Fiona3 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Our hearts are broken at the sudden loss today of our beautiful Tasha. In a matter of a few hours we lost a healthy, active greyhound to a cardiac event. This morning she went out the door at 4:15 with the other dogs, beginning our day just as we always have done. Tasha was on her way back inside to be fed when she suddenly staggered a few steps and collapsed on her side. She was able to regain some mobility to stand and walk but her breathing was very labored. At the e-vet, she had another "event" and went into cardiac arrest. Within the space of 10 hours from beginning to end, our girl was suddenly gone. It is still hard to believe how swiftly she was taken from us. Tasha came to us in late November of 2002. I loved her tan spots and "sassy" personality. Over the years, her spots faded to a blush and eventually she began to look like a lovely almost white greyhound. She was an independent, outgoing and very confident girl. Her personality was engaging and she adored being the center of attention Young Tasha with all her spots My beautiful girl loved the weekly Sunday morning rides in the back of our car with Zeke & Fiona. As soon as they got in, all three would stretch out contently and sleep for the entire ride. She loved to cuddle on the couch with me covered by a blanket. The line of shopping bags from the grocery store was a treasure trove of new scents and packages to explore as she supervised the unpacking. She especially loved spending time in our backyard, lounging in the sun or wandering the snowy paths. Sweet Tasha, I will miss the way you ran into the kitchen and gave a quick "roo" to greet me. I will miss your silky soft fur and adorable ears that always seemed to stand at attention. I will miss your beautiful brown eyes watching me from your bed as I went about my chores. I will miss the spirited way you walked down the street on our special walks, so full of joy at being out and about. For 11-1/2 years you have been a companion, friend, confidant, nursemaid and official greeter of guests. You have been the fun-police to the younger greyhounds and taught them the proper manners as only you could do. They will be lost without you just as I will miss your gentle presence. My Tasha, I wish we could have celebrated your 13th birthday in May. I wish I had more time to tell you how much I love you. I wish you were here with me now where I could once again rub your soft fur and kiss your brow. You will be in my heart forever. Edited April 1, 2013 by Fiona3 Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your sweet girl. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 M, my heart breaks with yours at the sudden loss of your most beautiful Tasha. I never knew her when she was still wearing her brown spotted cap, she's always been the almost totally white girl with the huge, deep, pool eyes. It feels as tho I've lost one of my own. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Tasha knew how much she was loved and she will live on in your heart, she will always be with you. Godspeed special girl, send your mom a sign that you arrived safely. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M 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...
greyhead Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 She sounds like the perfect girl, and she was adorable! I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, beautiful girl. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 What a horrible shock. I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Tasha. 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 April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 This is such a sad shock. 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...
msjpk Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Another taken to early, I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss Godspeed Tasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lisac203 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I am so sorry for your sudden loss of Tasha...how sad to lose her so suddenly. 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 dmt Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful, sweet, perfect Tasha Run with the angels sweet Tasha, watch over your Mommy and know you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 What a terrible shock. All the best to you in this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 How lucky you were to have had Tasha for more than eleven years. I'm so sorry for your sudden 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...
gazehund Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Mary we are so sorry for your sudden loss. Rest well Tasha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Tasha was a beautiful girl, and so well loved.......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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queenwinniesmom Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 What a lovely lady she was. I can't imagine your shock and sadness, and the emptiness you are feeling at her sudden loss. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Tasha. 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...
fliggie Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 She is very beautiful. I'm so sorry. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thank you all for your kind words of comfort. She is dearly missed. Our pups have been very quiet and subdued. Tasha was the center of all activity and they always followed her lead. Everyone is feeling lost. There are so many photos of our girl that I love. Here are two of my favorites. A Sunny Summer Day with Zeke With Hobbes for an outing near a lake Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Oh no, I am so sorry. What a lovely lady-and those earsies are magnificent. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosesmom Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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