PatricksMom Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 After a two day struggle, we lost Sammie last night. We don't know what happened, the vet we saw on Friday thought an intestinal slow-down but given the way things progressed I think perhaps she developed a tumor or something in her throat. I will always wonder if we'd stayed in Delaware, with our wonderful vet who specialized in bunnies, if she would have made it. Some of you may remember, late in 2006 Gideon went out to walk his dog and found a rabbit in the dumpster, in her cage. Without him she would have starved to death. He could keep her and I was looking for a bunny that would like me. He was kind enough to care for her and then drive her from NYC to Delaware where it was love at first sight. Sammie was as much a dog as she was a bunny. I can't imagine what possessed some cruel person to throw her away, but she was a loveable, cuddly, goofy little girl from the moment I met her. She raced around like a mad woman, played with toys, jumped in bed with us, and got into trouble constantly. Her most impressive feat was the day I left her out accidentally while taking another pet to the evet--several hours later she had eaten the crown molding! As a historian, she was a challenging office mate since she ate books, but she was always a cuddly little friend. She loved to be picked up and carried around the house and if you petted her on the floor she would collapse into what we called a little puddle of bunny. She loved to visit her pet sitter, our friend in the nursing home, and the neighborhood kids. Our niece adored her. When we had her spayed, she stopped eating, terrified us, but she pulled through in the end, just fine. Since then, she was never sick, never gave us any worry. But whatever happened this weekend was too much for her. When it was clear she wasn't going to make it, we finally found a vet relatively near by who claimed to know how to properly euthanize a rabbit, so she wouldn't suffer any more. She died in my arms, being petted and talked to. She was only 6 or maybe 7, not nearly old enough. We're in an apartment for the year, so we're going to bury her in the woods--that seems more dignified than taking her to some vet. Godspeed Sammie, you were very loved, by many people. Run free and enjoy all the cilantro you want. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm so sorry to hear about Sammie...she sounds like a wonderful companion with a funny personality. thank goodness she had a wonderful life with you after her questionable beginning. 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 So sorry. No matter how little or big , it was living thing and Loved . I am sorry for your Loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 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...
Houndtime Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Sorry your loss. 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 January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I am very sorry for your loss. 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...
Remolacha Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 What a lovely little girl. My heart goes out to you in your loss. Hop free, sweetest one. 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...
robinw Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I was so hoping Sammie would pull through. I'm so 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 So sorry for the loss of your pretty Sammie. Hop Free Sammie. We sent Hazel, one of our barn bunnies, to the Bridge this summer. 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...
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Guest undergreysspell Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm so sorry you lost your sweet bunny- Godspeed little angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm so very sorry. She was clearly a very special bunny. Godspeed Sammie. 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...
maryz Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 What a pretty little girl. I'm so sorry. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGrey Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I am so sorry for your losing your dear sweet Sammie. She is such a beautiful girl. Thanks for sharing her picture. Run free sweet Sammie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 What a lovely little lady she was. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Sammie/ 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...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Pretty girl, Bunnies make wonderful pets! Mine used to run with my cats! So sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 What a sweet story. Be free Sammie. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I am sorry for your loss of Sammie. 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...
racindog Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Oh I'm so sorry. What a sweet little girl. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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