Our
Angel Friends
In memory of our little whippet
friends
who are now angels...
Whenever
you visit my grave,
say to yourselves with regret
but also with happiness in your hearts
at the remembrance of my long happy life with you:
"Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved".
No
matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you
and not all the power of death can keep my spirit
from wagging a grateful tail.
From:
The Last Will & Testament of an Extremely Loved
Dog
by Eugene O'Neill
maddi
2003 - 2010
Maddi is survived by her loving
guardians, Teresa and Patra and her whippet room-mate, Icey.
She was preceeded in death by her Siamese cat, Rajah and Australian Shepard
Keyto.
Maddi was adopted from Whippet Rescue in 2006.
She is dearly missed... and was greatly loved.
Maddi blew into our lives on a spring breeze in Feb 2006. We were told she did not like to play. She didn’t like to walk. She didn’t like cats. She got sick in cars. From the very beginning, she set out to prove those words false. She loved playing Frisbee with a passion and played daily. At the end, when she was too sick to play, she insisted on going out for a try and managed to catch the Frisbee once and then walked a lap around the yard. As for walking, it was a morning ritual whether we needed it or not and she followed us through the house until we got the leash out. She loved going with me everywhere, long trips, errands, to the dog park – it did not matter. She wanted to go. She wiggled her way into our hearts, as well as thoroughly, as under our covers.
She
developed an auto immune disease two years ago and nearly died then. We nursed
her at home staying with her around the clock and told her that we were not
ready for her to leave and that she had to get better. We were blessed and
answered with 2 more years of joy and companionship. In Sept 2009, we discovered
a large cancerous lump in her groin. It was removed and we started chemo therapy.
Then her auto immune disease reared its head and we spent months trying to
strengthen her liver so she could resume chemotherapy. We lost the battle
Feb 13, 2010. Maddi died in the arms of her family surrounding her with love.
She touched our hearts and we miss her dearly. Teresa, Patra and Icey
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2001-2009
Weedles
Weedles
was with us such a short time,
but we all loved her instantly.
It is hard to imagine the discomfort
this sweet girl endured for so long...
She never complained…
Run free, sweet girl.
Run without pain.
Run free.
Angel candle lighting ceremony has been held.
November 7, 2009: Weedles succumbed to medical
conditions resulting from injuries
substained after falling down snowy stairs last February, 2009.
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our
little friend
Marcus
1993 - 2009
After a long and joyful
life,
as a entrepreneur & loving whippet,
Marcus gently passed away at age 16.
He is survived by his devoted guardians,
Matthew and Frederic,
his brother, Sergio & sister, COCO.
Private service has been held.
Cremation by the Oregon Humane Society.
Memorial Garden Celebration to be held midsummer.
Marcus and Sergio - together
for 16 years
Coco and Marcus
Frederic,
Sergio, Marcus, Matthew & Coco
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He is your friend,
your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown
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our gentleman friend
Rippie
1995 - 2009
Kai's Chocolate Ripple
Rippie is survived by his loving guardians,
Don and Bev,
whippet room-mate, Porsche and his buddy, Blackie the cat.
Rippie was 13 years young when he died of complications from cancer.
He was a faithful companion and adored his dad and loved his mom,
who adopted Rippie at age 11+.
His favorite activities aside from eating were taking a walk around
the neighborhood with his Mom and his cat
and riding in the truck with his Dad.
Rippie was loved... and he gave joy and love back.
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Our Friend
Guy
1994 - 2009
Beloved, Regalstocks Guy Noir has gone home
to meet his Creator.
His guardians feel blessed to have been able to spend the last 4 years with
him.
They miss him so much.
He was a true gentleman whippet.
Peace, sweet boy...
Heather, Carl, Paige and Hannah Wilson
and his room-mate, Cooper Whippet
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Our Friend
Jazmine
June 6, 2002 - May 28, 2008
Jazmine
died of an accidental injury to the spinal cord.
