RIP sweet baby girl

[jac]

Cassie, I'm so, so sorry to hear of your loss. Suzy looks lovely in her pictures and that's how you must try and remember her. 19 is a fantastic age to reach and she knew she was loved by you and the rest of your family. Take time to grieve - one day you will remember with smiles instead of tears and her memory will live in your hearts forever. RIP Suzy x

[andyips]

Jan 15, 2010 9:00:36 GMT bertiesmum said:

You don't have to apologise, when we got her ( she had 3 owners before ( her mum was bred by travellers, they didn't want the pups so they threw them I to a rubbish skip ,,the oils then survived on rubbish and a family heard yapping noises and bought Suzy, they took her to the vets and found that she had the biggest tape worm they had ever seen, this is why she was so tiny. The family then took her home to there other dog which was a boxer. The boxer attacked her
which left her scared and not wanting to get on with other dogs, the family then spoke to there family friend and he reho
ed her; he took her everywhere, taught her to walk off the lead perfectly. Then he got a girlfriend who was jelous of her, she would leave Suzy to walk the streets all day until he got home; this is where we stepped in. I didn't sleep well last night and neither did my mum; it feels very strange but we are just thinking of all the good times and carrying on as best we can

What an amazing life story she had! No wonder she was a survivor and lived to a ripe old age. After such a hard start in life, it was heart-warming to read all about her, and the obvious love and happiness she gained, and gave back in return when she finally came home to you. Well done you. I only wish i could have met her. She sounds a right character

I've met some really nice travellers, but also some very nasty ones, and it was awful to read about her early years. I sponsor a trophy each year in memory of the white greyhound i mentioned, Ruthie, for best rehomed.
Last years winner was a lurcher that had been owned by travellers and tied up to be used as a baiting dog for their fighting dogs!!! Absolutely evil!

And reading about the jealous girlfriend made me seethe too. I would have sooner dumped the girlfriend, she sounded a right bunny boiler!
Similar happened to one of my girls, Kristin. She was previously rehomed with another greyhound, and the owner got a new boyfriend, who also was seemingly jealous of the dogs, and she returned them both to the kennels! Again, i would have dumped him in favour of my dogs or buried him under the patio ;D
It's good to hear your other hounds are also doing their bit with the extra kisses and cuddles. It's strange how they sense our moods, isn't it. And they grieve too. When Ruthie died we only had one other greyhound then, Jet, and they were like soul mates. When Ruthie passed, Jet wouldn't eat or drink, she was totally beside herself, and we had to take her to the vets where she was admitted to be re-hydrated etc. It was awful. That is why we ended up with two more. We took Jet to the rehoming kennels to find another companion to try and to ease her own grief, and found Kristin, only to discover Ruthie's litter mate Sonny was also up for adoption, so we took him home too

I know what you are saying, and it does feel strange. There is this emptiness there, and you expect them to come bounding through the door.

As said, thinking of you all, and take good care
Andy x

[nicky]

Sorry to hear about your loss Cassie. Suzy obviously had a good life with you and your family and was a much loved dog. You did all you could for her and I'm sure she knew that.
Love to you all
Nicky and family x

[pat]

so sorry about your loss cassie we are all thinking and feeling for you love pat

[yvonned]

So sorry to read of your sad loss. Suzy was obviously loved by you all and will be greatly missed.
love Yvonne

[bertiesmum]

Thanks everyone, well it came to dinner te and I got her bowl out like normal; the puppys wouldn't eat as she wasn't there so we had to hand feed them, also bert won't sit on her bed like he normally did; also it was our first walk without her which was hard. My mums getting there and we have been talking about all our great times with her :-)

[jennyr]

I'm so sorry to hear the very sad news about Suzy. I have lost beloved dogs in the past and truly empathise with the awful pain and emptiness you are feeling right now. 19 is an amazing age for a dog to get to. That tells me that she was really well loved and cared for and must have been very happy and that you gave her the best life she could have possibly had. The pain will get better in time, just allow yourself to grieve and remember all the happy memories that you have of her.

When Jody and Khali (the two dogs I had before Mousha) passed away, mum and I were given a poem called 'If It Should Be'. It helped us both a lot. You may want to look it up on Google, but I do warn you to have a box of tissues ready. Nonetheless, it is a very helpful poem.

Take care Cassie and my thoughts are with you at this time.

Jenny x

[sally]

Sorry for your loss Cassie

Sally, Danielle, Jet and Goldie xxx

[bertiesmum]

Each day is getting a tiny bit easier; we took bert an the pups to the beach today, all three were petrified of the sea!!!! Was hard as we used to take Suzy there a lot when we were younger. God I miss her; when ever we mention her we cry. The pupa still look round for her when it's dinner time; my dad used Suzy bowl by accident for lilly and neither of the would eat from it as they knew it was Hers ( when she was here they would dove in and pinch as much as poss!!!!)
I swear I keep seeing things, scamp ran past me earlier and his tail swished and I honestly thought it was suzy, I've dreamt about her too which makes me miss her even more. He hardest thing for my mum is walking the dogs now as suzys lead would go in my mums left hand and scamp in the other, now she only has scamp.

[andyips]

Jan 17, 2010 18:06:31 GMT bertiesmum said:

I swear I keep seeing things, scamp ran past me earlier and his tail swished and I honestly thought it was suzy,

;D You probably are. Trust me, i've seen things i can't explain since five years old. And i'm now 44! ;D xx Bless your heart though, and reassuring to know your dearly beloved pet is still with you and the bond you had was obviously that strong xx

I'm often out in the garden, and Ruthie is there. I can see her so clearly. She had a favourite spot in the garden, and i often see her laying in that particular spot, very clearly xx

[funwaydaisy]

Hi Cassie How are you feeling now I know its been just over a week and been thinking of you seen your status on F/B and hope your ok.
Ive been really busy with school had loads of meetings this week and i have a few next week my Dairy is clear for the week begining 1st feb, want to get together that week and do some thing with the hounds? let me know what your thinking xx

[bertiesmum]

Yeah that would be really nice :-) having
troubles with my
boyfriend to :-( so not the best start to the year :-( I've only got Uni Monday and Tuesday so
I'm free any other day :-)

[nuttysarahbunny]

Ah Cassie - l am so very sorry for your loss
Reading all about Suzy and the cheeky things she got up to along with the others - used to make my day
Bless her - you know she has gone to a place with no pain
She is always going to be in your hearts and minds - she was very precious and she knew how much you loved her and she loved you right back
Those pics are beautiful - look at those eyes - love her heart
When my JRT went to the Rainbow bridge back in March last year my heart broke in two. I will never ever forget Lily. Yet time does heal and you have the right idea sweetie - you have the photos and the memories and you will always remember what this dear little bundle was like and how she was your baby
She is running free at the Rainbow Bridge and I have no doubt that she will have met up with my Lily there and they will be playing ball together
Love n hugs

Sarah xxxxxxx