mychip1 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Oh...I am just sobbing..... But, through tears, I can't lose sight of the fact that this hounds is so blessed to have two people who have loved her dearly. GodSpeek Michael...may all our hounds that have gone before us be there to greet you..... And to Boo....your gift to your Dad of comfort at the end...is beyond anything that we humans can do.....May you have a long wonderful life with your new Mama. 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...
3greys2cats Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 What a beautiful and touching story of love, courage, and friendship. Michael must be smiling from heaven knowing that Boo is well loved. Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Beautiful story, beautiful girl. So glad you could take her in honoring your dear friend's last wish. 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...
Guest MyCody Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 What a beautiful story that took my emotions all over the place. Bless you for expressing every wonderful as as well as tragic part of an experience that few could have managed as well as you, Michael, Boo, and all involved have done. May she have a long and wonderful life with you, and Alimony as well as all of your lucky pups. I'm sure Michael ls looking down and smiling at the sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiscogreysmom Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Such a touching story... so sad in the passing of your friend, but joy that both he and Boo have such a friend. Bless you all. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Bless you, good lady. Best wishes for Boo to live happily ever after, and for your dear friend to be able to look down & smile on all of you. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 You are a true & loving friend. I am sure Michael was at peace knowing his beloved dog was going to be with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers that Alimony is able to make many more wonderful memories with you and your family. Welcome to your new home Boo. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I've gotta stop reading these posts that bring tears to my eyes.... What a touching story. I am sorry for your loss and wish that that beautiful lady could have joined your family under happier circumstances. I am sure she is happy that she got to ease your friend's passing and is grateful to you for giving her a home and a new family. Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Condolences on the passing of your friend. I think it's a wonderful thing that you are taking your friend's dog and will care for her even though it will not be easy for you as you mentioned that you have a dog with osteo that needs special attention. I expect that good karma with come with this action ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Thank you, I have also taken in a friends hounds when he then his wife both got sick and die. They died 6mo apart. :cry1 Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 The story is very sad, but the ending is perfect. Boo is where she now belongs. She is absolutely stunning, and your photos of her are wonderful. 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 K9_Lady Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Michael and Boo were blessed to have you in their lives and now Boo will be a blessing in yours. Beautiful pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss of your friend. And sorry for your Alimony's diagnosis, she's so beautiful. You. Done. Good. You are a true friend in every sense of the word to welcome Boo. 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...
Guest cristaron Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Give your sweet mama Ali all the love you can for as long as you can. Keep her comfortable and as pain free as possible. Let her leave when you know it's time. Lord knows, you've been through this so many times and I know it doesn't get any easier. Each one takes a piece of your heart when they leave but it's a 'good' piece of heart - it's the love of a sweet greyhound that found a forever home that loved them unconditionally, no matter what. You done good girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avadogner Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Oh I am so sorry for your loss. This beautiful story had me weeping. It is so wonderful that you were able to bring comfort to Michael. I imagine knowing Boo would be so well loved was a relief for Michael too. I know how much the love of a grey can ease pain and illness. My Ava helped me through so many days of sickness. These dogs are very special indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thank you so much, everyone. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 She is gorgeous, and I love that song... my senior's nickname is boo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Aimee, I'm so sorry to hear about Alimony's dx. I had no idea. How painful it must have been for you to lose your dear friend. Hopefully Boo will help you with your grief over Michael and yet bring you some peace knowing you helped Michael when he so badly needed you. I hope you have many quality days with Alimony. 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...
ZoomDoggy Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 I really haven't posted much about Alimony's osteo. It's frankly too hard for me to dwell on publicly right now. I am just focusing on keeping her comfortable and happy for as long as possible, and trying to enjoy each day as the gift it is. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You didn't only give Boo a home you allowed your friend to leave in peace knowing that the dog he loved so much had a forever home. I cried while I read this....a moving tribute to friendship and these incredible, sensitive dogs. Thanks for sharing your story and many happy days to you, Boo and the rest of your crew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudiav Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Aimee, that was such a wonderful thing you did for Michael and for Boo. I am not even 40, but I always worry what would happen to my kids (Remy & Leyla) if I should have some unfortunate accident and go before them... The gesture of bringing Boo to Michael in the hospital, and on his bed in his final hours in hospice, allowing him to go in peace holding his girl's paw, brought tears to my eyes.... I would want nothing more than to feel my kids' paws and carress their ears in my last moments on this earth.... Thank you for giving Michael those last beautiful moments and for giving Boo a loving home for the rest of her life.... Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 What a touching story. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I'm glad his memory can live on with you every day through the sweet power of the Boo. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 ... I am not even 40, but I always worry what would happen to my kids (Remy & Leyla) if I should have some unfortunate accident and go before them... My friend Michael was only 45 when he passed. I have known him for over twenty years. If nothing else, this has been a harsh lesson that having a contingency plan in place for our beloved pets is a good thing, no matter what our age or current health status. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I am very sorry about Michael's passing... You are a wonderful friend to have given him that gift of taking care of Boo. Welcome home beautiful Boo. I'm in the same boat as you, treasuring the time left with a beloved pooch. I hope you have many more happy and healthy days with Alimony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 302Crew Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 **stupid allergies** Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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