Neighsayer Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Meeka and Bubba, both 11 years old, came to live with me in February of last year. Meeka had been fighting kidney disease for years. She was very thin, but very happy. She became the boss hound in the house within her first week here. By this time last year, she was sleeping on my bed every night. Mickey and Suds had to find another place to sleep because they didn't want to sleep with her. She took all her pills without a problem, and usually ate most of her food ( with yummy add- ons). She was in good spirits, but kept losing weight. Between September and December she lost 5 pounds, and another 9 pounds by March. Her creatinine level was 4.5 in December. She remained active and happy until this past weekend. She just couldn't fight anymore. On Monday, for the first time, she didn't greet me at the door. She was in a very deep sleep and didn't hear me come in, or hear the other dogs barking. She had been having trouble getting on my bed for a week or so. On Monday night she gave up trying, and I had to lift her on the bed. She refused her pills in pill pockets and in cheese. She wouldn't eat. I sat on the bed with her during the night and told her that I was willing to let her go if she was too tired to go on. For breakfast she had the sirloin steak that I was planning to eat for dinner. I had to carry her down the steps and lift her in to the truck, but she was able to walk in to the vets office on her own. The staff cried with me as she went to sleep. Mickey and Suds are back on my bed, but Bubba is lost without her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so sorry. She sounded like a wonderful friend. 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...
Cully Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Run free sweet baby. Edited March 16, 2012 by Cully Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so very sorry for your and Bubba's loss. Godspeed, little 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...
robinw Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so very 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...
galgrey Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so sorry. Run free, Meeka. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so sorry you had to let her go. She sounds like a very special girl. Thank you for giving her the spoiling she deserved this last year. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I am very sorry for your loss. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so very sorry. I know she had a great year with you; I wish she could have stayed longer. Godspeed Meeka. 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 mariah Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Meeka sounds like a real character. Thanks for giving her the loving home she so deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I am so sorry she sounds like a very special girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 :f_pink Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
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Wiscogreysmom Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. This is the hardest part of loving them. Godspeed sweet girl. Quote Wanda, with the DC Racing Kids, Eric ( DNT Finbarclancy ) 6/29/14 Maggie ( DNT Oh Maggie ) 6/29/14 Lorraine ( DC Don't Rainonme ) 3/15/08 - 4/9/20 --- Suzie ( DC Lazy Susan ) 3/12/06 - 9/4/18 --- Stormy ( DC Major Storm ) 11/29/99 - 1/21/12 ---- Andy ( Andy's Alibi ) 1/23/99 - 12/30/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I am so sorry. What a lucky girl to find your home at 11 years of age - to be allowed to blossom and be the girl she was meant to be. Godspeed Meeka 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm soory that Meeka had to leave. Thank you for taking care of here when she needed it most. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I am very sorry for your loss of Meeka. She sounds like a real tough girl and thankful you gave her a forever home. Run free Meeka, run free sweetie... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 You gotta love a girl who can walk in at 11 years old and make her presence known. I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well baby girl. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Irene, I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Meeka is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. 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...
BertnLil Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 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...
nmontgomery48 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss.....how nice that you gave her your steak. Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm so very sorry. 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...
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