Potomacpupsmom Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Our beautiful girl Beka lost her battle with osteo this week and went to the Rainbow Bridge.Beka joined our family in December of 2011. She was our self-confident, sweet, funny Mommy's girl whose favorite things were going for walks, getting treats, going to greyhound playgroup every Saturday morning and was always entertaining us with her goofy antics at home. She announced when she thought it was time for dinner every day by looking at Mommy and expressing herself with one very emphatic bark. She enjoyed sunbathing on the deck and had a ball on our trips to the Jersey shore every Memorial Day. In December 2018 she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her left front leg. She underwent amputation and six rounds of chemo. She recovered beautifully and continued to run through the house chasing her sister Ivy, playbowing and doing twirls on three legs, not letting it slow her down! This week, 14 months after her initial diagnosis, she was out for a walk and suddenly could not put weight on her right rear leg. Her whole hind end seemed very weak and she eventually could not support herself to stand. We headed to the vet and x-rays showed metastasis of the osteosarcoma in her right rear leg. At that point we realized we had no choice but to let her go. She went peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge in our arms. We would like to thank the wonderful vets at Great Falls Animal Hospital who have cared for her over the years: Dr Anne Garood, Dr Kimberly Cleland and Dr. Laura Cooke. We would also like to thank Dr. Sarah Fritz in the Oncology department at Veterinary Referral Associates for giving us 14 additional months of quality time with our wonderful girl. We love you Beka! 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...
RaineysMom Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'm so very sorry your beautiful girl had to leave you 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...
Fostr_Mom Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'm so sorry you lost your beautiful girl. She was a warrior. Run free Beka. We will miss your beautiful self. 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...
misspiggy Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 So Sorry Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, every day, of those we love. I am so very sorry for your loss. I just see that we met at RTB. 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 February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well, beautiful Beka. 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...
macoduck Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Such a beautiful girl. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: 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 February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 What a beautiful girl! I am so sorry she couldn’t stay longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeL Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 So very sorry for your loss of Beka. She had such a greyt life with you and will be dearly missed. Rest well lovely girl. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run pain-free, Beka. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to your beautiful girlie. Only we know what a small price we pay for the love we have received from our pets.. The sadness and loss, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given. 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 February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I'm so very sorry. It's wonderful that she had an enjoyable 14 extra months and incredibly sad that it was only 14 months. Gosh, she was gorgeous. Godspeed Beka. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 She fought so hard and so strong, and she lived every day of her sweet life. Your gorgeous girl. So glad those 14 months were quality time together But I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed pretty Beka. Playgroop will knot be the same without you. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 What a beautiful girl we got to share through your posts. So beautiful, and loving, and confident with just the right amount of sass. Twirl to your heart's content at the Bridge, sweet Beka. 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...
Kestrel Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 What a lovely lady! That last picture with the shamrock garland is gold-she is sooo happy in it-smiling all over herself. I am so sorry she had to leave. It is a testament to the love that you two had that she did not let the evil cancer keep her from enjoying a full life with you. She is a winner now and forever in every respect. My deepest sympathy. Perhaps she will send you some signs to comfort you. Cancer is so limited It cannot cripple love It cannot shatter hope It cannot corrode faith It cannot destroy peace It cannot kill friendship It cannot suppress memories It cannot silence courage It cannot invade the soul It cannot steal eternal life It cannot conquer the spirit. -Anonymous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjoman Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Beka’s smile in the last photo says “Yes, I know I’m beautiful, and I’m here with my Mum!”. Run fast and free Beka. 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...
jenners Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I'm so sorry. Run free, sweet beautiful girl Miss Jennie Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Seems to me that Kathy and Beka have the same wonderful smile in that last pic. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Such lovely pics of your girl. Run with the wind, Beka... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidoey Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I'm so very, very sad and sorry. Beautiful little 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...
sabrina Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Beka we will miss you. Daphne , Bitzi & their mom 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I'm so sorry. Run free sweet Beka! Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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