Jester Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) My dear, sweet Lady passed away from lymphoma on Thursday. Way too soon. I adopted her 1.5 yrs ago when she retired from being a brood mom. I have struggled for words to describe how wonderful she was and how important she was and ended up with a series of haiku: There is a hole inMy heart only my GreyhoundCan fill. So empty.Calm, rhythmic cheek puffsWarm nose as soft as velvetMy sweet, precious girlRun faster than windLoops and circles of pure joyMom came home to mePersistent whiningMy day's loneliness surelyTrumps your work fatigueYour sewing room isNot big enough for sharingWith you and CooperHockey is boringBut snuggling on the couch isBliss for two hoursYour Miata isVery small but I curl upTo go where you goI will share my chewIf you will rub my ears andKiss my soft, wet noseLarge grass areasAre for running and spinningAnd digging big holesI find you lackingWhen you ignore my huffs andDon't share your dinnerI did not act my ageBecause my age was not whatI wanted to be Edited April 14, 2014 by Jester Quote Deewith June Bug (June Bash) & Jazzy (Superior Jasmine)Squirrel Wars Blog (http://thesquirrel.is-a-player.com)Missing Lizzie, Maisy Ann & Bella Ann, Chadcek, Lady, Cooper, Tiera, and Sider from Greyt Expectations Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'm so very sorry she had to leave you. It's obvious how very much she was 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...
3DogNite Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 oh, sweet words for a very, much loved girl! rest in peace Lady Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Beautiful words. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss, Dee. Run free, Lady. 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...
robinw Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'm so sorry, Dee. 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...
Batmom Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 My heart goes out to you, that your sweet girl could not stay longer. Your words speak of your deep love for her, and your awful loss. I'm so sorry. Godspeed, precious. 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...
Neighsayer Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Run free, Lady. 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...
Cully Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I am so sad and sorry to read this. I had a very special girl who left too soon, also. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm so very sorry. She was much too young, and she didn't get to stay nearly long enough with you. Godspeed Lady. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 So sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious Lady. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely tribute to her. Rest well, Lady. 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...
llm51807 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Lady was our Jet's (Ww's Jets) mom. I'm so sorry to hear she passed. You adopted her shortly after we adopted Jet and I was so happy to see she was getting a forever home and even happier to see her thriving and passing her CGC. I'm sure she felt the same way. I'm so sorry she had to leave you so soon. Her boy Jet is one of the kindest, sweetest souls I've ever met and he looks so much like his mom. Our hearts are hurting for you, but we're so thankful she got to have the wonderful time you described in your haiku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm so sorry Lady had to leave way too soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm so sorry Lady had to leave and that you didn't have longer with her. 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...
fliggie Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 :f_pink Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I am so very sorry. You both did not have enough time together. Run free Lady, 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...
greysandmollie Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Dee....so very sorry for your loss of beautiful Lady. Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Dee, it's very obvious how much you love Lady. And your haikus are a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 What a wonderful tribute. I'm so sorry she had to leave you. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I am so very sorry. Fly fast and free, Lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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