Guest WarmheartedPups Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) So...it has been a month since Roo passed. Its an empty time...no noise in the house...no toys lying about....no stray dog kibble crunching under my bare feet...no water from the last water bowl guzzling scattered about the kitchen floor ...to make a midnight fridge run treacherous. The realization that this time is inveitable when you have a pup. I got Roo's ashes back last week from the Vet. I brought her home....set her gently on the table and went to a far back corner of my closet.... and brought out Otis' ashes...still in the box from the Vet. Its been over three years since Otis passed..I didnt want him in an urn and I didnt want to let him go. But now... I knew... Roo and Otis could be together. This week I am up at our Lake home.... and I will walk deep in the woods today. Otis and Roo will be with me. We will head out and go to the top of the highest hill...where the sun is shining warm and bright and there is a heavenly breeze blowing straight in the direction of the Rainbow Bridge. I will open the boxes and lift their ashes high..really high.... and they will catch the wind...and run the best race of their lives....no muzzles...no leashes...no gates or fences...they can chart their own course to the Bridge. They will know when they have arrived by the cheers and howls of all those magnificant pups that have preceded them. Goodbye Roo and a Belated Goodbye Otis....you are in the finest place and in the best of hands. God Speed my Pups....God Speed. Here is a link to a video tribute to Roo http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/lds001/Roo%20Tribute%20Video/?action=view¤t=VictorianRuler2011.mp4 Edited August 21, 2011 by WarmheartedPups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Happy Trails, Roo & Otis. Your mom is giving you a beautiful, loving, gift. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roselle Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 So...it has been a month since Roo passed. Its an empty time...no noise in the house...no toys lying about....no stray dog kibble crunching under my bare feet...no water from the last water bowl guzzling scattered about the kitchen floor ...to make a midnight frig run treacherous. The realization that this time is inveitable when you have a pup. I got Roo's ashes back last week from the Vet. I brought her home....set her gently on the table and went to a far back corner of my closet.... and brought out Otis' ashes...still in the box from the Vet. Its been over three years since Otis passed..I didnt want him in an urn and I didnt want to let him go. But now... I knew... Roo and Otis could be together. This week I am up at our Lake home.... and I will walk deep in the woods today. Otis and Roo will be with me. We will head out and go to the top of the highest hill...where the sun is shining warm and bright and there is a heavenly breeze blowing straight in the direction of the Rainbow Bridge. I will the boxes and lift their ashes high..really high.... and they will catch the wind...and run the best race of their lives....no muzzles...no leashes...no gates or fences...they can chart their own course to the Bridge. They will know when they have arrived by the cheers and howls of all those magnificant pups that have preceded them. Goodbye Roo and a Belated Goodbye Otis....you are in the finest place and in the best of hands. God Speed my Pups....God Speed. RUN FREE ROO Here is a link to a video tribute to Roo http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/lds001/Roo%20Tribute%20Video/?action=view¤t=VictorianRuler2011.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I will open the boxes and lift their ashes high..really high.... and they will catch the wind...and run the best race of their lives....no muzzles...no leashes...no gates or fences...they can chart their own course to the Bridge. They will know when they have arrived by the cheers and howls of all those magnificant pups that have preceded them. These words are beautiful and perfect. Godspeed, Roo and Otis. 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...
robinw Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 That was a beautiful video. I miss Roo and Otis a lot. Linda, you are all in my thoughts today. Fly free, guys! 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...
OwnedBySummer Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) That was one of the most touching tributes I have ever read! Now to go find a tissue... maybe two, might need an extra for the video that I haven't yet watched. Edit: Watched the video. Yup, needed the tissue. Beautiful video! -- and I am entranced by her ears -- must have got television AND illegal satellite transmissions with those! Run free, beautiful girl! Edited August 21, 2011 by OwnedBySummer 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 August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Your words and pictures are a beautiful tribute to Roo and Otis. I am glad they will be with you on your walk today. Run and play, beloved pups, and rustle the leaves a bit so your momma knows you are right there, always. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 This is the best I can do, as there is something in my eye. 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...
nyGreys Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Linda, what a beautiful tribute. They will be together again. Edited August 21, 2011 by nyGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Oh, Linda I miss them both so much, I always enjoyed hearing stories about Roo and Otis. What a wonderful gift; the imagery of them flying off, free as can be, no leashes or gates or fences ... Godspeed, sweeties, Godspeed Jennifer Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey8greys Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Enjoy your walk today, you are giving such a beautiful gift to Roo and Otis. Hugs to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Lovely tribute to a beautiful girl and a beautiful plan to send her and Otis on their way. 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...
4greyhounds Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 :grouphug Beautiful Tribute!!!!!, Enjoy the peaceful walk, that is a Awesome way to spread their last joy and together!!!! 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...
fsugrad Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 You really won't be walking alone; many of us are there with you in spirit. That is a very moving tribute to your wonderful pups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) That was a beautiful tribute........thank you for sharing your babies with us... Edited August 21, 2011 by jettcricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelseysmom Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Your words touched my heart. Sending hugs and understanding. Quote Chris, with Bixby (aka Clive Bixby, fka Taplin's Bull) and the feline buggle brothers, Oliver and Salem. Kelsey (Watch the Kick), forever in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Your pups were wellloved and that is the best tribute any of us can give our babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 You gave them the ultimate gifts - love of life and a life full of love. "Release The Hounds"! That's what I would be hearing on the top of that hill, followed by the thunder of feet slapping the ground and the rooing for the sheer delight of it. Godspeed Roo and Otis. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyCody Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Truly beautiful and a wonderful gesture to have them fly together, enjoy their happiness at being together again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hope you had a truly wonderful day with your hounds..... 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...
greytpups Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Beautiful tribute. 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...
sabrina Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 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...
macoduck Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Two beautiful dogs, so deeply loved and missed. 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...
mychip1 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 What a beautiful final tribute for your babies. That feeling of emptiness in the house is so difficult to cope with.....thoughts are with you. 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...
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