hav not red the full story so wat happened to the little sweeite's cheek? it lokks like it was awfully painful

wat a lovely story. xxx

To Ruth and Hubby, you have been in my thoughts since I read the sad news about Lucy, last evening. You are both such wonderfully kind and caring folk. Lucy as all the greys in your care have all the love and care needed.... take care of yourselves... Jx

Thought all day yesterday about Lucy & Ruth. At least Lucy passed on in the arms of love, now she is free of pain. RIP dear Lucy & bless you Ruth for all your love & compassion.Val,Peg & Max xxx

Run free beautiful girl xxxx

“The risk of love is loss, and the price of loss is grief. But the pain of grief is only a shadow when compared with the pain of never risking love.”

(Hilary Stanton Zunin)

Lucy slipped away very peacefully on the window seat in Ruth and Rob’s front room (where Ruth had spent the night cuddling her). Thank you to Thomas our vet from Fiveland’s who was so compassionate and helped her on her way. Thank you to Donna, Fiveland’s Head Nurse who treated Lucy so gently. We took her to the Crematorium in Meriden. She looked so elegant lying on the blanket in the back of the car with the beautiful pink rose which Ruth had bought her, for her final journey. Sleep tight beautiful one at least you had your final few weeks as a pet with Ruth and Robbie and was loved to bits. My heart is breaking for you.

In pain no more

Pam
xxxx

Was thinking of her all day and all of our thoughts are with you Ruth. She spent the best days of her life with you and i'm sure no one could've done better. You did the best thing possible for her. Sweet Dreams beautiful girl xxxxxxxxx

So sad.....love to you all xxxx

God bless beautiful girl xxxxxx

So sorry to see the sad news, our thoughts are with you.

Sylv & John Eaton , inc. Minty (ex Vera)

oh Ruthie you are such a wonderful person and all your little girl will remember is the love and your arms around her when she went. she is now in a place where there is no pain and there she will wait patiently with all her brothers and sisters until you are all together again. my heart goes out to you and Rob in your loss. with all my love Ina and the boys xxxx

My eyes are welling up but at least Lucy is now at rest and pain free running round to her hearts content xxxxx

We took Lucy for a walk and let her off for a fantastic run. She had lots of treats and cuddles and Pam and Kerry came to see her.

We let my beautiful brave girl go a short while ago. She is now free and I am sure the angels will take her to Rainbow Bridge where I hope I will see her again. Sleep tight precious xxxxxx Love Mummy xxxxxx

What lovely pictures of Lucy and everyone on the walk. Lovely to have the beautiful sunshine this week. Although I didnt meet Lucy, the pictures and all of the updates made me feel very sad but at the same time makes me feel even more determined to spread the word to everyone about how lovely greyhounds are and that they go through so much in their lives when racing that they deserve to be a pet and looked after so well.

Sending best wishes to everyone that has looked after Lucy and thinking of Lucy today.

Alison, Richard, Rose and James

I met lucy at the Waseley Hills walk recently such a beautiful girl and oh so brave.

Ruth you are an inspiration to us all.

Lucy has had your unconditional love these past days. She has had the touch of kind hands and devotion from your loving caring heart. Lucy couldn't have asked for more.

'Sleep tight lucy, run free like the wind, in a place free from pain, where there is no rain only warm sunlight, you have earned your wings sweet girl, sleep tight. X X X

Julie and Georgia.

Hi Ruth, I am so pleased Lucy enjoyed the sausages; they did look nice! Such a terribly sad day today, but I hope knowing you all gave Lucy the best time of her life this week will help you through it. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please give Lucy a big cuddle from me...Dear Lucy although I didn't get to meet you, thanks to Ruths words and pictures it has been a pleasure to have shared some of your happiest days with you. God bless you little girl. Lots of love Kate and Twiggy xxxx

Lucy thinking of you all day. XXX Ruth and Rob my thoughts with you both to. x x x.

