vjgrey Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) I literally gasped out loud the first time I saw Diamond's kennel photo. DH immediately said "You've found a hound, haven't you?" We'd adopted Gabe a few months before and knew we'd eventually adopt a second. I thought she was the most stunning dog I'd ever seen. I couldn't stop thinking about her and kept showing DH her picture. The next evening over dinner, I emailed the group, telling them we'd come see her over the weekend and asking them not to let anyone adopt "our" hound. And she was our hound. Every inch of her. From the minute she first set foot in our house seven years ago, she wanted nothing more than to be glued to us - especially DH. She was also perfect from the first moments - instantly house trained, instantly obedient. A total love bug. Absolutely perfect. A few months after we adopted her, we took her to a greyhound playdate with 50 hounds and dozens of people. She'd been outside, holding court, and she'd ventured back into the building where DH and i were. We saw her looking around for us. When she spotted us, her face instantly lit up, and she RAN to us, all joy and wiggles. That moment has been stuck in both of our heads ever since. That's exactly how I picture the scene when we see her again at the bridge. The photo I fell in love with: Her very first day home. She was a champion roacher. Edited September 16, 2014 by vjgrey Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Valerie, I am so sorry!! Until you meet again, Diamond will be keeping her eyes on you. What a picture you painted of your sweet 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...
Rickiesmom Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Oh no! I am so, so very sorry that Diamond's time arrived. D&mn, d&mn, d&mn, osteo. My heart grieves with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Ohhh nooo! I'm SO deeply, deeply sorry that your wonderful Diamond has passed. May she have been greeted by her beloved angel momma and sister. Truly a special Greyhound family! Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Godspeed sweetheart Diamond... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I am so sorry. She was stunning. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I am so very sorry for your loss. Diamond was a truly beautiful girl. 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...
galgrey Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 What a beautiful girl. I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
robinw Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm so very sorry. We'll miss Diamind. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Diamond was such a beautiful girl.....I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IansMom Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm so sorry. She's a beautiful girl. 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...
Batmom Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 No wonder you fell in love with her---she was beautiful inside and out, and clearly meant to be part of your family. Just picturing her joy when seeing you made me smile through tears. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Diamond. 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...
ramonaghan Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Rest well, Diamond. 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...
Time4ANap Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Run free, Diamond. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Val, I am so very sorry. Diamond was and always will be a beautiful pup. Run free Diamond, 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...
greysmom Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm so sorry. She was beautiful. Run In Peace, sweetheart. You are missed...................... Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Such a beautiful girl. I'm so sorry for your loss. Run with the angels, Diamond. You truly were a rare and valuable gem. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I am so sorry your beautiful girl had to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
Hawthorn Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss of your beautiful girl. 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 September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss What a beautiful girl. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm so very sorry. Your perfect girl had to leave too soon. Godspeed Diamond. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Diamond. 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...
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