Guest vahoundlover Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 There is nothing that prepares you for having to say good bye. Whether it's the first or the fifth or ninth time. Whether they've been with you for years or just a few months. It doesn't matter if it's in the midst of an emergency or their body fails them and they just can't do anymore. Saying good bye is the hardest thing all of us have or will have to do. It just sucks. Kirston had a racing career and then a career as a brood. She has 32 registerd pups and some of them have been quite good racers! I bet she loved being a mama, watching her with Harriet who still acts as if she's a puppy has been a treat. She'd stamp her feet and bark, yep, she had a voice and she knew how to use it. She'd run circles around Harriet, barking her head off then take off running. Never would have guessed she was 11 yrs old. She looked and acted like she was 5. Kirston, Butter and Harriet had this little thing going where they would burst through the door, 3 a breast, leaning on each other like packed sardines while racing to see who would get to the top of the slope first. Everyday at every turnout the *race* was on, didn't matter if it was rain, sleet or snow. Kirston was only with us for 10 months but in that time I can't recall her once growling at the others. She was such a sweet girl! Kirston loved people, I bet she never met a stranger. Everyone who met her fell in love with her too. She had charisma and knew how to use her snaggle tooth look to get what she wanted. She'd poke you with her nose to get your attention , Bump bump bump..just letting you know she was there. "Hey you, I'm down here." She stayed under foot constantly. She'd lay on the floor under my feet before she'd lay on a dog bed. I had started playing a little game with her where I'd go in the living room and *recline* my chair then go about whatever needed to get done so later I could prop my legs up. She was a no nonsense kind of girl, she didn't care about frills, she just enjoyed being with her people. People that loved her very much. Friday night Kirston was panting and wouldn't settle down, her belly looked swollen, so off to the vet. A LARGE mass on her spleen was bleeding, she was full of cancer. We had to let her go. I've lost my shadow……… Godspeed Sweetheart, we love you and will never forget you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a gorgeous girl! I lost my heart dog to the same cancer in May 2010 so I fully understand the surprise, shock and horror. PS That snaggletooth is just the cutest thing ever! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 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...
Shirley44 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Quote Miles October 4 2002-Novembre 19 2013 Mommy loves you big boy Tatum December 1 2004-January 23 2015 Love you Miss SiSi Bums Rowdy October 26 2001 -November 5 2015 Miss you Bébé Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gazehund Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I am so sorry Hope. Rest well Kirston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm so sorry. Godspeed, lovely girl. 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...
Remolacha Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm so sorry for you loss of your beautiful girl, Hope 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...
Houndtime Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I am so sorry for the loss of your most precious girl. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I am so sorry Hope RIP Kirston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I am 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...
fourofem Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 What a leap off of the porch!!! What a girl she must have been and that snaggle...they get me everytime. I'm so sorry you didn't get a lot more time with her...I know how hard it is to lose one so soon. Rest well, girlfriend....you made lots of people happy! 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...
carronstar Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I am so very sorry. Run free, Kirston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thank you for sharing pictures of your beautiful girl........I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I am so very sorry. GodSpeed Kirston. 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...
Guest Lovey_Hounds Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Im so sorry you lost your precious girl so soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You should have had more time together, but I'm so glad you had the time you did. 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...
greymomnc Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm so sorry. What a sweet girl. I know you are missing her right now. Sending prayers for your heart to heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 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...
GreyPoopon Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm so very sorry. There is nothing like a playful senior broodie, and nothing harder than having to say goodbye to one. I'm glad she was able to spend her much-too-short retirement with you. I wish she could have stayed longer. Godspeed Kirston. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 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 brandi007 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss....what a great looking lady, sounds like she had a great retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I am very sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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