Jester Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 When we met Miss Maisy for the first time, she wasn't the dog we were supposed to meet. We were supposed to meet a dog named Cassie, but during the day the family that adopted Maisy returned her and adopted Cassie instead. Maisy was a wild beast that night (I think she was happy to be returned). The kids and my husband met her as she ran around her foster's living room, jumped OVER the coffee table and then across the couch. My husband looked at me and said, "I want that dog." I wasn't convinced, but I was outnumbered. We couldn't take her home that day because Hurricane Isabelle had taken out our fence so her foster kept her for us for a week. I went to her house every day at lunch time to work with Maisy because I didn't want to take a wild child home. Day 1, her foster mom let her out the door and she ran around the house, doing about 4 laps before she came to me to give me the time of day. I had cookies in my pocket and I quickly taught her to Look at Me. The next day, her foster mom let her out the door and she came running down the steps about to start doing laps when she saw me. She came to a halt and trotted over to me and looked me dead in the eye to get her treat. I just stood there holding the treat to see what she would do next. She looked at me, looked at the treat, looked at me again and then *WHUMP* down went her butt into a perfect sit. Her foster mom asked me how on Earth I had taught her to sit so quickly. Turns out that Maisy was just incredibly smart and had been watching The foster mom's dog Reuben do tricks to get treats and put it all together. Maisy loved to play soccer, loved to play frisby, loved to bark at me when I used the corded phone in the kitchen and couldn't get away, loved to go visiting, and loved everyone. She really was a smart dog and she never used her powers for evil. She never once shredded a thing and never once put her nose in the trash. She really was the sweetest, cuddliest, friendliest, happiest, and just most wonderful dog of any breed I've ever had the pleasure to be with. I never wrote stories about her, but I loved her with all my heart and I really miss her so much already. She was the Best Puppy Ever, Maisy the Mouse, Maisy my Puppy, Mouse. I'm so sorry I couldn't cure your tumors, sweetheart. Quote Deewith June Bug (June Bash) & Jazzy (Superior Jasmine)Squirrel Wars Blog (http://thesquirrel.is-a-player.com)Missing Lizzie, Maisy Ann & Bella Ann, Chadcek, Lady, Cooper, Tiera, and Sider from Greyt Expectations Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss Dee. She sounds like she was a ball to have around. 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...
krissn333 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 So sorry to see this, Dee Hugs to you Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm so sorry she couldn't stay longer. Godspeed, perfect 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...
BertnLil Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm so sorry. She sounds like she was one in a million. 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...
galgomum Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 So sorry you had to say good bye Dee. She must have been incredibly smart and so much fun to have around. Quote ~SAGE~ Save A Galgo EspañolPetra Postma Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 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...
Jenbo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm so 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 Wasserbuffel Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a crazy, wonderful hound to have around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am so sorry Dee.... Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 What a swell friend she was, I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
Houndtime Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am so sorry to read of the loss of your sweet girlie. Thanks for sharing your photos and memories. 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...
Remolacha Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 What wonderful tribute to your Crazy Maisy. She sounds like a truly fun girl and I'm sorry for your loss. Godspeed Maisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RobinAZ Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am very sorry for your loss. Maisy sounds like a wonderful wonderful girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am sorry Maisy had to leave Dee. She was a good girl. Rest well Miss Maisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 So sorry for your loss. She sounds like such a fun girl! 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...
greytpups Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Maisy. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 A girlie like that makes life worth living. My condolences for the loss of your beautiful hound. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sorry for your loss of Maisy Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'm so very sorry Dee. GodSpeed Maisy. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 :f_pink Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 What a great life she must have had, may she find lots of friends at the rainbow bridge to run and play with. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 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...
GreyPoopon Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'm so very sorry. What a wonderful story--the previous family's return, your husband's immediate attraction, and your work all helping to get the wild child to exactly the right home. I wish she could have stayed longer. Godspeed Maisy. 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...
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