TheFullHouse Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Heart came to us quite by accident. She had been in the adoption kennel for a year waiting for a home. We didn’t take her because she tested not small animal safe. We were told the weekend we stopped by to drop off some fish oil capsules for the kennel that she was going to be PTS (we found out later that wasn’t true) but decided then and there to take her home and work with her as far as Jilly Bean was concerned. That would be postponed because when we picked her up from having her spay surgery, we found out she had heart worms, so two weeks later she started treatment for heart worms and was confined to her crate for 4 weeks. Once she was released from confinement, we saw the true Heart emerge. It only took one snap from Jilly Bean to set her straight and they were friends for life. She was our sweet, independent girl, quite large as girls go, but not a mean bone in her body unless you were trying to get to her food that is. She never got over her food aggression but other than that she was perfect in our eyes. She gave the sweetest kisses. We’re going to miss those. Several weeks ago she started not wanting to jump in her crate. I noticed she was a little more quiet than usual but nothing big. Then she lost the strength in her back legs and had two bad falls that caused some damage at the base of her spine, where her tail started. Pain medications and NSAIDS seemed to cause an extreme personality change in our girl. She became extremely fearful of our tile floors. Taking her to the vet traumatized her beyond belief. She wanted to stay away from everyone and then went into crisis where she just cried and paced the floor, making herself sick and ended up at the vet’s for 3 days. We thought she was on the mend and she came home last night. She slept until 3:00 this morning when she needed to go out and then went back to bed. She had breakfast at 6:00 and went outside and didn’t have enough strength to hold her self up and fell in her own pooh. At 8:30 she woke me crying so I let her go outside. She came in and started retching horribly and started vomiting a very thick, white foamy substance. She did this for over an hour when I called Mike and he came home. Dr. B said anything he could do would be a temporary fix, she would always be in pain with her back and since she reacts so badly to most of the meds they would use, with all the love in our hearts, we decided to free her from her failing body and mind. We love you baby girl. Life in the Full House won’t be the same without you. Find Emmy and Andy, they’re waiting for you. 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...
PattyE Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Oh, no! I'm so sorry, Judy. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnzaFerrari Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I am so so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsrenard Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I am so sorry. Your post brought me to tears. Run pain free Heart. You are loved. Quote Missing Zola, my hero and my heart; and Brin, my baby dog, my wisp of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 How fortunate that your family and Heart came together. How sad that it could not be for a longer time. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. You Heart was a beautiful girl. She knew she was very much loved at your home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TinasTroops Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Judy we are so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 My heart aches for your loss, Judy. Beautiful sweet Heart. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggersmom Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm so sorry to your and your whole family both 2 and 4 legged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 beautiful memorial to Heart. I am so sorry. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestralyn Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 How can a hound we've never met make us cry? I'm so sorry for your loss, Judy and Mike and Kevin. I'm sure that Emmy and Andy were waiting for Heart and she's with her family again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) I am so sorry for your loss It's never easy saying good by, even when you know it's the right thing to do Edited July 12, 2011 by 3DogNite Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhounds1234 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I am so sorry. Quote Mom to BridgeGreys~~STORM 07/99-02/08/11, VICKI 12/15/00-01/12/11, BAY 02/00-10/25/10 and CASHEW 10/99-2/23/10 and cats ~~ IRISH, MUMBLES, MUFFIN, TJ, PUNKIN and Bridge cats SARAH (07/29/97-07/07/06) and BRIE (04/11/96-01/22/12) a very lively Whippet, OLIVIA and JAKE, the Iggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 To a beautiful girl who fought hard but her body would allow her to win. I am so very sorry Judy and Mike for the passing of this sweet girl. Run free Heart, run free sweetie... 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...
greyhead Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 What a loving tribute to a big beautiful girl, Judy. I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
Wonder Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm sorry Judy Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 What a gorgeous face. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm so sorry, Judy Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) Your heart to your Heart. Meant to be. Lucky girl, lucky family. I am so sorry for your loss. Edited July 12, 2011 by MauCarden Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley44 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Run free beautiful Heart ! 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...
DaisyDoodle Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Judy, Mike, Kevin, I am so very, very sorry. Donna Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 So very sorry Heart could not stay with you longer Judy. Rest well beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm so very sorry. That is a beautiful tribute. Your last picture surprised me and made me smile. Now I have to go tend to those allergies... 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...
Batmom Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Dear Heart -- I feel so fortunate that I got to meet you, however briefly. You were a perfect girl, and I know your family will miss you and love you forever and ever. Godspeed. 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...
Newgreymom Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Run Free beautiful girl.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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