jodyksam Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 It is so surreal to be creating this post because while I knew we couldn't be together forever here on Earth, I never wanted to ponder even for a moment what I might say in a memorial to my Daisy. I lost my best friend last Friday morning. It was so sudden, and it has helped as I've been walking through the deep grief, to know that she suffered for only a short time, and I am forever grateful for this fact. Her passing was in the end peaceful. Over the past three days of emotions and intense grieving, what has become so clear to me is how my Daisy was instrumental in teaching me the capacity to love and to be loved unconditionally. I miss her so much but I'm grateful for the nearly ten years that we spent together. Daisy was an incredibly friendly hound who adored people and quite frankly, the most beautiful tuxedo greyhound. She was also the goofiest girlie. Daisy and I first met when I began volunteering at Meet & Greets with Greyhound Friends (Hopkinton, MA). I knew I wanted a greyhound after meeting a pair of them when a grad student and living in Cambridge. After spending time researching and reading several books, I was ready to start the process. My first impressions of Daisy, who had just come off the track in New Hampshire when we met in November of 2002, were of a smiley, silly, incredibly friendly hound. I had never entertained the idea of adopting her, because I thought she was spoken for, but our bond was being forged as we spent time greeting people at Petco and taking short walks together through the store and outside. Throughout her life, Daisy was a continual ambassador dog, and treated each opportunity to meet people as a M&G occasion. Daisy came home with me on December 20, 2002, and my life was never the same. We lived in RI for two years and then moved across the country to northern CA, back to my home state in 2004. Daisy loved traveling, and was the perfect companion all 3700 miles to Stockton. Born in Alamba, schooled in New Hampshire, Daisy's racing career was short. I remember receiving a PM here on GT from someone who recognized her racing name and they had worked at the track where she had raced. This person said that Daisy was a kennel favorite especially because of her overly friendly disposition. Daisy's sire was Bee Lite, who had gained fame for winning the 1995 Great American Futurity at the Woodlands. One of her litter mates, Island Blossom, continued to race and was adopted by a family in Canada. In CA we have lived in the same city, Stockton, for the past 8 years, and unfortunately, due to the housing economy here, have had to move a number of times, but Daisy never complained, never stressed with our moves, and I think she kind of grew to love change. In 2008 our lives were turned upside down when a little ball of fur, Little Bit, unexpectedly came into our lives. Daisy and LB became best buddies over the next two years and then in 2010, another little one joined our family, Sammy James. Both LB and Sammy were literal street rescues. Over the past year and a half, I noticed that Daisy was slowing down. She had had three skin growths removed over the past nine and a half years, with two out of three malignant, but always with wide margins taken. Her low grade heart murmur never moved past a level 1 and her playful attitude remained. We were scheduled to see her vet the afternoon of the same day that she passed, because her weight had dropped considerably, although she was still a chow hound . The morning of June 15 is a chaotic blur. She had been fine when we rose and had breakfast, but about two hours after, she suddenly became distressed. I had thought it was bloat, but it ended up being probable hemangiosarcoma (the ultra sound revealed tumors throughout most of her major organs), and she was sent to the bridge that morning. After reading last night about this cancer, I am comforted in knowing that her suffering was short lived and that her quality of life was strong until those last two hours. I'm so grateful for the timing and also for her vet office staff who sobbed along with me as we said goodbye. My life will never be the same without my Daisy girl. I've felt so lost but the little ones, along with tremendous support of friends and loved ones have been a comfort. I started blogging about Daisy a few days ago, which has helped me to sort out my deep grief. http://jasparsquest.blogspot.com/ There are many here on GT who knew Daisy personally or who knew her through my posts about her. Goodbye for now, my sweet Daisy; as I said continually to you last Friday morning, I love you so much and we will be together again one day. Daisy and LB (last pic taken on 6-6-12). In Sacramento at a dog park circa 2005. Always a friendly girlie... Dewey Beach 2003 Such wisdom in her eyes (this is one of my fav pics). First winter in RI (2002-03) Checking out the neighbors with LB February 2012 Quote Mom to Daisy (1999-2012), LB (aka Little Bit), and Sammy James (aka Sammy or Buddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
Guest goofydog Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Godspeed beautiful Daisy. I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 So sorry to read of your sad loss; how blessed you were to have each other. When we lose a heart dog the natural healing process of Greiving is deeper, stronger, and usually quicker. It is as if, from the Bridge, they are watching over us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words. The depths of hour love can be felt in your words. Run with the angels Beautiful Daisy, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I am so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl your Daisy was. Godspeed beautiful girl. 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...
Hollis Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm so so sorry Jody. Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FiveRoooooers Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Such a happy, beautiful smile she had, and that white-tipped tail ... I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Godspeed Daisy 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 What a beautiful girl Daisy was and a matching tribute to her life. These pups are so special in so many ways that I know the pain and grief will be sharp for some time to come. Hopefully in time you will smile every time you think of your sweet girl and the incredible joy it was to share her life. Run free Daisy, 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Your Daisy had a wonderful retirement and was very well loved. She was a beautiful girl......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Oh no Jody! Rest well sweet Daisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Daisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 So sorry to hear about your daisy,she has such a lovable face! I just lost one of my greyhounds in January for the exact same circumstances and reason. He was fine the day before, no changes whatsoever in him. Same weight, energy and activity as always.He woke up in the morning,didn't want to eat and just layed around.About an hour later he threw up his food from the nite before and I noticed his belly was hard and distended. I too thought he was bloating. I rushed him to the vet, He started pouring blood out of his rectum, she tapped the belly and drew back a syringe full of blood, and that was it; nothing could be done and we euthanized him. Unbelievable it can happen that quick but if it's their time to go it doesn't get much easier for them than that.My Sargent was only 41/2 years old, it was really hard for me because I was only just beginning to get to see his true personality after having recovered from separation anxiety issues.We can however, take solace in the fact that whatever time they have gotten to spend with us was their happiest! I look at pictures of him digging giant holes in the yard with his buddy Jax and just having a great old time and just try to keep those images in my head when I think about him and smile, knowing he really got to enjoy his time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm so very sorry. She was lovely as well as extraordinarily special. Godspeed Daisy. 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...
heartdogs Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm sorry for yor loss. Daisy was beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 What a beautiful tribute for a clearly wonderful hound. My heart is with you at this horrible time. Take comfort in the wonderul memories that you have of her..... 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...
gryhndsr4us Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm sorry for yor loss. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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schultzlc Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I am so sorry that your Daisy had to go. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Daisy. You shared so many wonderful times and the memories of those will help you get through the next few days, weeks and months. Run Free Daisy... 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 June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Daisy 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...
greyhead Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 You and Daisy shared most of her wonderful life. I'm so sorry she couldn't stay longer. 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...
carronstar Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I am so very sorry. Run free, Daisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Surreal for sure. It seems like I've "known" her forever, even though I haven't met her in person. Sending my sympathy & hugs Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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