Guest Bean_Scotch Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Irene wasn't an ordinary dog....and she didn't come by traditional means...In November 2011 I got a phone call from a friend, who happened to be the Director of La Grange County Animal Control. She said, I have a Greyhound. I thought she was kidding. Greyhounds just don't show up to a rural shelter in La Grange, but thinking she was kidding I went off to pick up this so called ""Greyhound"" and Greyhound it was. They had a computer, she had tats. We looked them up and got her info. Too bad the first adopter didn't call the original adoption group to relinquish her. Instead, she decided to tie her up to a neighbors front porch with her rabies certificate in her collar. How nice of her. I picked her up, clipped her ridiculously long nails and gave her some love...but she had a mass on her side...The original adoption group of course immediately got involved and got her to the vet to get her all caught up on an necessary procedures...and remove this mass from her side. The report came back...High Grade Spindle Cell Sarcoma. She was given less than a year. At that point, I decided to make her mine. She was going to live her days with my pack because who would adopt a 7 year old, that had cancer and less than a year? Not just anyone. I loved her...Everyone that met her loved her. She perfected the greyhound lean, and was the 'dummy dog' for countless aggression cases I was charged with the task of rehabilitating..and she played her role marvelously. There's lots of dogs today that are no longer dog aggressive thanks to her. Come to find out when the prior vet records came back..she also had Anaplastic Sarcoma removed a year before. She lived for another 4 years after the last mass was removed. That's 3 years longer than any vet thought she would and she lived her life in luxury. We knew...it was only a matter of time...and almost 4 years to the day I got her she started coughing and I knew...cancer was back...this time in her lungs. Thankfully, the vet gave me a few days to come to terms with it before I had to say goodbye. Irene is now running free with the Chess Pack and I'm sure she was welcomed with open arms....and I know she had a conversation with Pawn because the next day, on the Birthday of the Chess Pack she sent a sign...but I could tell she didn't do it alone...and I suppose that post will be for another forum. Run with winged feet my sweetie...and thanks for letting me know you were okay so quickly. Adoption Photo The Day I got her, Nov. 2011On the couch with 1 of the Chess Pack-BishopSenior Greyhounds are one of the best kept secrets in Greyhound Adoption! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss of Irene from another Irene. 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 November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 What a beauty . I'm glad she got to stay longer than expected but sorry she had to leave you now. Godspeed, precious. 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...
nmontgomery48 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking such good care of her. 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...
sarabz Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a fantastic story. Why is the sign a story for another forum? Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'm so sorry, but so glad she landed with you. She thrived with you, that means and says a lot. Fly free beautiful girl. 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...
teri_d Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 But Irene hit the jackpot when you invited her not only into your home, but your heart -- I'm so sorry - yet what a sweetie to already send you a sign - yep, those seniors are hard to beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Senior Greyhounds are one of the best kept secrets in Greyhound Adoption! No truer statement. I am so sorry you have had to say goodbye to your beautiful, senior girl. Goodnight Irene, rest well sweetheart. 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...
Time4ANap Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Run free, Irene. 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...
Remolacha Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I am so sorry fo your loss, but how fortunate to have those extra three years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well, Irene. 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...
greytpups Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
Neighsayer Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charlies_Dad Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I am very sorry it was time for to leave. Thank you for taking her in and giving her the home she deserved. Run free Irene, 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...
DesiRayMom Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'm so sorry........but I'm sure the best years of her life were with 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 November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I am 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...
XTRAWLD Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 What a great story, how lucky of her to find you, and you to find her. 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...
sabrina Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 RIP Irene, I am glad you found a nice safe home in your senior years 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...
schultzlc Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I am very sorry for the loss of your Irene. 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 November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I am so very sorry. Run free, Irene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 If ever a dog was exactly where she was supposed to be, it was Irene. I'm so sorry you lost your brave and precious lady. 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...
lukasmom Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Your was the home and the love she remembers. Thank you for helping write a beautiful end to her life story. Sending hugs- Jan, Luka and Carter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Melissa, I am 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...
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