Fruitycake Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 We had to say goodbye to Allie this morning after she had some sort of neurologic episode that made her unable to walk or control her bowels. She has been failing slowly over the last few few years, which started when she was put on prednisone for a miserable six months, and her world had shrunk drastically in the past year. She was a nervous dog, which got worse as her hearing and sight failed. In her prime she was an athletic dog, jumping up to four feet to the top of a neighbor's retaining wall after squirrels (or in memory of squirrels), chasing anything that moved away (squirrels were a favorite, but rabbits, birds, and tumbling leaves were also fair game), ready for a game of 'chase the greyhound' in my friend's backyard when we brought them over, and always wanted to walk for miles and sniff the next sniffs - especially if Monty was sniffing it first. She was smart as a whip, and knew her 'left' from her 'right turn' or 'straight on,' a 'wait' from an 'ok' understood that she was the 'lie' dog while Monty should 'down.' Until recently our joke was that she had a perfect GPS that made her unable to get lost, because she was always able to steer us home again no matter how far we walked her. She loved every member of the Hound group that she had ever met, and yet hated three (non-Hound) neighborhood dogs with a fiery passion that never wavered. She earned the nickname 'Princess Pushy Pants' (shortened to her alternate name of Pants) within days of arriving at our home and proving that she was not good on a leash...unless 'good' translated into 'good for strength training of one or both arms' or 'wants to be a sled dog.' And she absolutely loved the snow. And leaves. And catching mice and voles. And chasing squirrels and bopping them on the butt with her nose when they thought they were safe to stop and scold her from six feet up a tree (when she was on leash). Thank heavens she didn't think to actually grab them, because I would have been a mess of panicked squealing on my end of the leash. She did have a couple of other hilarious squirrel-watching accidents while walking, too: multiple times when I walked her she would be watching a squirrel instead of watching where she was going and walked right into a snowbank taller than she was. I did prevent her from running into more solid barriers, but letting her plow into the snowbanks was too tempting since there was little chance of injury...and much hilarity to be had. She was a carrier-of-things, and would greet you at the door with something in her mouth...and my family still laughs at the time all she could find was a store receipt but she dutifully managed to pick it up and met them at the door with it in her mouth, all grinning eyes and wiggling butt. She liked to rearrange our shoes in the house, so we often would need to wander everywhere asking her where she had put them *this* time. Long ago we bought and framed a painted tile which seemed to be made with her in mind: "I have information pertaining to the whereabouts of your shoe." It is sad to look back at all of the cute, funny, and core characteristics that had disappeared over the past couple of years. I will try to remember those long-ago days when I think of her, because that was the true Allie Dog. Farewell, Pants. We hope you had a good enough life with us. (best guess ~January 2005-October 15, 2017) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I am so 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...
ramonaghan Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful girl. Rest well, Allie. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I am sorry that your Allie has crossed 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...
Time4ANap Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Run free, Allie. 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...
Banjoman Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 " We hope you had a good enough life with us." It sounds like she had a perfect life with you! 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...
spottydog Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 A beautiful rememberance of your Allie. She sounds like quite the character... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I'm so very sorry. Allie was clearly a very special dog. Godspeed Pants. 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...
Batmom Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 She clearly had the most wonderful life with you, and vice versa. I'm sorry she had to leave. I believe that over the bridge, there is an inexhaustible supply of both squirrels and shoes. 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...
robinw Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 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...
Remolacha Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 She sounds like lots of fun, I am so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I am sorry for the loss of your special girl. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 She had a great life with you! I'm sorry it was her time to go. Godspeed Allie. 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...
RaineysMom Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I am so sorry :( 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...
schultzlc Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I am very sorry for the loss of your Allie. 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...
smurfette Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. I can feel your love for her through your words. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 So very sorry for the loss of your special Allie. Oh yes...What wonderful memories you 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...
JustSnoozing Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 A lovely tribute. I'm sorry that she has gone. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 That is such a beautifully written remembrance of your sweet girl. It brings both tears and a smile. May the memories of her never fade, but remain etched in your heart. f_pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 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...
Neighsayer Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Aw, your tribute brought smiles as well as tears. How well you understood your girl, and how you loved her. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Allie. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 She loved every member of the Hound group that she had ever met, and yet hated three (non-Hound) neighborhood dogs with a fiery passion that never wavered. She was loyal to her pack and recognized its members May your spirit run with the wind through the snow, sweet Allie-pants PS: The receipt-in-mouth and shoe tile stories are hilarious 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...
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