sobesmom Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 My Diana went to the bridge Tuesday. Diana came to us as a foster when she was just 2 years old. Far too young, small and female for my preference, but that's the way it goes sometimes. She turned out to be the most un-greyhound-like grey I've ever met. She was a lab puppy with stripes. She never met a person she didn't love, a place she didn't want to go or a trashcan she wouldn't dive into. Needless to say, she didn't stay a foster for long. She was my only foster "fail" and I don't regret it for a minute. She was the "real dog" my DH wanted, the companion Sobe needed, and the sweetie that just fit in. She never had a fear or phobia in her life. If something new happened - she'd be the curious one checking it out. Her big brother Sobe would run and hide, and Diana would check out whatever was fun and new. They were great friends. Never cuddly, but each others' shadows. Diana cured Sobe of SA. Sobe cured Diana of excessive jumping, stepping on him, and basically all rude puppy behaviors . They were quite the partners in crime. Sobe would shoulder away the chair I'd prop in front of the cupboard that held the trashcan, Diana would paw it open, Sobe would pull out the can, and they'd share the spoils. They were a daunting combo of brains, brawn and finesse. And the "refrigerator incident"! Oh, what a mess they made of my house!!! When Sobe passed a few years ago, Diana powered on, as comfortable on her own as with a companion. She loved little kids. Whenever any came to visit she'd get SO excited. She loved to kiss them and make them squeal. I always joked that I could drop her off at a daycare center and she'd be in heaven. She was so gentle with people with special needs. She just "knew". She was a jumper when she was younger, but never on older people or kids. She did great around wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. She would put her head on the lap of people in wheelchairs for pets, and on several occasions took very vigorous petting/thumping from kids with muscle control issues and was fine with it. She'd have been a great therapy dog. She was a world-class cuddler. Furniture was her love. Bed, couch, rocking recliner that no other dog dared get into, she loved them all. Wherever we say or layed, she was there. I wake up in the night now wondering why I'm able to move without my legs or shoulder pinned down. Diana loved the vet's office. She thought that was SUCH a fun place to go. And they loved her there. There wasn't a dry eye in the place Tuesday. She was lying down, just so tired, but thumped her tail when her vet and techs came in. Loving to the end. I could tell stories all day long. It's been a GREYT 10 years. I won't regret that I lost her. I rejoice because I had her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm sorry she had to leave you. She was a dog in a million. Hugs to you and your family. Godspeed, sweetest 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...
RedHead Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm sorry for your loss. Sounds like Diana was happy and peaceful until the end. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What a wonderful tribute! She sounds like a fantastic character 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...
robinw Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm so very sorry Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a very special girl. Rest well, Diana. 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...
Time4ANap Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Run free, Diana. 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...
Houndtime Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 She knew she was loved. I'm so sorry you've said see you later to your wonderful girl. Godspeed Diana. 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...
a_daerr Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What a sad day. Thank you for your beautiful tribute for Diana. It is clear how very much she was loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 She was, and is, so loved. How wonderful that she was with the perfect family for her, appreciating her as the bestest girl. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girlie - hugs and sympathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to believe life will ever "be the same" without them. Thank you for sharing her moments with us. Quote http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/TgrrValily/CookieMac2009pt2/siggyyayayayayay.jpg Waiting at the bridge: Buddy James, Cookie Dough, Shelby, and Mac. My angels New dog mom to dachshunds Ginger and Ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What a lovely tribute to your wonderful girl - and what a happy life she had with you. Many condolences on your loss . Run free, Diana! Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 A beautiful tribute to a special girl. Run free Diana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I am very sorry. Diana sounds like one in a million. Run free Diana, 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...
Beachbum1 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm so very sorry. She was an incredible girl, and definitely a Lab with stripes. Godspeed Diana. 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...
Hubcitypam Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Wonderfull heartfelt tribute to your special girl. Run free among the stars Diana. Edited January 22, 2016 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milosdriver Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. I love what you said, "I won't regret that I lost her. I rejoice because I had her." What a good reminder for us all! I wish you peace and healing, Patti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What a special girl. I could feel your rejoicing in every word. Happy Trails, Diana. Hope Sobe met you at the bridge & showed you all the things he needs a little help "getting into." Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 :brokenheart Sure that your Diana has crossed. A presence as big as she had will really be missed by you . 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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