greysmom Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 We said Goodbye to our sweet Dorie Greyhound this morning. She had been very sick with severe IBD/PLE/Lymphangectesia, and, while we thought she was initially going to respond to treatment and bounce back, she took a turn for the worse last night. We knew it was time to let her go. Dorie was a return to our adoption group due to her former owner's having to take a new job in this sucky economy. It was obviously hard for her to do and she wrote a very touching letter all about Dorie and what a great dog she was. I saw her picture and heard her story soon after, but it took me a couple months to persuade DH that we needed a fifth dog. Once Dorie was home with us on November 11th 2010, she quickly changed his mind. She was without a doubt one the sweetest greyhounds I've ever met. She was really into eye contact and could stare at you intently for many minutes. Her ears went whichever way they wanted. She had the softest bunny fur - thick and fluffy all over her body. She liked to watch you sideways out of her eyes - it was the funniest thing but I was never able to capture it with a camera. She loved to be outside and just stand and sniff and smell and watch the world go by. She was into doing things once - and only once! Getting in the dog chair; getting on the people bed; playing with a toy; doing a flat out zoomy; roaching; eating a tomato; getting in the wading pool. She loved her food and her treats, except pig ears, which she didn't love at all. I don't remember when we started calling her Dorie Greyhound, but that was her nickname. She was a big girl - as big as our male Copper - and always knew what she wanted and how to get it. We had to learn to put away the trash can when we left, and pick up things off the counters. If you were petting her and you stopped too soon, she would lick your hand and arm until you started up again. Her tongue was so soft! (two things in this pic we don't have at our house anymore - Dorie and Dude's left leg - how weird) She could "sit" and "down" and "speak" on command, usually all three one after the other so she would be sure to get her treat. When she dreamed, her legs didn't run, she was always wagging her tale. That made me feel good, knowing that her dreams were full of happiness. We miss her so much. Run far and fast and free Dorie Greyhound. Find our Libby Girl there and the two of you spend the time waiting for us playing madly over the Bridge! We love you........ Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss Chris. Dorie sounds like a very special girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thank you for sharing Dorie's story and photos. She was a very beautiful girl. I am so very sorry for your loss. Say not in grief, "he is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was. ~ Hebrew proverb 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...
robinw Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm so very sorry 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...
45MPHK9 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Such a beautiful girl who was so lucky to have found a home with you, Chris. We are sending you a hug across the miles. Run free, Dorie. 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...
fliggie Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest betheab199 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Dorie was a beautiful grey, and it looks like she had a wonderful life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm so sorry. She was beautiful. :grouphug Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I can feel in your words and pictures how sweet she was, and how much loved. I'm so sorry she had to leave. Run free, Dorie Greyhound. 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...
Remolacha Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madredhare Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 She was a beauty for sure! Her little flop ear. So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Chris, I am so very very sorry for your loss of sweet Dorie Greyhound What a beautiful, spoiled girl. Run with the angels Sweet Dorie Greyhound, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I've been following your H&M thread and praying Dorie would pull through. I am so sorry it was not meant to be. I love the last two pictures. Run free and healthy Dorie Greyhound. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I am so sorry....... Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Run fast and free Dorie Greyhound. 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...
greyhead Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Goodbye, gorgeous Dorie Greyhound. 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...
Guest greymama002 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful girl. Sorry that you didn't get more time with her; she sounds like a very special soul who left so many joyful memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Miss Chris yesterday when I read she ate & kept the food down I thought she had turned the corner. Sorry it wasnt to be. Dorie now you are better . 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...
4My2Greys Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Chris, I was so saddened to read about Dorie's passing earlier in H&M. Like so many others and yourself I had hoped she'd pull through. She sounded like such a wonderful girl and I know you feel blessed to have shared her life, if only for a short time. Farewell Dorie Greyhound, if only you could of stayed longer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Chris, what a beautiful senior girl. She really landed in the right place with you guys. I'm so sorry for your sadness right now. Godspeed Dorie Greyhound, I'm guessing your momma will sing you a lullabye tonight. 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...
maggiespet Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm so very sorry. GodSpeed Dorie. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thank you for sharing your pics and memories of Dorie. She was a beautiful girl, and well loved. I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlehound Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Chris and family, I'm sorry for your loss. Dorie was obviously a very special girl. Run free Dorie. Carol and Magic Quote Carol, missing Magic (1/5/01 - 4/15/15) but welcoming Fuzzy's Joy Behar (Joy) into my life on 5/31/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm so very sorry. There are no good ways to lose a dog, but gut disease has to be one of the worst. My heart goes out to you. Godspeed Dorie Greyhound. 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...
GreyKarma Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 What a beautiful tribute. Dorie was lucky to have you in her life and she returned the joy to you. She will always hold a special place in your heart and in the hearts of many others. Carol & Molleigh Quote CAROL & Molleigh (Queen Molly)My Angel Girl (Slippy's Molly) ~ Thank you for sending me your namesake ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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