Guest skipperannie22 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Simply Cindy was her given name - she never raced and we humans called her Cindy. She was 8.5 years old. She was out running and playing in the backyard and she dropped dead last Friday 2/3 at 2pm right in front of me. We rushed her to a vet which is very close, but despite their efforts her heart never started again. I have never ever heard of a greyhound, or any dog, just dropping to dead like this. not that it would have mattered, but my mind is seriously having trouble processing that one second she was smiling as she ran past me and the next she was dead in front of me. No apparent health issues - we had her in to the vet for a physical and teeth cleaning late last September and all was well. I guess it doesn't matter why or what happened at this point, because it won't bring my silly little girl back. I wrote this yesterday morning to help remember all the little things I know I'll soon forget. I cried all the way through this and the rest of the day, but it helped I think. I miss her. I miss everything about her. we had a tight bond, after all we’ve been co-workers now 24/7 for the last year and a half. She knew me and I knew her. I miss reassuring her and making her world safe. I miss being able to touch her ear or face, letting her know its ok. I miss hearing her groan when I found that perfect spot on her neck to scratch and I miss laughing when she did her butt dance. I miss her very dramatic sighs, always perfectly timed with something her humans were doing. I miss rubbing her neck after she ate and celebrating her big burb with her. I miss scratching the inside of her ears, oh how she loved that. I miss playing drums on her and seeing her paw for more when I stopped. I miss seeing her excitement when a new squeaker toy came into the house, still in the bag, she knew it was there and had it out of the bag and straight to her kennel. I miss hearing her make her bed, whether in the kennel or cabin. I miss covering her up and giving her warmth on a cold winters night. I miss talking her into going outside, that it was safe and I’m right there with her. I miss putting her coat on and I miss seeing her in the backyard. I miss sharing my yogurt with her. I miss our walks up the street, oh how I miss those right now. I miss her coming into my office about 10x a day wanting to go out. I miss her putting her head on my lap while I worked. I miss reassuring her when we were outside that it was ok when the wind blew. I miss sprinting with her to the front door when she’d had enough of being brave and just wanted back inside. I miss hearing her run upstairs to play, up and down the stairs or back and forth on the bridge. I miss playing hide and seek with her. I miss her love and loyalty. I miss seeing her across the yard – just making eye contact and reassuring both of us she was ok. I miss seeing her smile and grin with that grey face. I miss seeing that grey face in the front window watching me as I come back from a run. I hope she’s found a safe place. I miss my little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Oh, what a horrible shock. I am so sorry for your loss and heartache. She was a beautiful girl. Rest well, Cindy. 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...
PattyE Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am so sorry. I lost my first grey suddenly and it was the hardest thing I have gone through. I hope she sends you a sign to let you know that she is fine. 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...
ozgirl2 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Many hugs - she sounds like a wonderful grey... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. Over the years, some members here have experienced similar tragedies, so no need to feel alone in that respect. Each of us here feels every loss deeply, even the hounds we've never met. Run free, Cindy. 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...
krissy Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm so sorry, what a shock this must be. Although I know there is really no consolation at a time like this, know at least that she was doing something she loved and that she didn't suffer. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShebasMom Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 My heart goes out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am so sad and sorry for your loss. I lost two dogs who were fine in the morning and gone by days end. 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...
sarabz Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm so sorry. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am so sorry, it is never easy, but to lose her so unexpectedly, what a shock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our 9 year old Brooke quite unexpectantly as well (she died on her pillow when we were at work) and the shock and pain were overwhelming. My thoughts are with you as you try to process 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...
schultzlc Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your sweet Cindy. 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...
JustSnoozing Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 How heartbreaking. So sorry. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FordRacingRon Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss I truly am and I know how you feel. Thursday will be 2 months for me and I lost my girl in an accident. As with you, it was so fast I too was not prepared because I had a healthy, fine, dog then 2 hours I had no dog. I still weep when I see a picture. It is hard to wrap our heads around this.........it was so fast. My heart is breaking for breaking for you to, especially your pup was really young in that respect. Bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I'm so sorry. She was adorable. Nothing seems worse than a sudden loss. I too lost one suddenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I'm so very sorry. There is no easy way to lose a friend, but that is an especially brutal way. Your gorgeous girl--those big eyes in a lovely white face--left much much too young and way too suddenly. You wrote a terrific tribute to her. Godspeed Cindy. 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...
lukasmom Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) I am so sorry you lost your best girl so suddenly. I lost my heart hound three weeks ago unexpectedly. It sucks but at least there wasn't any suffering on their part.Keep your memories close in your heart and take comfort in knowing you gave her a most wonderful life. Edited February 8, 2017 by lukasmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Your grief and emptiness and disbelief are overwhelming, and it's no wonder. That horrible, unthinkable suddenness adds another layer to the pain of your loss. Such a lovely tribute---you helped us to know what a wonderful dog your Cindy was, and it's clear that the love and understanding between you were very deep. I hope in the writing, it helped just a bit to share your sweet lady with us. We're sharing your sadness as well, and sending much sympathy. 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...
JaimeL Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Cindy is such a beauty. Godspeed lovely girl, let your mama know you're okay. Your tribute showed how truely bonded you are. 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...
Batmom Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I'm so sorry for the loss of your lovely girl. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 What a beautiful girl! And what wonderful memories you made together. I am so very sorry for your sudden loss. Someone once told me that Missing someone is a way of keeping them with us, even when they are not. I hope in time that thought may help bring you comfort. x a million. 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 February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 A very shocking loss, I am very sorry. Cindy had a beautiful white face. Run free Cindy, 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...
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