Annette Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 We were going to wait to adopt Rhett a sister, but he needed help healing his heart and you came at the right time. You weren’t a spook, but you were very shy. You were afraid of your dad, but that changed over time. He became your “hero”. When we were at gatherings, you had to always have him in your sight. If he wasn’t in sight you paced and panted till he returned. When you came for your home visit, we had to make sure that you were especially kitty safe since your sister Taffy was blind. You were very careful not to startle her. You seemed to know that she needed special care. Then there was Lefty. She tested you to make sure you were really kitty safe. I think she understood when we told her that she had a new sister that was her twin of a different species and she didn’t like that. You never crossed Lefty’s path. She was the boss. Your life with us started out rough. You were a broken leg dog and all that hardware in your leg just didn’t agree with you. You developed an infection that would not heal so we had that hardware removed. Afterwards you were so stressed that you couldn’t stop drinking water. We didn’t know how we were going to make you better, but you did get better. Our first time camping was very rough on you. A storm came through that made everything a cold wet mess. Your brother Rhett slept with his body leaning against the heater in the tent while you tried to bolt 3 times. You and I slept tightly together and kept each other warm. We decided to find a hotel that had a first floor room for the next night. You were so stressed that you began stress drinking once again. We gave you medicine to help calm your nerves and it seemed to help until we went outside and all your stress came back. It is still hard to believe that the medicine wore off in an instant. You were a Grade A racer and let Rhett know that. You could be competitive when you wanted to be. Most of all, you and Rhett were good friends. You helped him get over his loss of Scarlett and he helped you blossom into a pet. It took us a while before we adopted a sister for you. We fostered a few hounds and you enjoyed the company, but you didn’t get attached to any of them until Miriam. You seemed to know that she wasn’t just shy, she was a spook. For the longest time, you would lay in the crate with her and next to her on the side of the bed. You told her that it was a good thing to be a pet. It took two years, but she finally understands how to be a pet. She is no longer afraid of her dad. I don’t know who is going to miss you more, Miriam or your parents. You no longer have problems breathing and you can beat your brother in another race. Dixie, aka Pazzo Dixie: June 16, 2001 – August 31, 2013 Quote Annette, mom to Banjo (AJN Spider Man) & Casey (kitty), wife to Roy. Mom to bridgekids: Wheat (GH), Icabod (GH), Scarlett (Cab's Peg Bundy), Rhett (Kiowa Day Juice), Dixie (Pazzo Dixie), Pogo/Gleason (Rambunctious), and Miriam (Miriam of Ruckus) and Spooky, Taffy, Garfield, & Lefty (kitties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachosMom Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Such a gorgeous girl. ((hugs)) to you all. Quote Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Dixie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Wow, she sounds like a truly fabulous dog. That was a lovely tribute too. You have my every sympathy 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...
greytpups Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 What a wonderful tribute for your beautiful friend. I am so sorry she had to leave. I hope Miriam will be strong. Godspeed sweetheart. 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...
Batmom Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Many many hugs to you and to Miriam. Godspeed, lovely 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I am very sorry Annette. She was a beautiful pup and obviously she blossomed with you. Run free Dixie, run free sweetie... 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...
fliggie Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm very sorry. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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schultzlc Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dixie. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Happy Trails, Dixie.......my condolences to your family. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Godspeed Dixie sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 So very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Dixie. 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Godspeed Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
Houndtime Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I am so very sorry for your loss. Your girl was beautiful. 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...
Time4ANap Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Run free Dixie. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Dixie. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss of Dixie. 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...
Remolacha Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 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 PiagetsMom Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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