winnie Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Yesterday evening, DH (Regan) and I plus our greyhound Celeste helped Faye Oops cross the Rainbow Bridge. For those of you that don’t know, Faye Oops was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on October 14, 2011. She fought hard these past seven weeks, but the cancer won. We were so glad that Celeste was there to help her. Faye Oops has always been terrified of the vet. We bring Celeste for moral support (she loves going to the vets office). As Faye Oops was laying on the comforters in the vets office waiting for the sedation to kick-in, Celeste laid alongside her resting her head on Faye Oops back. She loved her too. Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops) came to us as a 10 y/o bounce Memorial Day weekend 2010. We never met her previous owners. We know that she had been in their home for seven years, but was being returned due to divorce. Her previous owners called her Oops. Regan and I thought that was a silly name. We decided to call her Faye, but over time Faye Oops just fit her better in so many ways. Her nicknames were Faye-Faye, Miss Oops, Oopsie-Doodles and Foops. I also called her "Gene Simmons" because she had such a long tongue which she'd stretch out to give kisses. Regan and I never intended to add a fourth hound to our pack. Unfortunately, no one seemed interested in adopting a 10 y/o black greyhound. Plus, Faye Oops had made up her mind that she was here to stay. She loved having two people again and greyhound sisters. Her greyhound sisters accepted her too. Our first greyhound, Celeste, has always been independent. However, Celeste clicked with Faye Oops. We’d often find them snuggling together. Talk about snuggling – Faye Oops was a master. Not a day went by when she wasn’t snuggling me on the couch or in bed. Faye Oops quickly became my heart dog. I bonded with her unlike any of our other greyhounds. When Regan asked what I wanted for my 38th birthday on November 10, 2010, I told him that I wanted for us to adopt Faye Oops. He agreed. When I got out of the shower that morning, Regan had Faye Oops on the bed with a big bow around her neck. I still remember when we bought Faye Oops her first collar – a Christmas one. She squealed with delight and shook all over when we put it on her. She knew that she was home. Faye Oops was such a healthy dog (with beautiful teeth too!). I swore that she was going to break records by being the oldest greyhound. She had such a zest for life too. She could be nervous by herself, but shined when she was out with her greyhound sisters especially Celeste. When Faye Oops started limping in early-October, we tried to convince ourselves that it was arthritis even though she never had any indication of arthritis before. X-rays confirmed that it was cancer. Our hearts were broken. We tried to make the best of our time left. Faye Oops even got to go on her first family overnight trip to Greyhounds Rock Fredericksburg on November 12-13. It was bittersweet that it was an event to raise funds for canine cancer. Although I’m not a religious person, I had Faye Oops blessed during the event. It felt right to do that for her. When we thought it was time to let her go right before Thanksgiving, Faye Oops told us otherwise. She suddenly bounced back to life. I was off work between November 18 and 28. I’m forever grateful that I had that time with Faye Oops. She loved having our family in town and enjoyed lots of turkey. Looking back now, that time was her gift to me. Unfortunately, after the festivities ended and the company left, she started to go downhill again. We could tell she was trying so hard to hold on for us. We told her it was OK to let go. It’s amazing what an impact a dog can have on you even when you only have them for such a short time. Faye Oops is a one of a kind dog with that one of a kind name. Regan and I will miss you so much. We can only hope that we will see you again over that Rainbow Bridge. Run Free Faye Oops. Me and my Faye Oops Faye Oops and Celeste Family portrait taken October 8, 2011. Regan pointed out that our hands are held right behind Faye Oops. We found out she had osteo a week later. This is going out with our Christmas cards this year. Faye Oops on November 18, 2011. She had a great week. Edited December 2, 2011 by winnie 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...
MandysMom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Faye Oops 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...
Guest patgam Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am so sorry! Run free beautiful Faye Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Geez, I don't know if anything I say can make you feel better, Faye Oops was a beautiful girl, love the snuggling pic, one of my faves. Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Oh, Laura, so sorry to hear this Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 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...
Hollis Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so so sorry. Run with the angels Faye Oops. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry Faye Oops had to leave you. Her last years with you were surely her best. Rest in peace, beautiful. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddiesmom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Laura, I know how much you and Reagan loved Faye Oops by reading your posts about her and it broke my heart to hear she had osteo. She loved you all and thanks for being her forever home. Run Free Faye Oops. Amy and Maddie Quote Amy Human Mommy to fur baby Maddie (Doobiesaurus) TDI certified. May 5, 2002-September 12, 2014 and Mille (Mac's Bayou Baby)CGC, TDI certified. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg"]http://i270. photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSGREY Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry for your family's loss. She was a beautiful girl....Run like the wind Faye Oops!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Your precious girl didn't get to stay with you long enough, but I'm glad she found you for the time she had left. Godspeed Faye Oops. 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...
Fostr_Mom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am so sorry you lost your sweet little girl. I followed the osteo thread and prayed you would have more time together. Rest well Faye Oops. 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...
BauersMom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am so sorry. Godspeed, Faye Oops! 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...
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...
Guest BluMommy Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Oh no, I am so sorry for the loss of precious Faye Oops. I remember admiring your beautiful family pic just a few weeks ago. RIP, Faye Oops. 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 Wasserbuffel Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Laura for you, Regan, and Celeste (what a sweet girl to help Faye Oops). I am so very sorry. Godspeed Faye Oops, special girl with the special name. 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...
robinw Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so very sorry, Laura 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...
Guest mountain4greys Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm sorry to hear this Laura. Faye Oops will be running at the Bridge having the time of her life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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inugrey Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 she was a beautiful tank of a girl. I am so sorry osteo took her from you so soon. 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...
greytpups Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm so sorry. Even thugh I know she was diagnosed with OS, it's still heartbreaking when it's time. Rest well sweetie. 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...
maryz Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Oh my. What a lovely tribute to a very special girl. What a blessing for her to have found such a loving home in the last phase of her life. I wish for all of your sakes it could have been much longer. I truly believe that you will see her again. 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...
grey14me Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 What a special angel. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I absolutely adore the family portrait! 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...
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