busy girl. Often velcroed at my side watching what I was doing, snooping outside to see what was going on, but once she found out, she often lost interest and was off on another search. She loved running the fence line with the other neighbor dogs, though she sustained numerous scrapes and cuts doing so. I often saw her watching TV. She especially liked the Disney Channel. I have a pic of her watching Homeward Bound. I think she liked Chance. She was so vocal and had me laughing all the time. If I corrected her, she barked at me. If I corrected Bancroft, Millie barked at me. No barking if I corrected the dachsies. She woke me up every morning by fussing in my face, not really barking, just making those other dog noises, then the barking if I did not move enough and recogize her. She was extremely food motivated and would eat anything I gave her. She especially loved peanut butter. Our bedtime ritual was to cut a piece of peanut butter bread and the two dachsies got a tiny piece, Millie and Bank shared the rest. The look on her face! Each and every night it was as if it was her first time eating peanut butter. No peanut butter bread here since her death. She never held still enough for many pics unless she was sleeping. Now I know I should have taken those out of focus shots of her nose, eye, whatever. The best pic I have is when I first put the harness on her. She stood like a statue and I got a pic. But the look on her face clearly shows what she thinks of the whole deal. Thank goodness Maxine has some pics of her at a younger age. Millie very quickly found and claimed the sofa. No room there for Bank. Early this fall I moved the furniture and gave the big sofa to the dogs so both could lay there. It was comical watching them as there was plenty of room for both. But they would never touch each other. The two of them never seemed to bond in some ways that others do. Millie never initiated running with Bank, though Bank perstered the heck out of Millie until she would run. Then the two of them were off doing multiple laps around the yard and barn. The faces she made, the child-like looks of anticipation and excitement, this led me to call her my Funny Face. Always a comical look. But I could never get any on camera. The memory of them brings a smile and tears. The house is so quiet. The grief and pain are still overwhelming. But it is time to let go of her. I have others who need my attention, not my tears. I must now appreciate what I still have, not what is lost. Millie, my little Funny Face, I will always miss you, I will always cherish your memory. Go play with Bessie and all those who have gone before. Run the fence line, chase the birds and squirrels. And when my time comes and you are waiting for me with Bessie, please do not knock me over when I arrive. I will gladly lay down and let you lick me all you want. love, sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Millie must've been very special 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...
Remolacha Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Millie, in the land over the bridge, around every corner there is someone who will make you peanutbutter bread until your momma can come do it herself again. Sweet dreams, precious girl. 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Oh Sue, my heart is so broken with yours. Sweet, funny, beautiful, loving Millie - gone but only physically. to you Run with the angels Sweet Millie, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 For you & your Millie 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...
MandysMom Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Millie 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...
GreyPoopon Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'm so very sorry. She left much too soon. Godspeed Millie. 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 RiverCityGang Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Oh, Sue, you know how much I hurt for you. Losing Millie was such a shock. She will always live on in your heart and your memory. Close your eyes and there she will be for you until you are together again. Hugs to you - Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downloader Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Sue, I recall you talking about Mille so proudly and busting with pride. Rest in peace Mille Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vers Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I am so very sorry that your Millie had to leave far too soon. In tears for you here -- she was so lucky to be loved by you, and your tribute is as beautiful as she. It sounds like she had the gift of childlike joy, which is simply a treasure. Godspeed, sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 What a tribute, Sue, my eyes are leaking all over the place :cry1 I have been thinking of you and hoping that your poor heart is mending. I know it will take a long time. :grouphug Rest in peace, Millie... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Dear sweet sweet Millie...you are missed but never forgotten. losing our beloved greys is so painful 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...
TheFullHouse Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 What a beautiful tribute to your sweet girl, Sue. We are very sorry for your loss. Hugs to you from us. 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...
grey14me Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 What a special girl 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 Gingergrey Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 What an intense loss this is for you. Sorry you had to lose her so young. Sending hugs to you. I know your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley44 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Quote Miles October 4 2002-Novembre 19 2013 Mommy loves you big boy Tatum December 1 2004-January 23 2015 Love you Miss SiSi Bums Rowdy October 26 2001 -November 5 2015 Miss you Bébé Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 A beautiful tribute to a special girl. for you. I hope that you can begin healing now. Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4rooers Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 What a beautiful tribute for a very special girl. Your love comes shining through in the words you wrote. I'm sorry for your loss of your precious Millie. Run fast and free, sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmazinGreyz Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 A very touching tribute to such a special girl. You have my very deepest sympathies. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 How you loved her! It's clear that you shared a very special bond, and are missing her so much. I'm so sorry you lost your precious little Millie. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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