Guest TexasGreytMom Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Today we sadly enabled our sweet, gentle and loving angel to cross over and wait, pain-free and happy, for us at the Rainbow Bridge. Shelby came into our lives 7 years ago when she was just 3 years old. She left us today due to osteosarcoma in her shoulder. But, we choose not to dwell on the end of her life. What will remain with us instead are the years of fun we had with her that began on April Fool's Day 2009 as we sat in the office of GPA-Houston and waited to meet potential new family members. Out of the corner of our eye we noticed her wandering thru the office, sniffing curiously and energetically. We asked to meet her and we bonded instantly. She was warm, friendly, and LOVED to be petted. When petted, she would instantly freeze and stand perfectly still until you stopped petting her. As the GPA office staff completed paperwork and searched for documents, I watched her as she stealthily and quietly would reach up on a nearby desk and, undetected, pull a piece of paper out of a stack of documents. She would snatch the paper and retreat to her bed on the office floor and methodically tear the paper into a thousand pieces. I didn't dare share this info with hubby, as we were smitten with her and I didn't want anything to stand in the way of her becoming our family member. It was a secret Shelby and I shared ... at least until we got her home. Once she was comfortably settled into our family and our home, it didn't take long for her paper obsession to surface again ... in hubby's home office. But, he loved her so much that even after destroying important paperwork, he couldn't be angry with her. She only had to look at him with those huge dark brown eyes and he melted. She totally owned our hearts. We are forever grateful for the 7 amazing years we had with her. And, more than anything we are thankful that we were able to take her on a wonderful travel trailer road trip from our home in Texas to California last year. Shelby was able to play with her sister on Ocean Beach Dog Park in Ocean City, CA and swim in the lakes at Bottomless Lakes in Roswell, NM. She ate doggie entrees at beachfront cafes along the Pacific Coast Highway. Letting her go was one of the most difficult decisions we've had to make so far - we didn't want to wait too late or rob her of any remaining good days by letting her go too soon. As it turned out, she let us know – we could see it in her eyes. She was tired and uncomfortable and the light and spark was no longer there. She stoically walked into our vet clinic with her sister (Mia - our pit mix) and we knew we made the right decision. She comfortably and peacefully crossed over with us by her side. Leaving without her was surreal and her sister was confused. Our home is empty and too quiet. We’ll miss her howling bark greeting as we return home to her. And we’ll miss the excitement of seeing her tear into her Christmas stocking treats. There are a million other things we’ll miss about her. But we know that we'll be fine thanks to all the sweet memories we have of her and her antics. And in a few short weeks, her ashes will be back home with us. When she adopted us, we were fortunate that we also received her racing collar with her brass nameplate. When the oak box containing her ashes arrives, hubby will affix her racing collar nameplate to her oak box. Our sweet girl will be in our memories and our hearts forever, and we’re looking so forward to the day we’ll see her again. We love you and miss you, Shelbers, Shelberito, Burrito … our baby girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl Run pain-free, Shelby. 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...
JustSnoozing Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 A lovely tribute to your Shelby. So sorry she has gone. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 What a beautiful tribute to your special girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Shelby. 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 January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 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...
Neighsayer Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I'm sorry Shelby had to leave but you wrote beautifully about her. She will greet you at the bridge with the bark you miss & be pain free again. Hugs to you, your husband & her sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 That is beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. I am sorry that Shelby had to leave. Run free Shelby, 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girlie. What wonderful times you had. Remember all of 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...
Beachbum1 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well, Shelby. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Happy Trails, lovely Shelby. My sincere condolences to those who are missing you. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Shelby. 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...
teri_d Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Such a sweet tribute to Shelby -- hugs to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeL Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 So sorry for your loss of lovely Shelby. Run free sweet girl. Quote Mom to Ranger (PB's Long Ranger), Esso (Kiowa Stay Over) and Cookie the rattie mix Missing Kahn (Gil's Khan) 10-29-03 - 11-7-16 Belle (Regall Belooow) 8-9-07 - 3-12-17 Star (Greyt Star) 1-19-07 - 3-13-2020 Pitch (Emerald Pitch) 4-1-08 - 6-3-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Run painfree, sweetie, and send your family a sign so they know you are fine. Rock those wings! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 What a beautiful tribute to a very special girl. So sorry you had to say goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Shelby I am sorry that thief, osteo found your shoulder but am happy that you were & still will be loved by your folks. We send you family 's for their broken 's. Daphne & Penny 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...
Remolacha Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I am so sorry, Shelby was clearly loved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 This was a lovely tribute. She must have been a wonderful, if a bit quirky , lady. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Shelby. 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...
RaineysMom Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I'm so 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) Shelby, I hope your spirit is enjoying shredding piles of colored paper into confetti at the rainbow bridge. And I send all our sympathy to your family and the many who miss you. Edited January 22, 2017 by EllenEveBaz 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...
GreyPoopon Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'm so very sorry. Your precious paper shredder left much too soon. Godspeed Shelby. 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...
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