Neighsayer Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 My sweet broodmom, Gigi, went to join her sister yesterday! I adopted two brood littermates in February 2013. We lost Misty, Vans Misty Morn, to a brain tumor last year. Gigi continued to romp and play with the other Greyhounds in the house, with no health issues other than some arthritis in her back end. She developed five corns a few months ago, but was ok with them at first. Over the summer she limped a bit, off and on, as we worked to get rid of those corns. She would go for weeks at a time with no limp. Last month she started favoring her rear leg almost everyday, and then stopped putting weight on it. X-rays revealed osteo. We were able to manage her pain for a bit, but it got out of control a few days ago. She had a great day on Thursday, and I had hopes that she could stay longer. She was able to get up on her own, get up/down the ramp, pee without falling, and pay attention to the other dogs. She even sought me out for attention and put her head in my lap! It all went downhill after that, so I had the vet come out to set her free of pain. I hate cancer! She was my third osteo dog. Since my other two were diagnosed at 8 and 9, and she had some impressive corns, I wasn't even thinking osteo until she became non weight bearing. At that point, I knew exactly what I was going to see on those X-rays. I let her go less than two weeks after diagnosis. Hug your hounds! Consider adopting a senior or a broodmom! Love ya, Gigi. Say hi to your sister for me! Would someone please update her greyhound data page with her date of death? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run pain-free, Gigi. 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 October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I am so sorry, I just hate that feeling when you "know" it is the dreaded C, even before you see the x-rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdsmoxie Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Sorry for your loss and I updated her G-D page. If you wish to add anything at a later date lat me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I'm very sorry for your loss. Rest well, Gigi. 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...
Neighsayer Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Sorry for your loss and I updated her G-D page. If you wish to add anything at a later date lat me know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Oh, Irene. 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...
Busderpuddle Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I am so sorry...Godspeed Gigi Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Sorry for your loss. Glad you were able to give some older gals a great retirement though! Run free sweet girl. 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...
Riverhound Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Dammit. I'm so sorry, Irene. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hugs to you. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 So sorry for the loss of your Gigi. Remember the good times... 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Irene, I am so sorry Foster Sweet, my first senior broodmom, no doubt welcomed your sweet girl and they are sharing stories. Senior broodmoms are the best. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Godspeed Gigi. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I'm so very sorry. I too had a corn/OS dog; she was 13. Greyhounds are wonderful; senior broodies are extra special. Godspeed Gigi. 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...
teri_d Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hugs coming to you - agree - there's just something about the Broodies ..... Special gals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I am so 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...
schultzlc Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I am very sorry for the loss of your Gigi. 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...
nessa Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss of Gigi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) I am sorry she has crossed. I just hope some day to read . The X-rays showed osteo but with treatment new x-rays no osteo. for your Edited October 10, 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...
greytpups Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss of Gigi, but she received lots of love and loved in return diring her last few years...I hope you will gain comfort in this. 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...
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queenwinniesmom Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I'm so sorry you lost your precious Gigi. I hope she will send you a sign that she and her sister are reunited. 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...
carronstar Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I am so very sorry. Fly fast and free, Gigi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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