I keep feeling terribly sad and then terribly happy for Lucy in equal measures. Such a sweet thing, you'd never know from the photos just how poorly she really is. I only hope I will be brave enough to make the right decision for my greys when their time comes. I have to say I have been hugging them just a little bit tighter this week whilst counting my blessings. Lucy and all the wonderful people making her last days so special are in my thoughts and prayers, God bless you all. Em xxx

Thinking of little lucy today, may she run free at rainbow bridge with all the other greybabies we have lost along the years, she has had such a good couple of weeks with you ruth and rob, be strong today, you have gave lucy the best times of her life, thinking of you xxxxxxxxx

Just wanted to let you all know that I'm thinking about you today. It's a very sad day, but hope that you all take comfort from the wonderful few weeks that Lucy has had in your company. I feel honoured to have met her last week at Waseley. Love to you all. Mand

Thinking of you all today. God bless little Lucy. Much love, Cath and Toby xx

Thinking of you all today. What a wonderful week you have given Lucy.
'Night 'night, sweetheart. God bless. xxxx

Farewell sweet Lucy, much loved and special girl. Ruth and Rob, you are very much in our thoughts xxx

Having seen the beautiful pictures and read the comments the tears are streaming down my face. You will be in my thoughts all day today. Thank you so very much for what you have done for Lucy this last week and will continue to do for Joe, I admire you from the bottem of my heart.

Looks like you've had a wonderful day out with her today and I'm sure she couldn't be any happier. I can't really find the right words, but will be thinking of you all tomorrow. Tina xx

Lucy. So glad that you have had a wonderful week of treats and special outings, you deserve all the fun and fuss. Sweat Dreams little girl. With love and licks, Sam, Si, dreamer & Tom

oh Ruthie, what a lovely time you are giving her and she will be going having had more love and fun in her short life as a pet than many dogs have had in a life time. letting them go is the hardest thing to do and it is also the kindest and you are a truely wonderful person to give all this to her. thinking of you, Ina xxxxx

We had an outing today and I took Lucy to Lapworth (along with Foxy & my friends Zoe & Steve & their hounds Bobby & Chic and kennel dogs Hannah and Diva), and walked her along the canal by the locks. There was a section where there was temporary fencing (as they are doing repairs to the canal) so Steve let her off the lead and she ran to me and Zoe with arms wide open!!!!!! Wow, I can see why she did so many races - she loved her run and it was great to give her freedom off the lead!

We then went to the Bulls Head in Earlswood where she was allowed in and she enjoyed a bit of cheesy garlic pizza bread! She is now snoozing downstairs after an exciting day - & she finished the last of her luxury sausages (thanks Kate!)

I have given her loads of cuddles but cried buckets when she is not looking - my heart is breaking but I know we are doing the right thing for her tomorrow which is the most important.

Yes Leanne I loved your poem too. Beautiful.
Sharonx

It is lovely to see the photographs of Lucy out and about having such a great time. xx

i have just sent Lucy another cuddle possibly the last one i can send her before she goes to meet up with all our beloved friends over Rainbow bridge. farewell beautiful little girl i am glad that i got to see you and hug you last week and say hello to my beloved Lenny and Monty for me. you are in my thoughts every day, all our love Ina Rossi Toby and Kenzie xxxxx

Ruth, Im glad you liked it, the photo's of Lucy out and about are lovely, she looks beautifull in her pretty coat, love the one of her being carried up the hill like a proper little princess, im sure she would have been laughing to herself another wonderfull memory for her.. Xxx

Let us not forget, sweet Lucy will leave this world A PET.
The greatest gift she has ever known was Ruthie came and took her home
And at Rainbow Bridge where the dogs wait for their loved one's to join them, she will be with all your other beautiful Grey's Ruth who have gone before ready to love you all over again. God Bless lovely girl xxx

Hello Leanne, thank you for the most wonderful post for Lucy. It is touching and beautiful. I am going to use this in the Grapevine to celebrate her life.

