Guest Becki Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Dainty Wag, DW, Waggy Woo Hoo, Pretty Mamma, Wag, Mominator, Dainty, Lady, Mamma....for such a tiny little girl, she had a long list of names. She was a brood mama with at least 35 puppies to her name, including two we already owned when she was ready to retire from being the mamma. We heard she would be available for adoption about this time in 2008. She had one more litter to whelp and she would be retiring. We had quite a few discussions about her. Bringing her home would bring our pack to six. DH was concerned because of her age. Our house is a split level and there are a lot of stairs and hard floors. Ultimately, though, DH couldn't refuse the Mamma The pups were due in June. We counted down the days and celebrated when the six of them safely arrived. Then we counted down the days again until we could make the drive from Minnesota to Kansas to pick her up. It was a rainy Saturday when we left and it was still raining when we got there 8 hours later. We had a little wait until it was pick up time and then we went to get her. In person, she was even tinier than we had thought she would be. She was all of 52 pounds and two weeks shy of her 10th birthday. She had corns and a lump on one hip. Even then, though, she had a confidence and take charge attitude. It wasn't long before she loaded up in the vehicle and headed for her hotel overnight. I think we were in the room less than five minutes before she managed to get herself up on the bed with the boys. It was a sign of how things would go for the next four and a half years. She would see something she wanted, decide how she wanted to get it, and take it. She was our "bull in a china shop" and threw herself into life full tilt. Over four and a half years, she became an expert camper, spooner, and lover. She wrapped her daddy around all of her paws. He said she wormed her way in, but I think it was more like she bulldozed right on through. She had the patience to regularly deal with corn hulling, the tenacity to keep the household in line, and the spirit like none other. You could watch the wheels turn while she was thinking on how to deal with an issue and she certainly passed that on to her beautiful daughter. Her sweet disposition and desire for physical contact she gave to her goofy son. About a month ago, she had the first of what we figure to be a series of strokes. Her body was failing her, but her mind and personality remained intact. When our vet saw her Wednesday, he said we could maintain her as long as we felt she was comfortable and could handle her cares. Thursday and Friday were okay days, but in the middle of the night Friday, she began to fail and Saturday morning, we let her run to the Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm so sorry. She must've been quite a girl 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...
TheFullHouse Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Oh I'm so sorry for your loss. She was obviously a very special lady. 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...
fliggie Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I am very sorry for the loss of your special girl. Run free Wag, run free sweetie... 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...
Neighsayer Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm so sorry Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a girl in a million, and one who will be sorely missed. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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 undergreysspell Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm so very sorry you lost your special girl. Godspeed Dainty Wag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I am very sorry for your Loss . Runfree....special little Lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 So very sorry for the loss of your special Momma. Remember the good times..... 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...
racindog Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Oh a broodie. I'm so sorry. I always marvel at how they may be with us only a few short years but they pack so much love into them that it is as if we had them since pups. But because of you she crossed over a much loved pet that will never be forgotten-her "greyhound prayer" was answered because of you. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss...she obvioulsy was very special. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm so very sorry. She clearly was an extraordinary little girl. Godspeed Wag. 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 PiagetsMom Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I am so very sorry for 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...
Guest patgam Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I am sorry for you loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Time4ANap Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Run free sweet girl. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 She sounded like such a spunky little girl. There's just something special about the 'little old ladies". I'm sorry her time came. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I am so sorry for the loss of your special little lady. 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...
sabrina Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Dainty I am glad after your long career you were reunited with some of your kids. Now enjoy your rest, you deserve it Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm so sorry. 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...
RaineysMom Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm so very sorry! :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...
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