aandboriginals Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 We don't know how many of you will understand this post, or even approve of it, but it is something we feel we have to do. We found out today that Raven, a greyhound that we adopted late in 2000, went to the bridge. Raven was a beautiful dark brindle girl with a graying face. She was very slender, and long, and she LOVED to be touched. She used to stand for hours, leaning against us just to be touching either me or my husband. We had Raven in our home for just a short while, when we were forced to rehome her and 4 other greyhounds that we had adopted. NO FLAMES please. Bruce had lost his job, and we tried our best to give the greys the best care possible, but we couldn't afford the vet bills, and we had to sell our home and move. This decision in 2002 was the hardest decision in our lives. We kept two of our greys and found the BEST homes for the other 5. I knew all of the people that the greys went to, through adoption groups, and also personally. Raven went back to her original foster parents, and lived there until yesterday, she was 12 years old, and she had some health issues for a while, but yesterday while running in the yard she broke a front leg badly, in two places, and her parents made the decision to let her go to the bridge. So today we got the email with this sad news. We are so very grateful to Kathy & Tim, Raven's parents for caring for her, and being with her when she went to the bridge. Below are some photos of our Ray-Ray, modeling some A & B Original's for me when she was ours. Thanks for understanding our need to acknowledge the life of this girl who graciously graced our lives, even for a little while. Angela & Bruce Quote A & B Originals Designer Sighthound Apparel
Guest sammiB Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 I'm sorry about Raven, sounds like she was very loved. Quote
Guest argolola Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 Oh my what a beauty. I'm so sorry for the loss. I know it hurts. Quote
ShanakilMagic Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 I'm sorry about Raven. (I remeber the background) Quote Clare and Dylan.
gazehund Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 I am so very sorry for your loss Angela. I, too, remember how heartbroken you were at the difficult decision you were forced to make. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote
Guest tygar Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 How sad! GodSpeed Raven... it sounds as if you had a full-happy life! Quote
Burpdog Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 Sending sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits
Guest fastdogs Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 I'm sorry for your loss. God speed Raven Quote
grey14me Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 I'm so sorry Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-)
LadyBailey Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 I'm so sorry. Run free sweet Raven. Quote
PatricksMom Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 Godspeed Raven. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know.
Guest DogGone Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss - it is obvious how much you loved her. Quote
greymomnc Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 What a beautiful girl. I am so sorry. Quote
Guest VaGreymom Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 Angela, I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Raven. Quote
Guest 8_Greyt_Greys Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 Im so sorry for your loss. Quote
Tracey Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 I'm so very sorry. Run free, Raven. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave.
Guest how888 Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 You have my heartfelt sympathy.Run free sweet angel. Quote
Greytlady94 Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 I am so sorry. I remember when this happened. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings
patricia Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 I am so sorry. Run with the wind precious Raven. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON.
HopeForHounds Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 I'm sorry that all of you had to lose her. God Speed Raven! Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl.
Batmom Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 Condolences to all lovely Raven's friends and families. Godspeed, little girl. 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.
Guest lotsahounds Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 I know how hard this is for you & Bruce Ang. I'm so sorry! Remember all the special memories you have of her and remember she knew she was loved by all who were lucky enough to be part of her life. Run free sweet Raven! Quote
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