win4profit Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 We had to send our sweet happy baby doll to the bridge last month. My incredible sorrow has kept me from posting until now but I owe it to my Gypsy to honor her with a proper goodbye. For about the last year, Gypsy had been stiff when getting up from a nap, the vet suspected arthritis and prescribed Metacam to give her as needed. Gypsy was a wild woman, when one of us came home from work she would race around the house, grab a stuffy and bounce to the door to go out and chase the squirrels. She never once slowed down or gave us any indication that she was in serious pain. Starting a couple of months ago, her back leg would give out and she would lose a step. She never fell, but it seemed to be happening a little more frequently. A week before we lost her, I made an appointment to take her to the vet so she could check her hind leg. As we all know, any time our hounds limp, we immediately think osteo and I just wanted reassurance. On her last night, I had let the kids out and when I went to let them in, Gypsy was standing still in the yard, I called for her and she didn't move, just stood there wagging her tail. I knew something was wrong and ran out to her, she was shaking and her hind leg was hanging limp. I called for my DH and he carried her in the house. We took her to the Evet where they took Xrays and administered pain meds. The vet showed us the Xrays and our world came crashing down. Her femur was broke in two. The vet was saying something about the edges being fuzzy but all I heard was the beating of my heart. I looked at the vet and said osteo? and she shook her head in confirmation. We knew that we had to let her go and sent her to be with Logan, Profit and Siren at the bridge. The house is very quiet without our sassy little back talker. It helps to know that she is whole again and running pain free. Hopefully, there are lots of squirrels to chase. Run free my little spaz!!Her adoption picShe had a serious case of ETSHer beautiful frosty faceOne of the last pics I have of her[/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm so sorry! Hugs! I hate cancer! Osteo stole one of mine, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 So sorry for the loss of your beautiful Gypsy. 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...
Batmom Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hugs to you and yours. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Godspeed, Gypsy. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm so very sorry that you had to say goodbye.....Gypsy was a beautiful girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. Rest well, pretty Gypsy. 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...
Remolacha Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I am so sorry I have lost two like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss of Gypsy. Quote Tricia with Kaia and Kyle, our senior mutt dogs Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Godspeed, Gypsy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Rest well, Gypsy. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, feline rivals Tootie and Richard, and squatter cats Crumpet and Fezziwig. Always missing gentlemen kitties Mud and Henry, and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Sue....sorry for your loss...she was a lucky girl to find you and Greg. Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us everyday of those we love. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Gypsy. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin 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...
Busderpuddle Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 So sorry. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm so very sorry for your loss Sue. 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...
Hawthorn Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 She was so beautiful ... and so loved. I'm very sorry for your loss. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Gypsy 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...
racindog Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My heart is breaking for you. My deepest sympathy. What a special girl! :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. She obviously was a character and loved dearly. Run free Gypsy, 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...
4My2Greys Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Saying Goodbye is very hard . I am so sorry . RIP Gypsy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 So incredibly sorry for your loss. I'm right there with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm so sorry to read this. They never hang around long enough. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Happy Trails Gypsy. May all your legs be fleet & strong while chasing those squirrels. My condolences to those who are missing you. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 What a beautiful, beautiful girl. I am so very 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...
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