Fiona3 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Our hearts are broken to say goodbye to our beautiful Callie. At the GAS kennel her nickname was "Merry", the perfect description for this lovely girl. She was outgoing, loved people and seemed to be without a care in the world, as long as she was with her people. Callie had the sweetest personality. She was content, happy, never demanding and always quietly moving through life. Callie was always ready for a walk or ride and loved to greet people at the door. Callie could have her silly moments. She had a spot under our lilac bush where she routinely would dig a hole. Tucked into "her spot" she would look very pleased with herself. We have been so fortunate that Callie has been healthy during the almost 10 years she has been with us. Except for treating her daily with eye drops for Pannus, she has avoided many of the illnesses our other greyhounds have experienced. It was only in June of this year that she experienced Vestibular Disease. She was able to recover nicely in a few days and gradually could resume her morning walks. I really enjoyed our walks together as it was just the two of us in the early morning listening to the birds and the start of a new day. I loved the way she would almost dance with excitement as we began walking. She turned 13 in July and was as perky as ever. On July 23, Callie experienced another Vestibular event. I rushed her to the e-vet where it became clear that she might have had a stroke. She was transferred to a Vet. hospital with a neurologist, but the outlook was grim. They sent her home hoping there would be improvement in a familiar surrounding. She had a peaceful night and seemed content to be home. The next morning she had another stroke and it was clear we had to let her go. Callie, my sweet girl, I will miss your quite, gentle presence every day. When I take my walk I will think of the lovely moments we had together. Thank you for coming into my life and bringing so much joy to our house. You will be in my heart forever. 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...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Godspeed, Merry Callie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 So sorry for the loss of your lovely girl. Rest well, Callie. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Mary, your tribute was beautiful, letting me get to know Callie a little, and miss her light in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I am so very 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...
macoduck Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) I am so sorry that your lovely girl had to leave you. Edited August 8, 2019 by macoduck Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I am so sorry your sweet girl’s time with you is over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I am so very sorry your pretty girlie had to leave. What a wonderful long life she had. Remember all the good times..... 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...
GreyPoopon Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I'm so very sorry. It's wonderful that she had a happy and healthy life as long as she did--I wish it could have been longer. Godspeed Merry Callie. 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...
JaimeL Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I love the image of you and Callie walking & dancing as you listen to the birds singing. I am so very sorry for your loss of Callie and those special moments together. Rest well Sweet Callie. 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...
Time4ANap Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 That was a great tribute to you beautiful girl. I'm very sorry for her sudden loss. Run-free, sweet Callie. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I really enjoyed our walks together as it was just the two of us in the early morning listening to the birds and the start of a new day. I loved the way she would almost dance with excitement as we began walking. She turned 13 in July and was as perky as ever. M, I am so sorry. These are the good times you will remember, the special moments you shared together, that will help you as a new normal settles in. I never knew Callie's racing - Oneco Meredith - that is so pretty and so fitting for your beautiful girl. 13 is a wonderful, remarkable age! And to have been so healthy right up until it was time for Callie to receive her wings. My heart is with you and your family. Callie knew how very much she was, and is, loved. Godspeed dear Callie. I suspect your day lily will bloom especially spectacular. 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...
Fiona3 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 Jan, thank you for the comforting words. Callie's daylily has been blooming as it never has before. Each day there are more flowers that open that form almost a bouquet shape. They are bright and lovely just as she was. I want to thank everyone for the kind words for Callie. She was a real sweetheart! 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...
racindog Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I am so sorry. My deepest sympathy. She will be with you always. Love never dies. For love is as strong as death,Many waters cannot quench love, Nor can the floods drown it.Song of Solomon 8:6-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 So very sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I am so, so sorry. Her spirit has undoubtedly found a lilac bush at the Bridge that needed a special hound to wait in just that spot. 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...
Batmom Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 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...
teri_d Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 So very very sorry to hear this. Callie had it made in the hay living with your family. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Sorry to read that it was Callie's time to leave. A lovely tribute to her. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I'm so sorry. Always blue skies and wind under your wings, Callie. 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...
ozgirl Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 So very sorry. It's so hard to let them go... Quote Jeannine with Lili & Okie, the kitty sisters and Cody grey-girl waiting at the bridge (along with kitties Weenie & Merlin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I’m so sorry for your loss Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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