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    4 Month Bridge Day

    in Remembrance

    Posted · Edited by kjw

    My deepest condolences.

     

    I just passed Cody's one month Bridge day, and I miss him and think of him just as much, altho the shock has worn off.

     

    I hope Fletch and Cody are playing at the bridge together.

     

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    Cody

    in Remembrance

    Posted

    Well, I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since Cody passed away. It seems like 2 years.

     

    The first week was horrible, only made better by all your wonderful support. As I said in other posts, Bailey was the hardest hit of all of us. After thinking it over and talking with many people, we did decide to bring Lou home, and he has been a huge help to Bailey.

     

    Lou has also helped distract me from the loss of Cody, but I still think of him many times every day, and I miss him so much sometimes, I still cry about it.

     

    I picked up Cody's ashes a few days ago, but I just can't bury them yet. They sit on our mantle, a subtle reminder of my beautiful boy. I feel angry sometimes to think that's all that's left of him. And angry that he never even had one summer to enjoy his retirement. He deserved at least that, he ran his heart out for 125 races, and only had a few months to enjoy some relaxation and pet life.

     

    I am grateful that I took so many pictures of him, so that we can always have those to look at, and remember what a wonderful dog he was. And we do have our memories, but it just doesn't feel like that's enough.

     

    I miss my beautiful pupper.

    Cody

    in Remembrance

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    Thanks, all of you, for your very kind and supportive thoughts. It has helped tremendously over the past very long week.

     

    I thought you would like to know, over at Rooandrant.com they have named their new "Remembrance" section 'Cody's Corner', after our beloved Cody.

     

    I love the name, and when I receive Cody's ashes next week, I will be putting them in his favorite spot to dig, in the corner of the garden, which will also be named Cody's Corner. I will post pics when it's done.

     

    Thank you all again, so very much, for helping myself and my family through this difficult time.

    Cody

    in Remembrance

    Posted · Edited by kjw

    I have to once again thank GTers for all their support during this horrible time. I have left a final update (in Health and Medical pg. 10, "I'm in Shock")regarding Cody's death. You viewed this thread 3217 times, and there were 193 responses. We are overwhelmed with the love and support provided.

     

    Cody came to us with his half brother Bailey from Bill and Fred at the GRA Canada facility on January 1, 2004. I had not intended adopting 2 greyhounds, I had not even intended getting males, as I thought a small female would be easier for us to cope with. These two boys became available for adoption thru no fault of their own the day we came out. The picked us, in no uncertain terms, and I had to return home and make arrangements for the addition of one more.

     

    Cody did not have to make a huge adjustment to us; he had a big personality and even bigger presence, unlike his brother who was in a bit of shock, and much more reserved. He immediately became my velcro boy,following me everywhere, nuzzling my hand, and letting me know when it was time for more attention.

     

    He was playful, even bowing to the cats, once everyone started getting along. His favorite thing was smoked bones, followed closely by marrow bones stuffed with peanut butter and treats. He would play with squeakies, but only because Bailey was.

     

    Cody had a truly noble bearing, which belied his goofy ways. He loved to jump up when he was excited, and was extremely proud of his new jacket and collar. He only got to wear it twice.

     

    Here is the last picture I took of him. He is in his lovely new outfit, made by Fit for a Knight. Thanks Cheryl, for the great job you did.

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    One other thing Cody loved to do was eat pupsicles. I found out about this predilection at Obedience class, at PetSmart, when he decided that chocolate labs were just yummy treats for him. I have a picture of him at graduation day, in the hat, he looks so silly. He gave greyhounds a good name with his marks, if not his eating habits.

    Here is Cody showing off his "sit"

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    I feel badly for Cody because he raced his heart out for years, having run 125 races, and yet his retirement was so short. He should have had another 6,7 or 8 years with us at least, as he was not yet 6 when he left us for the bridge. However, what was lacking in quantity was made up for in quality. He got as much love as we could give him in that short time, and I know that he was aware of how much we loved him. Bailey also loved him very much, and they often played together. Their favorite thing to do was make a mess.

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    In the end, I suppose I should not be so selfish in missing him so much. He had a rapid death, and did not seem to be very aware of what was going on. I can only hope he did not suffer too much, and be grateful that I was there at the end. He died doing what he loved, playing in the backyard with his brother.

     

    My heart is sore. I will never forget him.

     

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    Goodbye, Rush

    in Remembrance

    Posted

    I'm so sorry you've come to Greytalk under such sad circumstances. Please do stick around and share your wisdom. GTers are a great support in times like these.

     

    Run free at the bridge, Rush :gh_run2

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