3vagreys Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 She came to us 9 years ago when my son and I decided to get a second greyhound. We asked our group to find us a black dog because we had heard the black dogs had more trouble getting adopted. They called us and said they had a black girl and she was a 'little shy'. We went to see her at her foster home and she was the most gorgeous dog and so sweet so we packed her up and brought her home. And she was a little shy. Yes indeed she was. We found that she was a lot like an autistic child. We had to leave the room so she would eat, she didn't want us to touch her, she didn't want people to look at her. She would not take treats from our hands for weeks. I'll never forget when we took her to the vet for her first visit. Her nails were long (I wondered why her foster family didn't cut them.) and when my son and I tried to cut them, she screamed, so naturally I asked the vet to do it. I've never heard such screaming. Two vets and an assistant came into the room crying. They were not able to get even one nail done. She was obsessive about her routine. Her walk had to happen every day and it had to happen at the same time. If not, she would whine and refuse to go potty until someone got her leash and took her out, but her food had to be different almost every day. She might eat the same thing for a couple of days but then would stop eating until she got a different delight in her bowl. But she was the most beautiful little girl - a real super model shape and an angelic face - and at home, she was the sweetest little angel ever. She gave sweet little butterfly kisses, she tiptoed behind you and poked with her nose to make sure you knew she was there, she frequently hopped in my bed for morning snuggles, and she never touched anything that was not hers except for the time we found her with a pen and even then I think she found it in her crate. We kept her at home for a year or so with limited outside visits until a dear friend convinced us to let her see the world. So she started going to M&Gs and eventually got so that she could tolerate people and even let very scary children touch her. But she was always terrified of most other dogs, especially those who put their face in hers. Then she did her Tasmanian Devil impersonation. Because of that, we found out who the true dog lovers were. If they understood or accepted her, they were dog lovers. If they jumped back in horror or they accused us of not training her, they were not. (Incidentally, most of the people in our adoption group at the time felt we didn't train her right. Like I could train all that fear out of her.) She always needed a strong confident boy to watch over her. At first it was Stampede and when he left us, we got Idol. She was so much more secure with a protector. When we went to the vet, we all went to the vet. When she got her blood taken, someone was with her and everyone else was waiting for her in the examining room. I really miss this little funny, needy angel. Frosty and Idol just seem too easy. It's too quiet. No one whined to wake me up from my nap this afternoon. No one raced to the food bowl this morning to turn her nose up because she didn't want the meat in her bowl. My flowers did not get sniffed. I really want to help another shy, shy little girl make it through life. Pictures will follow when they are ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your memories. 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...
robinw Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I am so very sorry. Your girl sounds like a very special angel. Run free sweetie, run free... 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...
carronstar Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I am so very sorry. She sounds like a lovely, special girl. Run free, sweetheart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I am so very sorry. There is something about those quirky hounds that bury themselves deeply into your heart. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 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...
WendyinMadison Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 So sorry you had to say goodbye to your sweet black shy girl. We had a sweet shy black girl with some amazingly similar qualities and know the pain you are feeling and how each step was like a marathon when they learned something new. We send you healing thoughts and hope that her memories bring you smiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 (edited) I am so sorry for the loss of your Echo. I know just how special she was to you, and I am so glad I was able to meet her at a couple of M&Gs. Edited May 13, 2013 by schultzlc 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...
Batmom Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 She sounds like a dog in a million, and I know she will be deeply and terribly missed. I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
msjpk Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 So sorry for your loss, they mean so much to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm so sorry.........I hope your sweet Echo will give you a poke sometime, just to let you know she's ok. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I am so sorry the challenging ones leave such a huge hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 She sounds a lot like my Carly. I'm so sorry you've lost her. 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...
sabrina Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I am glad she had a home for as long as she did but I am sorry that she has crossed the bridge 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...
RaineysMom Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm so sorry your special girl had to leave you :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...
Neighsayer Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm so sorry your beautiful girl had to go. And thank you for your patience to let her bloom and blossom in your home. She sounds like an amazing girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm so sorry. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 You were blessed to have shared each others' lives. I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed beautiful girl, send your momma sign that you made it ok and are watching over her. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 So very sorry for the loss of your Echo. You were exactly the right family for her. 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...
Guest june Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. They shy ones will always have a special place in my heart. Godspeed Echo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 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...
GreyPoopon Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I'm so very sorry. She was clearly a very special little girl. Godspeed sweetie. 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...
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