GreytNut Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Raven was a strange mix of happy and anxious, loving and spook, happily retired pet and determined escape artist... she was just a walking contradiction. When she first came home she was incredibly spooky. She warmed to me after a while but was still nervous around DH and pretty much all men. Then one day DH brought home the Magic Toy. It was a floppy cow (maybe it was a giraffe... it was weird-looking to be sure). Whatever it was, Raven loved it. She carried it around, snuggled with it and thought it was the best thing ever. And DH was the best human ever for bringing it home to her. From then on, she was Daddy's Girl. She was comfortable at home, in her own element and with her family. She was not OK with the outside world. She pulled out of her martingale and ran, and I chased her for 3 hours through the San Bernardino National Forest to get her back. She wriggled out of an "escape-proof" harness and took off down the street. I drove after her, then had to abandon the car when she left the road. I realized after I was already out and running that I'd left the car in gear and it was rolling away. I had a choice of getting the dog or getting the car, so I went after the dog and let the car roll into a lamp post. Priorities, you know. Fortunately she stopped on someone's porch, and thinking that she was home, waited patiently to be let inside. Got her. Eventually she became OK with the outside world too. We could stop calling her the Rubber Dog or Houdini and relax a bit while out on walks. She learned to let strangers *gasp* pet her without having a meltdown. She learned that going new places could be fun, and that there were often treats involved in such outings. She came out of her shell. As dysfunctional as her relationship with humans was, Raven was *fantastic* with other dogs, especially greyhounds. She could get along well with any canine. It was her gift. She couldn't bear to be an only dog, but as long as there was another canine around she was fine. She patiently put up with Argus, who was an obnoxious alpha (you might say bully) and constantly pushed her around. She put up with Tiny, who was the only surviving member of his litter and had no social skills. Even when he frantically nitted her because he didn't know how to appropriately initiate play, she stood there and sighed. She stoically dealt with Riley and his megalomaniacal tendencies. She eagerly welcomed play dates and visitors. She fell in love with the handsome dog next door, and he with her. They would play by running up and down the fenceline together. She would sometimes let him win. But as always, age happened. Her eyes clouded up. Her back end weakened. She ate prodigious amounts of food but couldn't keep weight on. Incontinence and eventually dementia set in. She wandered around the house frightened and confused, like she couldn't remember where she was. She wandered out the dog door into a blizzard and wandered in circles until I noticed she was missing and went out to rescue her before she could freeze to death. So a couple of months shy of her 14th birthday, we said goodbye. Pretty girl. Patiently enduring Tiny's enthusiasm. He eventually learned how to behave and became a great companion, so her patience was well rewarded. (And yes, Tiny really was HUGE.) Evita the Oriental Shorthair was her "puppy." She adored Argus, our first greyhound. She played well with Riley, who doesn't really play well with anyone. Her laughter was contagious. And her favorite thing ever was freshly cut grass. She would roll in it and breathe it in... oh, bliss. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 She was such a beauty. I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
robinw Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I'm so sorry. I always liked to read about Raven and see her photos 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...
Beachbum1 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 So sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a special girl, to be sure. 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...
Houndtime Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I always remember her race name. She was a very special girl. I am so very sorry 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...
Moneypenny Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 A beautiful tribute So sorry you had to say goodbye. Godspeed Raven. Quote Mom to Emmi (WM Lickety Split) & Asia (Devious Walker)Waiting at the Bridge: Shadow, Willow, Tony, Nina, Reggie, Sunny, Webb, Rosie, Rowdy, Ivy, Smoke & Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Sorry it was time to say goodbye. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Such a beautiful girl! I am so sorry for your loss, but glad she was able to stay with you for as long as she did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IansMom Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 She sounds like such a sweet and special girl. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Lisa & Chris with Bella and Little Petey ~Our sweet Ian forever in our hearts~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 What a beautiful laugh! I'm so sorry she had to make that final journey. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 The beautiful girl with one of the best racing names ever. In the fourth photo it looks as tho she was making a snow angel . I am so sorry for your loss 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...
TheFullHouse Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 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...
ramonaghan Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 So sorry for your loss. Rest well, Raven. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 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...
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galgrey Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I'm so 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...
greytpups Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss...sounds like she had the best life ever with you. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Raven. 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...
Houndmommy03 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 So sorry. Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I'm so very sorry. Your special girl lasted a good while, but it's never long enough. Godspeed Raven. 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...
Time4ANap Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Run free Raven. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Raven was such a beautiful girl......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to your pretty girl. Quote ...............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...
GreytNut Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 The beautiful girl with one of the best racing names ever. In the fourth photo it looks as tho she was making a snow angel . I am so sorry for your loss She was named after an old Little Richard song called "Short Fat Fanny." In it, he opines that he doesn't want to dance with Long Tall Sally. He wants to dance with Short Fat Fanny, who has a hot temper. Funny thing is, she was skinny as a noodle. Her foster mom wrote on the envelope her adoption paperwork came in, "But... I'm not fat at all!" Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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