She is survived by her family, Terry and Sherri
& her little sister, Gracie of Yakima, Washington,
her
papa, Sky and cousin, Chippie, of Portland, Oregon.
Her sisters, Bunny & Little Sucker preceded her in death.
You are missed sweet girl.
May your fluffy cloud always be in the sun...
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Our Friend
Otis
February 12, 2001 - May 26, 2008
Otis passed away due to complications
of kidney disease.
He lived with the disease for 1 1/2 years.
He was loved and cared for by his wonderful family.
The last four years were
the best of his entire life.
Otis is survived by his family, Jonah, Kelly and Tye.
You are missed, Sweet Otis.
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Whenever
you visit my grave,
say to yourselves with regret
but also with happiness in your hearts
at the remembrance of my long happy life with you:
"Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved".
No
matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you
and not all the power of death can keep my spirit
from wagging a grateful tail.
From:
The Last Will & Testament
of an Extremely Loved Dog
by Eugene O'Neill
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Our Friend
Zak
January
19, 1996 -January 31, 2008
Zak was a true gentleman.
When Zak could no longer live in sunny California
due to skin cancer,
he moved to Oregon and was adopted by
Rick, Rhanda, Cosmo Whippet and Luna the Cat in 2006.
He loved his new family and soon a new kitty cat
and a new baby, Elizabeth joined the family.
Zak was a very happy boy ~
To Rick and Rhanda,
Thank you for loving this special boy.
We will all miss our friend, Zak....
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"In one of the
stars I shall be living.
In one of them I shall be laughing.
And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing
when you look at the sky at night."
From: THE LITTLE PRINCE
by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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Our Friend
Lightening Jack
December 27, 1996 - January 10, 2008
Jack
is, once again, with his
trusted buddy and brother,
Twister
who sprinted to heaven in 2006.
The boys are surely romping together
chasing bunnies in the clouds.
Thank you, Jack, for
teaching us love
and humanity and how adopting a senior whippet
is one of the most rewarding times of a human's life.
Hugs to Kevin, Amy, the kids and Ruby whippet
for not being afraid to adopt an old guy and
giving Jack the wonderful last two years of his life.
Link to a tribute to Jack by his papa, Kevin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a-AhjppVRk
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Our Friend
Princess
Zelda Mae
Zelda is dancing on a cloud !
February 3, 2007:
Princess Zelda Mae passed away this morning in New Hampshire, USA.
She was diagnosed with chylothorax http://marvistavet.com/html/chylothorax.html
on January 16, 2007.
We had decided not to do surgery on her since it is a very invasive procedure
with a low recovery rate.
We did everything we could to help her fight it but it was just too much for
her.
She had her chest drained for the third time last Wednesday
and we knew she was getting worse as they drained out 2 liters of fluid,
twice as much as the last two times.
Her breathing was becoming more and more labored
and she developed a cough and we could tell she was starting to suffer.
She had a last walk around the backyard before the snow Friday
and sniffed all her favorite spots, watched James run like a maniac and even
tried to run herself.
She spent her last night lounging by the fire and slept in bed with me and
Rob.
We made the horribly difficult decision to let her go before she was in too
much pain.
We know that she was a happy girl right up to the end.
We are grateful for the memories we have of her - she was one of kind!
I'm sure there will be more whippets in and out of lives in the future
and they are all special in their own way, but none will compare to Princess
Zelda Mae.
Robert, Jill and whippet
brother, James
New Hampshire, USA
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Our Friend
Septimus
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Our Friend
Rudy
we
loved you when no one else could ....
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Our Friend
Twister
]
Twister
1996 - 2006
Our days are empty without your smile...
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Our Friend
Rudee
Rudee
Forever chasing deer in the woods
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Our Friend
Dickens
Dickens
Fly like a bird, sweet girl
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Our Friend
Cairo
Cairo
The Ancient Wise One
You are loved..........
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Our Friend
Murphy
Murphy 2001 - 2004
Fearless One
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