Phoenyx Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 In 2002 I picked up a stray whippet cross. She was scrawny, stinky and desperate to be loved. Nobody claimed her or reported her missing and she stayed as companion for my first hound Penny. Many other hounds have come and gone since then, some fostered, some rehomed and most stayed here. Skeeter was friends to all of them, playmate and guardian and always at my side. Skeets was a very affectionate and very clingy girl, she hated anything being moved around in the house and hated being away from home. She was definitely 'my' dog, always with me whenever she could be. Earlier this year Skeeter was found to have a mass in her chest, pressed up sgainst her heart and it was one of the hardest decisions I've had to make not to put her through surgery. She had another 3 months with us and they were happy ones. I wish she'd had more time with us but I don't regret not putting her through the operation. The outcome was uncertain and the degree of surgery needed would have been very severe. Skeets would have had to be sent away to specialists in Edinburgh and that in itself would have been terrible for her. At 10 years old I wasn't prepared to put her through that, especially as we stood a very great chance of losing her anyway. On Friday 5th September Skeeter started having trouble breathing and on Saturday morning Steve and I took her to see her 'Uncle Tim' for the last time. She went to sleep with dignity and peacefully. I miss her terribly. Sleep safe my sweet girl, we'll never forget you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carole Stitcher Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'm so sorry you have lost your girl. She sounds to have been a lovely companion. The decision you made was not an easy one but I'm sure was right. Sleep tight Skeeter, have fun at the Bridge while you wait for your mum. Fr those who have to bear her loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Rest easy beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 sleep tight little one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'm so sorry you had to let her go Jules. She was a very special girl and the house of Phoenyx will be odd without her Sleep tight Skeeter, to the sweetest of dreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 So sorry, sleep tight Skeeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 What a beautiful girl I'm so sorry Skeeter is still with you though, I'm sure she is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingipops Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Sleep tight pretty girlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 :GroupHug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yena Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Sleep tight beautiful Skeeter Your Skeeter is a beautiful girl I'm sure you made the right decision, I too have done the same with Yena also 10 years old and a staffie/whippet X, who is brindle coloured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytgirl Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 What a beautiful girl Rest easy Skeeter, thinking of all of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundgirl Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 So sorry What a very beautiful girl she was Sleep tight Skeeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith gsd Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Breathe easy now Skeeter, with no nasty lump in your way. Your family are missing you badly at the moment, but they did their very best for you with only your comfort in their minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fee4 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 thats the face of one very happy little hound. she will be sorely missed by the whole family..... be at peace little one-you were so loved fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Skeeter was beautiful, I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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