I took her over Elmdon Park today along with Zoe and Steve and we had a lovely time. She LOVED the ducks and small fluffy dogs but didn't want to walk back up the hill.... no way was she moving..... so she had a lift from Steve! I've attached some photos x

God bless you Lucy.
Love from Sharon, Molly and Reggie

Leanne, what a beautiful poem and such a fitting tribute to a sweet little girl. xxx

I got to have a lovely fuss with Lucy today - what a sweetheart she is. She was so tired though. Ruth, just remember you're giving her the best time she's ever had. She was lucky to have come to you. Will be thinking about you all on Friday.xx

Lucy was her name, racing was her game, 160 races later her owner said ‘see you later’, fate brought her to Ruth and Rob, who have done a marvellous job, she has visited parks and walked over hills, eaten so much her tummy is filled she has watched the ducks saw the sun and had so much fun, never has she been so happy.

Now the time has come to say goodbye, there wont be a dry eye, when you take your last breath onto rainbow bridge, your fellow Greys will be waiting to run with you over the clouds, fuelled by the love that you have been shown, a place one day we will all meet, a place that has no pain and is full of peace to become an angel of the sky.
Goodbye Lucy, sweet dreams xx

Lots of love
Leanne Poppy and Sonny

Poor Lucy. Thank you, Ruth and Rob, for making her last week the best she could possibly have. Thinking of you. xx

I sat eating my breakfast looking at the pictures of Lucy out walking with tears in my eyes, life isnt fair at all but at least Lucy has had some fun on her walks and lots of love and care.

Bless her.

Alison, Richard, Rose and James

So sorry to hear the news. As everyone has said she couldn't be with better people for her last week. God bless you all

Everybody has said everythink we would like to say so.....will be thinking about you every day and send our love to you all.x.4

So sad news, it is heart breaking. I also had to make the awful decision when our dog Pippa had had kidney disease. Sending all our love and best wishes to Lucy, I know her final days will be happy days with Ruth. Lizzyxx

I know what a wonderful week Lucy will have and what a tough week Rob and Ruth will have. We had to make a similar decision last spring to let our adored lurcher Sooby slip away when her tumor became intrusive for her. We spent a memorable weekend with her in the May sunshine and set her free to rainbow bridge on the Sunday evening. It was peaceful for her and we knew it was the right time. Lucy's life is full of love and happiness right now and she couldn't ask for more than that. My thoughts are with you all. Love Cath and Toby xx

I've just read about poor Lucy having another lump in her mouth. I'm so glad she had a lovely time on Sunday on her walk, what a good memory for her. It's a very hard decision Ruth has had to make, but I'm sure it's it's the right one, to let her go with dignity without any further suffering. All our thoughts are with you Lucy & Ruth. Love Val,Peg & Max.xxx

I think that is a very brave decision, I have always told myself that if anything like that ever happened to Harry, I would want to put an end to it before it got to him. Lucy has been so lucky to find a couple like you and having such a wonderful last few days and enjoying it so much rather than being in pain and being miserable. My thoughts will be with you all on Friday. Love Anna xxx

This is such a sad situation, but at the same time I am so pleased for Lucy that she found her way to Daybreaks. Her last days will be packed full of love and kindness and she won't know any suffering, and that's all anybody could ever wish for. I am sending lots of love and strength to dear little Lucy, and of course to Ruth and Rob who have been put through the mill lately. Em xxx

Poor, poor Lucy. It's so lovely that you are doing such a lot to make this week good for her. Thinking of you xx

i am glad that i had a special long good bye cuddle with her on saturday as i thought i may not see her again and it looks like i was right. Oh Ruth, i don't envy you having to go through this on friday although it's the kindest thing we can do for them. please give her another love from me. you'll be in my thoughts. much love Ina xxxx

Hi Ruth, I am sure everyday this week will be a great day for Lucy; so nice to see the sun has come out for her today. Thank you so much for everything you do for these beautiful dogs. Kate xx

Lucy has been having a great time - yesterday we took her to the Waseley Hills walk and today we have just come back from a fantastic walk around Brueton Park in the sunshine. She had red salmon with her tea last night and has a whole host of goodies lined up for her this week. Thanks to Kate for the sausages and thank you to everyone for your kind messages.

