dixidoll Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Emma my Whippet, my soul mate hound crossed over August 11. The mitral value and CHF finally won. You can fight this disease, but it always wins. At age 7 cardiologist diagnosed mirtal valve and said she has 6 mo to 1 year. We did everything possible,keeping track of her stats each day, changing meds and doses as needed, X-ray's, blood work, the disease won. Emma was a fighter, instead of 1year, we got 5 years. She was 2 months short of 12 years old. She was her usual self that evening. 5 a.m. she came to my bedside and collapsed. I knew she was dying. I held her, told her how much we love her, and had to watch her die. The cords in her heart finally broke, no blood with oxygen was pumping through. She was gone but we saw her heart pumping in her rib cage for about 1 minute. We are broken, devastated. In the end her heart kept beating, but was broken. We love these hounds so very much, they give is their life, total love, and take care of us emotionally. Emma was very special, she was here to get me through some really rough times. We love Dolly, Fergie and Hope dearly but Emma fighting for her life so hard for 5 years became my little miracle everyday. Dolly just had her 15th birthday last week, doing great for her age, but we know her time is limited. Parting with them is the hardest, most painful, devastating thing in my life. Run free my sweet Emma. 24 pounds of total love. My life companion, travel buddy, work companion therapy dog, emotional support, my everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my whippet at 15.5 years - 4.5 years longer then they said I would have him. Broke my heart. Hugs to you. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Rest well, sweet Emma--your heart is whole now but your family's is broken. Wishing you all peace and comfort. 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...
Cricket57 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Run free, sweet Emma. Quote Cricket, mom to Mulligan (Kycera) and Xena (Kebo Tina Turner ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Peace to your broken heart. Run with the angels, sweet Emma. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Run -free, sweet Emma. 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 August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 So sorry for your loss of lovely Emma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 So very sorry for the loss of your sweet little girlie. You gave her a wonderful life and must have have so many wonderful memories. 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...
Batmom Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, sweetie. 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...
sabrina Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I am sorry your Emma has made her 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...
Houndtime Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Connie, 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...
Neighsayer Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm so very, 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...
carronstar Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 The first and last thing Emma heard was you telling her how much you loved her. I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed sweet girl. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm so very sorry. She was able to stay with you much longer than the vets predicted, but not nearly long enough. Godspeed Emma. 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...
Busderpuddle Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjoman Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 She fought to be with you as long as she could, just as you fought to keep her well. She came to you to say goodbye knowing that you loved her and showing her love for you, hold that in your heart. Quote Miss "England" Carol with whippet lurcher Nutmeg & Zavvi the Chihuahua. R.I.P. Chancey (Goosetree Chance). 24.1.2009 - 14.4.2022. Bluegrass Banjoman. 25.1.2004 - 25.5.2015 and Ch. Sleepyhollow Aida. 30.9.2000 - 10.1.2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 My deepest sympathy. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I am so sorry. May your spirit run with the wind, sweet Emma. 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...
Dawnnziggy Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 How you loved her! I'm glad you had so much more time than expected (though it's never enough), and so sorry you lost your precious Emma. 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...
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