Hawthorn Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write this. I can hardly believe it, but just three weeks after saying goodbye to her litter brother Sunny, we have had to say goodbye to Sophie too. Sophie was hit very hard by Sunny's departure, and I suspect that her grief hastened her end. She had been dealing with a number of chronic health conditions for a while but we hoped she would be with us for some time to come. However, she declined rapidly after Sunny's transition, and with no reasonable expectation of recovery or improvement we could not allow her to continue suffering so we did the kindest thing we knew and let her go peacefully at home surrounded by love. We believe that she had a form of cancer which had spread to her lungs. This is the first picture I ever saw of Sophie on the rehoming centre's website. There was something about this picture that spoke to me, so I looked her up on Greyhound Data and was astonished to find that she was litter sister to Sunny, who we had adopted three months earlier. I pointed this out to my husband but he said it was too early to adopt another just yet. Next morning, I got a phone call from the rehoming centre to let me know that she was Sunny's sister and to ask if we wanted her. I said we would go and see her, but my heart knew she was already mine, and so it was. Sophie and I had a very special and close bond. We had very similar personalities, both highly sensitive with a dislike of crowds and noise, so we understood each other very well. Sophie was always with me, and quite often snuggled up to me, or lying on top of me. Sophie was happiest at home and did not generally like strangers, but she was the sweetest, funniest, snuggliest girl with those she trusted, and very perceptive. On two occasions she possibly save our lives, once from an undetected gas leak, and once by alerting us to a fire in our garage. I always felt like I had hit the jackpot with Sophie. She was beautiful, sweet, clever, snuggly, she roached, chattered and purred. I actually caught her chattering on camera once when she was waiting for a treat: I have so many beautiful pictures of Sophie that it's hard to choose but here are some of my favourites. On our favourite walk in the hills, resting amongst the wild flowers: Looking very cute whilst waiting for a treat: How I will miss that face and those beautiful eyes: This is a special memory for me. Sunny was out of action, so I took Sophie to the hills on her own. As it was too warm to walk, we just sat in the shade together. Sophie was content just to lie there for a long time taking in the view and just being together: I always intended to do this with her again, but life got in the way and I never did: She didn't like me taking close ups of her head, but I sneaked this one: Rest in peace, my sweet, beautiful girl. Thank you so much for all of your love and trust. I don't know what I'm going to do without you. "And can it be that in a world so full and busy the loss of one creature makes a void so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up!"~ Charles Dickens (1812-1870) We will always love you and miss you. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I am so so sorry for your loss. I wish I had words of comfort because I know how hard it is lose 2 close together, especially when you have a special bond. I think the quote in your signature says it all. Once again, my thoughts are with you. 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 August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 ... we just sat in the shade together. And made this beautiful memory to hold close in your heart, where Sophie and Sonny will always be. I understand losing two so close together, and my heart goes out to you. I love the first photo of Sophie, the one that called out to you. How could it not? Special littermates reunited is the best. I am so terribly sorry for your losses. You are in my thoughts. . 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...
Batmom Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, special 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...
robinw Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Oh no! 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...
heartdogs Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm so sorry you had to lose them so close together. Your pictures & tribute is wonderful & they will live in your heart forever. Hugs from north Tx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I gasped when I saw her name here, so soon after Sunny. I am so very sorry. Rest well, Sophie. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Heartbreaking that your beautiful Sophie has followed Sunny far too soon. Such wonderful photographic memories of her. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I am so sorry to see your loss of Sophie. "And can it be that in a world so full and busy the loss of one creature makes a void so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up!"~ Charles Dickens (1812-1870) When you have a bond as strong as you had with Sophie the heartbreak is deep. Your beautiful words describe the close relationship of two kindred spirits who shared many sweet moments in your life together. Sophie was a truly special girl. Rest well sweet girl - run and play with Sunny. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 My heart is breaking for you. You are probably right-she probably had to leave to go be with Sunny. I went through this with Bobber and her mother Seabird. And I just remember reading on here of similar with Maverick and Goose. We all know how deeply our hounds love and bond. Sonny & Sophie will be with you always too. Love conquers all-even death. "For love is as strong as death....Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it.If a man would give for love all the wealth of his house, it would be utterly despised."-Song of Solomon 8:6-7 "Some animals...leave a trail of glory behind them.They give their spirit to the place where they have lived,and remain forever a part of the rocks and streams and the wind and sky."- Marguerite Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm certain this is unbearably tough for you. No words. 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 August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 . It must be especially difficult to loss Sophie so soon after Sunny , 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...
Patsy Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Many hugs and run fast and healthy, sweetie. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Run free, Sophie. 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...
Guest budsmom Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I am so sorry you have lost your beautiful girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 That last photo.... I'm sorry for your losses. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Beautiful Sophie -- I know your heart hurts -- hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreyHawk Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 My sweet sweet girl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 So very sorry for the loss of Sophie. Gone from your side, but never absent from your heart ..... 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...
45MPHK9 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 How sad that you've had up say goodbye to beautiful Sophie. She lead a beautiful life with you. Such a lucky girl.... Godspeed, Sophie. 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 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I am so very, 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...
msnikkerdoodle Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Oh how heartbreaking. I am so very sorry. Run free beautiful Sophie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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