Rosie Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Hello Everyone. I'm a long-time lurker and a very rare poster. Thank you to this board for being a resource for me through my Rosie's life. My dear Rose passed very suddenly on Thursday afternoon while spinning and dancing in the backyard, greeting me as I came home from work. One second she was there, then next she was gone. I'm absolutely devasted but I'm so glad that she was with me for 8 years. She raced in Iowa, then Florida, and then Alabama and flunked out likely because she didn't really understand that she was supposed to be following the bunny, not the other dogs. We were very lucky to have a greyhound playgroup about 45 minutes away where she showed that she really just loved running beside other dogs, not ever being first. She loved running though, was very quick in spite of her incredibly bouncy step. She was always very hoppy (straight up from standing still even) and on the rare occasions when she wanted to pull on the lead, she would hop up, thinking that that would work (physics was not her strongest subject). Rosie was hilarious. She loved when people laughed and would join in with her smiley face, and she was good with a prank, her favourite being to hog-tie her Auntie with her leash on our morning walks (it was purposeful and she was laughing I swear). My mother nicknamed her The Princess and the name stuck because it was so appropriate. She was very spoiled and very loved and had a huge fan club in the neighbourhood and beyond. I could go on and on and on with all of the stories but she was a true joy in all her wonderful quirkiness and love. I will miss her terribly, as will her extended family, her cat sister Ruby, her bestest Auntie Krista and her absolutely BFF Hope (border collie-husky-basset hound-beagle), and everyone else she came across. Run free my darling girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvEarsies Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 So sorry for your loss, sending hugs. Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 What a sweet face she had. I'm so sorry for your sudden loss. Rest well, Rosie. 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 September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Such a pretty girl. I will add Rosie's name to the list of Bridge Angels here on Greytalk. She will be in good company. 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 September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Rosie sounds like a character I am so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Those eyes, and cheese triangle ears I am so sorry Rosie has received her wings 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...
Houndtime Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 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...
teri_d Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 It’s clear Rosie got her first place winner when she was adopted by you! So glad you posted and hope you’ll feel welcome to post as you grieve and your heart hurts - we’ve all been there and get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I'm so sorry for your loss. Rosie was such a gorgeous girl! Our boy Rocket also enjoyed a good prank and laughed all the time, so I totally get your description of that. Run-free, Rosie. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 So very sorry for the sudden loss of your sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I'm so incredibly sorry that your funny girl had to leave so suddenly and so young. Godspeed Rosie. 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...
MerseyGrey Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I’m sorry for your loss. It was lovely to hear about Rosie’s personality Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I am so sorry for your sudden loss. She was clearly a very sweet, very special girl. Run free dear Rosie! Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Thank you so much everyone for your kind words. I've always been quiet on chatboards, not thinking I had much to say, but know that I've loved and grieved your special ones as well and they've touched my heart through the years. Seeing how helpful this is to hear from The Greyhound Cult who truly understand, I'll speak a bit more in support. Thank you so much everyone. I've had a lot of support and so many people have told me how much they loved her. It's painful but worth it for every moment I had caring for that funny little soul. Johanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Rosie sounds like she was a treat to have around and your years together were treasured. Rosie, physics was never my strong suite either (aka "only thing I ever flunked in my life") and I would have loved to see you run. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Beautiful tribute for your beautiful, smiling girl. Godspeed, Rosie. I bet you bounced and spun all the way to the bridge. Quote and flunked out likely because she didn't really understand that she was supposed to be following the bunny, not the other dogs. She probably understood fine. It just wasn't as much fun. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I am so sorry that you had to say goodbye to your lovely Rosie. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I've lost dogs suddenly that were healthy and I've suffered for years with some that had terminal illnesses. The sudden losses are so much worse. Rosie sounded to be such a delight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjoman Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Well, I have to say “What a way to go, spinning and dancing and delighted to see you”! Whilst a dreadful shock for you, you know that in her last moments she was happy, loving you and knowing that you loved her. Frankly I could think of worse scenarios. You and many others have many happy memories of Rosie, keep them in your heart. Carol. 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 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 You have described Rosie beautifully. Sorry for the shocking loss of your charming girlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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