lukasmom Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Today I, along with my dear friends Diane and Phyllis went to meet Star's Mom at the vet to send her greyhound Star free from a body that was failing her. A few months ago her back leg swelled up. Blood work, x-rays showed nothing so she was given anti-biotics. She seemed better. Then suddenly one day when we were all together her leg blew up from her thigh to her feet. Off to the vet and more tests. Nothing found. New anti-biotics started and her leg swelling went down. Last week she stopped putting weight on it so back to the vet she went. The vet found a tumor in her leg muscle. She had surgery on Monday and when she woke up she had no use of her back legs and lost control of her bladder. The tumor was sent for testing. An x-ray of her spine was taken. Results came back- an aggressive kind of cancer that typically appears on the spleen or around the heart. So at 11 years old, this sweet red brindle girl who worked so many meet and greets for Regap of Illinois and was the mascot of the children's libary in Plainfield was set free. Star loved to shop, she was stubborn at times, focused on strolling thru the isles of Petco and Petsmart. She wasn't supposed to be small animal friendly but had to meet every dog that walked by us. She never met a dog she did not like. She was a wonderful traveler, attending Mountain Hounds, Shamrock Greyhound, GEM and this year GIG. She loved staying in hotels with her greyhound friends and Aunties. This is the second loss my Southside crew has experienced in the last month. It never gets easy. It hurts to let them go. But she was loved and had a amazing life. I know she was responsible for many hounds finding their forever home and helping children at the library over come their fear of dogs. Gentle and quiet she was the best mascot. They held a contest a few years ago and Star won. Once they saw how gentle and sweet and quiet she was they made her the permanent mascot. The kids will be heartbroken when they find out she passed. Star had her picture on a poster in the library and book marks were made with her photo. She truly was a Star. I told Star her work here was done and now she would be able to run and play and meet every single dog at the Bridge. Run free sweet Star, may your light shine bright in the Heavens tonight. You will be missed and never forgotten. Jan, Luka and Carter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 How sad! Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I am so sad another beautiful hound has been taken by cancer. My heart goes out to her family and all who loved her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'm so sorry to hear this...my thoughts are with you and everyone else who loved her. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 May She run free.... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 So sorry for the loss of this dear, sweet dog. 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...
Batmom Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 She sounds like a dog in a million, a dog anyone would be honored to know. Hugs to all her human and dog friends. Godspeed, precious 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...
Time4ANap Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Run free, Star. 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...
macoduck Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 So very sorry for the loss of Star. She sounds like a real sweetie Remember all 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...
juliemac Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Star had an amazing life, with a generous momma. I'm so very sorry she left you way too soon. Gentle hugs for Star's entire Southside family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm so very sorry for all of those who loved Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 My condolences to all who loved her. 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 June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Star sounds wonderful. My sympathy to all who knew and loved 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...
teri_d Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 my heart hurts with you - hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 She sounds like a wonderful ambassador for the breed - hugs to everyone who knew her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm so sorry this precious girl had to leave. Sending much sympathy to her extended family. 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...
RaineysMom Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm so very sorry :( Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm sorry. My sympathies to Star's family and many friends and fans. Godspeed Star. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I am so sorry. to all who loved and are missing her. Godspeed Star. 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...
carronstar Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Fly free, Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I am so sorry. to all who loved and are missing her. Godspeed Star. I can not say this any better than FiveRoooooers. 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...
sabrina Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 f_yellow Star I am sorry that evil C found you & took you from your family 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...
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