greg1229 Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 This morning after a breakfast of ice cream, a cheeseburger, and half a glazed doughnut I took my Bijou to the vet to send her over the bridge to join my hearthound Isis. She had trouble standing and had lost another pound in a week. We laid down on a rug in the office and Bijou took her favorite position on the floor, leaning against my thigh and using my shin as her pillow. Her way of saying "give me some thigh rubs". The vet gave her a sedative and then the final shot. I was talking to her and she let out a deep sigh and fell asleep then quietly cross the Bridge to join Isis in the Sunshine and cool grass. I remember the day this deep blue girl just shy if 2 years old came bounding into my home and her and Isis proceeded to entertain and educate me. For the next 12 years, Bijou was my four legged disposal. I don't think she ever had a food she didn't like. Always at my plate giving me "those" eyes which I could never say no to. Even as I type this I keep expecting her to come over to the chair and bump my hand with her needlenose. Bijou, you had a long full life. You were with me in my ups and downs and I was there for yours. No matter what the future has set in my path, I know that I can always look up and see you making sure I don't do anything too stupid. Love, Your Daddyman Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel
vjgrey Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm so sorry, Greg. She's always been one of those hounds whose pictures never failed to make me smile. Such a stunning girl with a personality that just shined through the screen. I know it's never enough, but I'm glad you had twelve years together. 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.
MandysMom Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm so sorry. Godspeed to your beautiful Bijou Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo.
BertnLil Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm so sorry Greg. 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.
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 My heart hurts for you tonight.......I'm so very sorry that you had to say goodbye to your sweet angel, Bijou Quote
Trihounds Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 So sorry for your loss, Greg. May she be at peace and run free with the wind Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road
3DogNite Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 It is so hard to say good by to a soul mate. She and Isis are looking down on you with love. Adding my tears to yours - and with everyone else who knows this kind of love shared between hound and human Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14
gryhndsr4us Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm so sorry. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p>
galgrey Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm so sorry. 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
PrairieProf Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad
greysmom Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 Greg, I'm so sorry.......................... Run far and fast and free, sweet Bijou, with a heart and legs that are forever young and strong. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly
nmontgomery48 Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm so sorry she had to leave you.....she was a BEAUTIFUL girl. She will live on in your generous heart. 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
AZGreyGirl Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm so sorry Greg. Bijou will be missed but will continue to live on in your heart. I know that she is romping painlessly in the fields and watching over you. 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)
luvhounds2 Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. :beatheart Bijou Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi
MrAlexTheDog Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 i'm sorry for your loss. Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry)
GreyTzu Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I am so very sorry. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.****
Guest RooMcClanahan Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 Sounds like her final days were a lot like her life -- full belly, full happy and fully surrounded by people who loved her. We should all be so lucky. I'm so sorry. Your love for her was present with every post. Rest well, darling girl. (And you too, Greg.) Hugs. Quote
seeh2o Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 My heart goes out to you, Greg. You had a beautiful and fulfilling life here together, now she will be looking after you, she won't ever be very far away. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014
Guest IrskasMom Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I am so sorry Greg Bijou had to leave you . You had given her a great Life :f_pink Quote
greytpups Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm very sorry for your loss. 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
FiveRoooooers Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 Greg, I am so very sorry. They never stay long enough, but you made every day of every year special for your girl. Godspeed Bijou Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. Ebbie. Huey. 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. AnnIE. HollyBettyCrocker. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs.
Batmom Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 Keep watch over your daddyman always, special girl. Godspeed. 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.
NevadasMom Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 Oh Greg....I've been dreading seeing this post. Bijou was a gem. She reminded me of my Nevada......a once in a lifetime hound. Hugs from Trolley & I. Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart
maryz Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Your love for your girls is always so evident in your posts. She was indeed a very special girl. 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
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