Guest falconschild Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Our good old girl had to leave us yesterday. The first dog Allan and I owned together. We found this little black and tan fuzzy puppy at the Humane Society, oh so long ago. For Allan, it was love at first sight. Because the puppy looked like a tiny little Wookiee-baby, she was called Chewie, despite the fact she was in fact a girl. Chewie taught us a lot about dogs in general...and a lot about SA. She loved her crate - being in her crate meant that, no matter what mayhem occurred while we were away, it by default wasn't blamable on her. When Chewie was a couple of months old, Sly joined the household...our first greyhound. Once Sly realized that Chewie was, in fact, a dog - despite the fact that she was awful short and furry to his mind - he set about "bringing up baby properly." Chewie always believed firmly that she was a greyhound, and that some day she'd grow into her long hair and have the legs to be able to keep up. She bowed to greet you like the greys all did, she'd run with them in the sprint lane - a greyhound in heart and spirit, if not in body. Years passed, and that black and tan face began to whiten, as did her paws, funnily enough. Just after Christmas, she began to get weak in the back end - likely arthritis, for a dog of her age, said the vet. Late last week, we discovered she could no longer walk. So yesterday, Allan took her back to the vet for another examination. And we discovered the monster lurking within her had come out of hiding - hemangiosarcoma. It had surrounded her heart and was starting to compress her esophagus; had metastasized to her spine, and caused two vertebrae to seem to shatter. Never once did she give a SOD like a greyhound might - never said a word of complaint. When we saw the x-rays, Allan and I knew what we had to do. So we let Chewie go, to find Sly and Gin and Toby and Norman, to run across the fields of the afterworld on paws that have wings now. So if you happen to see a greyhound out of the corner of your eye that doesn't look quite like a greyhound, that may well be our Chew-Chew. I miss you, baby girl. Your daddy's heart broke yesterday, because you were his heart dog. Merlin the Siamese misses you, too. We love you...and we'll see you again someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am sorry for your loss Rox. Do you have a picture of Chewie you can share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Oh Rox and Allan I'm so sorry. Those little ones always hold a special place in our hearts. Godspeed Chewy. 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...
maryz Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm so sorry. She sounded like a wonderful friend to everyone in your family. 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...
LaFlaca Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 So very, very sorry. 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...
Guest falconschild Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) I'll have to see if I can find a photo. She hated having her picture taken with a passion. Any time she spotted a camera, she'd run the other way. Silly girl. I think Allan and I might have managed to fake her out with a cell phone to take her picture with, though. Ah...here we go. My brother managed to catch her lying down. She's giving him the stink eye for taking her photo, as you can see. The other two dogs are his, Jordan (left) and Shadow, Chewie's favorite playmates. She loved to trot across the yard and visit my brother and sister-in-law. Edited January 20, 2012 by falconschild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm so sorry. She was a real beauty 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...
BertnLil Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 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...
Brindles Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 So sorry, Rox Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm sorry for your loss Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
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sabrina Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 sorry for your loss of Chewie 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...
kikibean Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm so sorry about Chewie. Hemangio sucks Quote Wingnut (DC Wingnut), Voo Doo (Voo Doo von Bonz), Barb (Myokie Barb) & Romey (Nose Stradamus)at the bridge Molly (CM Blondie) 9/8/14, Maddy (Reuniting) 10/17/13, Rocky (Ranco Popeye) 1/7/12, Mimi (Flying Ringneck) 8/13/09 and RJ (RJ What For) 5/3/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm sure those wings she's wearing now will let her keep up with her GH friends. My sincere condolences. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What an absolutely lovely little girl . I'm so sorry she couldn't stay with you. Godspeed, Chewie. 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...
Magdalyn58 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious Chewie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
LadyGrey Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Run Free Chewie the Greyhound at heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 So sorry for the loss of your Chewie. She sounds like a real sweetie! 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I'm so very sorry. They never get to stay long enough, do they? Godspeed Chewie. 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...
Guest Aggie94 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I'm so sorry. She's a pretty girl. Run free sweetie.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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