Due to a lump that has appeared in her mouth in addition to other lumps appearing on her body, we have decided to let her slip away on Friday afternoon before she gets to the stage where she starts suffering.

i have spent some time with Lucy last night and today and she is just the sweetest little girl. she has the appetite of a medium sized horse and found the box of pigs' ears in the office far to interesting to leave them alone, bless her. to look at her you'd never know how ill she is and it makes it even more important to make her days good ones. Ruth and Robbie you are a couple in a million, xxxx

oh no, this is awful, when logging in i was expected to be greeted by news of a recovery and interest in her, unfortunately not. how heartbreaking for lucy, the only positive thing i can think of out of this situation is she has spent and will be spending the last few weeks of her life in the best possible home with the best possible people. I know she will be spoilt rotten. Not a very good couple of months for the kennels with little annie and poor lucy but its the hard times like these that make us stronger. So sorry Ruth and Robbie. xxx

Just to let you know we are thinking about you all at this sad time but relieved like everyone else that her final days will be spent with you both and your greys, lots of love to you all at Boswell Manor. Dean,Julie, Guinny and Pickle.x.4

First Joe and now Lucy, Ruth, not only don't these beautiful dogs deserve to be sick, but you don't deserve to have the worry and upset with them. If I was a greyhound and was poorly I know who I'd like to give me tlc you. Words seem useless but thank you for all you are doing for these two poorly dogs. You deserve a medal

Oh no! That's such awful news. We've been following her story and it's heartbreaking to hear the news. She's a stunning girl and seems lovely, I was even trying to persuade my Dad to get her before this all happened. I'm so sorry to hear this and I'm actually in tears, but she has the best possible treatment with you Ruth and you're truly amazing to go through such emotional torment.
xx

she looks so gorgeous in her lovely coat and i am sure she is really happy to get all the love and fuss she has never had before. in her case maybe it's quality time and not quantity but i still think life is very cruel at times. all our love Ina and boyz xxx

What a lovely picture of Lucy in her fleecy coat! xx

So sorry to read the very sad news about Lucy. We met Lucy a few weeks ago, and she is lovely. I really don't know what else to say to you at this difficult time. My heart goes out to you both at this very difficult, upsetting time. Big hugs and cuddles to lovely Lucy xxx

Sending you very best wishes from Rachel, David and Joshua xxxx

Oh Lucy. You poor thing. You are in the best place with Ruth and Rob. Sending all my love to you From me and my rotties x x x x x x

I've just read the sad news about Lucy, life is so unfair. Just as she was going to enjoy her well earned retirement as well.At least she couldn't be in a better place than with Ruth, she'll have all the love in the world until the sad day arrives. God bless you, Lucy & Ruth.xxx Val,Peg & Max.

I took Lucy to the vets this morning to have more fluid drained from the lump. The vet checked her and found 2 more lumps starting to form, one on her back leg and one on her neck. We are hoping we have a week or two with her but the vet has said as soon as she stops eating, it is time to let her go.

She wowed everyone in her new pink collar and fleecy coat and had a big peice of pate with her tablets when we got back home. She is a brave little girl.

I am SO sad for Lucy and for the two of you - you truly are inspirational! I am in tears reading the messages, as are many others I'm sure. I do hope that everyone's thoughts and prayers help the three of you through the difficult times ahead. Life is so cruel & we do the best we can, but in the end it's down to fate isn't it & we are helpless . . . XXX

So so sorry to hear this sad news. Thank goodness she has such caring people to look after her.

