Tracey Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I've been putting off writing this. I haven't been able to do it until now; it just hurts too much. Morgan was our first Greyhound. She started this whole, crazy thing. She was perfect. As a total novice I think I made the kind of rookie request I'd ridicule someone for now. I told Eileen at REGAP-CT we wanted a young, friendly, playful female with a pretty face. I didn't specify a color but I was hoping for fawn. As it turned out, we got everything on my wish list and more. She was perfect. It didn't matter that Morgan was missing a toe. It didn't matter that we would spend years trying to explain why her sides and legs were covered with scars. I never did figure out what had happened, but based on photos I've seen of other Greyhounds, my best guess would be that somewhere along the way she fell out of hauler. Never mind, though. She was perfect. Even though it was over 10 years ago, I remember Morgan's first night home like it was yesterday. She slept upstairs with us and our other two dogs. Getting her up the stairs that first night was interesting to say the least. But two days later she had the stairs down pat. I remember watching Morgan in the dog bed next to our bed. Our bedroom had truly hideous red rose wallpaper. Morgan stood up on her back legs and "climbed" the wall. She'd never been in a house before and I think she was trying to figure out what the wallpaper was. Morgan's first photo, age 2: Morgan was such an easygoing dog. She came into a house with a cat and two weird looking dogs (a Beagle and a Dalmatian/Collie who must have looked like nothing Morgan had seen before). She never missed a beat. We added our girl Cosmo and then Chase, and Morgan didn't bat an eye. We lost our kitty Simon, and then Nigel the Beagle and Emily the mutt. When Cosmo passed away Morgan was mopey for a couple of weeks. The house felt very empty with just her and Chase, Two "fosters" soon followed and then we were back up to four Greys. Morgan was the only girl, but she was fine. Nothing fazed her. Over the years she took a trip to Michigan with us, and two trips down to Florida. Two and a half years ago we moved from Connecticut to California and she was fine with that too, even though Jason and I thought the trip was going to kill us all. Last Fall we moved to Las Vegas and I was so glad to finally get her back into a house with a fenced yard. And it was a one-story house, which was awesome because I was starting to worry about Morgan going up and down the stairs. We celebrated Morgan's 13th birthday on January 16th. She officially became the oldest dog Jason and I had ever had. She was slowing down but she seemed ok. I thought she might see 14 or even 15. But three days later she fell in the hall and couldn't get up. As I tried to help her up I realized her leg was broken. She was tough, she'd always been healthy. Despite having gone through osteo with Cosmo, I really thought Morgan would be ok. A few weeks in a cast, maybe she'd walk with a limp, but she'd be ok. At the vet's the xrays said otherwise. With the heaviest of hearts we said goodbye to our perfect girl. I still can't believe she's gone. Morgan's last photo, on her 13th birthday: It hasn't rained in Las Vegas in almost two months. This morning we actually had a few sprinkles. I looked out over the valley and over the strip a sliver of sunshine had carved it's way through the clouds. Over the Stratosphere was one of the most vivid rainbows I have ever seen. It was perfect. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am so very sorry. I always looked at Morgan in your siggie and thought how beautiful she was she reminded me of our Angel Jack. She sounds like a perfect pup and you were both lucky to have each other, I just wish that demon Osteo did not take her away from you. Run free Morgan, 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...
TheFullHouse Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Tracey and Jason, I'm so very sorry for your loss of Morgan. The loss of any hound is hard but the first one seems to me to be the hardest. Hugs to you both. Godspeed Morgan, your mom and dad loved you so much. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Over the Stratosphere was one of the most vivid rainbows I have ever seen. It was perfect. Just like your girl. Tracey and Jason, I am so sorry for your loss. All of our hounds are special but the first one is even more so. Pal was my first greyhound, too, also from Eileen, also perfect, also responsible for the 10 campers who have since come through this camp. Morgan taught you so much, preparing you for those who would later join your family. I am so very sorry it was her time. Godspeed beautiful girl. 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...
XTRAWLD Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Run Free. What a touching tribute. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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djsgreys Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am so sorry that your beautiful Morgan had to leave. No matter how long we have it is never enough time and we are always left wishing we had more time. Godspeed Morgan Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm so very sorry. Your perfect girl had a wonderful life with you. I wish she could have stayed longer. I'm glad she sent a perfect rainbow. Godspeed Morgan. 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...
Remolacha Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am so very sorry. How lucky you were to have your perfect girl for so long, even though those years are not long enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAlexTheDog Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 i'm sorry for your loss, tracey. she will be forever beautiful. Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 {{{{{{{{{{Tracey & Jason}}}}}}}}}} She was one of those once-in-a-lifetime girls. I know, each one is, in his/her own way, but Morgan ....... Keep sending your momma and daddy those sunbeams and rainbows, sweet thing. Rest well. 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...
ramonaghan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 So very sorry for your loss. Your tribute to your beautiful girl is so touching. Rest well, Morgan. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am so very sorry for your loss. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
RaineysMom Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am so very sorry your beautiful girl had to leave you 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...
heartdogs Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 So sorry to see this but your tribute was wonderful for a perfect girl. There is something special about the fawn girls. Hugs to both you & Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am so very sorry. I have always liked seeing Morgan's picture in your signature. Fly free, Morgan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm so sorry. What a beautiful girl. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morgan was a beautiful girl, and well loved......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Run free sweet Morgan. 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...
schultzlc Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am so 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...
duncan41 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 So sorry for your loss of Morgan. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm so sorry. She was such a beauty and obviously so very loved. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 What a beautiful girl. I always figured that if any of my babies made it to 13, they're past the OS possibility. But that horrid disease doesn't care who it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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