Trudy Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 It was hard to write Ryan's remembrance thread. But with him I knew it was coming. Time to prepare for it. Time to grieve before. I didn't get that this time. I guess that is a good thing. I'm not sure yet. But I know I'll never look back and think "I waited too long to let her go." One day in the spring of 2001 I called in to work that I'd be late, I was going to go look at some dogs. I was only going to look. Hoped maybe I'd find one, but wasn't ready to bring a dog home. I looked a big fawn boy, Denim. He was really nice. I wanted a big boy. But Marilyn said, "I want you to look at this girl before you decide." Out flies Jet. How fitting to her name. She tore around the yard at the kennel and ran straight for me where I was sitting with Denim. She jumped over him and weaseled her way close to me. I left less than an hour later with Jet. She made it pretty clear she was NOT staying there a second longer and she WAS coming home with me. Each time I'd head toward the door to look at anybody else, she'd go stand in front of the door. Waiting. Marilyn finally told me I had no choice in the matter, she'd picked me and that was that. So home we went with a stop at the pet store to get the essentials. Walked into my house like she owned the place. She was mine. Or maybe I was hers. Either way. She was my baby girl, my bug, my Jet. I can look back on those 12+ years and honestly say she had a pretty great life. I'm glad she didn't let me leave without her that day. Love you baby girl She fell about 10 days ago. Tavarish bumped her, she slipped on the tile and fell. Got her up and she was sore. Nothing new, she's old. You fall on tile, it hurts. But it wasn't getting better. So I was going to call our vet on Monday to get her seen. Didn't slow her down much - she was still running around the garden with T and Abby every day. Still being crazy, just a little more cautious doing so. Found a lump on her leg where she hit the floor over the weekend and started icing it. Sunday night I laid her on the couch to ice her. She decided she was done with the ice, hoped up and jumped off the couch. Jeff and I both heard the snap and then screaming. My heart sank. There is only one reason a 14 year old dog snaps a leg jumping off a couch. I called our vet - she wasn't in, but here's the number to the e-vet in pensacola. Called the other e-vet and ended up meeting her at the clinic. Brought Jet in and laid her on the xray table and suited up to hold her while they took a pic. Yep, broken. Asked if it was osteo. Said it wasn't clear from the picture. So we took another. Still not clear to say it was osteo. Took a pic of her lungs. Yep, osteo. Fracture wasn't going to heal. So we did the only thing we could. Took her off the xray table, got a blanket and laid on the floor with her for a while while they worked with another patient that came in. We let her go around 10:30 Sunday night. I'm officially done with Mother's Day. She promised to live forever. She tried. 14 years is a pretty good run. I'm angry for her. You make it to 14 and osteo should no longer have to be a word you have to worry about. Jet - LPB Linda's Jet (09 March) 26 March, 1999 - 12 May, 2013 I will continue to keep the 09 March birthday that we celebrated until we met her litter mate which had only one date on her paperwork and found I found I'd picked the wrong one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Run free sweet baby. waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maggiespet Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 So sorry Trudy. Your pain is heart wrenching. GodSpeed sweet Jet. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickchick2000 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm so sorry to hear about Jet Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I saw Jet's name, dates and picture on the top of GT yesterday. I'm so very sorry. Osteo sucks. 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...
Batmom Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm so sorry -- for your shock, your grief, that she couldn't just slip away quietly one night .... and especially for the loss of your funny-eared, lemur-tailed little girl. You're right, Trudy -- she did try, and hard. She kept up with you folks -- or maybe led the way? -- through a lot of grand adventures. It isn't fair that they had to end so suddenly, in that way. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
Hollis Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm so so sorry. 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...
Yamaha_gurl Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm very sorry Trudy and Jeff, you DID indeed give her a great home. Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm so sorry. 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...
a_daerr Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Trudy and Jeff, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing Jet's photos and story. She was one special girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I am so sad and sorry for your loss. Jet was a very beautiful girl. 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...
rschultz Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Sorry for your loss Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tracey Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm so sorry, Trudy. I thought she would live forever too. ...............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...
krissn333 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm so, so sorry, Trudy and Jeff Osteo is so terrible and cruel, it has robbed too many of us of our loved ones. Sutra, like Jet, was going to live forever too, and dammit, he would have if not for the osteo. And then it came and took my Pinky and is now taking my Fritz, slowly, day by day. I hate that anyone has to go through this. One of GT's most beloved hounds has left us Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I am so sorry. With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm so very sorry. She was as lovely as she was determined to go home with you. She picked right: she had a great life. Godspeed Jet. 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...
RedHead Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 So sorry for your loss It looks like Jet had many fantasic adventures from your pics. My last heart dog died on Mother's Day as well..we think about it every year. RIP Jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I've been where you were with Jet, and it's so, so hard. Yes, 14 years is a very good run - I know it's never long enough. Your Jet was a beautiful girl who had an adventurous life and knew much love. I'm so very sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm so very sorry you lost her so suddenly and unexpectedly. She had an awesome life with you and Jeff. My heart goes out to you both. 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...
greysmom Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Cancer is an evil monster that steals our friends and the time we should get to spend with them. I hate it so much. Even forever isn't enough sometimes. Run In Peace, sweet Jet. 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...
MarcR Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 My deepest sympathy. I've suffered both the sudden, unexpected loss and slow, lingering passing. As far as I can tell, both hurt. Run free Jet, and know you are dearly loved. 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...
MauCarden Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 She was a beautiful, beautiful girlie. I am so sorry she has left you. Godspeed, Jet. Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Another not fair one! I'm so sorry. You had a lot of adventures together and we got to peek in on a lot of them and enjoy them too. Thanks for sharing so much with us. Run pain free Jet! The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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