djsgreys Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Sadie – Kickapoo Kara December 19, 2002 I rescued you but at the time, never thought of making you mine – what a journey to your forever home you had. Sadie never raced – not sure why, but after racing school she spent two years in a blood donor clinic, before coming to Canada. The group that brought her up had arranged with our local humane society to place 13 greys with them for adoption. Sadie was one of the first adopted and it seemed like it was a success. But then the family brought in two Jack Russell puppies and it was more than she could handle. She was returned to the humane society where they quickly adopted her out to a family with 6 kids under the age of 8. Needless to say this was not successful. Sadie was then in limbo for almost 6 weeks, as the society was moving to a new location and was closed for adoptions. Because they knew me, I asked one of our adopters to go in and “adopt” Sadie, then quickly moved her to a foster home in another city. Soon she went into a new home – but that one didn’t work out and she came back to us yet again. I finally met the girl I had “rescued” when her foster family brought her out to one of walks in early February of 2010. I had been looking for a little black girl since we lost Gifted Suzy to osteo in Nov of 2009. I spent a lot of time with Sadie on that walk and decided that she was my girl. She came home the next weekend. It was not an easy transition, Sadie was quite traumatized – afraid of anyone towering over her and reactive if another dog touched her. We decided to let her just come around on her own. It took about a year but overnight Sadie was transformed. She decided that she loved to snuggle with company and would quickly crawl up on the couch beside anyone who came to visit, plop herself down next to them and lay her head in their lap. She learned to play with the others again, and would run and bump in the yard without reacting. Last year after losing Sam and Maxi, Sadie decided she was a princess and that the sun rose and set on her wishes. And the princess made sure that every night we spent some “special” alone time together – which of course involved treats. There was no denying her this time – and somewhere along the way, Sadie decided that if I was on the phone in the evening, that was the signal to head to the laundry room for our time and her treats. Sadie was like that though – smart as a whip, and if you did something once it became a rule. In one of her foster homes she always licked the plates after dinner, and she just expected that at our house as well. There was NO chance that was going to happen at our house but Sadie was not convinced. She would sit, then dance, then smile, then twirl, then talk – she used every trick in her book to try and convince us. She was a talkative girl and greeted us each morning with a loud rousing chorus of hellos – almost as loud as we got at mealtimes. Sadie had been limping, a little on and off. But on Sunday, while out playing, she stopped short and there was no denying that limp. I could see the pain in her eyes – even after giving her tramadol and metacam. It was osteo and the bone had fractured. Sadie, my love, though it took a while to get you here, we are so thankful for the time we had with you. The house is going to seem much quieter, and even a little empty without your big presence. Will the sun still rise and still set without you? We shall see but you are free now – free of pain, free to run, free of all the other traumas this world caused you, free to lie in the grass and be silly. We will love you and miss you forever. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Beautiful. Run with the angels sweetie..... 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...
Guest Adrianne Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 She was beautiful, and I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. Such a pretty girl. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'm so very sorry. I'm glad Sadie finally found you. I wish she could have stayed much longer. Godspeed Sadie. 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...
greyhead Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 A wonderful tribute to a lovely character. I'm so glad you and Sadie adopted each other! And I'm so very sorry for her sudden 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...
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brindlehound Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Run free Sweet Sadie. Deb, John, and the rest of the pack to all of you. FF&F Carol and Magic Quote Carol, missing Magic (1/5/01 - 4/15/15) but welcoming Fuzzy's Joy Behar (Joy) into my life on 5/31/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 A lovely remembrance to your beautiful Sadie......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'm sorry for the loss of your lovely and precious girl. Godspeed, Sadie. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 What a story Sadie had. How lucky she was to have finally ended up with you, Deb. I'm so 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...
Cully Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 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...
Charla Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Run free beautiful Sadie. Quote Charla, Mom to Carl ( Bella Monsoon ) 5/2002 - 9/2016 and remembering Gracie Rose ( Cee Bar Xtreme ) 2/2002 - 1/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjpk Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Sadie has joined plenty of April Angels, she thanks you for your love and your rescue. Take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Sadie was loved , loved , loved . I am sorry, Beautiful Sadie had to leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Oh Deb & John sorry that evil thief has taken another one . 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...
TheFullHouse Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Deb, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Sadie. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Oh, Deb, that was such a wonderful tribute! How you loved her, and understood her---and indulged her, as she deserved. What a unique and special lady she was. Though your time together was too short, she was exactly where she was meant to be. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Sadie. 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...
brianamac Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 What a beautiful story, sounds like your home and hearts were made specifically for her. Lots of warm thoughts going out to you and your family. Quote Bri and Mike with Boo Radley (Williejohnwalker), Bubba (Carlos Danger), and the feline friends foes, Loois and Amir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Deb, I'm so sorry you have lost Sadie. Your tribute left no doubt just how special she was. Run free, sweet Sadie. There are many waiting to greet you. 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...
Remolacha Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhounds2 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Deb & John, my heart just breaks for your loss of Sadie. What a story/background she had! Your tribute to her is so sweet & loving. Rest well, Sadie. You found heaven about 3 years ago - enjoy the Bridge. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Run far and fast and free sweet Sadie.................................................... Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) She was well loved. So sorry you lost your precious girl. Heart breaking. Thinking of you and John tonight. Edited April 23, 2013 by spottydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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