Wafer Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Some folks here might remember sweet Mary and little Fencetop, Mary went to the bridge earlier this year and her 14th birthday would have been next week, so I thought I'd share Mary's story prior to Fencetop's arrival. Mary came to us as a foster after having run may races and raising 28 pups in four litters. Our other greyhound at the time, Wafer, was the boss and Mary was fine with that as long as she had her den all to herself. And, although she was always the boss, Wafer had no interest in Marys' den. however, Wafer did make it clear that Mary was not allowed on the furniture. After several months of no furniture privileges, Mary began to sneak onto one of the sofas during cold evenings then, a few weeks later when she got onto the other sofa, Wafer decided to try out Mary's den to see if that would get Mary off the sofa, Mary didn't seem to mind, so Wafer decided to sit on the highest spot on the sofa. Mary still didn't mind. Down the road a ways, when Wafer became ill, sweet Mary was always there for Wafer to lean on as her illness began to slow her down. and before long Mary became Wafer's constant companion and BFF until Wafer went to the bridge in May 2013, After a few lonely months, little Fencetop showed up on our back fence Based on our vet's estimate of her age, Fencetop was born about a week after Wafer went to the bridge. I always figured, somehow, Wafer sent Fencetop to our house so she could comfort Mary. That's where this video begins. We sure do miss you Mary. Quote -- Fencetop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Hugs. :wub: 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...
macoduck Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 What a sweet story. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Thanks for sharing your photos and memories of Mary, Fencetop and Wafer. Very sweet. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Mary was clearly a special soul, making friends first with Wafer and then Fencetop. No wonder you miss her so much. Godspeed Mary. 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...
palmettobug Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I love that first on the sofa pic, Wafer is like "what the hey???" Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 What a love story 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...
lukasmom Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Now I am sad. Mary was so sweet and living to get friends. She was so beautiful. How is Fencetop doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafer Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Now I am sad. Mary was so sweet and living to get friends. She was so beautiful. How is Fencetop doing? Fencetop is doing ok. She still misses Mary tons, though. Last week I was moving some things upstairs, and without thinking, I gave Mary’s last collar a little shake after I noticed it on a shelf. Before I could turn around, Fencetop was running up the stairs, looking for Mary. Quote -- Fencetop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 That is such a special story. What a bond they had. 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...
nessa Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Mary Mary and Fencetop She/they were so so special. What a blessing for you.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 for you Mary. I hope all the bridge angels give you a greyt birthday 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...
ramonaghan Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I always loved seeing your photos of Mary and Fencetop, but never knew Mary and Wafer's story. How lovely. Thank you for sharing all your special girls with us. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Wafer, Mary, and Fencetop -- links in a chain of love Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I loved your beautiful video of Mary and Fencetop. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, 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...
RaineysMom Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 what a special bond they shared and honestly, still the cutest pictures I have ever seen. sending hugs to you and Fencetop 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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Wafer Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 Happy Birthday Mary. I hope you and your BFF Wafer are having a blast at the bridge. Quote -- Fencetop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessa Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 what a special bond they shared and honestly, still the cutest pictures I have ever seen. sending hugs to you and Fencetop This. Happy Birthday Mary !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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