Jackandgrey Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Calypso my former foster and my very dear friend Judy's special mama dog Hi Everyone, Our hearts are heavy tonight with the sudden and tragic loss of Calypso today. She just went for a wee car ride to get those horrible corns removed and 4 hours later she was gone. She needed some sedation due to the size and depth of the corns and she was a "don't touch my feet kinda girl". She gave the vet and his staff a run for their money today! The corn removal and nail clipping went wonderful and although a little wobbly on her feet she walked out of the vets office and into the house when she got home. Then something went tragically wrong over the next few hours - she lost all her neurological function and went unresponsive. We rushed her off to the vet unconscious knowing that we had to let her go. We are all just devastated with such an unnecessary loss- Blaster stood guard over her while at home and has been out in the yard looking for her - his harem down by 1! Calypso was one of the most animated and mouthy little gals we have known - hence her nickname " Clip-it". She had us pegged - she would sing us " to her" every morning. There was never a reason for her to get out of bed or off the couch when she could remain comfy while she got everybody else out of theirs. She sang for her meals and she sang to play tug-of-war. She and I would serenade the household every evening, always a different song - she getting louder as I chimed in. She also taught Neenz to sing - lucky us :-) She hated M/G's but she went. She learned early on that if you lay down and look pretty that the people always come to you. She even went dressed up for the holidays. She entertained people when out walking as she would always start to sing when Dad was too long visiting- boredom wasn't one of her more polite personalities. She loved her housemates but life was mostly all about her :-) Fire will no longer have a nice warm bum to lie on. She and Neenz were inseparable maniacs when it came to riding in the car -we're down one travelling mate. She was the cockroach queen of the household - I'm sure she spent most of her life watching it upside down! She was well travelled from Canada to Florida and back - to Winnipeg and then back to Calgary where she spent just short of 2 years entertaining and blessing our household. God speed little one! Hug your hounds for us Jim, Judy, Fire, Blast and Neenz Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverCityGang Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 How awful ! Something as common as a corn removal to end up like this. So very sad and so very sorry, for your friends, and for you, Susan . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear...what a beautiful rememberance, spending you and your friend hugs 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...
djsgreys Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Susan, All of us that had the pleasure of ever meeting Calypso loved her. My deepest sympathy to both you and Judy. Calypso, run free with the Angels Deb Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 My condolences to all who knew and loved her. 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...
Guest Gert Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I read about her on FB. She was mama and grandma to some pretty special pups (Paddy Whacker's grandma). I'm so sorry for her sudden lose. Godspeed, sweet mama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 How tragic that she didn't get to spend more time with the family who so clearly adored her. I'm so sorry for Calypso's sudden loss. 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...
cacky Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'm so sorry huge hugs for all, sending prayers and white lights. Run free Mama dog ,run free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oscer Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 This is sad news, Callie is a dog I will always remenmber. I have raised two litters from her, and see her very much in her pups. I love the pics, and have a few just like them when she stayed in the house here. Our thoughts are with you and Callie, She was a special and unique dog. Doug Riches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Oh no. I'm so sorry. Godspeed, special 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...
mychip1 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 So sorry for your loss....As I posted in the WFUBCC, I lost my Jack after the same surgery - with a similar situation. Crushing. 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...
dex95lucy Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I am so so sorry for your tragic loss. A horrible shock that I also went through when my Bessie died after her toe amputation. What a beautiful girl. My heart goes out to all who loved her. :f_white With deepest condolences, sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 How awful ! Something as common as a corn removal to end up like this. So very sad and so very sorry, for your friends, and for you, Susan . That to me is what makes something like this especially tragic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brandi007 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 This makes me so sad, Calypso was such a spit fire an absolutely beautiful lady! Run free Calypso, you'll be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 :cry1 :cry1 I am so terribly sorry. How absolutely devastating. To lose a beloved hound is painful enough... to lose her so tragically and suddenly must have left them reeling from the sheer shock of such a sudden loss. My heart goes out to them. :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 So sad; please express our sincere sympathy to your friends for the loss of their beautiful, Calypso. 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...
sabrina Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Please tell Calypso's family how sorry we are to loss her so unexpectantly 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...
carronstar Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I am so very sorry. She was a stunningly beautiful girl. Run free, Calypso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 What a beautiful girl, who lived life to the fullest. My condolences on her sudden loss to all who loved her. Godspeed Calypso! 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...
Guest Heehoo Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I am so sorry for your friend's loss. I thought her name sounded familair, she raced at Southland. I am just so sorry for their loss. This is so devastating. But she knew she was loved & adored. Please extend my condolences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 This is just heartbreaking. I am so, so sorry. Godspeed 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...
Rickiesmom Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 What a shocking, tragic loss. I am so very sorry for Calypso's family and all who knew and loved her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Jim, Judy and Susan, I am so sorry for the tragic loss of Calypso. Hugs to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Please pass a big hug on to your friend from all of us in Powhatan...sometimes things just don't make sense. Rest well, pretty girl. 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...
Guest Lovey_Hounds Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I am so sad to hear about Calypso she was such a great girl, I know she will greatly missed by many. I lit a candle for her today in Abilene at the race the wind Event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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