Charlies_Dad Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Yesterday we let our sweet Angie earn her wings and she was the last of our original pack. Many years and houses ago we had all non-Greys, a Dalmation, German Short-Haired Pointer, Rat Terrier and a Pug. Angie was our Pug, the most loving, sweet natured dog you would ever meet. For those who haven't had a Pug or don't like small dogs, Angie would win you over in a heartbeat. Pugs are truly furry clowns and will make you laugh whether it be their goofy pushed in face, their playful antics, or the way they communicate through whines, snorts and barks (if you want to call them that). Angie was "my girl" who we adopted from the help of a friend back in Ontario who found her in a cage at a SPCA on the South Shore of Montreal. As Pugs are human lovers, being in a cage surrounded by other dogs is not their thing, they crave human companionship. So she bailed Angie out and then called my wife Lynn and asked, "would Kyle like a Pug?". Would I??? Damn straight I would. First introductions were me accidentally standing on one of her paws and her squealing, I can still remember that day as I picked her up and put her on a picnic table to get a good look at her. It was love at first sight and she has been my companion all these years. She would travel with me on long drives and loved loved going on them, just me and her. One time while working with the US Navy in Virginia Beach I had to go back to Ontario, a 13 hour drive and Lynn suggested I take Angie along for companionship. Well what a trip it was, she started out on my lap and stayed their while I drove the 13 hours straight through and again on the way back. I could take her anywhere and she would not bark, growl, run away or turn her nose up to a friendly pat from a stranger. I remember the custom agents who normally do not smile as that is their job break into a huge smile when Angie would pop her head up and place her front legs on the truck's front window sill. One could not help smile at the goofy face. Little Ang as I called her has been healthy her whole life with the exception of some eye troubles but that is part and parcel to have a Pug. Near the end of last year, her left rear leg seem to start to weaken and sometimes not follow all her others. This progressively worsened over the months to the point that leg would often be out at a funny angle or just be weak and drag a bit, I took her in for a look see and the vet did the standard test with the paws, flip them backwards and she of she could flip them the right way. Well the left rear she could not and the right rear took her effort. As the days and weeks passed both legs got weaker and we had her on Gabapentin hoping it may help, she was on some Medicam for her arthritis in her hips but I did not want to cause kidney issues as she was already showing some signs of elevated values. I took her for laser acupuncture, then water therapy and while it may have done some good, she got worse and worse. For the past couple months she has been dragging herself around as communication between her brain and her back legs no longer worked. I would carry her outside to do her business and sometimes when I got her up on three legs she could walk for a spell and then fall over. I would leave her outside to enjoy the sun and smells for a while but she would immediately start to bark in frustration and the fact her human was not close to her. On top of her rear legs, her sight had decreased significantly as well as her hearing so her world became very small and she demanded attention 24/7 anytime she was awake. The last weeks and days she spent sleeping probably 20-22hrs of the day with episodes at night where she would awake and cry out that her human was not close by. I would always lay with her while she drifted off to sleep and this happened once, twice or three times a night. I knew time was short and always promise my pups if anything no pain and no fear if at all possible and while the two things Angie still loved, food and love, were part of the quality of life I was having a harder and harder time every day and Lynn knew because of all the sighs I would let out after thinking about my little Ang. I picked up a cart for her and while she used it briefly and seemed to bring some freedom to her, her front legs started to weaken badly and it no longer worked. There is another type of cart I could have purchased but that would not cure her, would not truly increase her small world she had been forced into. See her spirit was willing but her body was failing and I felt like a torturer at times. I did not want to cause my sweet little girl any more frustration and with tears said my goodbye to a pup that is so dear to me and my best friend by far. Likely you are asking yourself why the "Greyhound Pillow" in the title. Well for those that remember, I posted many pics here years ago when we had our Greys Charlie and Jack living in our RV and could always find Angie sharing a bed with them. They did not mind but also really took no notice of her and used her as a pillow whether it was to lay their head on or their feet. The pics were hilarious as Angie did not mind and often it was hard to maker her out with four legs on top of her and her matching the colour of he bedding. Those pics are on Photobucket and I cannot share them anymore unfortunately. I have tried in earnest to download my albums and while I get the zip file, it seems to be corrupted each time. Hopefully I will be able to get them as there are so many good memories there. The goofy face that can't help but make you smile: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252 {\fonttbl\f0\fnil\fcharset0 .HelveticaNeueInterface-Regular;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;} \deftab720 \pard\pardeftab720\sl480\qc\partightenfactor0 \f0\fs40 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0 \outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Untitled by Kyley, on Flickr\ } With her angel sister Peanut who tolerated her at best: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252 {\fonttbl\f0\fnil\fcharset0 .HelveticaNeueInterface-Regular;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;} \deftab720 \pard\pardeftab720\sl480\qc\partightenfactor0 \f0\fs40 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0 \outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Untitled by Kyley, on Flickr\ } Water therapy: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252 {\fonttbl\f0\fnil\fcharset0 .HelveticaNeueInterface-Regular;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;} \deftab720 \pard\pardeftab720\sl480\qc\partightenfactor0 \f0\fs40 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0 \outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Untitled by Kyley, on Flickr\ } Enjoying the sun in her last days: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252 {\fonttbl\f0\fnil\fcharset0 .HelveticaNeueInterface-Regular;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;} \deftab720 \pard\pardeftab720\sl480\qc\partightenfactor0 \f0\fs40 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0 \outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Untitled by Kyley, on Flickr\ } {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252 {\fonttbl\f0\fnil\fcharset0 .HelveticaNeueInterface-Regular;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;} \deftab720 \pard\pardeftab720\sl480\qc\partightenfactor0 \f0\fs40 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0 \outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Untitled by Kyley, on Flickr\ } 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...
Batmom Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing her in your pictures. Darling 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...
Beachbum1 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Kyle, I am so sorry for your loss. Who could resist that adorable face. Your connection with Angie was beautiful and heartwarming. What a loving and touching tribute to a very special pup. Rest well sweet Angie. 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...
JohnF Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 So sorry for your loss of a much-loved dog. You left the most wonderful tribute.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 What an angel she will be. I remember your pictures & hope you will be able to retrieve them. This was a beautiful tribute to your little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Kyle, I am so very sorry to see this about Angie. The end of an era is real time point. I remember her loving photos with your boys and hearing her stories through the years, especially how much of a comfort she was whenever you and Lynn went through your losses. Angie was little but the hole she's left in your hearts is enormous. I am so terribly sorry. Godspeed Angie 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...
ramonaghan Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Beautiful tribute to your girl. I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well, Angie. 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...
teri_d Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Kyle - so sorry to read your beautiful tribute to Angie. I remember pictures of Angie the greyhound pillow! What a sweet sister she was!! Hugs to you and much sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog2 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm so sorry to see your Angie in this forum. I, too, remember her with smiles as the boys used their 'greyhound pillow!' For a girl small of stature she delivered love and laughter in a large way. Godspeed darling Angie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 You are right---just from your wonderful pictures, Angie captured my heart. I've always loved pugs---from my uncle's many years ago, to clients at the vet where I worked---but have not had the pleasure of owning one. How blessed you were to have shared your life with this special little lady---a clown, a princess, a patient Greyhound pillow. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Angie. 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...
sabrina Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 A long time is never long is it? I am sorry you Angie's long time with you has had to end 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 July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Oh, that face I am so sorry it was her time to leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Kyle, I am so very sorry for your loss of your most precious Angie. Your tribute so beautifully expresses the love you had for her and what she meant to you. I hope you are able to retrieve your photos from PB for they hold many a wonderful memory. I do remember the many pictures of Charlie, Jack and Angie sharing a bed. She made the cutest pillow for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Run free, Angie. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I am 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...
racindog Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 My heart is breaking for you. A beautiful and very moving tribute. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 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...
Lexi Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. I can tell by reading your post that you and Angie had a very special bond. RIP sweet girl. Quote Lexi (mom to Nok, the former feral black kitty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I'm so very sorry. It's always hard to lose a precious dog, but the "last of the originals" is especially poignant. Godspeed Angie. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Godspeed to your gallant little girl. How fortunate you all were to find each other. And how hard it is to part. 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...
robinw Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I remember beautiful Angie. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Oh Kyle...I am so very sorry you had to say goodbye to your special little girlie. What wonderful memories you made together...remember 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...
kmtgolf1 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 So sorry for your loss, she was adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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