winnie Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Celeste... what can I say? You were our first greyhound, our introduction to GreyTalk and this cult, our Meet & Greet pro, the one that showed all our other hounds the ropes... to put it simply, Celeste was the best. When we asked for a low-energy dog, GPA-NoVA delivered. You were not only low-energy, you were no energy - Flat Dog Celeste. When we wondered why you were retired after a seemingly good career and no injuries, we only had to watch you run to realize you were a Roller Derby Queen. If you can't run fast, take your competition down! Yeah, those cards at the track helped you land on our couch. When I reached out to your race breeder and owner, she told me that you were one of 13 puppies born via an emergency C-section. You had a traumatic start to life, but that just made you live life to the fullest. Everyone loved Celeste. You were a GPA-NoVA celebrity who convinced many potential adopters that greyhounds were the perfect dog. July 4th was hell for you. You seemed to lose your will to live. I'm glad you made it to your 14th birthday on July 8th. When you didn't bounce back, we took you to the vet. She discovered the hemangiosarcoma around your spleen and internal bleeding. You were so brave. I'm glad you went so peacefully, and for that we are grateful. Your loss hit us hard, especially after losing galgo Beatrix only six weeks before. Please say "hello" to your sissies over the bridge - your BFF Faye Oops, Beautiful Bonny, your Spanish sissy Beatrix... and yes, even old crab pot Darcy. Celeste, the end of an era. We love ROOO!!! I haven't gotten our photos moved over from Photobucket yet, but hopefully this works. https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19894958_10213623146715741_5599501511935129831_n.jpg?oh=cca2dd82f65e64c2e229459479b0eafe&oe=5A0A9FE3 https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19895079_10213632191821863_9142529437641432275_n.jpg?oh=b946a70a44944d5a5160c1152aac2257&oe=5A107C81 Celeste, the internet sensation! Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I am so very, very sorry... :( she was a beautiful girl. Sending Hugs. 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...
Busderpuddle Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. God Speed Celeste Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I'm sorry she had to leave you. I've always loved her Hershey's kiss roo! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Laura, I'm so sorry. You've had a bad stretch, recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Oh, I'm so sorry you've lost your champion rooer. Rest well, Celeste. 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...
Houndtime Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Beautiful Celeste; I am so sorry you are gone. We will miss you here on GT. Please accept my sincere sympathy 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...
krissy Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 So sorry for your loss. What a full life she lived 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...
Time4ANap Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I am so sorry to see this. We are losing way too many of our GT kids. Run-free, sweet Celeste. You will be missed. 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...
JohnF Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 So sorry to read of your your loss. You left a lovely tribute on a life well lived and hound well loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I am so sorry you lost your sweet girl, Celeste. (Love her name!) And so soon after Beatrix. Run free Celeste. Your videos made me smile. Celeste Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Sorry that Celeste has left you. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlehound Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Run free sweet Celeste Quote Carol, missing Magic (1/5/01 - 4/15/15) but welcoming Fuzzy's Joy Behar (Joy) into my life on 5/31/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Laura and Regan, my heart broke whenI first read about Celeste. She was so special and you guys have experienced so much loss. Hugs to all of you. 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...
Potomacpupsmom Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I am so sorry Celeste had to leave. She made it to 14 though, which is wonderful. Run free Celeste! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Celeste. What a long life she had and what wonderful memories you must have made. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 So sorry Laura. I lost Segugio, the second of my old guard, to the same thing but at a much younger age. I'm sorry you've lost your pretty Celeste. 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...
winnie Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 We celebrated Celeste's 11th Gotcha Day in April. We were definitely lucky to have her for so long. She really was doing well until this past week. Lots of good memories and things to be grateful for. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Celeste. 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 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Celeste all that thunder I have been hearing the last couple of nights. Is that you & the heavenly houndies rooing. I am sorry you have made your journey across the bridge 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...
GreyPoopon Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I'm so very sorry. She was as lovely as she was perfect for you. Godspeed Celeste. 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...
Remolacha Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I am so sorry, she was with you a long time, but of course it is never long enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddiesmom Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I am so sorry. Hugs. Quote Amy Human Mommy to fur baby Maddie (Doobiesaurus) TDI certified. May 5, 2002-September 12, 2014 and Mille (Mac's Bayou Baby)CGC, TDI certified. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg"]http://i270. photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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