rascalsmom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Rascal (RT's Rascal) 5/12/99--12/1/11 Early last evening we said goodbye to our dear little Rascal--her daddy's little princess. We got Rascal on 9/8/11, when she was just a bit over two years old. She truly was the perfect dog--especially for first-time adopters like us. She didn't care about our cats, she liked our kids, she really had no issues at all. Doug and Nancy Hanson (queenwinniesmom) were her foster parents, and they did a great job of getting her used to retirement living. Rascal remembered Doug and Nancy--and was always delighted to see them. Occassionally Doug would stop by to see Rascal, when his job brought him within a few blocks of our house, and what a welcome he would get! It was really a testament to what awesome foster parents they are. Two months later, we adopted Buddy. Later on, Nancy told us that they knew whoever got Rascal would adopt again--she was that perfect. Rascal and Buddy adored each other. About a year later, we found Rascal's sister, Ruby, and adopted her. What a joy it was to have those two sisters. They always seemed to be together--it was rare to get a picture of one without the other one nearby. Our sweet Buddy died in March 2009. I was comforted by the fact that I still had my 'twins'. They were immense comfort to me just six weeks later, when my daughter died very suddenly and unexpectedly. In May 2009, I took Rascal to the vet to have a suspicious-looking lump looked at. This could not have come at a worse time, only one month after my daughter died. The lump turned out to be cancer--hemangiopericytoma--and Rascal had surgery for it. The vet warned me that it would 'probably' come back, but added, 'hopefully not in her lifetime'. Unfortunately, the lump came back last January. Just in the past couple of weeks, it became extremely large, and started to ulcerate. Still, Rascal seemed to feel good--she would bark at her daddy every night, to see how many treats she could get out of him. She was still frisky, playful. The past two weeks, though, we saw her declining. She could no longer leave the lump alone--and it was looking awful. We knew the time was near, and last night she went to find her sister, Ruby, who left us on 8/23/11. Godspeed, my pretty princess. We love you, and miss you. You were the one who 'started it all' for us, and we will never, ever forget you. (Sorry there aren't more pictures....two dogs in three months leaves you feeling a little shell-shocked. ) Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry. 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...
dante2zoe Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am so sorry. She is beautiful. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Melissa, that was a beautiful tribute. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Rascal. I bet she's already found Ruby, Buddy and Elizabeth. 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...
linda Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so so sorry. What lovely girls! Linda 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...
4greyhounds Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am so very Sorry!!!!!!!!!!! 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...
TheFullHouse Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I think my heart broke a little bit when I saw she had passed. I know all to well the devastation of losing two so close together. She's probably already found Ruby And Buddy and they are all tucked safely in Elizabeths arms. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Rascal. 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...
Batmom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 She's probably already found Ruby And Buddy and they are all tucked safely in Elizabeths arms. What a lovely thought and, I believe, true. In that first picture, your beloved Rascal looks enough like my angel Zema to take my breath away. I'm so sorry she couldn't stay longer. You took such good care of her and she of you. Godspeed, precious girl. 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...
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rascalsmom Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 She's probably already found Ruby And Buddy and they are all tucked safely in Elizabeths arms. What a lovely thought and, I believe, true. In that first picture, your beloved Rascal looks enough like my angel Zema to take my breath away. I'm so sorry she couldn't stay longer. You took such good care of her and she of you. Godspeed, precious girl. I always thought that my girls looked SO much like Zema....I guess that's why I loved seeing pictures of Zema. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My heart is breaking for you. My deepest sympathy. Rascal will always be the "Pretty Princess." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. I agree with Judy, your pups are all with Elizabeth now. I'm sure they had a reunion full of hugs and kisses. 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...
DaisyDoodle Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Rascal. She does sound like the perfect pup. Run free Rascal, 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...
maryz Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry your precious girl had to leave. Your tribute was just beautiful and I know that all of your bridge babies are with your daughter watching over you. 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...
retiredracers Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. Hugs. Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leemc Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am so sorry Run free sweet angel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Sending my sympathy I know how much it hurts. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry that Rascal had to leave you - she has been a fixture here on GT forever... And I hadn't seen about Ruby - I'm doubly sorry... Run free together, girls (Rascal looks sooo much like my Cody) Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DesiRayMom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Many hugs & much sympathy to you for Rascal's loss. She was a beatiful girl, and I'm sure she's a beautiful angel. You were blessed to have had her in your life. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My heart is so sad for you. I am so very sorry. Godspeed special girl Rascal 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...
Fostr_Mom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am so very sorry for your loss. Rascal was a beautiful girl. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Remember the good times.... 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...
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