MP_the4pack Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 For the third time in a year, I am posting here. The harsh winter we've been having took it's toll on my Little Old Lady, Onyx. Aka: Nana. Several weeks ago we were hit with an ice storm, and Onyx slipped too many times. Two weeks ago I came home to find that she couldn't use her hind legs. If you placed her legs under her, she could stand. (supported), she didn't have trouble with incontinence and could sit up. So the doctor and her chiropractor both said give her a chance and she was put on steroids. While the vet was hoping for dramatic improvements within 5 days, by day 6 she was taking baby steps, totally supported. I allowed my friend to push me to go away overnight, and Onyx was boarded at the hospital. I was hoping she'd get special care, but when I returned saw that she had deteriorated to worse than she'd been. There was no bouncing back the next day, so I made the decision to send her to the Bridge. She went peacefully at home on her bed. She made the vet wait while she polished off a bowl of tapioca pudding, her favorite. This was taken just 5 months ago, and you can see, she had no hind end issues. She was always happy, even when I was yelling at the others, she'd come up to me with a big smile on her face. I just know she was saying "I know you're not mad at me Momma" She was a huge smiley dog. Scared the bejesus out of more than one person. She was the roaching queen in her youth. She had the most beautiful bat ears Loved her yard Even when her beds had a tendency to explode on her She was demanding. She was alert and bright to the end Sleep well my baby, Momma loves you and misses you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Godspeed the the Bridge Onyx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 What a precious girl, I love all the pictures, especially the smiling, exploding bed and red hat ones. I know she brought many a smile to your face. I’m so sorry for all your losses Mary Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Sending my sympathy What a beautiful angel! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Beautiful sweet (and wooly, my gosh!) girlie. I am very sorry for your loss. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gert Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm so sorry, Mary Pat. Godspeed, sweet Onyx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. What an amazing spirit shines through in those pictures - a beautiful tribute to a long life - well lived. Run free Onyx. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverCityGang Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Bless her heart, what a beautiful girl !!! I'm so sorry, Mary Pat. RIP, Onyx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Onyx. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 She was beautiful Mary Pat and a real trooper. I'm sorry for your loss and having to make the decision to let her go. Run free Onyx, run free sweetie... . Go find your sisters. 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 Lakota Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I am so sorry, she was beautiful and clearly full of life. Must go now, darn alergies are acting up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm so sorry :cry1 Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Godspeed sweet baby. Hugs for you Mary Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm so sorry, Mary Pat. Thoughts are with you - for your precious Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 What a well-lived life she had with you! I am so very sorry for your loss. Beautiful pictures of your beautiful Nana. 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 brandi007 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm sooooo sorry, she's so beautiful. It looks like she'll keep everyone at the bridge on their toes while waiting for you... My thoughts are with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm so sorry. What a beautiful girl, thank you for sharing your pictures and memories. Run free sweet Onyx, pain free. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhounds2 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 My condolences on the loss of your sweet Onyx. What a sweet, beautiful old gal she was!! 15 1/2 ------ that's quite a long life. Way to go, Onyx. You've certainly earned your wings. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm so sorry...too many losses. She was so sweet. 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...
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TheFullHouse Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Oh Mary Pat, I'm so very sorry. I was hoping she would bounce back. Godspeed sweet smiley 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...
Guest bethac Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 This is a wonderful tribute to Onyx. You shared some great stories and highlights of her personality. All of us who have lost a beloved pet grieve right along with you. It's clear she had a wonderful life with you and that you had wonderful years with her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. I agree this winter has been so hard on the old ones. She was a beautiful girl & so well loved. Godspeed Onyx! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Mary Pat I am so very sorry for your loss of such a lovely lady. Run with the angels beautiful Onyx, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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