lothianjavert Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I am not good with words and no words can express what Sebau and Sully meant to us. We lost Sully unexpectedly before Christmas. He lost the use of his back legs and we could not keep his pain under control. He was only 12 and a half. Sully came to us a year after we got married and had purchased our first house. We were looking for a companion for Sebau, who never did well alone. I had been interested in greyhounds and Steve agreed that we should look. We were matched with a couple easy going but energetic boys (Sebau was a high energy girl) that would be a good fit. We met a couple but just fell for Sully. His first day home he found the toys and was playing and chomping on them. He met every day with joy and loved everyone he met. He was the ultimate snuggle hound and if I wasn't snuggled with him on his bed for evening TV he would find me and chirp until he got his snuggle time. He was a total ham and always kept us laughing at his antics. He was also the ultimate Diva and loved getting dressed up and going places. Sully's loss has hit us hard- the house is empty. It is quiet. I don't have a wet cold nose getting plunked on top of my keyboard or under my shirt to get my attention, I don't hear the happy chatter when leashes come out... or the happy chatter for meals, or the demanding stomp if I dared be late with a meal. Sebau also felt his loss and stopped eating after he passed. We got her eating again with treats and canned food, but she started to decline and take less and less interest in people or what was going on. Shortly after the new year she began having seizures and we went to the evet. Even with pheno, she continued to have seizures, more and more severe. She passed a little over a month after Sully. Sebau came to me shortly after I had started college. I was still in my teens and living with my parents, who weren't thrilled about now having a young pup at home. She quickly won them over. She was a ball of energy and for years we lived by the mantra "a good dog is a tired dog..." She was famous for her love of eating all things... including many inedible ones. She had a particular fondness for underwear, dirty socks and toilet paper. Other than vet visits or her people not being home, nothing phased her. She helped Sully settle in quickly and helped show the groundrules to Diesel and the other fosters. She never cared for people or dogs outside of her family, but once you were a part of her family she was completely devoted. It is hard to believe that she is gone, that they both are gone. All of my babies are at the bridge now. My house is quiet. Too quiet. You never realize how much of your life, even the little things, revolve around them until they aren't there. Diesel 2000-2010, Sully 2000-2012 and Sebau ~1994-2013. Sully making noise to get attention: Roaching Coming to check on me while I work in the garden Being my handsome old man Enjoying an unusually warm day earlier this fall Sebau and Sully snuggling (some variation of this happened every evening)Sebau bossing Sully out of the toy crock Sebau hated having her picture taken so this was usually what I got before she would get up, give me serious stinkeye, and leave. Old girl on the porch this fall All three are now together again at the bridge. I hope they are having fun running around like they used to. A fresh snowfall was always a reason to get all three outside playing and dashing about in glee. Quote In vino veritasRachael with Rook, missing Sully, Sebau, and Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm so sorry for both your losses. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm so very sorry. It's hard losing one but to lose two so close together can be unbearable. My heart goes out to you. Godspeed babies. 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...
msjpk Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 So sorry for you both. Thanks for loving them so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm so sorry for your losses, and for the too-quietness of things. Godspeed, Sully and Sebau. 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 PiagetsMom Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Sebau and Sully were beautiful pups, and my heart goes out to you in losing them so close together......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I am so incredibly sorry. I remember hearing stories about Sully and his door opening skills back when I was a new adopter. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Oh I am so sorry for your losses....Beautiful tribute.... Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm so sorry - what a terrible shock to lose them both so close together. I hope you can remember the good times and know you gave them a great home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 What a beautiful tribute. My heart is breaking for you. I can't imagine losing two so close together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wow, Rachael, I am so sorry for your losses. I remember Sebau was my secret Santa dog one year and that one of the boys - I think it was Diesel - was not at all embarrassed that he loved the big, pink stuffed ball I sent for her. It's tough to experience so much loss so close together. I hope picturing them all young and healthy and together again is a comfort to you. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 How unbearable it must be to lose both of your remaining puppers so close together. I am so very sorry. Godspeed Sully. Godspeed Sebau. 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...
gracegirl Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear of your losses. They were both very special dogs, indeed. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I am so sorry I was wondering how Sebau was doing, it must be so hard to loose both so close together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm so sorry for your losses. Having two leave so close is especially hard. Run free Sebau and Sully 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...
linda Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 What lovely faces! Run free sweethearts, you will be missed! Quote Angel Gary (Hallo Smoke'em 2000-2013), Angel Molly (Kiowa Mysticrule 1999-2011) Linda, Hana, Sultan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 That last picture is absolutely precious. I am so very sorry for your losses. Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 :f_pink Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 To lose one is too many. Two together is unspeakable. I know your pain, and I am so, very sorry for your losses and how sad you are right now. Such incredible friends who shared your life. My heart goes out to you. Godspeed sweeties. f_yellow Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
Neighsayer Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm so very sorry for the loss of both special pups. Godspeed little angels . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charlies_Dad Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Rachael, I am truly sorry for the loss of both your pups, especially so close together. Your words ring too true: "You never realize how much of your life, even the little things, revolve around them until they aren't there.". When they leave a huge gaping hole is left behind and it's heartbreaking to have a pup-less house. Both yours were beauties. Run free Sully & Sebau, run free sweeties... 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 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Really enjoyed the pictures. What happy beautiful dogs. Loved the one where they were playing in the snow. Hang in there and give greyhound love a chance to work-love is stronger than death. "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 This message from the other side also helped me and maybe you can find some comfort in it too: "The love is bigger than the pain. I know your heart is breaking terribly. But I promise you that your pain will subside over time, and our love, our love not only will survive, it will be stronger. Someday the horrible pain will be a memory of deep sadness but our love will still be vibrant and alive. Love is always bigger than pain. When you are hurting, reach for the love and I promise you will feel better." Edited January 30, 2013 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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