Jiffer Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) How do I write a farewell about such a wonderful soul? I could not imagine my life without her, but yet, here we are. She was born Windy Bear and called Wendy in her first home. Through tragic circumstances, she joined our home in August 2008. She was a foster for all of ten minutes, maybe less. She immediately bonded with my hubby and angel Uber. Hubby donned her with the name Mojito because she was sweet but without warning she'd knock you on your behind. Most of the time we called her Mo, Mojo, Mimosa or Mosa. But she was always our little Windy. She had been through so much four years ago when she was diagnosed with lymphangiectasia. I thought for sure she'd last weeks or maybe months. Being resilient and strong, she pulled through and became herself again. I was grateful. She thrived once more. Mo spent most nights sleeping between hubby and I, more often than not with her head on my pillow. She asked for little but gave so much. She loved going for her walks, and playing with her toys. Her favourites were a stuffed puppy and a stuffed squirrel. She learned their names too and could be asked to retrieve either. She had integrated into our pack so seamlessly, it was almost as if she was borne to it. When we lost Miss Echo, she gracefully took up the position of matriarch in the pack. She loved having her boys. About three months ago, she started having issues breathing that we initially attributed to her advanced age and laryngeal paralysis. We took precautions to keep her calm and did whatever we could to prevent her breathing from getting worse. Only, it did. Nothing we tried was helping to improve her breathing. On Friday, March 3, I brought her in for yet another checkup on her breathing since it was becoming incredibly worrisome. Xrays were taken that showed natural advanced aging effects in her lungs, but also that the bottom of her lungs were not inflating. We added theophylline hoping that opening her airways and bronchioles would do the trick to improving her breathing. There seemed to be some slight improvement so I was encouraged. Wednesday, March 8 came and she seemed in good shape in the morning. Hubby came home from work and said all was well as he went about his usual routine. I arrived home and Mo immediately went into distress. Whether it was the excitement of my return home, or some other unknown, she could not breathe. Hubby and I whisked her to the vet clinic faster than I've ever done before. Our vet could hear no lung sounds. They were both collapsed and we were already losing her. We released her from her suffering. In retrospect, I realized that her circumstance was so apt for you see, Mo and her litter were born in a hurricane, and March 8 was one of the most wicked wind storms we've seen in years. She came into this world Windy Bear in a hurricane, and passed unable to catch her breath, in a wind storm. That's my girl. Beamish is handling the single life well. Though his ego is going to be hard to keep in check. It seems so unusual that our house, once full of greyhounds, is now down to a single one. Whether we'll adopt again is hard to say. At this time, I need time. I'm sure if the right hound presented itself, we would certainly consider them. We're not ones to turn away a hound in need, afterall. Edited March 17, 2017 by Jiffer Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 In retrospect, I realized that her circumstance was so apt for you see, Mo and her litter were born in a hurricane, and March 8 was one of the most wicked wind storms we've seen in years. She came into this world Windy Bear in a hurricane, and passed unable to catch her breath, in a wind storm. That's my girl. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a lovely tribute. Rest well, beautiful girl. 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...
RaineysMom Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I am so very, very sorry :( what a beautiful tribute for a beautiful girl :cry1 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...
MP_the4pack Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Jen, I'm so sorry Mo left. She was such a wonderful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Run free, sweet girl. 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...
Houndtime Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. 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...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Godspeed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mojito. 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...
Neighsayer Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 What a beautiful tribute, I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Oh Jennifer, I am so very sorry for your loss. All of the FTH pups were and are so very special. Godspeed Windy Bear. 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...
Batmom Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, most precious 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...
Guest goofydog2 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 What a precious girl to share your life with. Run with your wind little Windy Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Jen Your tribute is so full of love. I so am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'm so very sorry. She was a special soul from her first storm to her last. Godspeed Mojito. 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...
robinw Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'm so sorry, Jen 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 March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Your beautiful girl. I am so sorry 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...
Vampiric_Conure Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 **Hugs to you and your family** Rest well, Mo Quote Beware of dog? Forget the dog - BEWARE OF CAT! No wait. The budgie is a killer, too. Aaerro by Vampiric Conure, on Flickr Rainbow Bridge - Aaerro march 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 FTH dogs are so special. 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...
heartdogs Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Your tribute was so wonderful but I'm sorry to see she has gone to the bridge. Hugs to the family left behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I am so sorry your beautiful girl had to leave. Run free Mo, 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 March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girlie. Remember all 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...
4My2Greys Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 . Your tribute was beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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