Guest larock Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm sure Loca is getting into all kinds of mischief in heaven...She was definitely one in a million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Quote Our first greyhound, Tuffy: You will always be there with us my angel! Tuffy greyhound-dataOtis greyhound-data Abbey greyhound-data"When you open your minds to the impossible, sometimes you find the truth." W.Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Maybe we could have a recap of some of the more notorious Loca stories? Some of the amazing pictures? Hugs to help your sore heart, of course. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Just look at that face?! 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...
greyhoundlov Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opals_mom Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Maybe we could have a recap of some of the more notorious Loca stories? Some of the amazing pictures? Hugs to help your sore heart, of course. If it would help you remember her I would be up for some recap, too. I came later in Loca's crazy life and don't know all her antics, though the ones I remember reading were pretty good. Hugs and fond memories Quote Missing my bridge greys Opal and Eden and cat Bailey. Mom to Missy the Super Mutt and recent foster failure of Miley to mini-mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I miss Loca's pictures and her stories. I think I've always been drawn to her because she and Emmy had basically the same personality. 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...
rascalsmom Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 There's a link somewhere (Robin, you no doubt have it) to Loca's story. I was honored to hand her over to Robin, as I was part of the GUR. Loca was a hell-raiser, that's for sure, and we will never forget her time at our house (she stayed overnight). From her trying to eat our cat, to her sleeping on top of me on the sofa, it was a night to remember. What a crazy, sweet dog she was. You were blessed to have her, Robin, and she was blessed to have you. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Here is Loca's website from Most Loved Dog from the Greyhound Gang. This is the website based on the original on emade by Batmom when she was first adopted. The top picture is the dog I thought I was adopting. It wasn't Loca There are so many stories. Here are a few that really stand out: 1. Standing on my dining table on all fours the day after I adopted her. That was how she earned her name. 2. "disciplining" a puppy at a meet and greet. This puppy was as big, or bigger, than 54 lb. Loca. It took four of us to pry open her mouth which was around the screaming puppy's neck. Puppy was unhurt. 3. Couldn't keep her out of dog food containers. Put a case of wine on top to hold down the lid. Came home to open dog food bin and broken bottles of red wine on my hardwood floor. 4. Finding bottles of wine upstairs on my pillow. 5. I came home from work one day with a bottle of Grand Marnier from a friend that was in a cloth sack. I heard some funny noises. Found the bottle rolling down the stairs from the second floor (i left it on the first floor) with the empty sack in the upstairs hallway. 5. She opened a mason jar of pea soup. Opposable thumbs? 6. She moved a six pack of beer from the living room to the TV room. 7. She completely hogged up all the attention at a friend's birthday party. A singer was performing and Loca was playing with a toy non-stop right in front of him. 8. Numerous incidents of her stealing dog toys from the hands of strangers at Dewey, etc, while walking down the street. 9. Stole a little girl's stuff animal when we were walking through the park. 10. Once I was talking to an old lady who had her cockapoo on a leash. Loca lunged at the dog; a full lunge. I pulled her back and acted like nothing happened. Those are just a few stories. She was one in a zillion...thank god! Edited June 1, 2011 by robinw 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...
Batmom Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 That picture is one of my all-time favorites. To me it says "high intelligence" and "live it to the max". I've always figured that Loca had a lot in common with Sirocco, besides being Reko dogs with highly developed jumping and mischief abilities. Their personalities, spirits, and intelligence went so much deeper than their antics for which they were known. Although, with Loca's fondness for stealing wine, Sirocco's fondness for stealing bread, Zema's fondness for stealing paper goods, the three of them would just have to find a Reko dog with a fondness for stealing cheese and meat and they could have quite the party planning business. Is it any wonder the weather has been so unsettled this year? Snowstorms, hail, tornadoes .... Those kids are having a blast. 2. "disciplining" a puppy at a meet and greet. This puppy was as big, or bigger, than 54 lb. Loca. It took four of us to pry open her mouth which was around the screaming puppy's neck. Puppy was unhurt. That time, I remember thinking a trip to the border might be in my future .... 5. She opened a mason jar of pea soup. Opposable thumbs? Very likely. But, she was also as sweet as they come. She shared my bed at Dewey. Shoved me over and stole my blanket and snuggled up .... 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...
BertnLil Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 She sounds like a hoot--like I dog I would love to have met. 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...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Iberia was a stealer of meat and cheese I can imagine our kids are having quite the party up there... Edited June 1, 2011 by FullMetalFrank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Iberia was a stealer of meat and bread I can imagine our kids are having quite the party up there... There we go! We have our Reko bridge party 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 Gideon Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I like how she totally dug Duke. I think they were kindred spirits. Duke was difficult and fun in a similar way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Iberia was a stealer of meat and bread I can imagine our kids are having quite the party up there... There we go! We have our Reko bridge party I miss her stories too. She beat Winnie at Dairyland a couple times, and Winnie really didn't like to lose. They were SO much alike. Win had no affinity for stealing alcohol, but they shared that "mind of my own" personality, and zero tolerance for small, annoying dogs. I like to think that my old girl has joined the party, and has probably asked for a re-match! 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...
robinw Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Nancy, I'm sure they're trash talking as I type 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 GreysAndMoreGreys Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 An amazing sole here on earth and in the after life no doubt. Loca is, as they say, a once in a life time hound. Thank goodness cause I don't the world is ready for another Loca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 It's that time of the year again for us... Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 It's that time of the year again for us... I know. When I think of Loca I think of RustyRoo, also. How are you holding up? 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...
Batmom Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 {{{{{{{{{{RustysMom}}}}}}} He is there, too, partying with our puppers. 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...
Rustyroo Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I know, I miss my momma's boy. I'm sure those Mo Kick kids are running around having a good time. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thank you so much for the pictures and the stories. I'd forgotten those awesome bad-girl panties were Loca's. To this day I can't imagine how she got that Mason jar open! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 They touch our lifes in such a special....each unique and oh so special. Sweet Loca..... "For love is as strong as death.... Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it. If a man would give for love all the wealth of his house, it would be utterly despised." -Song of Solomon 8:6-7 "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." "What we have enjoyed we can never lose…All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."-Helen Keller Loca will be with you always. What powerful and beautiful sayings.....it comforts the heart as it is always so difficult losing some thing so very precious to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Remembering beautiful Loca.......reunited with your brother Phene now Robin 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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