Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) I don't even know how to start this.....you shouldn't have to say goodbye to a 7 year old, and I will always regret that with all of the testing and all of the consults, we couldn't find what Maya's problem was. But, I'm thankful to Dr. Miller and also to Dr. Couto, for doing all that they knew to do. It's was a hard 6 months for my girl, and I'm so sorry for that......I hope she'll forgive us for not being able to "fix" her. Maya came to me as an emergency foster in November 2011. She'd been adopted out as cat safe to a home with cats, and boy had she fooled them! I'd just lost Piaget and Mirage was an only pup, and since Maya had done well with another male greyhound, a friend from GPA asked if I'd foster her with Mirage for the holidays. I was hesitant, but after some heart searching, I agreed. Maya was a heart healer for my DH, and we adopted her right before Christmas and hung her stocking on the fireplace next to Mirage's to make it official! I'll always feel that Maya came to me to teach me patience......and persistance. Nothing was easy with Maya......that girl really made me work hard for her! But, it's the things you have to work the hardest for that become so special. She was definitely a cat zapper (I'll never see another cat without thinking of her!), a toy destroyer, and a very quirky, sensitive, sweet girl, who gave good kisses. We're really going to miss our stripey girl...... our time with her was much too short, but I hope she always felt loved. Here's a few pics of my beautiful Maya - I hope she's at the Rainbow Bridge running like the wind, and chasing all those things she always wanted to catch so badly! You go, girl! Maya and her Kong.....the only toy she didn't destroy! Me and Maya: And, my most recent of Maya relaxing in the sun.......love you, Maya girl Edited April 29, 2014 by PiagetsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I am so very sorry. It is hard when you don't really have an answer, and 7 is much too young, but in the end Maya knew she was loved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 She was beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Just heartbreaking. I'm so very sorry. Run fast and free, Maya. 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...
KF_in_Georgia Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'm so sorry. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'm so sorry. I guess I haven't kept up with the Health forum; I had no idea that Maya was ill. I'm sorry you weren't able to find a treatment for your sweet girl. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I know your pain. We also lost a 7 year old. I am so very sorry for the loss of your Beautiful Maya. 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...
seeh2o Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'm so sorry, too young, too young. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss; 7 is far too young and I know it must be especially hard when you don't have clear answers. Rest well, beautiful Maya. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeniseL Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 She is gorgeous. I am just catching up on the previous thread. I am so very very sorry. I know how hard it is and how much it hurts. My prayers are with you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'm so sorry for the loss of your gorgeous girl. Run free Maya. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 My heart is breaking for you. Too young, too little time together. But the time you did have was the best of Maya's life, and she taught you well. In the photo of you together, Maya looks so proud to have you as her mom. I am so very sorry. Godspeed Maya 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...
NeylasMom Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Lisa, again I am so sorry. I know how difficult its been not getting answers these last several months and I'm so sorry you weren't able to have more time with her. I hope it brings you some comfort eventually that you truly did everything you could to try to diagnose and treat her. Please pass on ky condolences to your DH as well. Maya will be missed. She sure was one beautiful girl. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msnikkerdoodle Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I am so very sorry you lost your beautiful girl. Rest in peace, Maya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I was so hoping for better news. I'm so 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...
tbhounds Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Absolutely heartbreaking. I lost my heartdog at the age of 8 years also to an unknown disease. I tried so hard to make her better-we made many trips to Ohio State to see Dr Couto and Dr Urie--but, like your girl we weren't able to save her. It's a hard pill to swallow and it's taken me years to accept this but, some things just can't be fixed. Makes it all the more important that we love them as much as we can while they are here and to have the wisdom within our hearts to know when to let them go no matter how painful it may be. I know you loved her with all of your heart and I'm sure your baby knew that too. Many hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free, sweet girl! Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'm so very sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful girl. How heart breaking. 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...
Batmom Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 She was so beautiful, and so loved. You and your DH made a place where she could be herself. Grossly unfair that you didn't get to enjoy each other longer. Godspeed, special 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...
juliemac Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'm so very sorry. There are no words, but please accept some gentle hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Oh I'm so sorry you lost her. She was such a beauty and much too young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I am so very sorry. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest OPointyDog Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Oh, that is so heartbreaking. So sorry you had to say goodbye to your beautiful girl, and much too young. It's never easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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