racindog Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 They don’t know how many times we’ve looked into each others eyes. They don’t know how many times Slim was the only one by my side. They don’t know that EVERY night we were together-we were never separated not even for a single day. They don’t know how much you changed me, They don’t know how many times I held your snout shut so I could kiss you without getting bit. They don’t know how many times I talked to you-the only one who really listened. They don’t know that it was just you who knew when I was in pain. They don’t know that if things went wrong, the only one who didn’t go was you. They don’t know that you trusted me even though humans had pitifully starved and abused you before we met. They don’t know that you trusted me in every moment of your life-even the last ones. They don’t know how much we love each other. I love you more than any other living being-ever. They don’t know how many times the scene of you being led off to surgery, our last embrace, has been played over and over in my mind. They don’t know how brave and courageous you were…the blood on the inside of the door from your injured mouth when you defended our home from burglars one day while I was at work. They didn’t see you charge forward and circle me to keep me safe and defend me from a huge street dog that weighed twice what you did running loose that growled and aggressed on me. They didn’t know what a brave fighter you were and how you came back from the dead THREE times that horrible night after surgery; how stressed the vets were to see you suffer like that and not give in. You had cheated death so many times I had to give you EVERY opportunity to be victorious again because YOU were truly NEVER out of any fight. They don’t know how you have been faithful all these years and have guided and taught me things I needed to learn from the other side. Important things I could learn from no other. They don’t know the many signs and tangible gifts you leave me all the time. How I need them. How I collect them and journal them because they are special above all else being from you. They don’t know how you help me in so many ways- training the other dogs, protecting our home and us, teaching me important things I need to learn that only you can. They don’t know that I think of you every day-because you are with me everyday still. They don’t know that I wear your tag around my neck ever since you crossed over because it has your energy. They just don’t know that you are inextricably part of my soul, and that you go with me wherever I am. I may not see you but I know that you are there. I know that my eyes were opened and my life really started the day I met you. They don’t know that you watch over us much as you did in life, and that moment when I step just barely outside of death or disaster, it's because you moved my feet or you stopped short in front of me as you did in life. They don’t know that a dog like you is something only given to a few people. They are a gift from God and, though they're with us only a short time, they never really leave us. They are loyalty and love perfected, and once we are graced with that sort of love we can never lose it. It can never and will NEVER go away. For these brave souls trade their hearts for ours, and they beat together beyond sickness, beyond death. They are ours, and we are theirs, for every sunrise and every sunset, until we are once again united- in eternity. SLIM Fearless, Faithful Loves, Protects, Leads My soulmate from the spirit world RUTHLESS With love…… SYOTOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Handsome dog and a lovely tribute Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 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...
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Time4ANap Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 As much as you miss them, they still bring a smile to your face when you think about them or a laugh when you remember something they did. Gone, but never forgotten. 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...
spottydog Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Beautiful tribute. Sorry you lost your best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 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...
macoduck Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Slim left you so long ago and yet that feeling of raw pain is still there. 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...
RaineysMom Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 sending many hugs to you, Donna! 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...
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