Gertie Grey

2010 - 2024

Our sweet Gertie came to us January 7, 2023. A gift from above. We were asked to be her foster parents. She was considered "hospice" by the rescue (so it was recommended we not adopt for a while) but wasn't even close, She had extra special legs her only limitation. I was set to adopt her the morning of July 4 (rescheduled a few times prior too). She thrived with us and was a healthy happy spunky bright ray of sunshine. She had the most adorable mannerisms and moves:) She used sign language at meal time, it was amazing! Her happy dances and wagging tail made our days and I believe hers too. She loved to love, loved to live and we loved to love her, every day. It was a joy and a blessing to shower her with love and anything she needed, we spared no expense. She was our daughter. So easy to care and do for, she was the most grateful and you could feel it. Her eyes communicated, it was soulful and special. She had to know we were always around, and we were, she was never left alone. Gertie changed a lot of lives in the short time that we had her. Anyone who came to our home fell in love immediately, she was a charmer. On any outings we made, she seemed so proud. She'd sit up tall in my arms and take it all in, no matter where we were. At home in our backyard while in my arms, she loved to look up at the sky and see the clouds and any birds that would fly overhead, and star gaze at night. It was like she could see it all and would turn her head in every direction so as to not miss a single star. She would sniff and rest and take deep breaths of relaxation, I miss this so much... She truly enjoyed every aspect of her days with us. She loved being close in our laps, family TV time, morning reading time, eating time, stroller rides, nap times in one of her many special "nests" throughout the house, she had many and her blankets were always fresh and fluffed. she knew her place and she was at home. She loved to eat and maintained the best healthy weight for her little body. She ate two breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners, sometimes more or less, it was her favorite. Her time to shine was waiting for her food, she'd show off and tease us, sitting up so tall with that hilarious "feed me now" bark, she was so excited knowing it was about to be in her belly. She knew the preparation noises (food mixer, or spoon tapping, or refrigerator opening, she'd watch me in the most adorable studying and thankful way, those eyes followed my/our every move and she could hardly wait, but with that being said, she was the most patient, Gertie never had to wait and she knew she didn't have too. She knew she was taken care of, she trusted us with every ounce of her being. What a sweet love. Sadly, my heart breaks that she did not get the happy meal she longed for on July 3, I will never be able to understand the lack of compassion, empathy and communication of that Vet Hospital. To disregard this sweet special needs dog, but they did. I will not dwell on those 4 hours, she did not deserve that, no animal does. Gertie was all love and taught me so much about strength and rising above with limitations. She appeared broken outwardly to the vet that day, but she was not even close. The strongest, happiest little one. So calm, graceful, poised, trusting, spunky and unaware of her forelimbs being different from others. She would hop around like a bunny and with little effort, her unique stride was amazing, she had a lot of moves and was totally independent once on the grass or at feeding/water time or her many pallets. I rehabilitated her hind legs and strengthened her forelimbs, she loved to stretch out those legs and arms every morning and after every nap and all on her own. Again, so proud and so happy. Her spirit was remarkable, her resilience was next level. I have a lot more to say as all pet parents do of their beloved little ones. Just forever grateful to have had her for 18 months, I wish we would have been together much longer and had a much more meaningful and peaceful goodbye. Thank God for Lasting Paws to offer their services to so many families and cherished pets, pets are our family.

“Mama’s Best Girl”, sweet, beautiful, perfect and mighty angel. Full of light, strength, and love. My hear, soul and love. I miss you every second of every day. I miss your eyes, your sweet and perfect feet, your unique and adorable personality, your epic yawns, your proud stretches, happy dances, your face rubbing my pillow every morning, your tail wags, your sign language, your sweet snore, booty bumps. Your confidence. Your smile and energy. You loved your home, your life, and your family. Our little monkey. We love you Gertie and are very proud of you. Always and forever our girl.