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Genie crossed the Rainbow
Bridge on
July 21, 2008
age 20 years and 2 months
Early yesterday morning we lost our precious
Genie. SO SAD!
She really never was "right" since the cancer surgery last
month. She seemed to be panting more than normal...but always
happy and playful. Yesterday, we were invited to a greyhound
party! Genie and Eddie were so excited to go. Genie danced
wanting to go for a ride in the car. The event was in an air
conditioned building about 20 minutes from home... Genie was the
shining star. She smelled every boy's butt...and pranced around
having a good time. We only stayed about 20 minutes....but, on
the way home, Genie developed a breathing problem. We got her
home...and she was wobbly...got her inside...and she layed for a
few minutes on her bed in the kitchen area. Then...she got a
spurt of energy and went back to that big Queen size bed of hers
and jumped up. Even to her last
breath...she was the fighter...the champion...our angel.
She fought hard...but at 2:05 A. M. this morning... she left us.
No tubes or needles...not apparently in pain, just breathing
hard. She left us in her favorite spot...on her big old bed.
We loved her so very much...and she loved us too!
We're proud to have had Genie in our family....happy that in her
last year, she was able to maybe raise an extra dollar or two
for the greyhounds still in need of good homes....and although
sad to see her go...we know that we were blessed every single
day she was a part of our family. Who would have thought that 11
year old we brought home would live to be 20!... AND SAVE TIM's
LIFE too! Amazing.
No cards...no sad notes, please. INSTEAD....Celebrate the
wonderful life Genie had. Maybe give a dollar to an adoption
group in her memory. She was the prize! Remember the birthday
parties...and how she loved to play. Genie was certainly one of
a kind!
And will be sorely missed...
Neena
GENIE IS THE
HERO IN OUR FAMILY!!
Nine years
ago, Greyhound Pets of America/Tampa Bay’s Volunteers set up a
tent at a local craft fair to promote adoptions of retired racing
dogs. We were immediately drawn to the group of amazingly
beautiful, graceful, elegant dogs in need of good homes. One pup
particularly stood out to us....GENIE! We remember clearly, how
she patiently and proudly stood, as we were told her story. We
learned that she was 11 years old, newly retired after 5 years of
running, and 5 years of breeding. Captivated by her big brown
beautiful eyes, “bunny soft” coat, and wonderful smile, my husband
announced "SHE BELONGS IN OUR HOME!"
That day
proved to be the luckiest of our lives, as Genie actually saved my
husband’s life! About two years after her adoption, Genie had a
regular Veterinary appointment one Sunday afternoon. That night,
at
3:30 A.M.,
Genie urgently rattled her tags, nudged and woke me up. She NEVER
does that! I though she might be sick from the shots, and rushed
to take her outside. To my shock, she led me to my husband,
passed out at the other end of the house. He had an internal
bleeding problem, and had hemorrhaged to the point that Doctors
say he was ten minutes from death. I would have slept through it
all, if it weren't for our miracle dog, Genie!
We truly
believe that Genie CHOSE US to be HER family! She had a definite
purpose at the end of her magnificent racing career that she was
destined to fulfill! Genie was MEANT to be Our Miracle!
On May 8th,
our Genie will tured an amazingly healthy & happy 20 years YOUNG.
A Greyhound’s normal life span is 10 – 13 years!!!! Genie is a
true ambassador for greyhound adoptions, and proof positive that
older pets in need, deserve loving homes! At every event Genie
attends, she amazes all! She continues to be very energetic,
bright-eyed, loving, smart, and gorgeous! We are truly proud of
our little girl, and she is loved more than words can ever
express!
Neena & Tim
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