Annette Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 You could strike fear in the heart of 80 pound greyhounds. You were the true test of a kitty safe greyhound. You may have been a petite 7 pound tripod girl, but you had a mean right hook. You were left on the side of the road like a piece of garbage because someone didn’t want to risk catching some sort of disease by rescuing you. When your dad found out that you were left on the side of the road to die, he drove like a bat out of !#!# to find you. When he found you, he thought you were dead so he turned around to leave. For whatever reason he turned to look at you once more and you lifted your head. Dad then rushed you to the vet to have you put out of your misery. You looked horrible. The vet said that you could be saved, but your left arm would be useless. When I went to pick you up from the vet, the tech brought you out carrying you in her arms. You were a carry around kitty! I had to remain strong. We had more than enough kitties. We were going to take you to a no-kill shelter near Milwaukee that adopted out hard to place critters. Ten days after you came home with us, you started having seizures. We rushed you to the vet school in Urbana and the emergency room looked like a TV medical drama with vets appearing out of the woodwork. On our way to the school we stopped several times to make sure you were still alive. I told your dad that if you survive, we were going to keep you. Well, you made it to be a little old lady of possibly 20 years old. We are not sure how old you really are. Scarlett was your only hound sibling who was not afraid of you. You two had an agreement. Scarlett was the ruler of all and you were also the ruler of all, all but her. You were a kitty of destruction. You chewed up the arms of the futon and the blinds. When I put up shelves for my porcelain dolls, you climbed up the six foot step ladder and were walking on the shelf with the dolls. I had your dad bring you down because I was liable to strangle you. You loved to be carried as long as we cradled you in our arms. You slowly aged. Three years ago you were diagnosed as hyperthyroid. We weren’t going to attempt to pill you; that would only lead you to avoid us. The vet put you on a special diet, and you liked it. Your old body has caught up with you. You no longer were eating your special diet and were losing weight. There is no cure for old age. You have been eating whatever you like, but it’s time to go. Go strike fear into the hearts of greyhounds at the bridge. Quote Annette, mom to Banjo (AJN Spider Man) & Casey (kitty), wife to Roy. Mom to bridgekids: Wheat (GH), Icabod (GH), Scarlett (Cab's Peg Bundy), Rhett (Kiowa Day Juice), Dixie (Pazzo Dixie), Pogo/Gleason (Rambunctious), and Miriam (Miriam of Ruckus) and Spooky, Taffy, Garfield, & Lefty (kitties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 So sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I am so sorry, what a special kitty she was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I'm so sorry for the loss of your pretty little girl. Godspeed, Lefty. 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...
Patsy Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Fly fast and whole, little one. Have fun terrorizing the Bridge. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 What a gorgeous girl... I'm so sorry someone so full of personality had to leave you... Lefty - go terrorize some greys at the bridge, that's a good girl! Hugs to you... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Lefty you were one great kitty. Sorry for your loss. Debbie Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I am sorry for the loss of your kitty-cat. 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...
sabrina Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I am sorry your Kitty has crossed the bridge. I guess there was some unruly greys in need of correction at the bridge Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Such a special kitty. I'm so very sorry. I'm sure Lefty and Scarlett have found each other by now 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...
ramonaghan Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Oh, I remember seeing her in your post just the other day. I'm so sorry. Rest well, Lefty. 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...
MarcR Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I'm sorry for your loss. Oh, yes... there are several Unruly hounds at the bridge. Keep those dogs in line, Lefty. 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...
TINMANPDX Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I'm sorry for your loss. Lefty sounds like a scrappy kitty despite her size. RIP Lefty. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 What a lovely tribute. So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm so very sorry. She had a rough start, but she landed in the perfect home, and got to stay to a pretty good age (but not long enough). Godspeed Lefty. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 She was a force to be reckoned with, wasn't she? And she was determined to live, I think because she knew she'd found the perfect home. I'm so sorry, Annette and Roy. 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...
galgrey Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm sorry for you loss. RIP Lefty. 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...
MachosMom Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful, crazy, cat. Quote Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 So very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful life Lefty had with you. 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...
Tracey Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 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...
carronstar Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Lefty Kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitycake Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad that you have such great memories of her (with her "uniqe traits" and all, sassy girl that she was!). She certainly ended up in a wonderful home, with both the dogs and the humans wrapped around her little paw! Rest in Peace, Lefty. You will be missed by your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'm so sorry. 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...
surrygreys Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Sorry for the loss of your special kitty. Sorry for the loss of your special kitty. Sorry for the loss of your special kitty. Quote Marge & Bob with Jane (Jane Krakowski) and Nora the cat. Missing hounds Heidi, Macho, Blair and Henry, and kitties Penny and Isa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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