Guest zombrie Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 An emaciated nine-year-old brindle greyhound named Ace was surrendered to the kennel. One look at him and it broke your heart. He was quite literally a walking skeleton, but his spirit was very much alive and strong. We couldn’t let him live his last days in a kennel after being in a home for many years. We brought him home. Ace was such a sweetheart and a complete gentleman. Whenever he laid down, he always crossed his legs, it was the cutest thing. Ace almost looked like a statue, he would have his legs crossed, sitting up so tall and regally. He would lay on the couch, with his head propped up on the backrest and just watch everybody. My sister and I kept calling him a reindeer because he was so long legged and moved so gracefully. A week after we brought him home, Ace went downhill and fast, despite our desperate efforts. His body was done fighting and on Jaunary 7th, you could see in his eyes that he was done fighting too. We decided to let him out of his misery. On the way to the vet to set him free from his pain, a song came on the radio that let us know we were making the right decision. It was The Doors, Break On Through. It made us feel stronger, that we weren’t giving up on him. He was going to “the other side” and be pain free, have a young healthy body again. That night I was devastated, and was crying in my room, wanting to be alone for awhile. I tried so hard to save him, I felt like a failure. Out of nowhere, my golden Caesar pushed my door open with his nose and walks over to me with something in his mouth. He dropped it in my hands and it was something I had never seen before, I still don’t know where he got it. It was a pez toy, of a reindeer. I knew it was Ace telling me he is ok and that he is still here, just in a different way. I just wish I had more time with you, sweet Ace. I love you and still think of you all the time. And thank you, for sending Doolin my way...I know that was you and my grandmother working together, he reminded me of you the second I laid eyes on him. The night we met him: At home: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Oh gosh, damn allergies at work. Thank you for giving Ace those last moments of being in a loving home. Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 What a beautiful boy. Ace, you are missed and loved forever. Rest in peace on the other side, sweetie. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ace & for 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...
AnneGTS Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 What a beautiful boy and what a wonderful heart you have for loving this boy, if only for a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 That is a heartbreaking story but you gave him what he remembered most, love. Whether it's a week, a month, a year or a life time, they are forever grateful. Ace, you were a beauty. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happygrey Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 :( So sorry Brie. He was such a beautiful dog! What a lovely tribute and set of pictures you put up. Run free, sweet Ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thank you for giving him a second chance. He was very special. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 A very touching Tribute to Ace . You are so missed sweet Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 So handsome. I'm sorry he couldn't stay longer with you in body, but clearly he is with you in spirit every day. Rest well, gentleman Ace. 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...
4greyhounds Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I am so Very Sorry! 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...
Trihounds Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 That's really nice, Brie. You are such a gift to the greyhound world and all who pass through your house are forever grateful, even if it is for a short time. I'm glad Ace got to know the kindness he so deserved. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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