ShantisMom Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) It's taken me a bit to write this, I was not prepared for this loss. . Asti was only 7 and Shanti had just departed last month. My precious Asti has now joined Shanti and Nala at rainbow bridge. Asti came home as my Mother's Day present. I always wanted a Australian Shepard, Merle with blue eyes. Along came miss bubbly, hence her name. Her first family was allergic to her so she came to my house. Shanti was not pleased! Asti adored Shanti. In time the feeling became mutual. Asti had a love for water and our pool. She dove in every chance she got from the day we brought her home. The pool fence stayed up just to control her pool parties. She loved people, animals and traveling anywhere we went with us in the RV. She was one of those incredible all around dogs. She blew out her knee in late May and had the harsh TPLO surgery early June. 8 weeks of confinement and healing. 3 days prior to final clearance, Asti was just "off" to me. Final X-rays showed a broken screw and bent plate. Bloodwork sent up red flags. The next two weeks became a roller coaster ride... Up then down then up then down. We administered fluids and antibiotics with little success. Sadly when I was out of state, she came crashing down in my parents care. They took her in and the worst news followed. Tests showed she was completely overrun with cancer. I could not get home quickly and I could not make her suffer. I gave the permission to let her go and God bless my parents for staying with her as she crossed over. I did not want her alone. I had a dream and she was in it the other night. In the morning I got he call her ashes are in. Her visit to me letting me know she's ok. She is now back home. My heart is still broken as is my kids. We miss her terribly. Until we meet again Asti, we love you!!!! And two of my favorites, classic Asti! Edited August 24, 2015 by ShantisMom Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexi Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 That last picture is adorable. RIP sweet Asti. Quote Lexi (mom to Nok, the former feral black kitty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss of beautiful Asti and so soon after Shanti's passing. How difficult it must have been to not be there, but so fortunate that your parents could be with her. I hope her visit has brought you some peace and comfort. Rest well, Asti. 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...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Godspeed sweet Asti..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Oh how awful--I'm so terribly sorry :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
Jenbo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Sending love, Jennie. Godspeed, Asti, you are so loved. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss of Asti. She had a short .but wonderful life with you. It's always hard to lose a furbaby. Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I am so sorry, I wish she could have been with you longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Beautiful Asti. I'm so sorry she left so quickly and on the heels of Shanti's passing. I cannot fathom how it must feel. I'm so glad you have a little one at home to help you and your boys heal. That last picture of Shanti and Asti together is just precious. My heart goes out to you and your boys. 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...
Busderpuddle Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 So sad.........I am so sorry for your loss Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 So sorry for your loss. Just a baby . 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What a wonderful smile on that pretty girl. I'm so sorry, Jenny, that you've had to say see you later to your Asti 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...
heartdogs Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I know my Aussie girl, Speckie, was waiting for her along with Shanti & Nala. There will be lots of grey/Aussie games played until we meet them again. I'm sorry she had to leave so soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
bradymom Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
beledi Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 So sorry for your loss...Words never seem enough. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I'm so sorry, for you and for your kids and your parents. Asti was such a lucky girl to be loved by so many people. I love her name, I never put Asti together with the Spumante before, that was such a great name for a wonderful gal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I'm so very sorry. 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...
schultzlc Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
carronstar Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Fly fast and free Miss Asti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I'm so incredibly sorry. You've all been through too much lately, and she was much too young to have to leave. Godspeed Asti. 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 August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 How heartbreaking to lose such a lovely, vital little lady, especially from afar. I lost my Polly when I couldn't be there with her, and it was horrible. But you are right, you couldn't let your precious girl suffer. I'm so sorry. 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...
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