Guest KennelMom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 My dear Scouty. What an amazing dog that I feel so blessed to have shared my life with. The first time I ever saw her, I was walking through the racing kennel picking up a load of adoption hounds and she came flying up from the back of her crate. Her solid white eye startled the crap out of me! Shocked, I asked the trainer what was wrong with her...his reply - nothing. She came off the hauler like that and raced just fine. Surprising because it was her rail eye! She was the first dog I ever adopted right from the racing kennel (I owe a huge debt and thank you to Heather/greysandmoregreys for trusting us with her!). When I learned she was supposed to be picked up by an adoption group, but was swapped out at the last minute for another hound, I asked if we could bring her home. The day we went to pick her up in Birmingham, she was roaching in her crate. And that was Scout. The happiest dog I've ever known...Her curly tail always wagging. At home, on a walk, at the vet...she was just always happy. Whereas most dogs blend right in with the pack, Scout always marched to the beat of her own drum...she was never a follower, always doing what she wanted to do. And she was loyal to her people. There are some dogs that you just know love you in a way other dogs don't. A special connection...That was Scouty. Always wanting to sleep right next to me during a nap or sit next to me on the sofa. She was one of those dogs that I think would crawl inside me if she could. She loved to watch TV and would jump up and catch low flying birds right out of the air. Impressive considering she had sight in only one eye, which I would think messed up her depth perception. But, no one ever told her she was handicapped in anyway. She even loved lure coursing (though she always ran singles because her limited vision might have been a danger to another dog) I remember when the news ran a spot on open field coursing...she was obsessed with that clip! She wanted to chase the bunnies too! (video) And she gave the BEST hugs...something her trainer at the track had encouraged in her (and the reason the adoption group had passed her over). But, over time she learned to only give hugs when asked...and she would be SO happy when invited to do so. She was just a fun, happy, interesting, challenging, really awesome greyhound. Taken by osteo much too soon. Thank you, Scout, for being the dog you were. I love you We will miss you forever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mirthlesstroll Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss! Scout looks so much like my Melody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 gone too young. I am 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...
Fiona3 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 What a sweet and touching tribute to your beautiful girl. Scout was certainly a one-of-a-kind soul who lived a life where she was loved for her spirit and the joy she took in life. I am so sorry she had to leave you but she has left so many wonderful memories of her time with you. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytgroupLeader Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 A beautiful tribute to a greyt companion. So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Even knowing you would be helping her to cross the Bridge soon it still hurts my heart to see your post. Godspeed Scout, you were a beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am so very sorry -- that she is gone, and that it had to be so soon and without enough time to spoil her and love on her. She sounds like the most wonderful girl. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry that she couldn't stay with you longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 What a lovely tribute to your special girlie. I'm sorry the monster stole her from you. Godspeed, sweet Scout... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am so sorry. What a special girl who will always warm that special place in your heart. Godspeed, Scout. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Another beautiful pups taken by this horrid disease, I am very sorry for your loss. Run free Scout, run free... 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...
Rickiesmom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Heather, losing any hound is difficult, but losing a soulmate is hardest of all. I am so sorry Scout was taken by that rotten, rotten disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Too, too soon. I am so sorry, Heather. What a beautiful, special girl. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Is Scout watching the Food Network in that photo? That's my kind of dog. I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thank you for your kind words, everyone... Is Scout watching the Food Network in that photo? That's my kind of dog. Oh yes, she loved shows with people...she also liked Cops And, OF COURSE, dog shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry Heather......you guys were lucky to have had each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mbfilby Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dragontearz Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 What an amazing tribute! I'm very sorry for your loss, Scouty was certainly a special hound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) Heather and Ken, my heart sank when I saw Scout's thread closed in H and M. She must've been quite a character! I'm so sorry Edited September 2, 2011 by robinw 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...
sweetdogs Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful, beautiful girl she was & too young to leave you. Godspeed Scout! 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...
heartdogs Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 She was quite a girl, so sorry for your loss. She had a great life & will be watching over you from the bridge. Both of you take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest larock Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 So sad. You lost your beautiful girl far too soon. Godspeed Scouty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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