Guest CannonsMom Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 (edited) My mom has this habit of easing the dogs to the bridge when its time. The problem is that.....she thinks she is sparing my sister and I the heartache. what she doesnt realize is that every time she puts one of the family dogs down, and doesnt tell us...we never get closure and we cry worse then we would have, had we been able to properly say goodbye. I found Elvis, one afternoon 11+ years ago while i was walking around the block of my parents neighborhood. at first, and like always....there was "TANIA, dont bring ANOTHER dog to this house....he has to stay outside !" and slowly but surely..... the dog(s) would ease their way into my parents hearts and my sister and i would add another edition to the "ZOO" its my fault i guess....it was always me who would gather the animal and make up some embellished sad, sob story so my mom would agree. my stepdad, being the softy he is....would always say, let her have it .....its just one more... Saturday, my sister calls and says....call the house, mom sounds "strange" so i call and ask my mom some off the wall question just so i could hear her voice. indeed she did sound strange and i asked her "what was wrong" all i got was "nothing, tania" so i let it go. today, i come by my parents house to use the computer and like always, i expect to be greeted by a 100 lbs GS, a 15 yr old blind lab mix and of course the ever crazy mutt terrier mix Elvis. but.....that didnt happen. Alaska the GS came alone. i thought... how odd, those 2 are inseparable. so i call out...Elvis, Elvis...where are ya boy ? nothing. as i turn the corner....i see an 8 x 10 frame on my parents kitchen table that says "in our hearts, mind and souls eternally 6/11/05" and a picture of Elvis. the tears came faster than a waterfall...... i will miss Elvis and all his crazy antics. he was a wild one who walked around the block and into our hearts 11+ years ago. i love you crazy boy....even though i didnt get to say goodbye. Alaska and Blackie miss you already, i know you see them ! save a spot for all of us at the bridge. i'll think of you every day... Edited June 14, 2005 by CannonsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Elvis. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Billy_thundersmom Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss! God Speed, Elvis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Godspeed Elvis! You were a hunka hunka burnin' love! I am so sorry you did not get to say goodbye to your special bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleosMom Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Oh Tania! I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Elvis... Quote Jennifer Cleo (Golddust Cadilac 83484 Blazing Desire X Greys Blu Fox) Cole (Hallo Jeremy 88778 My Rooster X Bahama Tango) Athena (R and a Peach 93839 Coldwater Guv X R and a Lady) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greymom Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 So very sorry for your loss. Run free sweet Elvis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I am so sorry. Run Free Elvis! Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Sending my sympathy. Seems twice as hard that way Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I'm 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 :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenmm Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haysmom Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 So sorry for your loss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I'm so sorry. My sympathy. Run free sweetheart...young once again. My prayers to you...I know how hard this is. My thoughts are with you. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I'm so sorry. Sending sympathies and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Valliejo2001 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 So very sorry. Run free sweet Elvis. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVED2 Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 So sad Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevermybabies Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm so sorry Tania...I can imagine that would just be shocking and heartbreaking! Big hugs to you and the pups. Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ClaudiaRucker Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 T, I just saw your post on GT.. so sorry to hear of your loss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Oh,that is very painful.I'm so sorry for your loss. Elvis is with you always,and forever beside you.Run and play free at the bridge Evis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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