Guest EaglesMom Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 9 years ago I talked my husband into adopting a dog, a greyhound, a breed I was told did not bark, shed or have a doggie smell. Eagle came into our life with a skin infection that made him stink to high heaven and virtually no hair at all. He was not well socialized and had a wild look in his eyes, made a run for every door that he thought he would escape from. Within a year, I had the sweetest, furriest (and boy did this dog shed) love of my life. He had great fears, fear of shiny floors, of change, baby gates, trash bags, men with beards, and my lord, I could not get him to budge into a passenger side of a vehicle, always had to be the drivers side. It was because of him that not only did I trade in my car of less than a year for a SUV, I started volunteering with a local adoption group and met wonderful folks, many of which have become my dear friends. I then started fostering and helping out with GUR’s which caused me to get over a fear of bridges, I HATED to drive over them, hated to be in a car, period. This escalated into a trip to florida where I was able to visit a greyhound farm that had many, many dogs that needed to find groups to take them, out of this trip, East Coast Greyhound Aid was born and dogs from that farm and later, dogs from Birmingham Race Track begin their journey into adoption and their forever homes. Eagle was the best of the best, he lived in a hotel with me for six weeks while I was away at school and became the class mascot, you COULD NOT meet this dog without falling in love with him. He once met a child at a local meet and greet that the parents had brought there to try and conquer his fear of dogs, within an hour, the child was sitting on the floor with Eagle’s head in his lap, he was that sweet. I cannot and will not try to sum up the love I have for Eagle, 9 years ago I adopted a dog, that dog changed my life and opened up a whole new world for me. That dog changed me as a person and because of that dog, many, many, dogs are now on their couch, safe, warm and with a family to love them. Run free Eagle, not only will you not be forgotten, your memory will forever live on in my heart. I love you forever and always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I am so sorry the "not so easy" ones have such a profound effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FawnFan Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) I'm so sorry for your loss of Eagle. He sounds like the perfect greyhound ambassador who's mission in life was to make positive changes wherever he possibly could. Run free Eagle run free dear kind boy edited to correct a typo Edited December 28, 2011 by FawnFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 .....and because of that dog, many, many, dogs are now on their couch, safe, warm and with a family to love them.. This is the greatest gift your sweet boy could give. I am so sorry, Becky, that your beloved Eagle is gone. We know the terrible pain you are feeling. Words can't take the pain away, but know that we're thinking about you tonight. When we see you again, we will toast to Eagle and to Bee Wiseman, two amazing dogs that changed our lives forever. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Rest in peace, most special Eagle. My condolences to all those who loved you. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm so sorry for the loss of your very special boy. Godspeed, Eagle. 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...
Houndtime Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I am so sorry for the loss of your very special Eagle. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm so very sorry for your loss of your sweet boy. Godspeed Eagle. 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...
LuvEarsies Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) Becky - I'm so sorry for your loss - Run free sweet Eagle Bernadette Edited December 28, 2011 by LuvEarsies Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 What a wonderful dog. I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
Guest PA_Greys Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 So sorry to hear this sad news ... Eagle had a wonderful life with you. Rest with the angels sweet Eagle, you were well loved on this earth. Hug Yvonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 With deep sympathy. RIP Eagle. Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 So sorry for the loss of your boy. I know only too well the pain of saying goodbye to a faithful friend. 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...
celbee Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Becky, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Eagle was truly special and he was a fine ambassa-dog. Run free, Eagle. Please let your mom know that you are OK in some special way so she will know that the message had to come from you. Many hugs- Carol Quote Greyhound Fleece Jackets Greyhound Pack: EdWin, Jethro. and Lucky; Foster Jinks; Angels Janet, Faster, Blake, Navarre, Murray, and Festus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 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...
fliggie Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calif_chaz Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 So very sorry, Becky, for your loss of Eagle who brought our Sam (York) to us. Run fast and free, Eagle. Joy and Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I am so sorry for the loss of your very special Eagle. Thank you for sharing him with us. 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...
Cully Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grey8greys Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Becky, I am so sorry. Eagle was such a sweet boy and had the cutest ears It is so hard when one of our hounds leave us, but there is something about losing our 1st hound that makes it the hardest. They are the ones that introduced us into this wonderful world of greythounds. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed handsome Eagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'm so 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...
iluvgreys Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 He did his work well, on this plane. I'm so very sorry it was time for him to go. Godspeed, sweet Eagle... go run like the wind with the angels. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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