Guest Yankeegreyhound Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I can't believe she's gone. I remember like it was yesterday when we got her. We got a call from our group - emergency foster home needed. We were only on the emergency list because my husband said "no more fosters!!". I know it was hard for him to say goodbye to each of our fosters but this was an emergency. A bounce back was coming in. A sweet 4 year old who was in a home for 2 years. The same amount of time we had Sara for. Hailey was probably adopted right before we got Sara. The home she as in didn't want her anymore. It was a mother, a father, a child and another child on the way. They claimed that Hailey was a bad dog. She was chewing up their son's toys and they claimed she was having accidents. With another baby on the way, they didn't want to deal with Hailey anymore. The father dropped her off. It was a weird situation. Something was not right. Seems like the mother didn't want to get rid of her but the father did. So, we picked up Hailey with her big bucket of food, a doggy bed, a christmas tin that must have had cookies in it and her one toy - a hedge hog. We brought Hailey home to meet Sara. I looked at Hailey's one toy and then at Sara's over flowing toy box. The difference was sad. When we got Hailey, she wouldn't even attempt to go up on the couch. Sara soon taught her ALL the benefits of retirement!!!! Hailey and Sara got along so well. Sara used to torment the male foster dogs we had. She's a very vocal alpha dog. Hailey would just look at her and giver her a look like "really???". They were meant to be together. Then, the call came. Someone was interested in Hailey!!!! So, what did I do??? I fibbed a little. They askd if he was cat safe. I said she was sort of. That turned them off. Then I got a call from my group. We laughed about it and of course, I confessed that she was in her forever home with me and I couldn't let her go. My husband knew it too. The years went by and we and we had so much fun with the girls. We went to the doggy park, we went for long walks. We lived in a condo with no back yard so we would take the girls to the tennis court to run around. We went to pool parties. We went to parades. Then, the skin kids came. Hailey welcomed our son. He became he snuggle partner. Then, we moved 1/2 way across the country and Hailey and Sara made all new friends. They made a race track in our backyard around the pool. We wen to Dewey for the first time in 2008 and the girls and a wonderful time!!! Then, the twins came and again, Hailey welcomed them. At night I would catch her sleeping on the floor in their room. I would catch her sleeping on my older son's bed. She was my shadow. She would follow me everywhere. She wanted to be with me always. When I went to bed at night, I'd go into the bathroom to get ready. I walked down the hall and there she would be. Waiting for me on her doggy bed on the floor of our bedroom. She used to sleep in be with us but as she got older, it got harder for her to get up there. She was there for Sara when Sara had her amputation. You could tell she missed her for the 2 weeks she was at the hospital. Then, we went to Dewey again. I was worried about Sara and hr 3 legs but he was a trooper. The girls had another wonderful time. They just loved sleeping with Grandma. On Sunday, Hailey started limping. I thought she had just done too much. She was diagnosed with osteo on October 19th. I knew before we went to the vet. The vet knew when she saw her. It was inoperable. I tried to stay strong for my princess but it was hard. She's my princess, my angel puff. My stormphobic radar doggy. We spoiled her always but extra in the last couple of weeks. I wanted her to live forever. To be the one who got to 20 but it was not to be so. Even with her osteo diagnosis, I wanted her to be the one to beat the odds. Again, it was not to be so. On Saturday, she took a turn for the worse. She couldn't put any weight on her leg. I knew the end was near. We thought about letting her go on Monday. I had my son say his goodbyes before he left for school but she wasn't ready. When we did leave, she ran (hobbled) to the door. Then, when we were outside, she watched us go out the window. I took a picture of her. It was adorable. She wanted to see my son leave one last time. But, we waited one more night. Tuesday we knew it was time. She was in pain. She went peacefully with me and her father by her side. I miss you my princess. I miss your happy teeth. I miss your soft fur under your ear. I miss seeing you before bed and first thing in the morning. I miss you waking me up at 2am to go pee. I miss you waking me up when there is a storm. You bounced into my life for a reason and I will always love you for that. You were there when I needed you. When I was alone and had no one but you and Sara. You will always be my special angel. I will love you until the day I day my princess Hailey Lee. I will see you again. Wait for me. I will be looking for you when my time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Oh no! I'm so very sorry. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. What a precious beautiful girl she was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm so very very sorry. Run with the angels sweet baby.... 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...
winnie Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 The one positive thing about Faye Oops osteo diagnosis was "meeting" you through GreyTalk and learning about Faye Oops half-sister Hailey. Our girls will soon be running together pain-free. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm so sorry. She had a wonderful life with you 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...
robinw Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm so sorry. It's such a shock to hear the diagnosis, then lose them so soon afterwards. Nothing prepares you, does it? I'm sure Hailey has been met by Phene, Loca, and so many others. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 What a beautiful tribute to a very special girl I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 What a lovely story, I'm so sorry that she's gone. She was meant to be with you. Quote Angel Gary (Hallo Smoke'em 2000-2013), Angel Molly (Kiowa Mysticrule 1999-2011) Linda, Hana, Sultan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm so sorry Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhoundgirl1 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I remember looking at the great photo you posted after Dewey of you and your son and the greys! I am so sorry to hear about Hailey. You posted a wonderful tribute to her. I really hate how many of us have lost our greys to cancer this year. We so need a miracle cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 so sorry for your loss of beautiful Hailey Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm so sorry. Godspeed beautiful Hailey Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Christine, she truly was a very special girl. I know losing her has broken your heart and in time the grief will subside and you will smile again when you think of her. Run free Hailey, 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...
RaineysMom Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I am so very sorry! :cry1 what a beautiful tribute for such a beautiful and loved girl Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 So sorry for your loss. You have some wonderful memories to remember your girl by. 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...
KF_in_Georgia Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
KahluasMagic Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I am so sorry. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I am so very sorry. Run free with the angels Hailey. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brbr Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 A big to you Christine. Hailey and Mickey Deez are running around playing together waiting for their family members to join them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. You were there for her when she needed someone to love her and gave her many years of happiness. 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...
Guest madredhare Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 So sorry. Another one gone too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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