greyhoundlov Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 10-5-2007Goodbye, my loveJuly 17, 1995, our lives were changed forever.We brought you home from the track to foster you over the weekend, but we knew that you would never be adopted or be a pet in the normal sense of the word. You were so spooked that you hid in the corner during turnout whenever people came to look for a dog to adopt. Ten minutes after we got home, we called the adoption office and told them we were keeping you. That began the 13-year journey that has brought us to today. We never knew your age because you had no tats, but in November 1994 the vet estimated you to be about 2 years old. You were found November 28 so we made that your birthday. You hid in our closet and for the next 10 or so years, ate, slept – literally lived – there.We knew all about you from our friend in adoptions – how you had been found running loose, how you were starved (you weighed 32 pounds when they found you), how you had heartworms, and how you had a fractured pelvis that had already healed. You were adopted by a couple of ladies who lived in Galveston, but you never really bonded. After you escaped and were on the lam for 2 weeks during Mardis Gras, they decided you were not the dog for them so they returned you. By then you weighed 40 pounds. I remember going to the vet's office after we got you for a monthly weigh-in and how excited we (vet and staff) were when you reached 45, 50, 55, 60, and 65 pounds.Your dad agonized because you were so deathly afraid of him. He would sometimes spend hours every day sitting in the closet trying to make you understand that you were safe with him. It broke his heart that he would have to hide so you would come out to go potty.One of his biggest thrills, and one of the funniest memories we will always treasure is when we went on vacation to the beach at South Padre Island. I woke up one morning thinking, “Oh, boy, Bob has really bad breath.” When I opened my eyes, Bob and I were looking at each other over your head. Evidently during the night you had jumped on the bed and somehow snuggled under the covers. There we were, three heads on the pillows.China Blue, our bridge angel, turned out to be your mentor/rock. She is the one who taught you to be brave when we went out front on the leash. She is the one who taught you that walkies were good things. She is the one who taught you that cat food was good but that kitty crunchies were even better. When she crossed the bridge, you were heartbroken and grieved for her so much. Dad didn't want to get another dog, but he made the mistake of asking me what I wanted for Christmas. Enter Gidget, the brat. Even though you two didn't have a close relationship, you got along and it made you happy to have a companion.The last 2 years or so you began coming out of your shell. Dad and I were thinking that maybe as your hearing got worse, you trusted Dad more since you couldn't hear that gruff, loud voice.I can't begin to tell you how special you have been to me. I don't know if it is because of your rocky start in life or if it is because you loved me so much. I do know you are my love, my baby or, as the vet used to call you, my “Fraidy Freddie.” Your dad is suffering as well. He was your main caregiver for the last 3 years because of the major surgeries I had, and he loves you so very much.I knew this day would come. I just hoped against hope that it would be later rather than sooner. Letting you go is so painful, but watching you suffer and lose so much weight is even more painful. Your coat is still shiny and bright, but your eyes are not. Last night when you got on the dog bed by Dad's feet, we knew. You never got on those dog beds, especially not near Dad.October 5, 2007, our lives were changed forever. Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Run free, sweetie and send mom and dad a sign. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 So sad. May he be in a place where there is no fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Even after 7 yrs...............it still hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hugs as you remember your very special boy. Rest well, Freddie. 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...
dante2zoe Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 That was absolutely beautiful, to match the beautiful soul that was Freddie. I am so very, very sorry. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. Run free, Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I still miss Freddie 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...
TheFullHouse Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hugs as you miss your very special boy. 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...
Houndmommy03 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Beautiful. Sending hugs as you remember your boy. Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 A lovely tribute. You were both blessed by your relationship. Godspeed Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 What a lovely tribute.... run free in that green grass by the Bridge Freddie. I hope my golden brindle, Angel, finds you there soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 What a beautiful tribute for a very special boy named Freddie. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hugs. Just hugs. Your tribute is beautiful. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
grey14me Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Beautiful tribute. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I always smile when I think of Freddie coming out of the closet. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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