Guest jessicaksu125 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) I first met Lizzie when I was picking up a couple volunteer shifts at the greyhound adoption kennel in Maine. She'd come out of her crate like a bullet and ping pong around the place in a black and white blur. She was one of the smallest dogs there but also one of the most determined. One day she saw a teddy bear up on a shelf, and she wouldn't let the muzzle she had to wear stop her from stealing it. I brought her home, and she did calm down, but she never changed. I lost my precious girl yesterday, after her body gave up on her. She was just shy of 11 years old. Over the years I thought of Lizzie as my constant. I moved a lot, several states, lots of apartments. People went in and out of my life, but there was always one thing I could count on without fail: Lizzie being there when I came home. Now that she's gone, home doesn't feel like home anymore. While Lizzie was in the hospital, I sat with her and wrote down my favorite Lizzie Dog moments. The many adventures with the green ball. http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/317734-the-green-ball/ Going for a walk and looking at Lizzie and thinking "oh, that's nice, you have your stuffed squirrel.... wait.... ... ... (((((loud scream)))))" Walking by a garage sale and seeing her swipe a stuffy. Going for a second walk to pay the family. Walking into the kitchen and seeing a Lizzie with her nose in a D-con pack. Her tail was wagging furiously and a terrified mouse was curled up inside. I called the vet and said "help, I think my dog ate mouse poison, what do I do?" Calling the vet and saying, "help, my dog just ate a whole clove of garlic, what do I do?" Calling the vet and saying, "help, my dog just ate an entire stick of margarine, what do I do?" Buying an expensive stuffed toy for her each year on her birthday, then watching her ceremoniously destroy it. For a reason I'll never understand, the pink octopus she got for her 8th birthday survived and is still in tact to this day. Watching her bury the big dog treats in her bed, my bed or the couch, then dug up and enjoyed. Finding forgotten dog treats under my pillow. Watching her hop up and down when I said the "W" word. Watching her ears perk up when she got excited. The joy in life that was evident whenever you looked her in the eyes. The night it dropped 20 degrees overnight. Feeling a cold nose on my arm as she crawled under my blanket. Watching her put her head near my phone as we listened to audio books at night. Pretending not to see her jump up on the forbidden couch at my parents house. Watching her play the cute card when she saw them coming. Sitting with her in the dog hospital, and watching her get up for the first time to nose her blanket around. Knowing at that point I'd have a few more days with her. Seeing her tail wag as we left the hospital. Knowing that someone was always looking out for me. Knowing that someone was always counting on me. I miss you so much, girl. I hope you're doing ok up there. Edited May 17, 2016 by jessicaksu125 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Hugs. 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 May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 A beautiful tribute for your beautiful girl. Run pain-free, Lizzie. 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...
Tracey Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 She was a beautiful girl. I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 A beautiful tribute. I'm sure my buddy Aston was up there to give her a hearty greeting at the gates. I'm so very sorry. There are no words. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Best friends and partners in crime leave huge holes in your heart. Loved the tribute and the story of the green ball - lizzy was blessed to be loved so. I'm sorry you had to say goodbye to your bestie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Those memories made me smile. I'm sure you will smile through your tears. I'm so sorry. 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...
robinw Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 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...
Beachbum1 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I am so sorry. Sounds like you have a lot of beautiful and funny memories of her. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I am so sorry. I know you are missing her terribly now, but she will always be with you, just not in the same way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Your wonderful tribute has captured Lizzie so brightly, it is beautiful! What a character and what a huge part of your heart she made her own. I am so very sorry for your loss Godspeed Lizzie. Watch for Pal, he will share his stuffies with you. 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 May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 A beautiful tribute for a beautiful girl. I am very sorry to read of Lizzie's passing. She was very special and always will be with you. Run free Lizzie, 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...
PattyE Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss of Lizzie. Your tribute was beautiful. Take care of yourself. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Lizzie. What wonderful memories you have. Remember them and smile..... 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...
schultzlc Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Your Lizzie sounds truly one in a million. I am so sorry for the loss of your girl. 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...
Feisty49 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 You wrote beautiful words about your girl but it is so sad to lose them. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm smiling through tears. You had such an amazing life together! Even missing her so deeply, Lizzie can still bring back so many wonderful memories for you. What a huge empty space that little girl will leave in your home and heart. She was truly a larger than life kind of girl, and your heart dog for sure. I'm so sorry you lost your 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...
racindog Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Very moving tribute. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidoey Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 What beautiful words for your girl I'm so very sorry. Quote Jackie with Tangerine and Chimes Always missing Gracie, Steely, Annie, Payne, Twilite, Janey Bug, Bindi, Sophie, and Dazzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Beautiful tribute to Lizzy...I'm so sorry 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...
sabrina Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) I am sorry your list of favorite Lizzie moments has ended. We never get to be together long enough , do we? for your Edited May 17, 2016 by sabrina 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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