Guest Tes623 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 After a courageous 6 month battle with a painful case of osteo in her shoulder, it was finally time to help Tawnie across the Bridge. She hung on bravely for a while, even if for her last month she wouldn't eat real food but lived solely on treats and peanut butter and crackers which she eagerly gobbled up. But the pain finally became more for her than we could manage with the meds. She had been slightly limping since before Christmas and was diagnosed in January, coincidentally the day after we put Scarlet down, when she went in for her yearly exams. Tawnie came to us in Feb. of 2004 when one morning I got an urgent call from Helen needing an emergency foster home for a girl that had been returned to GEM for a second time. I remember the uncertainty of what kind of trouble I'd be bring home since this dog had been returned not just once but twice! But I picked her up and soon discovered, as is so often the case with returns, it was through no fault of Tawnie's that she got bounced, just other circumstances with the families that had nothing to do with her. Tawnie was actually one of the best behaved and trained dogs we ever had. She was such a great dog to have around that we made her a promise that she would never again have to find a new home, which was so unfair to her, and we adopted her to ensure she would have a permanent, loving home until her end, like she deserved. Like many greys, her two favorite things in life were getting constant attention from us and a steady stream of treats. She gave one of the best eargasm grunts you will ever hear as she just loved having her ears done. As long as you were petting or scratching her, she would never walk away, and she was not shy about pushing her nose into wherever was needed to get your attention. While some greys like to run laps in the yard when excited, Tawnie had this special spinning move she did where she flipped herself around in tight circles, almost violently sometimes, when she was extremely excited. She also developed a daily routine of singing loudly and dancing around for her special after dinner treat once she came in from the yard. Tawnie will be greatly missed by us along with Scarlet and Sweet William, as this now makes all three of our original greys gone in a 6 month span. We're now down to Sooner from our original 4-pack. Knowing this was coming and not wanting Sooner to suddenly be an only dog (although I'm not so sure he would mind that) a couple months ago, we fostered and then adopted a boy named Luigi from the GALT group here in Texas. Somehow in all the time it was taking to play nurse to Tawnie, I don't think we posted to our GEM friends about him, but he is so far getting along just fine with us. He seems to be a perfect mix of William's stunning sleek black beauty and sweet personality, but also seems to have Scarlet's playful and mischievous side. Since they say things come in threes, hopefully this will be it for us for a while. Unlike some things, this does not get easier each time you go through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm sorry she had to leave you. Godspeed, precious 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...
Burpdog Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 She sounds special and her doing the circles reminded me of my Scooby--they can do their spins at the bridge together (maybe start a contest!). I get a feeling of what she meant to you. Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I am so sorry. Run free, Tawnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Samantha Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Run free Tawnie xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 sorry for you loss yet again. Tawnie you are well again 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...
Remolacha Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Tawnie is spinning in circles, pain free again, at the bridge. Godspeed Tawnie! 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...
TheFullHouse Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm so very 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 June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm so sorry 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...
Houndtime Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Tawnie's story. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Rest in peace, Tawnie. 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...
Cully Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 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 vahoundlover Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Kirston will join in on the spinning I wish I had gotten them photographed. Run Free Tawnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thank you for giving that twice-bounced girl a permanent loving home. Third time's a charm. I'm sure it was for Tawnie. Godspeed, sweet baby. 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...
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BertnLil Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 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 June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Tawnie. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 How wonderful that she found her perfect family the third time around. I can't imagine how empty your home must feel. Losing 3 precious hounds in such a short period of time must be devastating. I hope that Luigi will help your heart to heal. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet, brave lady. 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...
greyhead Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 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...
greypuppyluv Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FiveRoooooers Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 You "done good" Godspeed Tawnie, pretty girl 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...
maggiespet Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I'm so very sorry. GodSpeed Tawnie. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I am very sorry for you loss of Tawnie. She sounded like a real character. 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...
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