levriere Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 My beloved boy, Big, is now at the bridge, he was 11 years old. I am almost inconsolable over it. He was playing in our "big yard", a fenced 1/2 acre behind our house, with some of our friends' dogs when one of them bumped him. I heard a yelp and Big came over to me, limping slightly. When the limping didn't improve we had his vet come to see him (we use a vet with a mobile clinic, so they come to us). She said she thought he may have pulled a ligament in his knee and that we could either see a specialist or just let it more or less heal on its own. She indicated that the injury would form some kind of scar tissue inside and that he would probably always limp a little, but otherwise be okay. Well, of course, the limp got worse, so we scheduled an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. The surgeon initially thought Big may actually have a dislocated hip, because they weren't lining up the way they should, so he took x-rays. You all can probably guess what the results were. One hip bone looked beautiful, all white and perfectly formed. The other one, however, looked like cottage cheese. The doctor said it appeared that when the other dog bumped him, the hip joint actually was compressed against itself. The doctor didn't want to put him through the pain of a biopsy, he was certain it was bone cancer. We said goodbye that afternoon. I loved him so much and miss him so and I know he loved me too, but the grief is so overwhelming. If I wasn't already on Prozac I don't know if I could even be coping this "well". Big was the third Greyhound in our immediate group of friends' hounds to die from cancer this summer. We had only had him for four years. He had been bounced twice before we got him. Please keep him in your thoughts, he is never out of mine. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymouse Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I am so sorry to hear this. I do understand your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joedogs_mom Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 i am SO sorry for your loss. thinking of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrockGusDad Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I am so sorry. Godspeed Big..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalhounds Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Pepper the lurcher, Smokey the longdog and Collect (Call Collect) the grey Della Dee and AMF Achilles waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and turn your tears to smiles as you remember your sweet boy. You gave him a wonderful gift of love and a forever family. Love never dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 (edited) Godspeed Big! Edited October 15, 2005 by snowjay Quote Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Houndmama Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you move through this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greymom Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Big. He is running painfree with all our other bridge angels. He was very loved, and you have wonderful memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Run free and painlessly. Deepest sympathies. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I am so sorry, my heart goes out to you. Run Free Sweet Big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OnecoRose Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss, I know how hard it is. He will be pain free now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 8_Greyt_Greys Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss. run pain free now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooversMom Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Oh, no, how awful. We just lost our sweet Sissy to cancer, and share your grief and your tears. Bless your heart for caring for this sweet boy and giving him the ultimate gift of a peaceful, loving transition with his dignity intact. Godspeed, Big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockhound Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I'm so sorry for the loss of your boy Big.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I'm so sorry!!! Godspeed Big!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Big. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Georgiegirl Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Oh, that is so sad. I'm so sorry. We only had Bob for five years - it wasn't long enough, but then I suppose it never is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I'm sorry he had to leave you. Godspeed, Big. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest TilliesMom Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I am so very sorry. Sending my heartfelt condolences as you grieve for Big. Praying that happy memories of Big will soon help to ease your pain. With love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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