Guest KreweOfRoo Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 It with tears, love, heartbreak and sadness that I write this letter to inform all of my friends that we lost an amazing girl today, Wednesday, March 9, 2011. My Louise (TZ Toodle Lou) has been set free of the pain of osteosarcoma. Louise came up to me this morning and gave me the sign that she was ready to leave us. We were by her side when she went to run free of pain and join up with her past greyhound family. I think she wanted to wait until after Mardi Gras, since it is one day that we celebrate around here. Louise had a wonderful Mardi Gras…she got to have chicken in her meals, she got to stretch out in the sun for a while and most of all, she got to snuggle with mommy and daddy as we watched the New Orleans Police Dept. end Mardi Gras at midnight. These last eight months have been beyond trying and extremely heartbreaking for us, with losing Powie, Boyd and now Ms. Louise…or as I lovingly called her…Ms. Ouiser. I can’t thank Stu and Barbara enough for allowing me bring Louise home almost four years ago. Louise was our first Broodie adoption and she was what I call, ever so lovingly, the straw that broke the camels back and my adventure into the amazing world of Broodies, Seniors and Retired Studs. March of 2007, Stu had sent out the call to the GSGA family, to see if anyone would be interested in adopting a Senior Brood. Not knowing much about Broodies, I inquired about her and immediately, Stu sent me Louise’s picture. I fell in love immediately. How could you not? One look at her sweet face, her dark eyes that were framed with white fur, in the typical heart shaped pattern, we knew this was a decision that was made with love and respect for this magnificent breed of dog, that we have come to love and dedicate ourselves to. My only question was; would Louise fit in with our younger greyhounds and little dogs? Oh yes! Louise had love for everyone and everything that ever graced her presence. Louise was 9.5 years old when I adopted her and I was excited to go to the airport to pick her up. When she arrived out of the cargo area, I was feeling so sorry for this little red gal, she was shaking and nervous about what was going to happen to her, especially since all she has known is track life, having puppies and being in the system. As I opened Louise's crate, she hesitantly took her first step towards retirement and her first big leap into my heart. There was no looking back now, I was in love. Louise fit into my home within 30 minutes of arrival. She sniffed her new surrounding, her new companions and her new family. It almost seems as if she knew instantly that this was going to be her forever home. Louise had made our sofas her permanent residence and we wouldn't have had it any other way. We even took a picture that evening of Louise up on the sofa, eating her bowl of food, with a blanket. We captioned it…”How many GSGA rules have we broken….NONE” LOL. Louise was always the caregiver of the house. If you weren’t feeling well, had surgery or even had your wisdom teeth pulled, Louise was by your side, either in bed or on the sofa with you, giving all the healing love that she had to offer. She was so caring and loving, that is just who she was. She was especially caring and protective of her daddy. Jimmy was her main man in life and Jimmy was so thrilled that he had another greyhound that followed him everywhere. If Jimmy was out gardening, Louise would bask in the sun and watch her daddy with her loving eyes. It was so amazing to experience the love that Louise had to offer…you knew it was special and I will forever keep that in my heart. The GSGA play date squawker queen handed over her torch a couple years ago, but Stu and I will never forget the voracious zest for life Louise had when it came to squawkers…it is the reason Stu now hides behind a chain link fence. Louise’s special Squawker will be lovingly placed on her urn when she returns home. I have been asked if I would adopt another senior after these last eight months…and my answer is YES! Although right now I am beat down, emotionally drained and completely heartbroken with the losses we have encountered, I will always have room in my heart for these amazing girls and boys. They are addicting in more ways than one. It’s just at this time, I need some time to allow my heart to grieve for the three that have passed in the last five months. I want to thank all of my friends and my GSGA family for allowing me to vent on their shoulders, cry on their shoulders and for all of the support they have given me through the last eight months and especially the last five months. Without you all, I couldn’t do what I do. The support is amazing and forever cherished. I will always love, honor and cherish the short but amazing time we had with you Louise and I will continue to do all I can to help other seniors and broods find their journey to amazing forever families. You were a true inspiration and are lovingly missed… Love and ROOOO’s… ~Chris and Krewe~ TZ Toodle Lou 9/24/1997 ~ 3/9/2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dragontearz Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Oh no..I am so sorry for your loss. I can tell from your post she was truly loved and appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm so sorry. She was really beautiful and obviously 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...
BertnLil Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm so sorry CeeJay. 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...
Cully Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 We are very sorry for your loss of Louise. 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...
Guest greymama002 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious Louise. She sounds like a sweetheart who was dearly cherished. Run free, beloved babe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 What a beautiful lady I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm so very sorry for your loss Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Such beauty. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, precious. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Godspeed Louise Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M 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...
fourofem Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Louise...I love her name. What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your girl...she was special, no doubt. It takes special people to adopt seniors and I admire all of you. Thank you for giving Louise the best years of her life. Rest well, sweet girl. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm so very sorry. She was clearly a very special girl. Godspeed Louise. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I can feel the life that Louise was, reading your tribute and looking at that sassy photo . What an amazing girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thank you for sharing the story of your beautiful girl. 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...
mychip1 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 So sorry for your loss! What a beautiful story. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thank you for sharing the lovely Louise in this very loving tribute. I know she'll be sorely missed, and I'm truly sorry for your loss. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Louise was a beautiful girl.......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm so sorry ... for all of the losses you are dealing with now. Thank you for sharing your little girl with us -- gentle hugs coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm so sorry it was time for her to leave. OS is SUCH a monster. Your tribute was lovely and made me cry. She was a gift from the heart. Godspeed, sweet Louise... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 What a beautiful tribute to your beautiful broodie. It is clear that she was truly treasured in her forever home. I am so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed beautiful Louise - run free of pain now forever. 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 IrskasMom Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Wonderful Tribute to a Beautiful Girl . I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RNJaney09 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 So sorry for your loss, but so glad she got to spend her senior years with such great parents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm so sorry. 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...
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