Dear Ruth, Rob and Lucy, I am so sad to hear the dreadful news. Sending you all lots of love Kate and Twiggy xxx

I was really hopeing it would be good news for little Lucy, im so upset to see thats it wasnt, thank goodness she found Ruth and Rob, who can now treat her like the princess she is and give her lots of love and attention sending you all big (((HUGS))) from Leanne, Sonny and Poppy xx

Sending very best wishes to you all at this difficult time, so very sorry.

Alison, Richard, Rose and James

Oh, Ruth, such sad news. You are so right, spoil her rotten, shower her with love until the times comes to say goodbye...sending love to you and Lucy xxxx

Ruth, you continue to be an inspiration for the hard work you do to home so many beautiful greyhounds but also as you show so much love and consideration for those that need your very special care for a time. You are very brave and I don't doubt that Lucy appreciates all that you have already done and all that you will do to make her life easier. You are in my thoughts and prayers. xx

life is so unfair sometimes, i am in tears about little Lucy, the only good thing is that she is with you both Ruth and Robbie and that you will make her last days wonderful. you are such heros and i do admire you both so very much. a big cuddle for the special little girl. Ina xxxx

Ruth, this is so sad. Be as strong as you can be for each other and Lucy. You are such special, special people. Sending you big hugs. Love from Andrea, Mark, Katie, Ash and Bugs Weston. xxxxx

oh no-what devastating news for Lucy-so very very sad. I have never met Ruth and Rob but from everything I read on this website I know that Lucy is now in the best possible place to be loved and cherised until its time to pass over rainbow bridge. Much love, Cath and Toby xx

Oh no, this just isn't fair, poor poor Lucy. At least she will be able to enjoy a sniff of a wonderful life while she still can, she is in the best possible hands afterall. God bless you little one xxx

So so sorry, what a shock for you all. We've never met her yet still feel very close.
She is in the right place, with all the love and attention you give her we know you will make her feel special. All our thoughts are with her and you. Steve and Lesley Cheshire.

Lucy has been doing really well - the swelling had started to go down and she seems a happy contented girl at ours. However, we have just had a devastating phone call from the vets. Unfortunately histology has confirmed they removed a grade 3 Mast Cell Tumour and they think this is more than likely to be a secondary.

We are heartbroken. We want to take her on the best walks she can go on, the nicest treats we can find and shower her with as much love as we can before it is time to say goodbye to her.

I have been following the ups and downs of Lucy, I hope that she gets better soon. Any news on the lump that was removed? best wishes Lizxx

oh no, haven't been on in about a week and come on to see all this! what a brave girl she is, i hope everything works out okay for her, fingers crossed for lucy. Well done ruth and rob for taking care of her xxx

So pleased to hear she is starting to feel better; I hope all goes well at the vets. Kate xx

Just an update on Lucy - her face has gone down loads but the drain is still draining and we are still mopping up blood everywhere! She has settled in a treat and is totally house trained and chilled out! I am taking her to the vets for a check up today and hopefully we will have the histology results soon.... fingers crossed that it is benign......

we all hope that Lucy is still making a good recovery and that someone will give her a wonderful home soon, she is now fully housetrained due to having resided with the 'Boswell clan' which is a big bonus. xxxx

Great news about Lucy. Hurry & get well little one. Love from Val,Peg & Max.xxx

Such a relief for you all - plucky little girl Lucy. Good luck.

That's great news, well done Lucy and well done you! xxxx

Lucy is on the mend! She slept downstairs last night and the bleeding is very little now. Her face is starting to go down and she is coping very well with her lampshade collar! She is totally toilet trained now and will make someone a fabulous pet hopefully soon. We just have to wait for the histology results which, fingers crossed, will be ok.

oh poor little Lucy we are so sorry to hear that you are still so poorly and send you all our love and lots of good vibes so you will be better soon. xxxx ps Ruth and Robbie - you deserve a medal!!!

Oh no, what an awful week for all of you! I really have everything crossed for a speedy recovery sweetie. Just looking at your little frightened eyes brought tears to mine! XXX

Hope all goes well today, these lovely dogs are lucky to have you caring for them xxxx

Hope she gets better soon, she looks like a lovely girl. Thinking of everyone who is looking after her.

