Guest 4rooers Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) Rourke left for the Bridge on Wednesday to be reunited with his mom Spirit,being held in my arms, surrounded by love. He left much too soon, but an eternity with my boy would not be long enough. Rourke came to me on his 4th birthday, January 8,2009, but his journey to me started much earlier. In late summer 2008, a broodie named Spirit arrived at StarCity Greyhounds from Halfway Homes in OK. A pretty little black and white girl, she was one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. Not long after arriving, she began to limp and x-rays showed the dreaded osteo in her shoulder. She was showered with treats and love by Sara and all the volunteers. She would lay in the turnout staring off into the distance, and when asked by the communicator, she said she was thinking about all her babies. I wanted to do something for Spirit and decided if I could find one of her babies, I would give him or her a home. About a month after Spirit passed, Teddy from Halfway Homes called Sara and said Rourke was coming off the track at Lincoln Park, and was available. He was vetted in Oklahoma, then made the trip to TriState in West Virginia in a hauler. I will never forget calling Sara while she was there picking up dogs. She told me he was a gorgeous big blue fawn boy, and seemed very sweet. And so, after some "integration into the pack" issues, Rourke settled right in. He has been an absolute joy in my life, and I now realize that what I thought was my gift to Spirit, was in reality a gift from Spirit to me. I have never had a dog that has been as happy as Rourke. I only heard him growl once(over a bully stick). He would let children crawl all over him, and little toddlers would seem drawn to his sweet gentle spirit. He was safe with all animals, usually because he was afraid of them, even little yappy dogs would send him whimpering behind me. He was loving and gentle with everyone who approached us. He was my bed buddy, cuddling up with his head on my shoulder and a leg thrown across me. I think I miss that the most, along with watching him run just for the sheer joy of it and loving food and treats.Even with prostate cancer, he ate well and enjoyed every bite! So many good memories of my gentle giant. And so, dear Spirit, I've sent him back to you. Thank you for sharing him with me. Take good care of our boy until I can join you. And to my Rourke, my good big boy, enjoy running again painfree, and all the treats and good things you'll find at the Bridge. No one could have loved you more than I. We will be together again. I love you. Mt tribute to Rourke http://www.youtube.c...bed/Qli_LGG8TS0" Edited June 17, 2012 by 4rooers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I'm so very sorry. GodSpeed Rourke. 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...
mychip1 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Oh...I am so sorry for your loss...but what a beautiful story of your having mother and son in your life.... May you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. Your tribute to your boy is beautiful. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 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...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Kim Your sweet handsome fella, gone way too soon. I'm sorry Kim, I know how hard this is. Godspeed Rourke, you are loved and missed greatly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I'm so sorry he couldn't stay longer. Godspeed, sweet boy. 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 What a beautiful tribute to your boy. Godspeed Rourke! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest betheab199 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 What a beautiful story of how Rourke came to be with you. I am so sorry that he had to leave. Join your momma Rourke, she's waiting for you. 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...
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Guest PiagetsMom Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Your time with Rourke was far too short, but filled with love. I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I'm so very sorry. Your precious boy left much too soon. Godspeed Rourke. 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...
luvhounds2 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 What a beautiful story that was. I'm so very sorry your sweet, handsome boy is gone. What a treasure he was in your life. Your tribute is absolutely beautiful -- such wonderful pictures & memories. Rest well, sweet Rourke. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I am so very sorry for your loss. What a gift Spirit gave you. Run with the angels Sweet Rourke, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Godspeed Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I am so very sorry. I am glad he found his forever home with you even though it was for far too short a time. Run free Rourke, 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...
sabrina Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 It is so hard to loss them at a young age. I am so very sorry for your loss of Rourke 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...
sweetdogs Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I'm so very sorry for your loss. I had hoped you would have had more time together. What a wonderful boy Rourke was! How hard it must have been to let him go. But it sounds like he had a very special place in your heart & from there he'll never leave. What a lucky boy to have found such a wonderful home. Godspeed Rourke! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I am so sorry your time with him was so short. What a beautiful boy. Gentle hugs to you. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 And so, dear Spirit, I've sent him back to you. Thank you for sharing him with me. I am so very 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...
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