Neighsayer Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 My sweet brood momma, Misty, is gone. My group got ten brood moms from Kansas in February 2013. I adopted Misty and her litter mate,Gigi (Glimmering Gems). I picked them up at the hospital after their sprays, and brought them home to meet their three grey brothers. Two weeks later, Misty began to bleed from her girlie parts. By the time we got to the hospital, she had lost close to 50% of her blood. She required several transfusions and another surgery. She had developed an allergic reaction to the internal sutures after her spay. The tissue around each suture pulled away, and one of the sutures poked a tiny hole in an artery. We entered the hospital lobby with blood pooling on the floor behind her. Hospital front desk staff were calling for doctors, buckets, and mops. They had never seen that much blood on the floor, because Misty kept moving from person to person to say hello. The doctors were not sure that she would make it, but she did fine. Hospital staff still talk about that day. Misty was used as a poster girl for one of the hospital's blood drives. The poster showed a photo of her receiving oxygen when she was admitted, and another of her smiling and healthy due to blood being available when she was bleeding out. She was a favorite at the hospital. She had several other issues going on, and had to be checked every week for months, then every couple of months.she always came in with a smile, wearing beads, flowers, or a hat. Hospital staff often took her picture when she arrived. Wearing those same outfits, she was a great meet and greet dog. Everyone loved Misty, and she loved everyone. When my boss dog died on Labor Day weekend, Misty stepped up and became the new boss. She kept the others in line, like a brood mom should! In mid October, she gradually developed several unexplained symptoms. My local vet and three doctors at the specialty hospital were working on ruling out several medical issues to determine the cause of her symptoms. Last week everything hit her at once and we ran out of time. She was loved by many, and will be missed. Hug your hounds! You don't know when you will run out of time! Would someone please update her greyhound data page? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Misty. 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...
Remolacha Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I am so sorry you have lost your special girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Oh, Irene. I am so very sorry for your loss. This has been a terrible month with so many dogs leaving us at the holidays. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 What a remarkable girl. I am so sorry for your loss, huge in itself, and magnified by its suddenness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so very sorry. By inspiring blood donations, I'm sure she saved the lives of many other dogs. I updated her Greyhound Data page. Let me know if you would like it to say something else and I can change it: Misty was adopted in February 2013 through GFNJ by Irene Gavin, Howell NJ. Love those brood moms! She died on November 18, 2015. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 i'm so sorry for your loss. Misty must have been a special girl 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...
galgrey Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so very sorry for your loss, but I'm glad the two of you had this time together and she brightened the lives of so many who crossed her path. 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...
Time4ANap Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Run free, Misty. 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...
Neighsayer Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so very sorry. By inspiring blood donations, I'm sure she saved the lives of many other dogs. I updated her Greyhound Data page. Let me know if you would like it to say something else and I can change it: Misty was adopted in February 2013 through GFNJ by Irene Gavin, Howell NJ. Love those brood moms! She died on November 18, 2015. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Misty you sound like a great greyt gal. I am sorry your time with your family wasnt longer. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Irene, I'm glad I got to meet her that day we rode. I'm sorry she's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 So very sorry for the loss of your sweet girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so very sorry. She had to leave much too soon. Godspeed Misty. 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...
ramonaghan Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Rest well, Misty. 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...
schultzlc Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I am very sorry for the loss of your Misty. 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...
Batmom Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a girl who was truly a pleasure to know. 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...
Guest AimeeBee Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so sorry. She sounds like she was a treasure. I wish you had more time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so very sorry ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I am so sorry to hear that your Misty is gone. Godspeed sweet girl Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I am so very sorry. Your wonderful sassy brood mom touched so many just by being herself, and sharing her smile. Every day is indeed a gift. You and Misty made the most of every one. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I am very sorry. Run free Misty, 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...
racindog Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 My heart is breaking for you. I know how uniquely special the broodies are. My deepest sympathy. :f_pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so sorry. 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...
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