Guest betheab199 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Really missing Lolita tonight. We said goodbye the day I brought her to the vet this past January. Lolita was our first greyhound. My kids fell in love with her, and she came home with us in April 2005. She was kind of spooky and shy, but loved snuggling with us on the couch and hanging out in the kids' sandbox. She loved the feel of sand on her paws! She slowly came out of her shell and never stopped opening up. She loved taking walks with me, we were walking buds. She was scared of any other dog that wasn't a grey. Quite an experience to have a big lanky greyhound whimpering and trying to hide behind me because of some little yappy dog confronting her! Thunderstorms also frightened her. She knew a storm was on the way long before we did. She loved the cool and even cold weather, which is still surprising to me since she raced her entire career in Florida. She was very excited to see snow each winter, and had the most fun running in our snowy yard. She found a greyhound sister in our first foster, Carol, who turned into our second greyhound. They were great friends, and could often be found sharing a dog bed, or the couch if the opportunity presented itself. She was cordial to the cats, and even a bit timid at first. I'll never forget the first time our cat saw Lolita. She was terrified, but didn't need to be. In Decemeber 2010, Loli began to have trouble on the stairs. She needed encouragement to eat, and the joy of life just seemed to be gone from her. The vet thought it was a corn, but the corn did not seem painful to her when I pressed on it. I gave her pain medicine, but that seemed to cause confusion. We muddled through the holidays the best we could, and then returned to our vet. He wanted to x ray her pelvis to rule out osteo, and sedated her to do so. The x rays looked fine, so plan B was to do a dental since her teeth needed cleaning badly. When they were almost done, her heart stopped. I can still remember that call as clearly as if it was yesterday. It was such a shock to lose her, but deep down I think something was seriously wrong. Carol seemed OK at first, but after several days she definitely knew that her friend was gone. And of course my 3 daughters were just crushed. My 9 year old still cries if I mention Lolita. I feel like I am searching for another greyhound in my life. We had many fosters after Carol, and I wonder if I am supposed to foster again. But my schedule is much different now, and I am not home much. I would also love to adopt, but financially that seems like a bad choice too. Money is very tight these days. Lolita, I miss you so much. We all do. You were a great dog. I am glad that your suffering is over though. Good girl, Loli. Love you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Lolita must've been a lovely dog. I can't begin to imagine the pain and shock of losing her the way you did. 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...
greyhead Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Oh Beth, I'm so sorry. 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 FullMetalFrank Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I am sorry about your girl; she must have been very special. Glad you shared her story here on GT. Maybe that feeling of searching is her way of telling you it's time for another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Please hang on to the good memories..... She wouldn't want you to be sad. It can be so hard at times --- hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I am sorry to read of Lolita's passing, that must have been shocking. In time another will find you, perhaps just not right now. 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...
Batmom Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed, sweet pea. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
nyGreys Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I am so sorry. I so feel for your children, too. It is so very hard. 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...
iluvgreys Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 What a very heart touching tribute to your special girlie. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Know that she is in the best of company at the Bridge, and will live on forever in your hearts. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
grey14me Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 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...
RaineysMom Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm so sorry :( it never gets any easier. She knew she was loved, though. Sending hugs :grouphug 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 betheab199 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks to all of you for reading, and for your kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I am so very 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 May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. The pain of losing them just seems unbearable.....Just try to focus on thewonderful times. The joy that our hounds bring into our lives is unmatched by much (if anything) else in this world. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 You and your sweet girl clearly shared a very special bond. How rewarding it is to see the shy ones learn to trust and love, to see them blossom, and to know that you are responsible for that. I know it's doubly hard to lose them when you're not emotionally prepared, and my heart aches for you. I feel that Lolita is watching over you, and in time, will surely have a paw in sending another Grey to help your heart heal. 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...
BertnLil Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 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...
fliggie Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jettcricket Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm so sorry you lost your beautiful Lolita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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