robinw Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) I posted about Arwen, the traumatized galgo from Fundacion Benjamin Mehnert, several times. I worked with her a lot while I was there, and when I left, a very dedicated volunteer named Kim took over. Kim adopted her and Arwen went to her new home in Germany on November 25, 2011; not even three weeks ago. As happens so often with traumatized dogs, yesterday she got away. Her lifeless body was found at the train station this morning. They think she touched the electric rail. Arwen had a very hard life and we'll never know the horrors she experienced. She had found a wonderful home and I'm sure her last three weeks were like heaven. Please keep Kim in your thoughts. She is really beating herself up. RIP Arwen. We love you. Arwen at FBM Arwen at home Edited December 15, 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...
Yamaha_gurl Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh geez I'm so sorry Robin and Kim. 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...
Guest bethac Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh, I'm so sorry to read this. Sending hugs and prayers to Kim and you, Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh, I am so sorry... The last picture speaks volumes; her last three weeks were spent in a home, with stuffies and soft blankies and love. I wish she could have stayed longer; my heart goes out to her adoptive family. Godspeed, Arwen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverCityGang Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh, no ! I'm so sad, and so sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh no! I am so sorry. How tragic that after all she had been through and overcome, that she had so little time to experience a loving home Run free Arwen - no more traumas, no more pain, only happiness for you now. 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...
4My2Greys Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh Robin this is absolutely heartbreaking for all who cared for this frightened girl. Please share my condolences with Kim and let her know she is in my thoughts and that I weep for her loss, but especially for Arwen who deserved more time learning to know what it means to be loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh, no Robin. Please pass on my condolences to Kim. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionasmom Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 So very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 So sad. Kim, please don't beat yourself up, Arwen left a much-loved little girl. :grouphug For Robin, Kim, and Arwen. Godspeed little won. 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...
LaFlaca Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) My heart breaks for Kim and Arwen. Edited December 15, 2011 by LaFlaca Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh, this is the saddest update ever. At least Arwen had a happy time and presumably went fast without suffering. 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...
AnneGTS Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh no! I'm so very sorry Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh no! My heart goes out to Kim. I know it's of little comfort to her now but at least for 3 weeks this sweet angel was in heaven on earth. Now I need to find some tissue. 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...
Remolacha Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 how sad I am so sorry she didn't get to enjoy more of her new life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaznNik Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 So very sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'm so sorry. 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...
XTRAWLD Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 OMG, this is shocking and sad news to hear indeed. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 So sorry Arwen had to go and leave Kim and the wonderful life Kim had given her. IMO we really have no control over when they cross over-we may think we do but we don't. If she wouldn't have left via the train station than it would have just been another way. I cannot help but notice that this type of thing seems to occur often with the best and most loving owners. Don't know why-it seems like its an injustice-but maybe its because a situation such as this requires the deep love such people have. My deepest sympathy to all concerned. Arween, I'm so sorry you had to leave so soon after finding your wonderful forever home but as you know you are and will be loved always. Run free fast, happy & healthy little one. :f_pink :f_red :f_pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Rest in peace, beautiful dog. She was blessed to have had three wonderful weeks with Kim--without her, Arwen would not have known love and HOME. Not long enough by any stretch, but sometimes you only get a little while.... 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...
Houndtime Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 How sad. I am so sorry for the loss of this special dog. 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...
lupe2121 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 How heartbreaking. Run free sweet girl! No need to fear anymore, run and play with the others that were taken much too soon. Quote Image removed, not within the Greytalk signature guidelines of <15 KB file size limit. Your image was 20.27 KB (20,760 bytes) file size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Completely heartbreaking. I'm glad she got to know the love of a home, at least for her last while. Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh no. I am so very sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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