HeidisMum Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I didn't think I would be writing this for another 4 or more years, but here we are. At only 8 years old, she left much too soon. Heidi (Sendahl Eve) joined our family on 12/20/2008. She was a very shy, fearful pup who bordered on spooky. As our first dog, it was very hard bringing home a dog who wouldn't look at you or be in the room with you and was fearful of everything around her. I thought about returning her many times in the first few weeks. Thankfully DH and I are both stubborn and determined to make it work. It took almost 6 months for her to truly bond with us and want to spend time with us. From that time on she was OUR dog. She adored her Daddy and loved to snuggle with both of us. Loved her treats and seemed to take pride in learning to sit, down, paw, speak and whisper. Her fears of thunder, rain, wind, noise and strangers never went away, but we learned how to help her deal with them. In November 2011 she started with some vomiting and diarrhea. She didn't seem to ever be able to pull out of the diarrhea completely. Her proteins kept dropping for no identifiable reason. Over the past year and a half she went through ultrasounds, xrays and many different blood, urine and fecal tests and many other tests. The ultimate diagnosis was Lymphangiectasia with IBD. We tried different foods and medications which kept it under control for a year and a half. About three weeks ago she started to relapse and went downhill quickly. The weight melted off her and we weren't able to keep anything from going straight through her. She started with some neurological head trembles and wasn't able to hold her urine and bowels for very long. We tried bringing her to one more vet for a second opinion on everything, but knew we would be making a decision soon. Last Tuesday night she gave us the sign. On Wednesday morning she ate peanut butter, chew sticks, canned food and all her other favorite things she wasn't able to have for the past year. We said goodbye around noon. Life will never be the same. Some photos of our girl. Heidi in her ladybug jammies She loved anything that would let her GO FOR A RIDE! She loved to dig holes. In her Heidi hole.. Loved to play keep away with the toys (with her sister Betty) Had the softest floppy ears and LOVED to snuggle with her Daddy Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnzaFerrari Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 God - I am so so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm so sorry. I loved seeing all the photos. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm so very sorry! She sure was beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm so very sorry...she looks very very sweet in those pics. 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...
TwiggysMom Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 What a beautiful, happy girl who clearly found great joy in her life with you. I am so sorry she was taken from you far too soon. Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm so sorry. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm so sorry. What a sweet, beautiful, fun-loving girl she was. Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Heidi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 What a beautiful girl. I am so very sorry. Godspeed sweet Heidi. Look for my LadyBug, she will show you the ropes. 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...
Houndtime Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thank you for sharing Heidi's story. I am so very sorrry 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 PiagetsMom Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Your Heidi was a beautiful girl........I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I am so, so sorry. Quote 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...
robinw Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 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...
45MPHK9 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Yes, she was far too young. I'm so sorry for your loss of Heidi. 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...
dante2zoe Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I am so very sorry. What a fun girlie! Thank you for sharing her with us. 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...
Batmom Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful young girl. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'm so very sorry for your loss. She was obviously a very special girl. 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...
Cully Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 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...
galgrey Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 What a beautiful girl! I'm so very 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...
Neighsayer Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'm so sorry your beautiful, special girl had to leave you so soon! Heartbreaking, but you sure made the years she had good ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wylie_coyote Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Sorry for your lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'm so incredibly sorry. She was a very pretty girl and she left much much too soon. Godspeed Heidi. 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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