Trekkysmom7 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I do not post often and this post is many months delayed, but I feel I must finally honor the memory of my boy Watson on this board. I have often seen the posts of people discussing their heart dogs and have thought I love all of mine equally. I have lost 5 hounds, and currently have 5 hounds, and have fostered about 70 hounds. Watson left me earlier this year. When my other hounds have left I have been there and been sad, but with Watson I am sad and still cry every day when I think of him. Below is the e-mail I sent to all my friends when he passed:I would like to tell you about Watson otherwise know as Watson Potson or Mr. Po.Watson entered my life at a very hard time, I was having problems both in my personal and professional life. I loved him from the minute I met him and started fostering him. My home was already full with 3 other greyhounds, but I wanted to add him to my gang. I posted on the greyhound board to see if 4 hounds would be too much for 1 person, and of course the answer was no. I decided that since he was so perfect that he would find a perfect forever home. Well, as things turned out he was not perfect and was not small dog, cat, or kid safe. Unfortunately, due to the politics of the greyhound group that I was a volunteer of at that time, I was not welcome to participate in any M&Gs. No one called to take Watson to any events for months. I realized that fate was conspiring to keep him with me. When the greyhound group finally called to take him to an event, I replied that I was keeping him.Watson has brought much joy into my life. He was such a happy, goofy boy. He has pulled me through many tough times. Unfortunately, he was also one of those hounds that also attracts unwanted attention and seemed to get hurt a lot. Through it all, he never lost his happy, playful attitude.When I came home from work, he greeted me with love and jumped up and put his paws on my shoulder and gave me a hug. He was the heart and soul of my pack. He was the favorite of almost all of my family and friends who know my whole pack.When Watson was diagnosed with osteo, I decided to keep him comfortable and treat him like a king with great treats and extra love. I have lost 2 greys to osteo, and 2 others to other cancer, but Watson is my heart and soul dog. I miss him so much and my heart is empty. My other hounds are here, but the void is too big to be filled. In the past, when one of my hounds have moved to the rainbow bridge, I have adopted another in their memory. My house is too full right now, and I cannot imagine another hound coming close to being able to fill the large hole left in my heart by the passing of Watson.I miss Watson so much.Thank you for anyone reading this and understanding. Watson is forever in my heart. Quote www.Lindasgreys.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I am so very sorry for your loss of such a special boy. Watson will live in your heart forever. 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...
schultzlc Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 My condolences for your loss of Watson. 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...
Guest needlenosemom Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I am so sorry of that BIG hole, lingering in your broken heart in the loss of your dear Watson. You were a greyt Mom to him and also to all your other hounds and fosters. I will be praying for your comfort for that very "Special One", Watson. I care and am here for you. Words just cannot express, but I am so glad you posted in sharing what you are dealing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I am so sorry for the Void Watson left in your Heart. We perfectly understand . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 It's so unbeliveably sad when you lose a heart dog. I find the grief is harder but the healing is better, they get to become like a spirit guide to us... a dependable source of inspiration when things are going bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm so 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 june Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 You were blessed to have each other. Run pain free Watson. Sending prayers to help heal your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) I do understand. The grief can be so devastating that a person really can't see anyhting through the tears. As you know there even comes a point where you cry but all the liquid tears have been cried out aready. Like the other poster said above though a time did come for me where I could see that my heart dog Slim was with me still-perhaps even more powerfully so! Watson would NEVER leave you ever-death just isn't that powerful. "For love is as strong as death....Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it.If a man would give for love all the wealth of his house, it would be utterly despised."-Song of Solomon 8:6-7"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.""What we have enjoyed we can never lose…All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."-Helen Keller Edited December 13, 2012 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well, special 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...
galgrey Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm so sorry you lost your beloved Watson. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Watson. 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...
robinw Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 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...
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greytpups Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm so 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I am so sorry. Godspeed, sweet Watson. You were deeply loved. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Kim, I am so very sorry to read this! I hope in time your tears of sorrow become ones of acceptance as you are able to remember Watson with joy instead of sorrow. I owe you an update on Brady (Red). Stay tuned! Cindy Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Watson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I totally understand and am so very, very sorry your Watson had to leave you. Osteo really sucks. :cry1 Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm so sorry you lost your precious Watson. I hope that in time, your memories of this special dog will ease your pain. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekkysmom7 Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thank you all for your kind words and understanding. I was making Watson's scrapbook pages last night and the sadness was overwhelming and I needed to let someone know how I felt. Quote www.Lindasgreys.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm so very sorry for your loss . Godspeed Watson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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