Neighsayer Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Reba raced under the name C Iced Champagne. She came to me at age 12. She was a tripod, but we had no history on her. It took me weeks to figure out she was deaf. I thought she was just ignoring me! She was the happiest dog Ive ever known. Everyone in my group GFNJ asked me for updates, so I started posting on Facebook in her name each morning. Reba here... continued daily for over two years. People and their dogs responded to her adventures and exploits. Her blog had a following of hundreds. After the first few weeks, I made sure there was a photo or video included. Reba digging deep holes and eating chicken feet were favorites. Im Continuing her blog with memories of her. I lost five dogs within a year, but none reached the age of 14. Reba made it to 14 years, four and a half months. Her fans helped her celebrate monthly birthdays once she reached 13. She was healthy until the end. She had stiff legs, but got around ok until this past weekend. She started falling a lot and appeared to have something neurological going on. She couldnt figure out where her feet were or how to place each foot to take the next step. Her back legs would splay and she had no idea how to move. So hard to watch. She was loved and will be missed by so many! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Your beautiful girl Thank you for loving her. So many would have walked away from a deaf, tripod senior. You gave Reba her life and she blessed yours in return. To reach 14.4.05 is a remarkable achievement! Still, we wish they could stay forever. Godspeed Reba 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...
ramonaghan Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I'm so sorry for your loss. 14 is remarkable indeed. Rest well, Reba. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Oh no! I am so sorry that Reba had to go. I can't even imagine the love between you two. You opened your heart to a needy and deaf tripod and just look at the love she has returned to you! I am glad you will continue her blog. It should be continued because the beautiful and happy spirit that is her is still with you- only her old body wore out and died. Reba will never be forgotten and is loved always. My deepest sympathy. :f_pink "Some animals...leave a trail of glory behind them.They give their spirit to the place where they have lived,and remain forever a part of the rocks and streams and the wind and sky."- Marguerite Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 So very sorry for the loss of your sweet girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Run free Reba, they say at Rainbow Bridge you wake up back in your prime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeL Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Reba, rest in peace sweet one. So very sorry for your loss and thank you for making her last years special. Quote Mom to Ranger (PB's Long Ranger), Esso (Kiowa Stay Over) and Cookie the rattie mix Missing Kahn (Gil's Khan) 10-29-03 - 11-7-16 Belle (Regall Belooow) 8-9-07 - 3-12-17 Star (Greyt Star) 1-19-07 - 3-13-2020 Pitch (Emerald Pitch) 4-1-08 - 6-3-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I'm sorry for your loss. 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...
DonnaBehr Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 It was always nice to hear of Reba's antics in your home. Despite her disabilities, she was a hoot. RIP, Reba. Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidoey Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Reba Such an honor to meet her at the picnic last year, as she was about to get in to her orange jeep. Thank you for sharing her with us. A once in a lifetime girl. Quote Jackie with Tangerine and Chimes Always missing Gracie, Steely, Annie, Payne, Twilite, Janey Bug, Bindi, Sophie, and Dazzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run-free, Reba. 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...
Remolacha Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 What a wonderful girl :beatheart You were both lucky to be able to share her last few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I am so very sorry :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...
JustSnoozing Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Very sorry for your loss. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I'm so very sorry. Reba was incredibly lucky to have found you. No wonder she was so happy during her final couple of years. Godspeed Reba. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Awwww...so sorry that your sweet girlie had to leave. What a wonderful couple of years she had with you. 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...
Hubcitypam Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Run free pretty girl. Most famous Reba of all is from McAlester, OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I'm so sorry Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I'm sorry I'm just seeing this now. But so glad that Reba was exactly where she was supposed to be in her later years. Together, you touched many lives. I'm so sorry you lost your precious lady. 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 May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 How she must have loved her time with you! Sending you all of our sympathy. Run with the wind with however many legs you want, sweet girl. 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...
ozgirl2 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Many hugs... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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