mychip1 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) Hope it's ok to put a non-houndie rememberance here. My horse, Chip would have been 35 today. I lost him three years ago - almost to the day. I had him from the time he was seven and I , fifteen. He truly raised me. He was with me through high school ups and downs, a wedding, college, careers, and so on. We travelled in competition from Vermont to Florida. He was a true companion and partner. He was a fighter to the end....and making the decision to let him go was made even more difficult by the fact that he fought to overcome what we know was immense pain. My other experiences have been with babies who looked me in the eye and told me it was time....but not Chip. His will was incredible....I've always believed you let them go when they tell you....but had I waited for Chip, I risked having him end up with the horror of his coffin bones rotating through the bottom of his hooves...and the indignity of not being able to stand up - something I could not bear to see in a creature that had spent a lifetime immensely proud of his athletic ability and strength. We joked that he instilled in me the mindset of Nike's slogan - Just Do It - because that is how he approached every fence he jumped. And that was how he was trying to deal with his pain at the end. His vet, who he adored and trusted immensely, guided me to make the decision based on the reality and gravity of the situation. I live hoping each day that somewhere he knows that I had to make that choice and free that beautiful body from pain. And it is only because of the strength that he instilled in me (someone who was an insecure teenager when I met him), that I was able to do that. Happy Birthday my strong hero. Edited April 30, 2011 by mychip1 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...
Batmom Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 What a handsome fellow! I'm sorry he can't still be with you in body, but I feel sure he is still with you in spirit. Rest well, Chip. 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...
RhodyGreys Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Wish I had gotten to know him, Robin. He was truly beautiful. You were both very fortunate to have each other. Every now and then, one of us gets lucky, and a once-in-a-blue-moon, once-in-a-lifetime friend and companion comes along, to teach us, to guide us, to shift our perspective: but, most of all, to share our love and make our hearts that much bigger for the ones who will come after... Happy Birthday at the Bridge, Chip! Quote Meri & the Dorgwith Little Lee from Eetaly (Raider Retire), Freya FooFoo (Writers Block), Brodie (never raced), and "foster" JJ (Rossmore Judith). Missing Bravo, Chickie, Nico, Meri Carol, Lucky II, Ringo, Mylie, Bull, Geordie, Shae-Leigh, Stretch, Dustin, Cooper, Lucky, and Heidi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 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...
djsgreys Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 What an awesome remembrance. I am so sorry that he had to go. Thankfully, our memories will always keep them with us. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Robin, Chip was a beauty. It sounds like you shared a bond that is rare. Happy B-day Chip. 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...
grey14me Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 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...
TheFullHouse Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Happy Birthday Chip. 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 Mom2Shiloh Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 The picture made me cry -- the tribute was beautiful. I never had the opportunity to become a horse person when I was young, we moved too much... and later, I never quite had the courage to truly bond with these awe inspiring, beautiful souls. Horses are magical souls and Chip was a true soulmate. Happy Birthday at the Bridge, Chip --- you are and will forever be beloved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Robin to you at this difficut time 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Oh Robin...So sorry to have missed this yesterday. Happy 'belated' B-Day to Chip. What a handsome man! Nancy & her equines, Brody, Maddy, Emma & Calli Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 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 Gingergrey Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Happy Birthday at the bridge dear Chip. Send your mama a sign, and run like the wind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downloader Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Happy birthday Chip Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) A beautiful and moving tribute. I understand, we lost our stallion and family member Dollar (Job's Answer HC) to the same disease when he was only 6.....and then there was Barbaro too. Can't help feelin' that all 3 of them are together and having a grand time right now and helping further the research to help other stricken horses. Happy Birthday Chip! Edited May 3, 2011 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 He was truly handsome and your tribute befits that. Happy birthday. big fellow. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 What a gorgeous boy he was.....Happy B-Day sweet heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 happy belated birthday chip.....listen carefully when a gentle spring breeze blows...you may hear a faint whinny carried along softly...itll be chip telling you he is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra708 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 hugs to you. your feelings are understood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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