Guest BradyzMommy Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 The first time I saw you, you were crouched as far back into the kennel crate as possible, trying desperately not to make eye contact with anyone. When they let you out into the run, you hid behind DH. He would be your protector. You would turn out to be my wedding gift and you were perfect. When we brought you home, you had Giardia and pooped all over the dog beds and wall. Poor thing, you must have been so nervous. But you were still perfect. In July of 2007, you got loose at a greyhound "get together". You ran up and down a major Pasadena street until you finally collapsed from exhaustion. You were bloody and suffering from heat stroke. The e-vet said that it was likely that you would not make it through the night. Despite his prediction, you improved. Every day you got stronger. On our daily ride from the e-vet to our vet for observation, you sat still and quiet in the car. You were perfect. You made strides every day, week, month and year. You were food motived and we used that to get close enough to pet you. You even got so brave, that you'd take a hot dog from DH's mouth. You learned to jump on our bed and that became your favorite place to sleep. You sat nice and still when it was bath time. On a whim, you'd sleep at the foot of our bed and we'd be very still so that we didn't disturb you; it was a gift to have you with us on the bed. You were always a good sport about going to the vet and would sit nice and still, waiting your turn. On my "sleep-in Saturdays", you would lay next to me on the bed and we'd share a pillow. You'd look at me with those huge eyes and nudge me to pet you. You would often snore and drool on my arm and I loved it. At the end of my work day, I would come into the bedroom to complain to you; you always listened. I would say, "Show me my belly!" and you would give me your stomach to rub. before bedtime, you and DH would sit with each other and papa would talk to you about your day. You were perfect. I miss you so much, it hurts. I physically hurt. You gave me so many gifts, that I had to give you the gift of going to the bridge. I hope you found Brady, Dexter and my mom. They will watch over you. Besides, I'm sure there are no scary cameras at the bridge. I hope it's perfect. I love you, I love you, I love you.....my poo, my baby boo boo, my companion, my love. You were perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss of such a precious soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am so sorry you lost your perfect girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am so sad and 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...
Hollis Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Oh my friend. My heart aches for you and Steve. Quote 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...
Busderpuddle Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. Your tribute is beautiful and it is so obvious he was well loved. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 A lovely remembrance. Very sorry for the loss of your special girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Such a special girl. I remember the first time I dogsat. She would be on her bed in your bedroom, and she'd start to get up to run out when I would come in. I'd have to move really slowly and not look at her just to be able to go to bed without scaring her out of the room. When I would sit on the couch and give Brady and Maddi treats she would come within a couple feet and just reach her head as far as she could to see what was going. Still, if I looked at her she would scoot away. Then there was a morning where I could feel breathing on me and when I cracked open my eyes she was standing there, reaching her neck out and sniffing my face. And when I would go toward the kitchen to feed them, she always had to walk on the opposite side of the dining room table. We finally got to the point where she would be allow me to be on the same couch as her...as long as I didn't look directly at her. I think she just didn't like the looks of me. Your house was her sanctuary and you and Steve were her protectors. She was happy and very much loved. I'm so sorry that she's gone. Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I don't think she could have found a more perfect family. How you loved each other! I'm so sorry you lost your precious Penny. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm so, so sorry. There are no words. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
greyhead Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 She *did* find the perfect family, and you couldn't possibly have loved her more. I can feel your loss, and I am so very sorry. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm so very sorry you lost your perfect girl. How blessed you were to have each other. 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...
robinw Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 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...
fliggie Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm so very sorry. . May you find peace. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss of your perfect girl. Rest in peace, Penny. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss of your beloved Penny. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Grey14me's story about your girl breathing in her face made me smile, what a character she was. Your tribute is beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss, how you loved each other, and I think the quote in your siggy is especially poignant. Godspeed Penny. 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...
Guest patgam Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss of Penny. Your tribute was beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Truly very sorry your special girl is gone. Your tribute of her was beautiful and she found the perfect family. Run free Penny, 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) I am so sorry you lost your beloved Penny Edited February 18, 2014 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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