Best Wishes

Alison, Richard, Rose and James

Robbie picked Lucy up from Moseley - no problems getting there despite the snow. She has had another very unsettled night.... still bleeding and very very swollen. She is going to be rechecked again today. Will keep you posted. ps. we are knackered!!!!!

Oh dear poor Lucy, what an awful thing to happen to her. I do hope she gets well real soon. You're an angel Ruth. Val xxx

Well done Ruth, you go through so much to look after these dogs. Lucy is very lucky to have you. Hope she gets better soon. Xx

Oh dear, poor thing. Hope she gets well very soon. Love from Andrea, Mark, Katie, Ash and Bugs Weston xx

Oh poor Lucy-so sorry to hear about your terrible time. Toby and me are keeping our fingers and paws crossed that you will be back safely with Ruth tonight. lots of love to you, Cath xx

Fingers crossed for little Lucy, hope its good news, XX

oh poor Lucy and also poor Ruthie, what a nightmare last night must have been. hopefully she is now on the road to recovery and her wound will heal over soon. all our love, Ina xxxx

I do hope she will be ok, I hope you are ok too Ruth; what a traumatic couple of days for you all. Kate xx

Poor thing - she has had to be readmitted as the bleeding would not stop. They have opened her up to see if they could see where the bleeding is coming from but there is nothing obvious. Bloods have been sent off as they think she has a problem with clotting. Going to pick her up at 6.30pm and will keep everyone posted......

Poor girl! I hope she is feeling better; it must have been so scary for her. Please give her a hug from me. xxx

Oh Lucy you poor thing. I hope you feel better soon but in the meantime you are absolutely in the best possible hands. Sending you lots and lots of love and hugs sweetheart. Em xxx

What a brave girl you are Lucy, wishing you a speedy recovery!! Lots of Love, Tracey, 'The Kids' & 'The Greys' xxxxx

Poor poor Lucy. She was quite distressed when I collected her from the vets at 5pm yesterday.

The side of her head seemed to be swelling and by 7.30pm I called the emergency vet. They advised me to remove the head bandage and when we did we were covered in blood!!! Using a volume of towels, the blood poured out of the drain and her face started to go down. Phew!

She spent the night in a cage by the side of our bed and wimpered most of the night but she has had egg on toast this morning and seems brighter. The photos taken this morning (for those of you with a strong stomach) shows her looking loads better!

get well soon beautiful Lucy...lots of love from Rossi Toby Kenzie and Ina xxxx

Lucy had her op today. There were able to remove the lump but as such a hole has been left she has a big bandage and drain. She is asleep downstairs at the moment and Ruby who is being speyed tomorrow is also curled up asleep.... ahhhh bless!

Hope all went well today. Big hugs. X

Sendy Lucy a very big hug, hope all goes well and its not something serious, good luck sweetie Xx

I hope all goes well for Lucy today. xx

Lucy stopped at our house last night as she is going in to have either removal of the lump in her throat (or just a biopsy if they are unable to remove the lump) today. She slept on our bed last night and although a little stressed is doing well. Toileted outside first thing and enjoyed her walk around the park. Giving her big cuddles xxxx

what a sleek looking girl, and white socks on as well! or are they spats with a black dinner suit. lol. All dressed up and ready to go to her forever home, hope it won't be long sweetie xxx

she looks a gorgeous girl xxxxx

What a stunning girl she is! There is no way she will be at the kennels for long! Hoping to pop in sometime soon and help with the walks, I doubt she'll still be there, but it'd be lovely to meet her. Such a pretty girl!
xxx

She arrived today direct from the trainers kennels. She will be 4 this year.

Hi, what a beauty, is she coming from kennels or a domestic setting? I've just looked at her info.. is Lucy 3: 4 this year??

she looks so lovely!!!xxxx

This photo has been taken from Greyhound Data. She is arriving very soon.