BrGreyhndz Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Today we said good bye to our Polly dog. The irony is that until Friday, she appeared to be fine save for a bit of LP but on Friday we noticed her stomach area bloated and her usually voractious appetite disappeared. We did blood work and found out her liver values were high, we did an ultrasound and discovered multiple tumors on her liver and spleen which progressed so rapidly we chose to let her go today. Polly came to us after a long career at the track- then a short career as a brood. We had adopted her littermate Benson several years earlier and knowing that she was a brood inquired after her- thinking perhaps one of her pups would eventually join our family. Fate had other plans, Polly was retiring and looking for a sofa to sleep on and because you can't say no to family we brought her home. We picked her up at the track after her owner shipped her back from Kansas to MA and kept her for a week until we could pick her up. She was a lucky dog- her trainer's favorite who he brought from being a spook hiding in her cage to the dog we all knew and loved- never met a stranger, always looking for a pet or a scritch. All the vet techs and vets loved her and would always remark at how outgoing and happy she was. She joined her brother- reuniting after 2 years apart while she was at the farm. She lived a happy life with us- lots of walks, good food, friends. She slept in our bed every night- it will be hard to sleep tonight without her. We will miss you Polly- the 5 years we got with you were not enough but I will take come comfort knowing you are not in any pain and are reunited with Nate and Chloe. Quote Kim, (PW's) Nate Dogg and Chloe (TJ Zorabell) - always in our hearts, (Racey) Benson and Polly (Racey Pauline) NaturallyGrey Email List Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 We are very sorry for your loss of Polly. 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...
Houndtime Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear, sweet Polly. 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...
Batmom Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I'm so sorry. I will remember your Polly as an incredibly beautiful and well-loved girl. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Rest in peace, Polly. My condolences to your family. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I am sorry for your loss of Polly. It sounds like she had a wonderful life with you and that is what she will always remember. Run free Polly, run free sweetie... 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...
RaineysMom Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I'm so very 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...
maggiespet Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I am so very sorry. GodSpeed Polly. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Kim, I'm so sorry. I always enjoyed seeing Polly on the beach at Dewey. She'll be missed 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 May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Run free, Sweet Polly. 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...
RileysLegacy Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss I knew her name looked familiar... she was Riley's half sister. Which isn't usually all that amazing in the world of greyhounds, but she is the only close relative of his I ever knew of. I hope they are somewhere running together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dragontearz Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 It's never enough time, whether two days or 12 years. I am so sorry for you loss. :f_red :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 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...
Guest Gingergrey Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Run like the wind sweet Polly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Thank you for telling us about your special broodie. Godspeed Polly. 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...
sweetdogs Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Polly had a full & fun life - she was a lucky girl to be so loved. Godspeed Polly! 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...
luvhounds2 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 My condolences on the loss of your lovely Polly. May your memories bring you comfort & keep her with you always. 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...
BertnLil Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm so sorry. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Ah, it sounds as if she was truly meant to be with you. I know it's extra hard when you don't have much time to prepare emotionally, but I hope you can take comfort in knowing she was doing what she loved, with the people she loved best, right till the very end. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Polly. 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...
Guest greytbookert Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 oh Kim, I'm so sorry! Polly was such a special girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrGreyhndz Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 These videos are old but representative of Polly joyful attitude: Quote Kim, (PW's) Nate Dogg and Chloe (TJ Zorabell) - always in our hearts, (Racey) Benson and Polly (Racey Pauline) NaturallyGrey Email List Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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