maximum Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 This morning, we went to the Gateway Pet Memorial Services facility in Guelph for a final visitation with Max, and then his cremation. I have to say, I was a little apprehensive, but I really felt I needed to say goodbye, as he had passed so suddenly while I was away - I really needed that closure. They did a really lovely job; he honestly looked like he was sleeping. I thought it was going to be kind of...creepy, but he seemed so natural. He was cool but his ears and his paws felt totally normal, his bunny soft fur on his neck felt the same. He loved it when would hold his paw and rub it, so I held it and petted it, while I sang all the silly songs I always sang to him. Kissed him goodbye...I usually had lipstick on in the mornings when I would leave for work, so he`d have a little lipstick print on his white head. I called it `the mark of mommy`. I couldn`t send him off without that, so I kissed him goodbye and told him au revoir. We came back a couple of hours later and they had him in a nice urn; it was still warm. They prepared a paw print for us. And so now...he is home. I miss my boy; the house is not the same. Nothing is, really. Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSquare Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Quote Taunya and her Supreme Grace, Anna - Sharsanna (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Camden Coming), Surge (no races), Kelsos Yorktown (Trent Lee x Kelsos Spotswood), Galgo Espanol - Valentin. Forever waitin' on Red (Kiowa Mon Manny x Bella Ionic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Oh Gosh. I've only met Max a couple of times, but I'm crying like a baby I'm so sorry Lisa, I wish there was something I could do. I'm glad you had the chance to say your final goodbyes 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...
Batmom Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 {{{{{{{{{{Lisa}}}}}}}}}} I'm glad you got to send him off with his kiss. Rest well, sweetest boy. 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...
robinw Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Lisa, I don't know what to say. Max was a wonderful boy and I'm so glad he is home. 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...
HopeForHounds Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Lisa it sounds like they gave you a very special memory, something you baddly needed. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Sending a gentle from the other end of the Province. Remember the good times.... Nancy, Nixon, Bandit & Ruby Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 How sweet that you were able to give Max the mark of mommy one more time. Sending you a hug. 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...
greyhead Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I'm so sorry, Lisa. 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...
Houndtime Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Now Max is home with you where he belongs. 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...
luvhounds2 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Oh, how sad. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BertnLil Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 the house is not the same. Nothing is, really. This describes it so well. I'm so sorry for your loss. 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 August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 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...
greytpups Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I hope this brought you some comfort. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 What a touching good-bye to your boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Oh how powerful- the love that comes through your post is overpowering. I am so sorry. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 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...
4greyhounds Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 :grouphug Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 sorry & to you 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...
PattyE Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were able to say good-bye the way you did. 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...
Guest dobiegrey Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 He carried the "mark of Mommy" to the otherside and will wear it always....Many hugs to you, I know how badly it feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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